Learn how to sew a turkey potholder for Thanksgiving in a beginner-friendly environment! Supplies and machines provided by the Friends of the Brentwood Library. This free class is for ages 13 to adult. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Space is limited; drop-ins permitted if space allows.
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Learn how to sew a Japanese knot bag in a beginner-friendly environment! Supplies and machines provided by the Friends of the Brentwood Library. This free class is for ages 13 to adult. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Space is limited; drop-ins permitted if space allows.
The Youth Arts Connection workshops are led by professional poets, spoken word artists, and community advocates from Contra Costa County. The spoken word, poetry, music, and artistic workshops serve youth ages 12-18 at the District 3 and 5 libraries of Antioch, Brentwood, and Pittsburg. A creative and supportive artist…
Come hang out with fun crafts, hobbies, and DIY activities for adults with disabilities. Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Insiders' programs offer people with intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity to build confidence while navigating the library and accessing library services and resource…
Join Saratoga Library's monthly knit and crochet circle. Bring your own projects and yarn, ask questions, receive help, give help, share ideas, and meet new people! We'll meet in the Orchard Room unless notified otherwise. It is located towards the back of the children's area. Patterns from past workshops and a limited…
Work on projects, fix garments, make things and give old clothes new life! Bring your own fabric, projects and ideas. Sewing machines, thread and other supplies will be provided. Basic assistance and machine troubleshooting will be available. This is not a sewing class; there will be no formal instruction. Beginners ar…
Join us on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month for an informal meetup of young families with babies and toddlers. Make connections with each other and allow time for the little ones to build school readiness skills with shared toys and early literacy games provided by the library. Play Pals on the first Thursdays in S…
Computer docents are volunteers who answer simple technical questions and offer basic instruction on library computers. They help you get started, so you can take those skills and continue to explore and learn on your own! Computer Docents can: Teach you to use email Teach you to create and save documents Teach you to…
Join us weekly on Wednesdays for the library’s open sewing time! Bring your own fabric, explore our scrap bin and work on your project while getting to know other sewists in the community. There will be no formal instruction, but assistance may be provided for the machines if necessary. Registration is not required, bu…
Enjoy storytime and a craft for toddlers and preschoolers provided by I Heart Art. No registration necessary. All ages and abilities welcome.
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.
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.
