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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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