Storytime at your local library, fun for the whole family! Family Storytime is a fun combination of storybooks, flannel boards, and songs to strengthen early literacy skills. Situated outside on our patio, patrons are welcome to bring snacks and food from the Food Trucks outside only while Storytime is happening. They cannot be eaten inside the library. Our Storytimes are free, require no registration, with kids of all ages & abilities welcome.
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Prepare children for reading with high energy songs and stories. ATTENDANCE IS LIMITED. Free tickets will be available inside the library at 10 a.m. One ticket per attendee. Must be present to claim ticket. In the Library Community Room, accessible from the picture book area.
Prepare children for reading with high energy songs and stories. ATTENDANCE IS LIMITED. Free tickets will be available inside the library at 10 a.m. One ticket per attendee. Must be present to claim ticket. In the Library Community Room, accessible from the picture book area.
Join us in the continuing conversation of human civilization—now meeting monthly, on every first Thursday, at 6:30 p.m. at the Orinda Public Library. Facilitated by Author George Hammond.
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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…
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