Build your own LEGO® creations at Hercules Library on the 3rd Thursday of each month! LEGO® blocks encourage children to explore 3D design, creativity, and develop fine motor and social skills. We will have Duplo for small hands and classic bricks for older builders. No registration required. All ages and abilities welcome.
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. This program is supported in part by…
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.
Join us for songs, stories, and movement activities! Parents and caregivers, please come prepared to participate along with your child. No registration required, but space is limited. Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events. Please tell us if you do not wish to be photographed, video-re…
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…
Create your own Alebrije-inspired art at the Hercules Library in celebration of Latinx Heritage month! Alebrijes are Mexican folk art sculptures depicting fantastical creatures or familiar animals. Traditionally made from copal wood or paper-mache, these sculptures feature vibrant colors and intricate patterns.
Come see what you can build! We have LEGO and other building materials. No registration necessary, just drop in. Children under 8 must be with an adult. Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events. Please tell us if you do not wish to be photographed, video-recorded, or audio-recorded. We w…
Our volunteer computer docents are available Thursdays between 10 a.m and 12 p.m. to assist with basic computer skills as well as printing and copying. If you need a little extra help getting your tech questions answered, sign up for a 15-minute appointment. Computer docents can help you with: Contra Costa County Libra…
Join us for Stay-and-Play while Storytime is on vacation! Interact with our collection of building toys and early literacy activities. Practice your fine motor skills and make new friends! All ages and abilities are welcome. This program is made possible thanks to support from the Friends of the Lafayette Library and t…
Stand Together Contra Costa is coming to the library to help community members learn about and connect with free immigration legal services. This visit supports immigrant individuals and families in Contra Costa County by providing reliable information, legal guidance, and connections to resources. About Stand Together…
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Join East Bay children's musician Stephanie Pepitone for some singing, dancing and hands-on play with real instruments! There will be a mix of original children's music, multilingual nursery rhymes and family-friendly rock 'n roll favorites. Space is limited. Late attendees might not be admitted. Library staff may take…
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…
