Got Work?

On Wednesday, May 6th, the Central Library held its first ever job fair, and it was a success! Fourteen different groups arrived, offering volunteer opportunities, training, and (best of all) jobs. Yes, there really are people hiring, even in the current economy. In fact, Sacramento START needs to fill positions at 64 sites. (So if you like children...)

Attendees included Macy's, Sacramento START, California Highway Patrol, Sacramento Police Department, Prepaid Legal, SETA, American River College, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and California Conservation Corps. Look for more information on employers to come!

RINCóN LATINO: las Actividades de la Semana

Se llevarán las actividades siguientes en el sucursal Central. Toda actividad estará en inglés. Llame 916-264-2920 para más información o registrarse:

Jovenes 13-18 años

• martes, 8 de abril @ 5:30pm, Noche de Películas "I am Legend"
• jueves, 10 de abril @ 6:30pm, taller de poesia "Slam"
• domingo, 13 de abril @ 1pm, taller "hacer un diario (journal)"

Preparación para el Colegio

• martes, 8 de abril @ 6pm, Secretos del Examen SAT

para la Familia

• sábado, 12 de abril @ 11am, Primeros Auxilios y RCP para bebés y niños
• sábado, 12 de abril @ 2:30pm, Sábado Segundo en "Kid's Place": arte de estudiantes, música en viva

Celebración de Semana Nacional de la Biblioteca, domingo, 13 de abril

• 12:30pm, el Arte en su Biblioteca
• 12:30pm, Aprende Leer en Voz Alta a su Familia
• 1:30pm, obra del teatro Live Oaks, "la Historia Completa y Resumida de California

Programas para Adultos

• 8 de abril @ 10am, Cita con la Genealogista (se require registración)
• 12 de abril @ 6pm, Visiones en Arcilla, Recepción de Sábado Segundo

Clases de la Computadora

• miercoles, 9 de abril @ 10:15am, Introducción al Internet (se require registración)

Programs To Beat The Winter Blahs

It's not quite spring, and you're tired of winter. Don't want to read another word, can't sit still for another DVD! What to do? Look no farther than your grand Central Library!

February programs for adults at Central Library offer something for everyone, from young parents to seniors. Learn to baby-proof your home or improve your child's writing skills; take advantage of the "Book a Genealogist" sessions if you would like help with your family history. Take the plunge - register for a computer class!

Central staff has been busy planning more programs for adults than ever before - click the "Programs and Events" image on the library's web page to see other programs coming up in the next few months.

Try This @ Home: Library Event Calendar Online

A frequent question our Telephone Information Service receives concerns library programs, especially programs for children. All library programs are now conveniently entered in our online event calendar, which you can find by clicking the calendar image here or on the library's web page. Additional non-library events, like the Friends of the Library book sales, are also included.

The calendar has a few neat features:

• You can find programs by branch, by age group, and by date.
• For programs that require registration, you can register yourself online.

You don't need an e-mail address to use the calendar, but if you do have one, the following additional services are available:

• If you have registered for a program, you will receive an e-mailed confirmation.
• For programs that pique your interest, you can request automatic e-mail notification when a similar program is added to the calendar.
• You can e-mail information about a specific program to friends.
• You can request a reminder be sent to you a few days before a program you want to attend.

It's really easy to use, but if you have questions, our Telephone Reference librarians will be able to answer them. Check it out!