Join Us Friday Dec 2nd The Escape Velocity / Sojo Museum #SacTownYouthNights is a catalyst for youth and their families to have a safe space to hang out on 1st and 3rd Friday nights from 6pm-9pm at Florin Square, 2251 Florin Rd, Sacramento, CA 95822, while enjoying a wide range of exciting activities in a…Continue reading SacTownYouthNights – Family Fun Friday 12/2/22
F.A.M.I.L.Y Connections Newsletter Week of 11/15/22
National Family Literacy Month is celebrated during the month of November. National Family Literacy Month is an opportunity for families to learn and read together. It also celebrates the work literacy programs do to empower families. escape Velocity mission To create space, opportunity and programming to empower and assist the underserved communities of Sacramento to…Continue reading F.A.M.I.L.Y Connections Newsletter Week of 11/15/22
Book Club, Events and More: Week of 5/23/21
We hope everyone is enjoying this fabulous Sunday. Remember to take time for self-care. mental health awareness Wellness Tip May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Bike Month. Connect with family or a friend and find an activity that will help you relieve stress and have fun. It’s important to your health to find time…Continue reading Book Club, Events and More: Week of 5/23/21
Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration 05/21/22
We are so excited to have you join us this Saturday May 21st from 10am to 1pm at McClatchy Park in Sacramento for the Sac Library Summer Reading Kick Off! Come enjoy the fun at this FREE, family friendly festival with music, art, and activities by ARTners, Bigger Than Us Arts, Cascabel de Dos Rios,…Continue reading Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration 05/21/22
Books, Events and More (BEAM) Weekly Updates 5/16/2022
Happy Monday! May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We hope you enjoyed a restorative weekend and are doing your best to take good care of yourself. Reset your mind! Below you’ll find info about our book clubs, upcoming events, and resources. Around the Way Girls Book Club Wednesday 5/18/22 6:30pm-8pm Zoom The girls are on…Continue reading Books, Events and More (BEAM) Weekly Updates 5/16/2022
Financial Literacy Month & Earth Day Celebration
We hope you enjoyed your Easter Weekend! We want to say thank you to Christi Ketchum and her father Mr. Calvin Franklin for pouring into the youth during their last book club meetups. They shared financial literacy and how to have a sound financial future. We feel by teaching the youth this information now they’ll…Continue reading Financial Literacy Month & Earth Day Celebration
March “Book” Madness – How We’re Celebrating
national reading month Reading is one of the best habits to develop; it strengthens the mental muscles, helps to improve comprehension and analytical abilities, and increases imagination and boosts memory. Book selection: Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library Boys in the Hood Book Club Guest Speaker: 3/25 – Ricardo from MLK Jr Library womens…Continue reading March “Book” Madness – How We’re Celebrating
Escape Velocity Community News 1/11/2022
Happy 2022! We thank everyone for their continued support of Escape Velocity. This is a new year with new initiatives and goals. We can’t do it without the support of the community. 2022 Book Club Wishlist Around the Way Girls Book Club Wednesday, 1/12/22 6:30pm-8pm Zoom The girls are continuing to read “Partly Cloudy” by…Continue reading Escape Velocity Community News 1/11/2022
Children’s Book Drive
Hello Family!! Donate to our Children’s Literacy Book Drive. Donate a Book! Shape a Life! Spreading Literacy in Sacramento. We are accepting new and gently used African-American baby, children’s and young adult books. Donations can be dropped off at All Things Literacy Books & More Bookstore, 2251 Florin Rd, Ste 113, Sacramento, CA 95822. Donation…Continue reading Children’s Book Drive
National Book Month
October is National Book Month. The month-long celebration focuses on the importance of reading, writing and literature (we do this every month)! #literacyisessential The pandemic has provided families with a unique opportunity: to slow down, spend quality time together, and strengthen family bonds. 
Whether it be connecting with your new little bundle of joy…Continue reading National Book Month
International Literacy Day 2021
We are celebrating International Literacy Day today, September 8, 2021. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness of the importance of literacy and to look towards possible concerns. Literacy is a crucial part of a healthy and happy society. A person who knows how to read and write can keep up with changing…Continue reading International Literacy Day 2021
Fundraiser – All Things Literacy Books and More
In honor of our Founder, Dana Maeshia, there will be a Cash Mob to support her book store “All Things Literacy“. Dana constantly and consistently sowed seeds of love into her community so now let’s sow into her business and her family! Please spread the Word! Saturday, September 4, 2021 12pm – 6pm at the…Continue reading Fundraiser – All Things Literacy Books and More