Create your own Alebrije-inspired art at the Hercules Library in celebration of Latinx Heritage month! Alebrijes are Mexican folk art sculptures depicting fantastical creatures or familiar animals. Traditionally made from copal wood or paper-mache, these sculptures feature vibrant colors and intricate patterns.
Join us for fun with music and reading at these storytimes for families with children of all ages.
This interactive lapsit storytime is designed for babies up to 18 months and their adult caregivers. Hear stories, sing songs, and do lap bounces for 15-20 minutes, then stay after to play with toys and meet new friends. Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events. Please tell us if you do…
San Pablo Library has free, healthy meals for students after school Monday to Friday from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Meals are provided by the WCCUSD Food Services. Must be 18 and under, no registration required.
El Cerrito Library welcomes your beginning reader to join us and a licensed therapy dog for a 15 minute reading session every other Tuesday evening. This program is designed for young folks who can read a little on their own but could benefit from the patience and comfort of a canine companion from the Alliance of Ther…
Join us on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month for an informal meetup of young families with babies and toddlers. Make connections with each other and allow time for the little ones to build school readiness skills with shared toys and early literacy games provided by the library. This program is supported in part by…
Build your own LEGO® creations at Hercules Library on the 3rd Thursday of each month! LEGO® blocks encourage children to explore 3D design, creativity, and develop fine motor and social skills. We will have Duplo for small hands and classic bricks for older builders. No registration required. All ages and abilities wel…
Get crafty with us at the Albany Library! No registration necessary, just drop in. Children under 8 must be with an adult. Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events. Please tell us if you do not wish to be photographed, video-recorded, or audio-recorded. We will always respect your reques…
Join us for Stay-and-Play while Storytime is on vacation! Interact with our collection of building toys and early literacy activities. Practice your fine motor skills and make new friends! All ages and abilities are welcome. This program is made possible thanks to support from the Friends of the Lafayette Library and t…
Join us on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month for an informal meetup of young families with babies and toddlers. Make connections with each other and allow time for the little ones to build school readiness skills with shared toys and early literacy games provided by the library. Play Pals on the first Thursdays in S…
Our volunteer computer docents are available Thursdays between 10 a.m and 12 p.m. to assist with basic computer skills as well as printing and copying. If you need a little extra help getting your tech questions answered, sign up for a 15-minute appointment. Computer docents can help you with: Contra Costa County Libra…
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Join us for fun with music and reading! For families with children of all ages.
Computer docents are volunteers who answer simple technical questions and offer basic instruction on library computers. They help you get started, so you can take those skills and continue to explore and learn on your own! Computer Docents can: Teach you to use email Teach you to create and save documents Teach you to…
