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 the Friends of the Hercules Library.
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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…
Join us for this weekly reading program in the Picture Book section, where a library staff will read out loud from an early reader or short chapter book. Listen along or take a turn reading aloud. Best for grades K-2. Check out sample book list at tinyurl.com/ReadAloudTogetherBooks Copies will be available.
Street sweeping on the odd side every 3rd Thursday. No parking—even if canceled due to weather.
Craft bats and jack-o-lanterns using construction paper, upcycled materials, pipe cleaners and tissue paper. No registration required, available while supplies last. Best for ages 5+. This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Hercules Library.
Family Storytime is geared for a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. Stay & Play with toys and friends after storytime ends. No registration required, but the Hercules Children's Library has space lim…
Wear your pajamas*, put on your bunny slippers*, bring your stuffed animals, and get ready to hear some stories, sing, and do some movement. This event is best for children ages 4-7 and their caregivers. All children are welcome. *Pajamas and bunny slippers are optional but encouraged. Library staff may take photos, vi…
Contra Costa County Health Services in partnership with Contra Costa County Library System are here to support library staff and patrons alike. Currently the Library Wellness Team consists of a Community Support Worker and Mental Health Clinician. They assist individuals in various areas that library staff may not be a…
Our Veterans Service Representatives (VSR's) are thoroughly trained and accredited by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to represent you. Contra Costa County VSR's are not employees of the federal government, they are county employees ready to assist you with any Veterans claim. They will assist you in s…
Young readers improve in reading confidence when they read with a gentle, appreciative furry friend. The program is designed for children ages 6-12 but younger ones are welcome to stop by for a little interaction with our sweet therapy trained pet. Please call (510) 620-6566 for more information.
Our Veterans Service Representatives (VSR's) are thoroughly trained and accredited by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to represent you. Contra Costa County VSR's are not employees of the federal government, they are county employees ready to assist you with any Veterans claim. They will assist you in s…
What is T'ai-chi? T'ai-chi Ch'uan is an ancient Chinese art which combines meditation in movement and healthful exercise. The training includes the practice of a 37 posture form which teaches relaxation, balance and strength, and also a partner practice that builds sensitivity, timing and energy. Everyone with an inter…
