Learn basic acrylic painting techniques while expressing emotions through painting. Sendy will guide and encourage participants to create a painting inspired by their feelings. For all ages 6+, adults encouraged to join as well. Registration required. Sendy Santamaria is an illustrator and children’s book author from San Diego, based in San Pablo, California, creating art and stories rooted in ordinary life and Mexican American culture.
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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…
Join our Dungeons and Dragons Club for teens. Play a campaign and enjoy refreshments with friends!
Build early literacy skills with stories, songs, finger plays and fun. Then enjoy Stay and Play in the same programming area. Stay and Play offers an unstructured time that allows for socialization, movement, and free play. A variety of toys for babies, toddlers and preschoolers provides caregivers with fun ways to int…
Republic Services is hosting a Holiday Reuse Roundup and Styrofoam/Cardboard Drop Off event on Saturday, October 24th, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Light of Grace Korean Presbyterian Church located at 68 Morello Avenue in Martinez. Holiday Reuse Roundup Items collected for the Holiday Reuse Roundup must be in good c…
Prepare for quests, puzzles, and combat—all from your imagination! Teens ages 12-19, whether new to RPGs or who are experienced adventurers, are welcome to learn how to play the roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons® (5th Edition, 2024), and to participate in other roleplaying-related activities with our experienced vol…
Remember someone who has passed by making a nicho – a traditional folk art shadow box, featuring a photo and/or other mementos in honor of your loved one. All materials are provided, but feel free to bring photos of your loved ones if you’d like. All ages welcome.
You can play multi-player games on either Nintendo Switch 2 or Wii. Ages 8 and up. 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 requests! An ASL (American Sign Language) inte…
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…
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…
