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Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916)264-2700




Sunday:
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Monday:
Closed

Tuesday:
11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Wednesday:
11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Thursday:
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Friday:
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday:
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Programs at the Carmichael Library

Monthly Booksale

Ongoing Event Dec 5 - Dec 31
Book Sale
Find bargains at the monthly booksale by Friends of the Carmichael Library. Books, movies and music. Held the first full weekend of the month. 11 AM to 4 PM. No booksale the first weekend of January.

READ TO ROVER

  Tue, Feb 9  3:30-4:30  
School-Age Program
Specially trained therapy dogs are waiting for children to come read to them. For kids ages 5 to 10 years old. Earn stickers for the time spent reading and earn a book too!

Yu-Gi-Oh Card Tournament

  Wed, Feb 10  3:30-5:00  
Special Program
Join other Yu-Gi-Oh enthusiasts for a card tournament. Bring your own deck or a willingness to learn. Beginners welcome. Prizes.


Preschool Storytime

  Thu, Feb 11  10:15-11:00  
Preschool Storytime(3-5yrs)
Join us for 30 minutes of stories, fingerplays, music, and more.
Lots of fun for kids 3-5 years old.

Toddler Storytime

  Thu, Feb 11  11:15-11:45  
Toddler Storytime(1.5-3yrs)
Toddle on over to Carmichael Library for 20 minutes of short stories, easy fingerplays, and songs. The goal is to have fun with stories, words, and each other.

Carmichael Movie Matinee

  Thu, Feb 11  3:00-6:00  
Teen Program
Bring your friends and enjoy a movie @ Carmichael Library - Free! Visit Carmichael Library for a list of up-coming movie titles

Second Saturday Audio Book Club

  Sat, Feb 13  10:00-11:30  
Book Club
Is this a good book? Is this a good audio book? Bring a snack and your perceptions to share as we discuss: Fellowship of the Ring, by, J.R.R.Tolkien, read by, Rob Inglis.

Valentine cards

  Sat, Feb 13  2:00-4:00  
Family Program
Join us for our fourth annual Valentine Card making party. We supply all the makings for a great card and you supply the creativity. Valentine refreshments for everyone.

READ TO ROVER

  Tue, Feb 16  3:30-4:30  
School-Age Program
Specially trained therapy dogs are waiting for children to come read to them. For kids ages 5 to 10 years old. Earn stickers for the time spent reading and earn a book too!

Celebrating Diversity: Islam in the United States

  Tue, Feb 16  6:30-8:00  
Special Program
Interested in knowing more about Islamic Culture? Basim Elkarra, Sacramento Valley Chapter Council on American-Islamic Relations director, will speak about Islamic Culture in the United States. Elkarra, a leader in the Muslim American community, has been instrumental in building coalitions with ethnic and interfaith communities.

Preschool Storytime

  Thu, Feb 18  10:15-11:00  
Preschool Storytime(3-5yrs)
Join us for 30 minutes of stories, fingerplays, music, and more.
Lots of fun for kids 3-5 years old.

Toddler Storytime

  Thu, Feb 18  11:15-11:45  
Toddler Storytime(1.5-3yrs)
Toddle on over to Carmichael Library for 20 minutes of short stories, easy fingerplays, and songs. The goal is to have fun with stories, words, and each other.

Carmichael Movie Matinee

  Thu, Feb 18  3:00-6:00  
Teen Program
Bring your friends and enjoy a movie @ Carmichael Library - Free! Visit Carmichael Library for a list of up-coming movie titles

Carmichael Library Book Club

  Sat, Feb 20  10:00-12:00  
Book Club
Please bring a snack to share and join us for spirited book discussion. The title for February is : The Perfect Storm, by Sebastian Junger.

READ TO ROVER

  Tue, Feb 23  3:30-4:30  
School-Age Program
Specially trained therapy dogs are waiting for children to come read to them. For kids ages 5 to 10 years old. Earn stickers for the time spent reading and earn a book too!

Yu-Gi-Oh Card Tournament

  Wed, Feb 24  3:30-5:00  
Special Program
Join other Yu-Gi-Oh enthusiasts for a card tournament. Bring your own deck or a willingness to learn. Beginners welcome. Prizes.


Preschool Storytime

  Thu, Feb 25  10:15-11:00  
Preschool Storytime(3-5yrs)
Join us for 30 minutes of stories, fingerplays, music, and more.
Lots of fun for kids 3-5 years old.

Toddler Storytime

  Thu, Feb 25  11:15-11:45  
Toddler Storytime(1.5-3yrs)
Toddle on over to Carmichael Library for 20 minutes of short stories, easy fingerplays, and songs. The goal is to have fun with stories, words, and each other.

Carmichael Movie Matinee

  Thu, Feb 25  3:00-6:00  
Teen Program
Bring your friends and enjoy a movie @ Carmichael Library - Free! Visit Carmichael Library for a list of up-coming movie titles

Teen Book Club

  Fri, Feb 26  3:30-4:45  
Book Club
Love to read. Join other teens discussing their favorite books. Theme for February is Friendship/Romance. Pick one of our suggestions or read your own choice. Copies are available at the service desk. Please bring a snack and share your insights.


SciFi Book Club

  Sat, Feb 27  10:00-11:30  
Book Club
Calling all fantasy/science fiction readers. The Carmichael Library SciFi book club will explore the exciting and diverse field of science fiction and fantasy : from aliens and spaceships to dragons and wizards. Please bring a snack to share and join us. This month's read is I, Robot by Isaac Asimov. Get your copy at the service desk.

Bleach Dyed T-Shirts

  Sat, Feb 27  2:00-3:00  
Teen Program
Bring in an old plain T-shirt (the darker the color, the more obvious the bleach effect) and create your own unique design! Make sure you prewash your tee. Other supplies will be provided.

Banned Book Club

  Sun, Feb 28  10:00-10:00  
Book Club
Books have been banned since books have been published. At Carmichael Library we proudly read BANNED BOOKS. Bring a snack to share and help us dissect February's selection: Julie of the Wolves, by, Jean Craighead George.

Carmichael Family Game Day

  Sun, Feb 28  2:00-4:00  
Family Program
Drop in and play some board, card or Wii games on the fourth Sunday of the month. All sorts of games for all ages. We supply the games, you supply the fun! You're welcome to bring a snack with you.

READ TO ROVER

  Tue, Mar 2  3:30-4:30  
School-Age Program
Specially trained therapy dogs are waiting for children to come read to them. For kids ages 5 to 10 years old. Earn stickers for the time spent reading and earn a book too!

Carmichael Library History Book Club

  Tue, Mar 2  6:30-8:00  
Book Club
Is fiction truer than fact? We mix it up for exciting reading and discussion! Please bring a snack and your insights to share and help us discuss: Gates of Fire: an epic novel of the battle of Thermopylae, by Steven Pressfield, our selection for March.

Beginning Internet

  Wed, Mar 3  9:00-10:30
  Registration is required to attend
Computer Class
Learn the basics of internet searching using Google and other search engines, find out how to stay safe online, and get comfortable in an online world. Registration required.

After School Book Club

  Wed, Mar 3  4:00-5:00  
School-Age Program
Join us after school on the first Wednesday of every month to talk about the book, play trivia games, and have fun! This month we will be comparing TWO books: "The Mystery at Lilac Inn," by Carolyn Keene (Nancy Drew, book 4) and "The Missing Chums," by Franklin W. Dixon (Hardy Boys, book 4). If you would like, bring in some trivia questions to share!

Preschool Storytime

  Thu, Mar 4  10:15-11:00  
Preschool Storytime(3-5yrs)
Join us for 30 minutes of stories, fingerplays, music, and more.
Lots of fun for kids 3-5 years old.

Toddler Storytime

  Thu, Mar 4  11:15-11:45  
Toddler Storytime(1.5-3yrs)
Toddle on over to Carmichael Library for 20 minutes of short stories, easy fingerplays, and songs. The goal is to have fun with stories, words, and each other.

READ TO ROVER

  Tue, Mar 9  3:30-4:30  
School-Age Program
Specially trained therapy dogs are waiting for children to come read to them. For kids ages 5 to 10 years old. Earn stickers for the time spent reading and earn a book too!

Yu-Gi-Oh Card Tournament

  Wed, Mar 10  3:30-5:00  
Special Program
Join other Yu-Gi-Oh enthusiasts for a card tournament. Bring your own deck or a willingness to learn. Beginners welcome. Prizes.


Preschool Storytime

  Thu, Mar 11  10:15-11:00  
Preschool Storytime(3-5yrs)
Join us for 30 minutes of stories, fingerplays, music, and more.
Lots of fun for kids 3-5 years old.

Toddler Storytime

  Thu, Mar 11  11:15-11:45  
Toddler Storytime(1.5-3yrs)
Toddle on over to Carmichael Library for 20 minutes of short stories, easy fingerplays, and songs. The goal is to have fun with stories, words, and each other.

Second Saturday Audio Book Club

  Sat, Mar 13  10:00-11:30  
Book Club
Is this a good book? Is this a good audio book? Bring a snack and your perceptions to share as we discuss: Outliers, by, Malcolm Gladwell, read by the author.

School Lunches with Chef Sammy

  Sat, Mar 13  2:00-3:00  
Family Program
Professional Chef, Sam Rainwater will show kids how to create simple, healthy school lunches. Food Samples will be provided!

READ TO ROVER

  Tue, Mar 16  3:30-4:30  
School-Age Program
Specially trained therapy dogs are waiting for children to come read to them. For kids ages 5 to 10 years old. Earn stickers for the time spent reading and earn a book too!

Preschool Storytime

  Thu, Mar 18  10:15-11:00  
Preschool Storytime(3-5yrs)
Join us for 30 minutes of stories, fingerplays, music, and more.
Lots of fun for kids 3-5 years old.

Toddler Storytime

  Thu, Mar 18  11:15-11:45  
Toddler Storytime(1.5-3yrs)
Toddle on over to Carmichael Library for 20 minutes of short stories, easy fingerplays, and songs. The goal is to have fun with stories, words, and each other.

Carmichael Library Book Club

  Sat, Mar 20  10:00-12:00  
Book Club
Please bring a snack to share and join us for spirited book discussion. The title for March is : Passage to India, by E.M. Forster.

READ TO ROVER

  Tue, Mar 23  3:30-4:30  
School-Age Program
Specially trained therapy dogs are waiting for children to come read to them. For kids ages 5 to 10 years old. Earn stickers for the time spent reading and earn a book too!

Yu-Gi-Oh Card Tournament

  Wed, Mar 24  3:30-5:00  
Special Program
Join other Yu-Gi-Oh enthusiasts for a card tournament. Bring your own deck or a willingness to learn. Beginners welcome. Prizes.


Preschool Storytime

  Thu, Mar 25  10:15-11:00  
Preschool Storytime(3-5yrs)
Join us for 30 minutes of stories, fingerplays, music, and more.
Lots of fun for kids 3-5 years old.

Toddler Storytime

  Thu, Mar 25  11:15-11:45  
Toddler Storytime(1.5-3yrs)
Toddle on over to Carmichael Library for 20 minutes of short stories, easy fingerplays, and songs. The goal is to have fun with stories, words, and each other.

Teen Book Club

  Fri, Mar 26  3:30-4:45  
Book Club
Love to read. Join other teens discussing their favorite books. Theme for March is Fairy Tales Retold. Pick one of our suggestions or read your own choice. Copies are available at the service desk. Please bring a snack and share your insights.


SciFi Book Club

  Sat, Mar 27  10:00-11:30  
Book Club
Calling all fantasy/science fiction readers. The Carmichael Library SciFi book club will explore the exciting and diverse field of science fiction and fantasy : from aliens and spaceships to dragons and wizards. Please bring a snack to share and join us. This month's read is Eye of the World by Robert Jordan. Get your copy at the service desk.

SAT Practice Test

  Sat, Mar 27  12:00-4:30
  Registration is required to attend
College-Bound Students
Prepare for college admission by practicing with the real SAT test under real test conditions. Kaplan Test Prep staff will administer the SAT Practice Test on SATURDAY afternoon beginning at 12:00 pm. Please be prompt. Open to all high school students. Be sure to attend the follow-up session on Wednesday evening, 3/31/09 at 6:00 for test results and valuable test-taking tips.

Basic Floral Design with Relles Florist

  Sat, Mar 27  2:00-3:00  
Adult Program
Floral designer Carolyn Salmon will share her floral design tips including simple greening techniques, insertion of everyday flowers into design, how to create a rose bouquet and how to create a hand tied bouquet.

Banned Book Club

  Sun, Mar 28  10:00-10:00  
Book Club
Books have been banned since books have been published. At Carmichael Library we proudly read BANNED BOOKS. Bring a snack to share and help us dissect March's selection: Beloved, by Toni Morrison.

Carmichael Family Game Day

  Sun, Mar 28  2:00-4:00  
Family Program
Drop in and play some board, card or Wii games on the fourth Sunday of the month. All sorts of games for all ages. We supply the games, you supply the fun! You're welcome to bring a snack with you.

READ TO ROVER

  Tue, Mar 30  3:30-4:30  
School-Age Program
Specially trained therapy dogs are waiting for children to come read to them. For kids ages 5 to 10 years old. Earn stickers for the time spent reading and earn a book too!

SAT Follow-Up Test Strategies

  Wed, Mar 31  6:00-7:00  
College-Bound Students
Follow-up session with test results and valuable test-taking tips for students who have taken the SAT practice test given on Saturday 3/27/09. Open to all high school students.

Preschool Storytime

  Thu, Apr 1  10:15-11:00  
Preschool Storytime(3-5yrs)
Join us for 30 minutes of stories, fingerplays, music, and more.
Lots of fun for kids 3-5 years old.

Toddler Storytime

  Thu, Apr 1  11:15-11:45  
Toddler Storytime(1.5-3yrs)
Toddle on over to Carmichael Library for 20 minutes of short stories, easy fingerplays, and songs. The goal is to have fun with stories, words, and each other.

READ TO ROVER

  Tue, Apr 6  3:30-4:30  
School-Age Program
Specially trained therapy dogs are waiting for children to come read to them. For kids ages 5 to 10 years old. Earn stickers for the time spent reading and earn a book too!

Carmichael Library History Book Club

  Tue, Apr 6  6:30-8:00  
Book Club
Is fiction truer than fact? We mix it up for exciting reading and discussion! Please bring a snack and your insights to share and help us discuss: How the Irish Saved Civilization, by Thomas Cahill, our selection for April.

After School Book Club

  Wed, Apr 7  4:00-5:00  
School-Age Program
Join us after school on the first Wednesday of every month to talk about the book, play trivia games, and have fun! Our book this month is "Mister Monday", by Garth Nix.

Preschool Storytime

  Thu, Apr 8  10:15-11:00  
Preschool Storytime(3-5yrs)
Join us for 30 minutes of stories, fingerplays, music, and more.
Lots of fun for kids 3-5 years old.

Toddler Storytime

  Thu, Apr 8  11:15-11:45  
Toddler Storytime(1.5-3yrs)
Toddle on over to Carmichael Library for 20 minutes of short stories, easy fingerplays, and songs. The goal is to have fun with stories, words, and each other.

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