After-School Break Time

Thu · Oct 22·11 AM – 11:15 AM·Clayton, Story Room, Clayton

A storytime especially for ages 0 - 3. Baby or child attends with adult caregiver. Drop in on Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. All ages and abilities welcome.

Thu · Oct 22·11:30 AM – 12 PM·Clayton, Story Room, Clayton

A storytime especially for ages 2-5. Child attends with adult caregiver. Drop in on Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. All ages and abilities welcome. There will be "stay & play" toys available when storytime is finished.

Thu · Oct 22·9:30 AM – 10 AM·RUTH BANCROFT GARDEN · Walnut Creek

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…

Thu · Oct 22·4 PM·Ballroom, 3005 Stone Valley Road, Danville

Join us for a Spooky themed evening! Two sessions (4-5:30 p.m. & 6-7:30 p.m.) The festivities will include arts and crafts, face painting, games, trick-or-treating, and lots of fall fun! Pre-registration is required-no walk-ins.

Wed · Oct 21·2 PM – 2:45 PM·Clayton, Hoyer Hall, Clayton

Join us on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. for drop-in programs for kids! Every Wednesday either get creative with arts and crafts or enjoy a spectacular performance or special guest! On fifth Wednesdays there will be a special take home activity packet. Program made possible by the Clayton Community Library Foundation.

Thu · Oct 22·4 PM – 5 PM·Concord, 2900 Salvio Street CA 94519, Concord

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.

Fri · Oct 23·3:45 PM·The Cottage, 1025 La Gonda Way, Danville

Join us for a frightfully fun art class! Artists will explore spooky and playful Halloween themes as they paint, draw and create boo-tiful masterpieces inspired by ghost, moonlit scenes, friendly monster and all things howl-o-ween.

Wed · Oct 21·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Lindsay Wildlife (calendar) · Walnut Creek

Ages : 3-5 Our California animal ambassadors have relatives all over the world! Come explore with us as we learn more about amazing animals here, there, and everywhere. Our preschool workshops are designed for budding nature lovers 3 to 5 years old, plus a caregiver. Register for individual workshops or enroll for the…

Mon · Sep 21·10 AM – 4 PM·Concord, Concord

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…

Mon · Sep 21·10 AM – 4 PM·Brentwood, Upstairs, in the Programs Room, Brentwood

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…