Friends of the Sacramento Public Library

We hope you’ve had a wonderful Holiday. Should you be out and about (on the internet of course) shopping for #BlackFriday, head over to Amazon Smile and be sure to select the Friends of the Sacramento Public Library from the charities list. A percent of each purchase will go to helping our local libraries! #BlackFriday #AmazonSmile #librariesrock

The Sacramento Public Library is BACK! They’ve reopened 14 locations where you can enjoy browsing and computer use for up to one hour. See the webpage for specific locations and business hours. www.saclibrary.org/reopening. Curbside service is still available at 26 locations as well. Welcome back.... #publiclibrary #saclibrary See more

ELECTION DAY IS HERE! Volunteers are working hard at the polls. Be sure (if you haven’t already) to drop off your ballot at one of the official library drops. All 26 library locations will be available from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Today is your last day! For all Sac County drop boxes and in person voting sites visit: https://elections.saccounty.net/votecenters//locations.aspx #electionday #electionday2020 #vote #volunteers #locallibrary

The final Enlightened Aging workshop is today! Session #7: Building a Lasting Legacy October 22 | noon - 1:30 p.m.... Topics include: Aspects of Your Legacy - Sacramento Public Library Director and CEO Rivkah Sass will discuss the many components that constitute our legacies. Constructing Your Financial Estate Plan - Anne Rosenthal, shareholder at Drobny Law Offices, Inc., will offer current information on how to preserve your financial estate and leave your legacy through a well-constructed estate plan. She will address common myths and misconceptions and answer some of our most common questions. Register Free: https://zoom.us//regi/tJcpdOCsqj8oHtbGC8KvDYw33BBsssdA6aYB

Link to the book here! https://www.amazon.com/Sacramentos-Newton-Pove//1467105295

Don’t forget, when you shop on Amazon be sure you’re logged into Amazon Smile. Find us on the list of charities at Friends of the Sacramento Public Library and a portion of all purchases made will help us support our local libraries! Amazon Prime day starts on 10/13 at midnight and runs through 10/14. #amazonprime #primeday

We need your help volunteers! Volunteer info: 2 hour shifts, one per day at each location. Registrar of Voters Oath to be signed at your location, masks required. All shifts are outdoor. MLK Voter Ballot Box Volunteer Info: ... https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4FAEAB28A2F58-mlking McKinley Voter Ballot Box Volunteer Info: https://m.signupgenius.com/

Thank you so much ballot box volunteers! Kelly Browne & Lyn Keller, Pat Wells & Chris Olmstead. Visit https://www.saclibrary.org/Community/Civic-Services/Voting for additional ballot locations. #earlyvoting #vote

It’s time to VOTE Sacramento!! Please help the 2020 voting effort by becoming a volunteer. For more information on ballot locations, visit: https://www.saclibrary.org/Community/Civic-Services/Voting #sacramento #vote #2020election

Early Voting starts TODAY California #VOTE

This week’s very informative presentation by the Enlightened Aging Academy: In-home Care vs. Skilled Nursing Care vs. Home Health Care October 1 noon - 1:30 pm ... Register for this FREE workshop https://zoom.us//regi/tJIlde-hrDspGNa84aqdc5knslTTJOr9GMCW

We have another very informative meeting happening this Thursday: Do Not Resuscitate September 24 | noon - 1:30 pm - Register for this FREE workshop https://zoom.us//regi/tJcodO6urT4iG9JYbZdE0sZvHEAoTMxrS-7D... Do Not Resuscitate What does this Mean? Mike Ryder, CA-licensed emergency medical technician from Alpha One Ambulance Medical Services will share insight into the emergency response perspective of Do Not Resuscitate. It may be different than you think DNR and My Doctor - Donna Bishop, MSN, Hospice Coordinator at Sutter Hospital will discuss how a DNR informs your care in the hospital

Happening Tomorrow! 9/17 from Noon - 1:30 p.m. What you need to know about elder law and fiduciaries. Elder Law Do I Need a Lawyer and Why - Senior Citizen Attorney Dustin MacFarlane will share the do’s and don’ts of hiring an attorney. You will leave this class understanding your next steps in securing your best interests...legally.... What in the World is a Fiduciary? - Deryk Walcott is a founding member and partner at Bohamera, Walcott & Hartin, LLC. As the Principal Licensed Professional Fiduciary at BWH, Deryk's specialties include California Probate Law, Trust and Estate administration, assisting in elder abuse litigation, and working with public benefits for special need clients. Register for this free workshop https://zoom.us//regi/tJUtcumopjgjHt1FavCmblPDYHmG40nEJWCX

Join us for Enlightened Aging Academy, a free webinar series on 7 Thursdays, noon-1:30pm, starting tomorrow! Register for one or for all 7 here: https://www.saclibrary.org/enlightened-aging Thursday, Sept. 10th: 5 Things to Know About Health Care Advocacy, with professional health care advocate Renee Balcom Health Care Insurance: What Now? with Helen Ornelas, President of the Nor Cal Underwriters Association.

The Friends, Sacramento Public Library, and the Renaissance Society are co-sponsoring the Enlightened Aging Academy, a series of free webinars on a wide range of topics, occurring every Thursday, starting September 10 through October 22 from noon to 1:30. You can register for one or all of these seminars. Our intent is to provide reliable information that can help start conversations among friends and loved ones. Information for follow-up will be provided at each seminar to ...help you explore these topics further. Discussion topics will include Health Care Advocacy and Insurance, Elder Law, DNRs, Skilled Nursing Care vs. In-Home Health Care, Becoming Dementia-Aware, Making your Wishes Known, and Building a Lasting Legacy. All featured speakers are experts in these subjects. Please help us get the word out about this valuable service, provided by the Friends and our partners. To register and find out more please visit the link below. https://www.saclibrary.org/enlightened-aging