Children can build reading confidence during a 15-minute individual session with a gentle therapy dog from Joybound. Readers may bring a book from home or select one at the library and enjoy reading aloud in a relaxed, encouraging environment.
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Kids ages 6 and up can have fun and practice their literacy skills by reading to a certified therapy dog. Our teams from Alliance Therapy Dogs are great listeners! Sessions are for 15 minutes. We ask that families with siblings share a session. Bring your own book or borrow a book from the library! Registration require…
Children can build reading confidence during a 15-minute individual session with a gentle therapy dog from Joybound. Readers may bring a book from home or select one at the library and enjoy reading aloud in a relaxed, encouraging environment.
Kids ages 6 and up can have fun and practice their literacy skills by reading to a certified therapy dog. Our teams from Alliance Therapy Dogs are great listeners! Sessions are for 15 minutes. We ask that families with siblings share a session. Bring your own book or borrow a book from the library! Registration require…
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…
Storytime at Concord Library is a fun and engaging experience designed to support young children as they build language, early literacy, and social skills. Children will enjoy stories, songs and movement created especially for ages 1–5. After Storytime, families are invited to stay and enjoy a 20-minute play session th…
The City of Concord 2026 Music & Market concert series presented by Pacific Service Credit Union starts June 4, 2026 and runs through September 24, 2026. Join us for four months of free, family-friendly fun in downtown Concord. A big thank you to our amazing sponsors for making it all possible; Pacific Service Credit U…
Join us for reading and crafts in the Nook with Miss Marie! — Join us for a morning of imagination and creativity! Miss Marie, the Children’s Education Manager, will read a nature-themed book, sing songs, and lead a craft activity related to the book of the week. The Ruth Bancroft Garden is not only an extraordinary li…
Join us for BYOC, or bring your own chair, Movie Night at the Concord Library. Bring a camping chair, or a bean bag, or a blanket, or a pillow, or whatever you'd like to sit on during the show! We will be providing popcorn, but you are welcome to bring your own snacks and beverages. Registration not required. This mont…
Each month, kids explore their imagination through hands-on crafts, colorful materials, and plenty of fun. From painting to gluing and decorating, every "Kiddo Crafternoon" brings a brand-new project to make and take home.
Ages : 3-5 Why does an owl hoot, when does a snake hiss, and what does the coyote say? Join us for an all-around good time as we learn the kinds of sounds that animals make and why they make them. Our preschool workshops are designed for budding nature lovers 3 to 5 years old, plus a caregiver. Register for individual…
On the 1st Friday of every month, our Insiders program welcomes adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to have fun exploring library resources, developing new skills, and connecting with others in the community. Example activities include crafts, games, scavenger hunts, special guests, movie screenings…
Join us for a little reading and a lot of dancing! Best suited for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Sponsored by the Friends of the Pleasant Hill Library.
Join us for a relaxing and accessible T’ai Chi Chih® class led by certified instructors Benjamin Brisjar and Jeannette Stotts. This gentle practice consists of 19 movements and one pose designed to circulate and balance your body’s vital energy, or “Chi.” Developed in 1974 by Justin Stone, T’ai Chi Chih® is easy to lea…
Join us for songs, stories, and movement! Stay after the stories to play! Most appropriate for ages 0-3, but all ages are welcome. For special accommodations, please contact the library with 72 hours notice.
Ages : 6 and up Description : Explore the habitat of local scorpions and tarantulas along the north face of Mount Diablo, starting at the Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center. Experience the excitement of finding scorpions glowing like green neon signs in the dark. Led by our experienced naturalist, participants will look fo…
Friday Afternoon Library Book Club . Dougherty Station Library Join other book lovers for monthly get-togethers and book discussions. 2. September 4: What we can know by Ian McEwan 3. October 2: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon 4.. November 6: The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stadal 5. December 4; The Fisherman'…
