Winter is for warm blankets and big books!
You are cordially invited to join our Friends of the Library and other vendors at their 46th annual Christmas Faire. There will be loads of home-baked goods, arts and crafts, a book sale, and a lasagna luncheon.

Saturday, December 4th
10 AM -4 PM
Loomis Veteran's Memorial Hall
5945 Horseshoe Bar Rd
Loomis, CA 95650
Librarian's Corner
As the holidays approach, we are winding down and taking the time to reflect, refocus, and reconnect, as we gear up for what we hope will be our most spectacular New Year to come. It has been another year of great challenges—and greater rewards. The staff and I are thankful to each and every one of you for your support. Wishing you a Happy Holiday Season and a Joyous New Year.

~ Sarah Comstock
Community Engagement Librarian
Check out board games and puzzles!
December Events
Spice Experience
December 14, 6-6:45 pm. In-person meeting at the library. Spotlight on Mexican Vanilla!

We will not have a ZOOM meeting this month.

The Loomis Library Spice Club hosts monthly events to enhance our understanding and appreciation of different cultures through the lens of spices. Each month we explore a different region, a featured spice blend, ancient grains, and more! We provide recipes that highlight the regional cuisine, sample spice packets, and host ZOOM meetings with special guests! Register for one or all Spice Club events!
Weekly Suggestions by Theme
Holiday Books
Winter Holiday Books
November 31 - December 4
December is a month filled with celebrations of tradition and family. Come gather around our display table and learn more about the different holidays celebrated this month.
Holiday DIY
December 7th - 11th
You don't have to be Martha Stewart to make the holidays bright – but it does help! And now you can get the step-by-step guidance from the queen of DIY herself.
A Cozy Holiday Mystery
December 14th - 18th
Snuggle up and get cozy with a light-hearted mystery book. Cats are optional and provide extra warmth. They may even solve the crime before you!
Puzzles and Games
December 21st - 23rd
Gather the family for an evening of puzzle-making. There is nothing more cooperative than working together on a challenging puzzle. Or how about family game night? Borrow a puzzle or game for a special night at home!
Suggested Reads This Season
The Lincoln Highway: A Novel
by Amor Towles
"Set in the 1950s, The Lincoln Highway is filled with nostalgia as well as the gentle naïveté and hijinks of those who are young, optimistic, and on a mission. The story follows four boys who set out to travel the country in search of a fresh start: Emmett and Billy want to find their mother who left them when they were young, and Duchess and Woolly are on the hunt for a stashed wad of cash. Sometimes their dreams are aligned but often they are not. In other words, adventure ensues: There’s train hopping and car stealing, and with that comes the inevitability of trouble sparked from both good and bad intentions. Each of these young men is chasing his dreams, but their pasts—whether violent or sad—are never far behind.
 —Al Woodworth, Amazon Editor
Three French Hens
Three French Hens
by Margie Palatini
On the third day of Christmas, a mademoiselle from Paris sent her true love three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree.The hens never arrived . . . . Colette, Poulette, and Fifi end up delivered not to Philippe Renard, but to Phil Fox from the Bronx. Phil can't believe his luck-he hasn't had a square meal in weeks, and here's a free lunch right on his doorstep! But his plans to dine on the delectable fowl are foiled as the French hens work their Christmas magic on him, proving that the spirit of the holidays can bring the most unlikely folks together.
Let It Snow. Three Holiday Romances.
Let It Snow
by John Green
In three intertwining short stories, several high school couples experience the trials and tribulations along with the joys of romance during a Christmas Eve snowstorm in a small town.
Preschool Storytime Fridays 10:30 am
Join us for Preschool Storytime every Friday at 10:30 am. We will meet outdoors under the oaks–weather permitting. The fall weather means damp grass so please bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy stories, singing, movement, finger plays, and more. Social distancing guidelines will be followed. Browse the library afterwards and bring home a take-and-make craft kit to extend the fun at home!
Sign up for the New York Times
Did you know that you can get a free membership of the New York Times with your library card?

  1. Visit NYTimes.com and click on “Login” in the top right-hand corner. You will need to create an account if you don’t already have one.
  2. Once your account is created you can  visit this page to get a redeemable code. Click on “Redeem Code.” Each code will allow for three days of access. There is no limit to the number of codes you can use.
Find books and more online at Hoopla.
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?
You can get one here.

Please note that when registering for your Hoopla account that Hoopla will request a pin to link your Loomis Library card. This is the phone number associated with the account or the password that you use to log-in to our online catalog.
Hoopla has hundreds of books that you can download without using your monthly Hoopla borrows. Patrons of all reading tastes will find something to enjoy in Hoopla's extensive collection of audiobooks, eBooks, and comics. When it's time for a break from reading, kick back with some tunes!
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Connect to resources for housing, food, transportation, healthcare, and more. Your source for non-emergency disaster information.
  • Dial 2-1-1 or 1-833-DIAL211 | TTY: 1-844-521-6697
  • Text your zip code to 898211 (your plan's text rates will apply)
  • Online 211Placer.org
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Reading Challenge!
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:


  • Read to your child and log the books that you read. You can read anything you'd like, including books you have at home, from the library, 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 in the library or by 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.
Become a Member of the Friends of the Loomis Library!
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.
Shop Amazon Smile and Support the Library - at no cost to you!
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Simply go to: Smile Amazon and select Friends of the Library Loomis as your recipient and then shop as you normally would!