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Book Reading with/Lectura con Toba Adina-Jao
We welcome local Afghan-American author Toba Adina-Jao for a reading of her book Me, Mommy, Mantu. This beautiful story pays homage to Afghan culture while cooking the traditional dish mantu. Toba will be signing away copies of her book. Additional book giveaways will be available while supplies last.
Le damos la bienvenida a la autora local afgano-americana Toba Adina-Jao para la lectura de su
libro Yo, Mami, Mantu. Esta bella historia paga tributo a la cultura afgana a la vez que están
cocinando el plato tradicional mantu. Toba estará dando copias de su libro. Obsequios de libros
adicionales estarán disponibles hasta agotar los libros.
Adult Book Group
Join us in-person for a lively and engaging discussion and make new friends! This month we will be reading One Summer in Savannah by Terah Shelton Harris. As a special treat for our group the author will join our discussion via Zoom.
You can check our catalog for available copies and download available ebook and eaudiobooks on Overdrive/Libby and Hoopla using your library card & PIN. Starting one month before the meeting you can pick up a copy of the book from the front desk of the Orangevale Library.
Bilingual Book Reading with See Lor
The Accessible Outdoors: Safely Exploring and Protecting the Nature Around You
Do you identify as under-represented in the outdoor industry and newer to hitting the trails? Join hiking book author Felicia Kemp for a beginner-level and accessible Sacramento hike on the American River Parkway to learn how to get more comfortable outdoors while protecting yourself and the life around you.
Location: 7929 La Riviera Drive Sacramento, CA 95826 American River Parkway - Howe Avenue River Access
Registration is required for this event.
All attendees will need to complete a waiver of liability to participate upon arrival.
This event is open to all ages, identities, and abilities.
What to expect:
We will gather at the American River Parkway Howe Avenue River Access at 7929 La Riviera Drive Sacramento, CA 95826
Free parking will be available for registered participants.
Program staff will be available at the parking to help guide you to the meeting location.
To maximize your experience, please plan to arrive 15 minutes early to ensure we may begin on time.
We will start with brief introductions and a safety briefing.
The group will walk / hike at a leisure pace until we reach Guy West Bridge, with a short talk and Q&A at the end. Some program staff will turn back with those who want to return and those who want to continue on an additional 4 miles may do so with Felicia and the rest of the team..
This event is open to all ages, identities, and abilities.
Please contact parksandtranquility@saclibrary.org with any questions or accommodation needs.
What to bring:
Water
Snacks
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, etc.)
Comfortable shoes and clothing
This program is part of the Sacramento Public Library Parks and Tranquility Project and is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
