Events

Share your delicious food creations with the Hercules Library!  Visit tinyurl.com/HerculesRecipeSwap2023 to fill out the form and we’ll do the rest. You’ll find your recipe card and new recipes to try out in our recipe…

The Gallery of Holiday Lights is an inclusive, interactive display at Hercules library through December, honoring how different cultures use light to celebrate and bring joy in the dark winter months. 

Come by to see the lights and…

Discover some of the many holidays that happen in Decembers.  Search the Children's area for symbols of each holiday and If you find them all you can choose a prize from our treasure chest. For an extra challenge, answer the…

For the entire month of December, children are invited to participate in our Winter Scavenger Hunt. Search for winter-themed items hidden throughout the Children's Area of the library to win a small prize.

Pick up a craft bag to make a pollinator paper craft at home. Save your creation and bring it to Alicia Retes' storytelling event at Antioch Library, located at 501 W. 18th Street, on Wednesday, December 13 at 2:30 for a special…

Snow People are hiding in the children's area with letters that form a secret phrase. When you solve the puzzle, stop by the desk for a small prize!

Pick up a puzzle game sheet in the children's area or at the information desk.

This program…

Nine holiday images have been hidden around the library. Locate all the images and collect a prize when you're done! 

This program runs every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during library open hours. No registration required.…

The Friends of the El Sobrante Library are having Book Sales on the first Saturday of every month in the Nancy Fahden House (adjacent to the library). 

Members 10-12pm and general public 12-2 pm. 

Every sale includes books…

Do you have basic computer and technology questions? Need help with eBooks, emailing, printing, or basic web searching? Drop in to the Concord Library for help from one of our tech volunteers! 

Feel free to bring your own device…

We're bringing Fixit Clinics back! Fixit Clinics are do-it-together hands-on fix-n-learn community-based exploration and discovery workshops staffed by volunteer Fixit Coaches who generously share their time, tools and expertise to consult…

A knitting, crocheting and embroidery get-together to meet new people, share your need-art knowledge, or learn new skills at Hercules Library.  We'll be convening in the small conference room.  This event is BYOS - bring…

Need help with email, eBooks, or any other computer questions? We offer technology assistance on Thursday mornings and Saturday afternoons. Our tech docent or library staff will be available for appointments or drop-in help for printing and…

Come learn and play Dungeons & Dragons® with us! Our teen docents will create an exciting campaign for all experience levels.

Dungeons & Dragons® is a role-playing adventure game. Players explore fantasy worlds and embark on epic…

Homework troubles? Our Homework Helpers are here for you! Please call the Ygnacio Valley Library (925-938-1481) or stop by the front desk to schedule an appointment. Sessions are offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm and on…

Tackle your technology troubles! Schedule a 30-min one-on-one appointment with a Tech Helper at the Lafayette Library. Feel free to bring your own device (tablet, phone, or laptop) or use a library PC. Appointments are offered Tuesdays…

"Shuffle your library" at the El Cerrito Library! For the end of the year, the library is hosting a Magic: the Gathering draft tournament for teens. The set featured for the draft will be Wilds of Eldraine.

The Draft…

Build your own unique Lego creations! With Duplo for small hands to Technic for advanced creators. No registration required. All ages and abilities welcome.

CHESS CLUB (ALL AGES)

No experience is needed! 

We have teen volunteers available for instruction.

Bring your own board, or we have boards and clocks available.

Build with us! LEGO® blocks encourage children to explore 3D design, creativity, and develop fine motor and social skills. All ages and abilities are welcome. For special accommodations, please contact the library with 72 hours notice.

Do you love cozy mysteries?  Find your new favorite author or share your favorites with the group.  We will meet the first Saturday of each month at 3:00 PM. The first 30 mins we talk about the book and the last 30 mins we…