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Manga Cafe

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Martin Luther King Jr Meeting Room
Teens are invited to come enjoy manga, games, crafts and snacks.
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Cook the Book: Diasporican/Cocinando con el libro: Diasporican (FULL)

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Central Library
Galleria Main Hall

Put on your cooking apron and join us for a bilingual cooking demonstration. Learn how to make Arroz con Dulce from “Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook,” presented in English and Spanish. All ingredients and supplies will be provided. Presented in partnership with Health Education Council.

Registration is now closed. To be added to the waitlist, please contact Katie Ball, kball@saclibrary.org or 916-264-2893. 

This project is funded by the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, under Cooperative Agreement Number U24LM014070 with the University of Iowa, Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, and the University of Pittsburgh, Health Sciences Library System.

Póngase su delantal de cocina y únase a nosotros en la Biblioteca Southgate para aprender a preparar una arroz con dulce del libro “Diasporican: Un libro de cocina puertorriqueña”. Presentado en espanol y ingles en colaboracion con Health Education CouncilSe proporcionarán todos los ingredientes y suministros.

La inscripción ya está cerrada. Para ser agregado a la lista de espera, comuníquese con Katie Ball, kball@saclibrary.org o al 916-264-2893.

Este proyecto está financiado por la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina, los Institutos Nacionales de Salud, el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos, bajo el acuerdo de cooperación número U24LM014070 con la Biblioteca Hardin de Ciencias de la Salud de la Universidad de Iowa y el sistema de Bibliotecas de Ciencias de la Salud de la Universidad de Pittsburgh.

Arroz con dulce ingredients/Ingredientes del arroz con dulce 

  • Cinnamon sticks
  • Ginger 
  • Coconut milk
  • Evaporated milk
  • Rice
  • Butter
  • Kosher salt
  • Vanilla extract
  • Cream of coconut
  • Sugar
  • Brown sugar
  • Raisins
  • Pumpkin pie spice
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Recharge @ the Library

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Central Library
4th Floor
Recharge @ Central Library from 3:30-5:30 pm Thursdays in March on the 4th Floor! Enjoy refreshments, charge your devices, use the internet, watch movies, color and more! 

This week's activity: Internet Cafe (Laptop computers to use to access the internet and Office without a library card!)

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DRUM for JOY: Fenix Drum and Dance Company

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
North Natomas Library
North Natomas Community Room
This interactive program focuses on stimulating the senses through drumming and dance movement. Participants get to play a variety of musical instruments, learn a traditional dance and showcase their individual creativity.
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Tech Help

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Central Library
3rd Floor

 Please bring your questions and devices to Central Library on Fridays from 11:00am to 1:00pm to receive 1-on-1 help from our friendly and knowledgeable staff.

• We can help with mobile device troubleshooting, resumes, email setup and general technology questions.

     First come, first served.

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STEAM Lab - Slime

12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Del Paso Heights Library
Spend a fun-filled afternoon with us while we explore different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities and projects.

Make your own slime to take home! Shaving cream is provided to experiment with fluffy slime. You can also make oobleck and compare and contrast the different concoctions! 


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English Conversation Group

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Galt-Marian O. Lawrence Library
Practice speaking English in a friendly, small group led by a trained facilitator. Discussion topics include everyday life, news, local things to do and more. All levels are welcome and no registration is needed.
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Teen Space

12:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Small group of teens playing video games
Del Paso Heights Library
Join other area teens for our Teen Space! Hang out, geek out, and mess around with video games, board games,  crafts, and friends! Teen Space occurs weekly from 12:00 - 3:00 PM ages 13-19. 
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Prom Drive

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Carmichael Library
Carmichael Meeting Room

Proms can be pricey, so we’re making sure everyone has a chance to shine on the dance floor. Community donations of dresses, suits, accessories, and other formal wear will be given away.

For teens ages 13 – 19. You are invited to find the perfect outfit for prom.


Please wear underclothing such as sports bras, leotards, etc., as privacy may be limited to try on clothes.
Please don’t wear makeup when trying on clothing.
Adults are welcome to accompany shoppers, but only teens may take items home.

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Prom Giveaway

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Rancho Cordova Library
Rancho Cordova Meeting Room
Teens ages 13 to 19 are invited to find the perfect outfit for prom.
With the help of community donations, we are giving away gently used formal wear including dresses, suits, shoes, accessories, and other attire.

A few tips before you come “shop” with us:
● Clothes may be tried on, but please wear under-clothing that makes it easy to change (e.g. sports bras, leotards) as there will be limited privacy.
● Please don’t wear makeup when trying on items. It can get on clothing and ruin them.
● Adults are welcome to accompany teens, but teens are the only ones who may take items home.
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Teen Advisory Board

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library
Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Community Room

Get involved and make a difference at the Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven library. Meet other teens in the community, develop leadership skills, and earn community service hours.

Teen Advisory Board is for teens and tweens ages 11-18.

Please email Nathan Milos at nmilos@saclibrary if you are interested in joining the teen advisory board or for more information.
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Teen Volunteer Training

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sylvan Oaks Library
Teens ages 13-17 can attend this one-hour training to qualify as teen volunteers at Sylvan Oaks Library. Participants receive 2 hours of credit for training. Please consider attending our Teen Advisory Board meeting afterward at 2:00 p.m. for another 2 hours of credit (one-hour meeting). Email Bridget for more information at BBagne@saclibrary.org.
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Hawks, Honkers, and Hoots

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Rio Linda Library
Owls, hawks, falcons and fun! Join us for interactive natural history and interesting facts about the birds of prey living in and around the Pacific Flyway. 

Live birds are included in the presentation along with a discovery table where everyone can touch wings, feathers and talons of different birds of prey.

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Teen Advisory Board

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sylvan Oaks Library
Sylvan Oaks Meeting Room
Are you a teen interested in community service credit while meeting other teens and working on fun projects? Teens ages 13-19 will earn 2 hours of volunteer credit by attending this one-hour in-person meeting occurring once a month. Email Bridget at bbagne@saclibrary.org for more information.
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Family Art Lab

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Orangevale Library
Jane Wise Community Room
We bring the art supplies, you bring the creativity! Families, kids and teens are welcome to join us as the library puts out a variety of art supplies and let everyone make whatever art they want! Paints, modelling clay, markers, air brushing, and more are available for us to make pictures, sculptures, and mixed media projects!
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STEAM for Kids

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Valley Hi-North Laguna Library
Valley Hi-North Laguna Meeting Room
Join the Valley Hi-North Laguna library for STEAM activities for kids. We'll explore a different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activity each month. 

This program is designed for children ages 5-12.
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Teen Space

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sylvan Oaks Library
Sylvan Oaks Meeting Room
Meet other teens and enjoy games, snacks, crafts, and related activities. 
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Recharge @ the Library

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Central Library
Galleria West Meeting Room
Recharge @ Central Library from 11am to 1:30 pm Tuesdays in April. Enjoy refreshments, charge your devices, use the internet, watch movies, color and more! 

This week's activity: Bingo! Library prizes will be provided to the winners.

Hope to see you there!
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STEAM for Kids

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Colonial Heights Library
Colonial Heights Community Room
Join the Colonial Heights Library for STEAM for Kids. Each program features a different activity that explores Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. This program is designed for kids ages 6-12. 
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Genealogy: Family History Week Tour of the Sacramento Room and our Genealogy Collection

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Close-up of old family photographs
Central Library
2nd Floor
Family History Week Tour of the Sacramento Room and our Genealogy Collection

Learn about genealogy resources at the Central Library. Tour the Sacramento Room and our Genealogy Collection.

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Teen Space

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Small group of teens playing video games
Walnut Grove Library
Walnut Grove Meeting Room
Sometimes you just need a place of your own!  Meet other teens and enjoy games, snacks, crafts, and related activities.  For ages 12-18.
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English Conversation Group

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Galt-Marian O. Lawrence Library
Practice speaking English in a friendly, small group led by a trained facilitator. Discussion topics include everyday life, news, local things to do and more. All levels are welcome and no registration is needed.
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Chess Club

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Central Library
2nd Floor
Chess Club is a welcoming space for chess players of all levels to get together and play chess in person.
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Family History Week Genealogy Resources Presentation and Tour of Carmichael Library’s California Collection

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Close-up of old family photographs
Carmichael Library
Carmichael Meeting Room

Learn about genealogy resources available from the Sacramento Public Library. Tour Carmichael Library’s California Collection.

 This event is part of Family History Week organized by Sacramento Regional Genealogical Council and California State Archives.

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Teen Space

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Small group of teens playing video games
McKinley Library
Sometimes you just need a place of your own!  Meet other teens and enjoy games, snacks, crafts, and related activities.  For ages 12-18.
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