Contra Costa County Library

Indie Author Day is just around the corner on Saturday, November 7. To help celebrate our area independent authors we have a number of great talks and resources available including independent authors from LA (Lee Wind) and Northern California (L.S. Johnson) giving talks on how to get started and get published. Take a look at our blog post for more information at https://ccclib.org/blogs/post/indie-author-day-2020-events/

Project Second Chance's, Rock and Read will share some simple ways to help kids develop the building blocks for reading with caregivers at all literacy levels. Tune in each Friday in October at 3:30 p.m. for story times, guest presenters, fun activities, and accessible tips for continuing the learning at home. This week's topic is "read". Miss Dori is featuring a special Halloween paper craft.

Welcome to week five and the final episode of Family Rock & Read from Project Second Chance. Project Second Chance's, Rock and Read will share some simple ways to help kids develop the building blocks for reading with caregivers at all literacy levels. Tune in each Friday in October at 3:30 p.m. for story times, guest presenters, fun activities, and accessible tips for continuing the learning at home.

Although wildfires have a beneficial impact on ecological resources, they also have been devastating for many fire prone communities in California. Join us to learn strategies on how you can reduce your risks in fire prone California by protecting and hardening your home and creating firewise landscapes. To join this vital program, please register now as seats fill up quickly: https://ccclib.bibliocommons.com/e/5f9c3fa4de4dd6e922098387. The webinar will also be recorded and shared via our YouTube page. And if you're not able to join us on Zoom, we will also present the program Live on the Contra Costa County Facebook Page.

Saturday Sketching with Sam Saturday, October 31 from 11:00-12:00 To celebrate Inktober and Free Comic Book Day, we're holding a special zoom session with local illustrator Sam Filstrup. Sam will show young artists tips and tricks for drawing requested characters and answer a series of questions from the audience. This event is geared towards kids and teens. Registration with email is required. Register at: https://ccclib.bibliocommons.com//event/5f8b198f517f743a00... Zoom links will be sent out prior to the event. This event is part of Free Comic Book Days.

Early Voting begins tomorrow at 17 sites across Contra Costa County. Fri, Oct 30, 11 am-7 pm Sat, Oct 31, 9 am-5 pm Mon, Nov 2, 11 am-7 pm... Find the location nearest you https://www.cocovote.us//presidential-general-election-n/

See our favorite storytellers sing songs and read from their favorite books.