The local school district partners with Dixon Library, a Solano County Library System branch. Photo courtesy of the City of Dixon

DIXON, CA (MPG) - The local library sets the bar high for innovative events and programs.

The Parks and Recreation Commission's Sept. 24 meeting allowed Dixon Public Librarian Ricky Gjertsen to detail the creative library curriculum for all ages. The partnership between the Solano County Library System branch and local commerce makes a few of the programs unique.

The innovative readings and programs improve each day of the week, starting with Monday's “Read to Dog” at 3 p.m., where furry friends are welcome. Monday also offers more adult content, including “Home Finance” at 4:30 p.m.

“This is for homebuyers or people who are prospective homebuyers or people in the midst of their mortgage,” Gjertsen said of the program led by Paul Smith, an Edge Home Finance mortgage broker.

Tuesday's schedule goes on all day long, beginning with “Storytime” at 10 a.m. and “Chess Meet-Up” midafternoon at 3:30 p.m., followed by “Switch for Tweens” at 4 p.m.

Wednesdays start the day in Spanish with a 10 a.m. story time, followed by “Kid's Yoga” at 11 a.m.

“That is brought to you by our local business here in Dixon Busy Bee Studios,” Gjertsen said of the class offered at the library, followed by “Afternoon Adventures” at 2 p.m., including cards and board games, crafts and Legos.

The middle of the week also offers “Soccer Shots,” a sports-related learning activity.

“Soccer Shots has multiple age groups,” Gjertsen said of the program that runs throughout the day on Wednesdays.

Thursday's “Barbies and Toy Cars” at 3:30 p.m. is one of the library's most unique programs, allowing boys and girls to play with staple childhood toys.

If you don't own a Barbie or a Hot Wheel, “you can use our Barbie dolls and toy cars to play around and use your imagination,” Gjertsen said.

“Switch for Teens” at 4 p.m. is available a second time during the week and the “Dixon Community Garden Convo” is at 6 p.m. Thursdays.

Friday ends with a few hands-on activities, including “Puzzle Therapy Day” and “Build-it Club” at 3:30 p.m., after the 10 a.m. “Storytime Theater” on the first and third Friday of the month.

Saturday's “Kanopy & Chill” at 9:30 a.m. sets the stage for a relaxing weekend with complimentary cereal and milk while watching classic kids’ programs, including “Reading Rainbow,” before starting the schedule all over again on Monday.

That's just the regular monthly calender that Gjertsen detailed.

Special events fill up even more of Dixon Library's schedule, including the upcoming “Teen Indian Cuisine with Currey Express” at 4 p.m. Oct. 29 an the “Teen Halloween Cookie Decorating” on Oct. 31.

A mini health fair takes place Nov. 6, when residents can receive free diabetes and blood pressure checks, and information concerning access to mental and emotional health services, Gjertsen said before informing officials on the Oct. 19 “Teen Pokémon Trading with the Collector's Corner.”

For more information on the Dixon Library, visit solanolibrary.com/hours-and-locations/dixon-library.