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Daddy & Me Storytime for Preschoolers and Toddlers

Presented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library

April 28-May 26, 2012

A special storytime just for dads and their toddlers and preschoolers (sorry moms, you’ll need to sit this one out). Children (ages 18 months to 5 years old) are invited to join for 30 minutes of open play followed by storytime. Fun stories, songs, fingerplays, flannelboards, and crafts will be shared each week.

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	Tell-a-friend Pastels Workshop Presented by Elk Grove Fine Arts Center at Elk Grove Fine Arts Center May 24-May 31, 2012 In the Pastels Workshop with Russell Frank students will learn aspects of pastel painting including how to begin from attaching a backer board to the paper, applying an ...More
	Tell-a-friend Summer Reading Kick-Off Party Presented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library June 2, 2012 Kick off Summer Reading at the Franklin Library. Join for games, crafts, and ice cream served up by the Friends of the Franklin Library. ...More
	Tell-a-friend Lego Block Party Presented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library June 2, 2012 Families are invited to join for creative play and building with Legos. We provide the Lego blocks and you provide the imagination. Come see what you can build. ...More
	Tell-a-friend Teen Dreamcatchers Presented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library June 6, 2012 Fear the terrors of the night no more. At this program you’ll create a variety of dreamcatchers to ensnare the most frightening of dreams to serve as decorative gifts for ...More
	Tell-a-friend Comedy Under the Stars Presented by Cosumnes Community Services District at Laguna Town Hall June 8, 2012 These shows are for an adult audience. Laugh under the stars as Sacramento’s Laughs Unlimited travels to Elk Grove for special outdoor performances featuring some of the ...More
	Tell-a-friend Tempera Fingerpainting for Pre-Readers Presented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library June 9, 2012 Pre-readers are invited to join for some messy fun with tempera paints. Wear your play clothes to this fun, creative event. ...More
	Tell-a-friend Puppet Company: Another Princess and the Pea Presented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library June 16, 2012 Beginning with a prologue introducing Hans Christian Andersen to the children, the Puppet Company invites you to a celebration of one of Andersen's greatest tales. This is a fun and ...More

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Event Name	Organization	Dates	City
Friends of Franklin Library Book & Bake Sale Friends of Franklin Library Book & Bake Sale Presented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library June 22-June 23, 2012 Friends of Franklin Library is having a book and bake sale. For every $10 spent, get a free baked goodie. Buy $5 worth of books and get a free children’s book. For joining the Friends, get a free book bag valued at $10. Sponsored by the Friends of Franklin Library.	Sacramento Public Library	06/22/12- 06/23/12	Elk Grove
Things that Glow Things that Glow Presented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library June 28, 2012 Get your glow on. We’re going to be making and creating all kinds of glow in the dark crafts. Come make something fun and enjoy a glowing good time.	Sacramento Public Library	06/28/12	Elk Grove
Animals of the World with Wild Things Animals of the World with Wild Things Presented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library July 14, 2012 Wild Things presents the amazing diversity of life on earth. Meet animal ambassadors from five continents and hear their personal stories. Enjoy learning about these animals and others that inhabit the corners of the earth.	Sacramento Public Library	07/14/12	Elk Grove
A Campfire Sing-a-long with Bonnie Lockhart A Campfire Sing-a-long with Bonnie Lockhart Presented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library July 19, 2012 The campfire will be imaginary, but the singing is real as Bonnie brings the night-time tradition of spirited singing around the fire. From familiar camp songs to original compositions, the program will inspire sing-along, move-along, play-along participation for everyone.	Sacramento Public Library	07/19/12	Elk Grove
Lego Block Party Lego Block Party Presented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library July 21, 2012 Families are invited to join for creative play and building with Legos. We provide the Lego blocks and you provide the imagination. Come see what you can build.	Sacramento Public Library	07/21/12	Elk Grove
Get Me the Moon with ArtBeast Get Me the Moon with ArtBeast Presented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library July 21, 2012 Preschoolers and toddlers will go home with glittering moon sand after enjoying Eric Carle’s clever tale, "Papa Please Get the Moon for Me." Children will explore two art stations. At one, they will create Carle style drawings using watercolor and wax crayons to create a moonscape. At the other station using simple ingredients, the children will mix sand, corn starch, glitter and water to create moon sand, a magical sand that holds its shape and carries a bit of the...	Sacramento Public Library	07/21/12	Elk Grove
Trevor Wyatt: Dream Big-Read Trevor Wyatt: Dream Big-Read Presented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library July 26, 2012 Dream Big-Read is a fast-paced and fun magic show that inspires kids to follow their dreams and use books to fulfill their passions. Trevor Wyatt includes doves along with Poof the Magical Rabbit. He will share 6 books about people who dreamed big and achieved success. Each book has a themed magic trick.	Sacramento Public Library	07/26/12	Elk Grove
Dreamcatcher Crafts Dreamcatcher Crafts Presented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library August 11, 2012 A dreamcatcher is a Native American charm meant to place over your bed and “catch” bad dreams and hold them while the good dreams slide down their feathers onto the sleeper. Come make your own dreamcatcher at this fun free program. All materials are provided.	Sacramento Public Library	08/11/12	Elk Grove
Lego Block Party Lego Block Party Presented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library August 18, 2012 Families are invited to join for creative play and building with Legos. We provide the Lego blocks and you provide the imagination. Come see what you can build.	Sacramento Public Library	08/18/12	Elk Grove
Movie Night at the Library Movie Night at the Library Presented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library May 31-August 9, 2012 Come join for summer movie nights at the Franklin Community Library. Each week will screen new and classic movies, rated PG-13 and below. Please contact the library for a list of upcoming movie titles.	Sacramento Public Library	05/31/12- 08/09/12	Elk Grove
Wii Gaming Wii Gaming Presented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library June 20, 2012 Come join for an afternoon of fun on the Franklin Wii. Not interested in Smash Brothers? There'll also be some old-school classics, such as Apples to Apples, Mafia, and perhaps even Mouse Trap. Also, dare we say…crayons?	Sacramento Public Library	06/20/12	Elk Grove
Teen Glow in the Dark Crafts Teen Glow in the Dark Crafts Presented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library July 11, 2012 Do you enjoy crafts? Do you enjoy things that glow in the dark? Whether you like either or neither, come join for an afternoon of crafting things that glow.	Sacramento Public Library	07/11/12	Elk Grove
Teen Fantasy Sculpture Teen Fantasy Sculpture Presented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library August 1, 2012 Come and join for the return of the DIY Craft Club. This month will feature sculpture, using a dry method with newspaper, tape, and/or aluminum to create fantastic or realistic animals, trains, hats, or things we just dream up. We’ll explore basic armature and foundation skills and have fun with plastic, cups, plates, and other recyclables.	Sacramento Public Library	08/01/12	Elk Grove
Comedy Under the Stars Comedy Under the Stars Presented by Cosumnes Community Services District at Laguna Town Hall September 7, 2012 These shows are for an adult audience. Laugh under the stars as Sacramento’s Laughs Unlimited travels to Elk Grove for special outdoor performances featuring some of the region’s funniest comedians. Bring a picnic dinner, blanket, and jacket. No high back chairs. No pets permitted except service animals.	Cosumnes Community Services District	09/07/12	Elk Grove
Comedy Under the Stars Comedy Under the Stars Presented by Cosumnes Community Services District at Laguna Town Hall July 13, 2012 These shows are for an adult audience. Laugh under the stars as Sacramento’s Laughs Unlimited travels to Elk Grove for special outdoor performances featuring some of the region’s funniest comedians. Bring a picnic dinner, blanket, and jacket. No high back chairs. No pets permitted except service animals.	Cosumnes Community Services District	07/13/12	Elk Grove
Community Camp Out Community Camp Out Presented by Cosumnes Community Services District at Elk Grove Regional Park July 14-July 15, 2012 Gather your camping gear and explore the great outdoors a little closer to home. Enjoy campground favorites like swimming, crafts, campire songs, and s’mores. Dinner and breakfast will be prepared by the Elk Grove Lions Club.	Cosumnes Community Services District	07/14/12- 07/15/12	Elk Grove
Hot Summer Nights Concert Series Hot Summer Nights Concert Series Presented by Cosumnes Community Services District at Laguna Town Hall August 3-August 31, 2012 Bring your family out to these free musical events. Bring a blanket or low lawn chair and enjoy live music in the beautiful outdoor amphitheater. New blanket policy: No blankets or lawn chairs allowed in the amphitheater before 4pm. Items placed before 4pm will be removed by CSD staff. No pets permitted, except service animals. Food available for purchase.	Cosumnes Community Services District	08/03/12- 08/31/12	Elk Grove
Winsome Window Watercolor Workshop Winsome Window Watercolor Workshop Presented by Elk Grove Fine Arts Center at Elk Grove Fine Arts Center June 24, 2012 In Winsome Window Watercolor Workshop with David Lobenberg the instructor will take you through a step-by-step painting journey translating a winsome photo into an awesome watercolor. He will be providing the photo reference, the outline drawing to trace on a half sheet of Arches 140 lb. cold press paper, and his easy-to-follow, step-by-step painting method. This workshop is geared for both novice and more advanced painters. About the instructor: David is a...	Elk Grove Fine Arts Center	06/24/12	Elk Grove