“With a library you are free, not confined by temporary political climates. It is the most democratic of institutions because no one - but no one at all - can tell you what to read and when and how.”
― Doris Lessing
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Whew! January has flown by and February is just waiting to unfold its gifts. While our doors remain closed there's a lot going on―behind the scenes at the library. In early December we sent out a community survey to get feedback on library services. We compiled a list of the most popular program requests:
- Storytime for kids
- Craft Kits for adults
- An adult crafting group
- More "things" to be available for checkout
- A Book Cub for adults
Here are the February programs based on your feedback:
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Storytime Online via Facebook every Wed. & Fri., @10:30 am (ongoing)
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Boredom Buster Kits for adults! Every Friday at noon, the craft cart outside the library has bags filled with craft supplies and instructions, brain teasers, coloring pages, and more! No appointment necessary. Stop by and pick one up while supplies last.
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NEW! The Crafter's Corner for adults via ZOOM every fourth Wednesday, from 1-2 pm. Bring your own projects and materials and join us for informal conversation and camaraderie! Do you knit, crochet, needlepoint, make papercrafts, work in mixed media? All crafts and levels of experience are welcome!
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Take-and-Make Craft Kits for kids. Every Friday at noon, the craft cart is put outside the library. Each kit is filled with craft supplies, instructions, and early childhood literacy tools including songs and finger plays, nursery rhymes, and tips to help parents foster literacy in young children. No appointment necessary. Kits are available while supplies last.
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Check out puzzles and games! Search for PUZZLES or GAMES in the catalog to see the complete list. We will continue to add to our collection. Please let us know if you have a specific request.
- The Page Turners―Anything Goes Book Club. Join us on the fourth Tuesday of the month, from 5:30-6:30 pm. What are you reading? There are no pre-selected books for this group. Simply show up and talk about the books that you are reading now.
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Partnership & Virtual Programs: Science Talk: Machines on Mars with NASA Solar System Ambassador Tim Pinkney. Wed. Feb 10, 6:30 PM on ZOOM. The upcoming landing of Perseverance will be the highlight of the talk (login details below); UC Master Gardeners Gardening Workshops (login details below); UC Master Gardeners weekly garden tips on Facebook and Instagram; Loomis Basin Historical Society's Throwback Thursday weekly local history lessons on Facebook.
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Have a fabulous February.
Stay safe, healthy, active, and engaged! I look forward to seeing you at some of our virtual events!
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~ Sarah Comstock
Community Engagement Librarian
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VIRTUAL SCIENCE TALK: Machines on Mars
Wed. Feb 10, 6:30 PM
JOIN MEETING:
Meeting ID: 918 2790 1900
Passcode: 303994
The Mars 2020 Perseverance rover, which has started its approach to the Red Planet, will help answer the next logical questions in Mars exploration.
NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover is nearing its new planetary home. The spacecraft has begun its approach to the Red Planet, and on Feb. 18, 2021, Perseverance will blaze through Mars' atmosphere at about 12,100 mph (19,500 kph), touching down gently on the surface about seven minutes later.
Get the most recent updates about this historic mission from NASA Solar System Ambassador, Tim Pinkney.
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We will present everything you need to know about tomatoes in the garden from seed to harvest.
ZOOM LINK:
Passcode: garden
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Some of the topics that will be covered will be preparing your soil, starting seeds, and choosing plants at the nursery.
ZOOM LINK:
Passcode: garden
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Page Turners
Anything Goes Book Club!
ZOOM LINK:
Meeting ID: 819 2798 6335
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Crafter's Corner
ZOOM LINK:
Meeting ID: 815 8818 2809
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Take the Black History Month Reading Challenge!
Here's how it works:
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Read about Black History and log the hours/books that you have read. You can read anything you'd like including books/magazines you have at home, from the library using curbside delivery, or that you find online. You can also borrow eBooks and downloadable audio books from our Hoopla site too!
- Unlock badges for reading and logging your hours/books. Writing reviews will also help to unlock badges. Prizes will be awarded at the completion of the challenge.
- Prizes can be picked up using curbside delivery by appointment!
Ready, set, take the challenge!
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Let the library come to you 24/7 with a HOOPLA Digital account. Go to HooplaDigital.com and look for the Loomis Library. You will need a Loomis Library card to sign up for an account.
Don't have a card?
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Fall In LOVE with a Digital Book, Movie, or Favorite Music! |
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Free | Confidential | Multilingual
Available 24/7
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Connect to resources for housing, food, transportation, healthcare, and more. Your source for non-emergency disaster information.
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Dial 2-1-1 or 1-833-DIAL211 | TTY: 1-844-521-6697
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Text your zip code to 898211. Your text plan's rates will apply.
- Online 211Placer.org
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Reading Challenge! |
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Enjoy reading 1,000 books with your little ones! Log reading, earn badges, and unlock prizes along the way. Reading and storytelling with your child promotes brain development and imagination, teaches your child about language and emotions, and strengthens your relationship. Anytime is a good time for a book or story! Try to share at least one book or story each day.
Here’s how it works:
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Read to your child and and log the books that you read. You can read anything you'd like, including books you have at home, from the library using curbside delivery, or that you find online. You can borrow eBooks and downloadable audio books from our Hoopla site too!
- Earn badges for reading and logging the books you read. Prizes will be awarded at every 100 book milestone up to 1,000.
- Prizes can be picked up using curbside delivery by appointment!
Ready, set, take the challenge! If you have questions about the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge, please email us: collection@loomislibrary.org.
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Become a Member of the Friends of the Loomis Library! |
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Your Membership Contribution Supports Library Programs, Events, the Summer Reading Challenges, Book and Material Purchases, plus all the Little Extras that Mean so much!
Basic membership is only $15 a year or $25 for your whole family.
Higher levels are always welcome. All memberships are tax deductible per IRS 501(c)3 charitable rules.
Donations can be mailed to:
Friends of the Loomis Library
PO Box 610
Loomis, CA 95650
Thanks in advance! You are helping to support the library and our community for today and the future.
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Shop Amazon Smile and Support the Library - at no cost to you! |
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When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you'll find the exact same low prices, vast selection, and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization- That's US!
Simply go to:https://smile.amazon.com and select Friends of the Library Loomis as your recipient and then shop as you normally would!
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See what's happening on our social sites and stay connected! |
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