The Sacramento Public Library’s Southgate branch is among 13 California libraries selected as a 2010-11 recipient of a grant through California’s Family Place Library Program.
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Library to reopen today amid fanfare, face paints
The Belle Cooledge Library celebrates its reopening today.
Young readers can receive ride tickets at State Fair
Youngsters who read will be among the winners at this year’s California State Fair. The State Fair and carnival operator Butler Amusements will reprise the Read to Ride program, which attracted 5,000 participants last year. California students in kindergarten through eighth grade who read two books will be eligible for two free ride tickets
AM Capitol Alert: Light reading at the library (or not)
It’s shaping up to be another slow day in Sacramento with the Legislature still on spring recess. Looking for some light reading to fill your time during the break
Library highlights online services, programs
The Sacramento Public Library will host a “Digital Library Festival” on March 24, with booths providing information on online library programs and services, including job searches and small-business assistance. The festival will be held from 10 a.m
Check it out: Weekend activities
TODAY Animal clinic sign-up What: Starting today, families in need and with pets can request appointments for spay and neuter clinics slated later this winter.
Sacramento library makes e-mail push
Sacramento Public Library cardholders are being encouraged to add their e-mail addresses to their library records as part of a money-saving effort. Officials said the move will save the local library system more than $60,000 annually in mailed print notifications.
Check it out: Weekend events around the area
TODAY Viking for a day What: Who doesn’t want to don a horned “helm”?
County libraries tune in to iPod audiobook lovers
iPod users have more options for accessing free digital audiobooks through the Sacramento Public Library’s downloadable collection, library officials report.
