Words of Wisdom
“Be the person you needed when you were younger.” – unknown
Gen Z slang: your one-stop, no judgement guide
It can be a challenge to keep up with what is trending let alone having to understand new slang terms the new generation is now using. Gen Z slang can sound like a foreign language to older generations and often, when people attempt to use it correctly, it can be more embarrassing than ingratiating. Jude Cramer did an […]
Celebrating Black History
Join Sacramento Public Library as they honor Black History Month by exploring the lists of books and participate in events that celebrate the past, present and future of Black lives. To learn more about the lists of books and local events, click here!
Matisyahu – One Day
“One Day” by legendary reggae singer Matisyahu is an optimistic and upbeat song that speaks about hope for the future without war.
Words of Wisdom
“Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” – A. A. Milne
The 5-minute Daily Playtime Ritual That Can Get Your kids to Listen Better
A strategy widely recommended by children’s health professionals is to engage your child in short, daily sessions of child-led play. The concept, developed by psychologist Sheila Eyberg in the 1970s, is simple. For at least 5 minutes a day, sit down with your child and join them in an activity. It gives young children a […]
RISE, Inc.
A big shout out to RISE, Inc.! The past week I got a chance to chat with local schools and community partners in Esparto. Many shared about how much they appreciate and value the resources that RISE, Inc. has to offer to the community. Services they offer are Resources & Referrals, Youth Employment, Senior Programs, Youth Programs, Child Development Center, […]
Adele – Easy On Me (Rock Cover by NO RESOLVE)
NO RESOLVE did an amazing job on their rock version of Adele’s song “Easy On Me”! Love the incredible energy and awesome visuals in the video.
Grants Advisory Board for Youth
GABY is a program for high school students in Sacramento Region to learn about philanthropy giving out grants to youth-led community projects. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in leadership, philanthropy, and community development among fellow youth leaders. Your service on the board will be a great addition to your resume and/or college […]
Weekly WOW (Words of Wisdom)
“It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives. it’s what we do consistently.” – Tony Robbins
How to Encourage Collaboration in Kids Through Cooperative Play
Watching kids work and play together is a wonderful thing, and their ability to cooperate with others can have a big impact on the kind of person they grow up to be. It’s a particularly important stage of a toddler’s development as it is only at this stage that they begin to recognise the needs of […]
Yolo County Student Election Poll Workers Recruitment
There are only 21 days from Election Day and as part of the effort to engage youth in the democratic process and ensure voters in Yolo county are provided with the best access to voting, the Yolo County Elections Team are in need of your help in recruiting high school age students, 16 years and older, […]