May is ready to blossom with new events and activities at the library. We are expanding our services to include outdoor events. As the health and safety guidelines relax we will continue to modify our services to best meet your needs. Here is a peek at what's new:

This is the first book sale in over a year. This one-day sale will be held outdoors. Masks are required and all health protocols will be followed. All proceeds benefit library programs, purchase materials, and pay for the little extras that make our library special. Stock up on all your favorite reads while supporting your library.

The Summer Reading Challenges offer library patrons of all ages opportunities to be creative, try new things, explore art, and find beauty in diversity. Summer reading challenges help prevent "Summer Slide"- the loss of reading skills in school age children. We have created age appropriate reading challenges for:

For more information and instructions:

Register on Beanstack and be ready to color your world!

We are excited to resume Preschool Storytime on Friday mornings starting May 14th. We will meet outdoors under the oaks. Bring a blanket and enjoy stories, singing, movement, fingerplays, and more. Social distancing guidelines will be followed. Browse the library after storytime and bring home Take-and-Make craft kits to extend the library experience at home!

The Yoga House by Jesse Bennett

This children's book invites families to welcome mindfulness into your home and celebrate the love you have for your children and family.

The story encourages sharing and using your imagination to create and explore. It also urges you to dream big, shine bright, see the world's magic, and be grateful for those that love you. Celebrates kindness, peace, and gratitude with this delightfully illustrated book!

Placer County Real Food from Farmers Markets: recipes and menus for every day of the year by Joanne Neft with Laura Kenny.

I never go to the Farmers Market without first consulting this book! The recipes are grouped by Seasons, months, and weeks, featuring menus and recipes that celebrate the bounty of healthy, natural foods found at Placer County Farmers Markets. The photographs are mouthwatering and the recipes are easy to follow. The recipes are simple, easy, and include food that is in season with spices that most people have in their pantry. The book also includes highlights of individual local farmers and their farms. If you are looking to get in touch with what is special about this area, this book can help you see, smell and taste the goodness of this region throughout the year.

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.

You can get one here.

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.

Ready, set, take the challenge! If you have questions about the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge, please email us: collection@loomislibrary.org.

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.

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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