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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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.
Learn to sew in the library maker space! In this beginners workshop, you'll learn the basics of how to use a sewing machine and create a simple project to take home! For tweens and teens, 9yrs to 18yrs , no experience necessary. When registering please include an email for updates. The project remains the same for the…
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.
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…
Join us for stories, songs, and movement. Best suited for children ages 0-5 with a caregiver. All ages and abilities welcome. Please join us directly after Storytime for Stay & Play in the programming area. Stay & Play offers babies and toddlers unstructured play time that allows for socialization, movement, and free p…
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.
Share fun books and fingerplays and prepare for a school environment. Free ticket required for entry; ticket giveaway starts at 11. Must be present to claim ticket. In the Library Community Room, accessible from the picture book area.
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El Cerrito Library welcomes your beginning reader to join us and a licensed therapy dog for a 15 minute reading session every other Tuesday evening. This program is designed for young folks who can read a little on their own but could benefit from the patience and comfort of a canine companion from the Alliance of Ther…
Celebrate the magic of fall with Garden Buds! October’s series invites little ones to discover the season through stories, nature, and hands-on activities. Together, we’ll explore harvest time, fruits, vegetables, and the amazing seeds that help plants grow. — OCTOBER THEME: FALL INTO FUN October 7, 14, 21, 28 | Wednes…
Join the Library Wellness Team for a free art program. Use creative expression and de-stress with us on first and third Thursdays at the San Pablo Library! No registration is required to attend these classes.
