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Book world hopes for literary breakthrough in fall

Submitted by AppealDemocrat on Wednesday, August 30th, 11:04 am

NEW YORK (AP) — As the book world's most literary season approaches, the industry still awaits the year's big literary publication... Read More

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Classic car and truck show at the Yolo Branch Library

Submitted by Yolo County, Beth Gabor, Yolo County Public Information Officer
Thursday, August 25th, 2016, 6:27am
Classic car and truck show at the Yolo Branch Library

(Woodland, CA) – Join the Yolo County Library and the Friends of the Yolo Branch Library at the “Cruisin’ into the Next Chapter” Classic Car and Truck Show on August 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. outside the Yolo Branch Library, located at 37750 Sacramento Street in Yolo.

All are welcome to attend this free family-friendly event which will feature a display of classic cars and trucks around the library. In addition to the car show, visit the nearly 100-year-old Carnegie library and check out books, watch a “Cars” movie marathon, enjoy arts and crafts for all ages and take part in family activities while listening to live music. Participants will also be able to enter to win raffle prizes and support the Friends of the Yolo Branch Library with purchases of food, plants and t-shirts.

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SUCCESS youth program expands at the Winters Community Library

Submitted by Yolo County, Beth Gabor, Yolo County Public Information Officer
Wednesday, August 24th, 2016, 4:42am
SUCCESS youth program expands at the Winters Community Library

(Woodland, CA) – The SUCCESS: Afternoon Youth Enrichment program at the Winters Community Library, located at 708 Railroad Avenue in Winters, has expanded to three days of service; Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The SUCCESS program is an afterschool homework assistance, positive social interaction and mentorship program where elementary school students receive assistance with homework and reading from high school mentors. Students also have the opportunity to participate in various community service projects, teambuilding games and enrichment activities.

The SUCCESS program is a partnership between RISE Inc. and the Yolo County Library, working together to support youth of all ages in our communities. For more information about the program, contact RISE Inc. staff at: (530) 794-6000 or visit www.riseinc.org.

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Capture Pokémon at the Yolo County Library

Submitted by Yolo County, Beth Gabor, Yolo County Public Information Officer
Monday, August 8th, 2016, 4:21am
Capture Pokémon at the Yolo County Library

(Woodland, CA) – Do you play Pokémon Go? Are you looking for PokéGyms, PokéStops or Pokémon to catch? Players of all ages are welcome to visit any of the Yolo County Library’s eight branches to find a variety of Pokémon.

Explore Yolo County’s towns and cities in which Yolo County Library branches reside while capturing Pokémon of all shapes and sizes and filling up the Pokédex. Load up on supplies by visiting the various PokéStops at the branches to collect more Poké Balls, razz berries, potions or eggs. Set a lure, seize the PokéGym or check out the library’s collection of Pokémon materials. All Yolo County Library branches are air-conditioned and have staff ready to share in the excitement and fun.

For open hours at the following branch locations visit www.yolocountylibrary.org:

• Arthur F. Turner Community Library, 1212 Merkley Avenue in West Sacramento

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Programs at the West Sacramento Library in July

Submitted by Yolo County, Beth Gabor, Yolo County Public Information Officer
Sunday, July 3rd, 2016, 3:13am
Programs at the West Sacramento Library in July

The following special programs will be held during the month of July at Yolo County’s Arthur F. Turner Community Library, located at 1212 Merkley Avenue in West Sacramento:

July 2 and 16: IT Consultant by Appointment Only, 2:00 p.m. Participants can ask questions and bring their laptops or mobile devices. Samples of Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Apple devices will be on hand. Time slots are limited so make a 15 minute appointment in English or Spanish at the information desk or by telephone at (916) 375-6465.

July 5: Sports-Themed Activity Sheets, 11:00 a.m. Children ages 6-12 and their parents or caretakers are invited to participate in sports-themed activity sheets like crosswords and word searches. Turn in your finished activity sheet to be entered to win a prize. All supplies provided by the library.

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Programs at the Davis Branch Library in July

Submitted by Yolo County, Beth Gabor, Yolo County Public Information Officer
Saturday, July 2nd, 2016, 1:49am
Programs at the Davis Branch Library in July

(Woodland, CA) – The following special programs will be held during the month of July at Yolo County’s Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library, located at 315 E. 14th Street in Davis:

• July 10 & 24: Reducing Stress with Tai Chi, 12:15 p.m. Learn relaxing meditative exercises in this beginner Tai Chi class based on Chinese martial arts. All ages are welcome.

• July 16: Food Olympics, 2:00 p.m. Try our Brazilian-inspired menu to celebrate the Summer Olympics.

• July 16: Origami Club, 2:00 p.m. Join the Davis origami group and learn to fold. Open to all ages and abilities.

• July 28: Davis Library Book Group, 7:00 p.m. Join us for a discussion of Graeme Simsion’s The Rosie Project and distribution of the group’s next book, Robert Crais’ Suspect.

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July programs at the Esparto Regional Library

Submitted by Yolo County, Beth Gabor, Yolo County Public Information Officer
Wednesday, June 29th, 2016, 4:35am
July programs at the Esparto Regional Library

(Woodland, CA) – All are welcome to participate in the following special programs held during the month of July at Yolo County’s Esparto Regional Library, located at 17065 Yolo Avenue in Esparto:

• June 1-August 15: Yolo County Library’s Summer Reading Program. All ages are welcome to sign up online or at your local library to receive a free prize and to enter into drawings by attending programs and completing reading challenges.

• July 5: Afternoon Movie, 1:30 p.m. Children and families are invited to view a family friendly movie rated G or PG. For movie title call: (530) 787-3426.

• July 7: Food Olympics at the Library, 6:00 p.m. Join us in celebrating Brazil as the location for the Summer Olympics 2016 by tasting a gold medal Brazilian-inspired menu!

• July 12 and July 26: Mini Maker Camp, 1:30 p.m. This hands-on family fun program will involve science, technology, engineering, art and math.

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