Read! Talk! Sing! Play! Join us for Storytime every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. with Ms. Anastasia! Library Storytime is a great way to help young children develop their early literacy and social skills while building a lifelong love of learning. All ages and abilities are welcome. This program is made possible thanks to support from the Friends of the Lafayette Library and the Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation.
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Read! Talk! Sing! Play! Join us for Storytime every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. with Ms. Anastasia! Library Storytime is a great way to help young children develop their early literacy and social skills while building a lifelong love of learning. All ages and abilities are welcome. This program is made possible thanks to su…
Read! Talk! Sing! Play! Join us for Storytime every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. with Ms. Anastasia! Library Storytime is a great way to help young children develop their early literacy and social skills while building a lifelong love of learning. All ages and abilities are welcome. This program is made possible thanks to su…
Read! Talk! Sing! Play! Join us for Storytime every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. with Ms. Anastasia! Library Storytime is a great way to help young children develop their early literacy and social skills while building a lifelong love of learning. All ages and abilities are welcome. This program is made possible thanks to su…
Read! Talk! Sing! Play! Join us for Storytime every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. with Ms. Anastasia! Library Storytime is a great way to help young children develop their early literacy and social skills while building a lifelong love of learning. All ages and abilities are welcome. This program is made possible thanks to su…
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 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.
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…
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…
Join for us for an evening movie and snacks! Registration preferred; drop-ins welcome. Important: For grades 6-12 only. All movies will be rated G, PG, or PG-13 . Snacks are only for movie-watchers! You are saving a seat for: M3GAN (with ghoulish bites) Upcoming movies: Gremlins (December date & time pending)
Read to a Dog returns to the Claremont Branch! On Thursday, October 8th, October 15th, and October 22nd, kids ages 5 to 12 years old can practice their reading, build confidence, and have fun with a gentle therapy dog from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Sign up for a 20 minute session between 3:30 and 4:30pm by calling…
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…
Our Fall 2026 series will be at: THPS Community Room (1901 Russell St) - Thursdays, 3:30-5:00pm, 10/8-12/10* Central 4th Floor Children's Nonfiction Room (2090 Kittredge St) - Fridays, 3:30-5:00pm, 10/9-12/11* *Library closed 11/26-11/27 Kids and family welcome! Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library A…
Starting September 24, donate clean, gently used Halloween costumes at the North Branch desk! Then, join us to pick a new costume on October 15 from 4 pm - 5 pm. You are also welcome to bring your costumes directly to the swap. All ages and sizes are invited and encouraged to participate. You are welcome to take a cost…
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…
