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 volunteer Dungeon Master! Space is limited. Register in advance to secure your seat at the table. Sponsored by Friends of El Cerrito Library.
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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…
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!
A brand new event at Fairyland celebrating the magic of autumn with fall flavors, nature-inspired activities, a giant leaf pit, themed arts & crafts, and a cornucopia of family fun! — Celebrate the magic of autumn at Children’s Fairyland! Fall Fest brings seasonal charm to the Park with festive fall decor, nature-inspi…
Join us Saturday morning for a cozy Halloween storytime at the library, especially for toddlers and their grown-ups. We’ll share some silly, spooky stories and Halloween fun before the big parade down Piedmont Avenue!
Join us for storytime and get your wiggles out with fun songs, finger play, movement, and a couple of good books. Best suited to children ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver.
Win great prizes at our in-person costume contest held Saturdays 10/17, 10/24, and 10/31 at 12pm in the Wildlife Theater located in the Wayne & Gladys Valley Children's Zoo and tag Oakland Zoo on social media to get your photo featured by us! Remember to dress in costume (no inflatable costumes - they can scare the Zoo…
Phantom of the Universe: The Hunt For Dark Matter 25 minutes Ages 8 and up An exciting exploration of dark matter, from the Big Bang to its anticipated discovery at the Large Hadron Collider. The show will reveal the first hints of its existence through the eyes of Fritz Zwicky, the scientist who coined the term “dark…
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…
***Registration Required*** Join us for a costume tea party hosted by Power of a Princess. Listen to a not-so-scary stories, make a craft, and enjoy cookies & juice. This event will take place in the North meeting room on Saturday October 24 from 2pm to 3pm. Please click on yellow register button above to sign up for t…
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…
