Concord Library

Early Voting begins today 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/

Character Development with Sam Filstrup Thursday, October 29 from 4:30-6:00 Join local Artist Sam Filstrup for a workshop on how to design characters! Learn all about the creative process and what it takes to come up with your very own character. Sam will show you how to look for references and how to go about forming the idea of the core of the character. This event is geared towards kids and teens. Registration with email is required. Zoom links will be sent out the day prior to the event. Part of Free Comic Book Days.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and on October 21, at 3 p.m., Contra Costa County Library is hosting STAND! For Families Free of Violence, a catalyst for breaking the multi-generational cycle of violence by promoting safe and strong relationships and rebuilding lives. During this presentation you will learn about the dynamics and tactics of domestic violence, barriers that victims face, and the services and programs available to victims in Contra Costa County. Register with for this Zoom presentation on the Library website at https://tinyurl.com/CCCLSTAND. One day before the event you will receive an email with information on how to access the program. For closed-captioning, please contact the library at least 72 hours before the program begins.

Be an Informed Voter Candidate forums and roundtables for 22 local races are available on our YouTube channel. Hear from the candidates themselves about their positions on issues you care about, and vote on November 3rd. Check out the Library's Civic Engagement page for blogs, booklists, events and resources you can use to be informed.

We are now offering FREE printing and scanning services at six community libraries. For details and locations, visit ccclib.org/computer-printing-and-wifi/

Over the next couple of months, HICAP has scheduled a number of free and objective informational events in which they will explain and discuss changes in Medicare for 2021. The events are scheduled for the following dates and times: October 21 1:30 p.m. 3 p.m. October 26 6 p.m. 7 p.m. November 4 1:30 p.m. 3 p.m.... November 20 1:30 p.m. 3 p.m. Register for any of the scheduled Zoom events by clicking on this link https://ccclib.bibliocommons.com/events/search/q=medicare and selecting the appropriate date and time. For closed-captioning, please contact the library at least 72 hours before the event.

Looking for a ballot box? We have one in our parking lot across from the City Center! #concordcalibrary #concordca #election2020 #vote2020

Family Rock & Read Series Every Friday in October 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Facebook Project Second Chance is hosting online family literacy events with the Library's Youth Services team to share some simple ways to help kids develop the building blocks for reading with parents and caregivers at all literacy levels.... While these events target families with children ages 3-8, all are welcome. No RSVP is needed.

Dustin Pari, of Ghost Hunters International fame, is presenting a lecture via Zoom on Monday, October 12, at 6:45 p.m. This event is brought to you by the generosity of the Walnut Creek Library Foundation. Attached is Dustin's bio and here is a link to the event's registration page: https://ccclib.bibliocommons.com//event/5f755207b6e59ca804

The Concord library will be closed today due to poor air quality. We are sorry for any inconvenience this has caused.

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Library book drops are open. Please return any library materials to your local community library. All items are quarantined for a minimum of 96 hours before being removed from your account. We do not charge daily overdue fines. Replacement and processing fees for long-overdue items will be removed when the items are returned in good condition. We have 24 libraries open for Front Door Service. We hope to see you soon.