Antioch Community Library

The Antioch and Prewett Libraries are hiring for Aide positions. Please see the image below for more information.

Mental health is a vital part of our recovery from the pandemic. And just as our communities have been impacted differently by the virus, our emotional and mental health needs are also different. The League of Women Voters invite you to discover how Contra Costa County and nonprofits are meeting the challenge of this new surge. There is help. https://tinyurl.com/2sy46hdb

Please join us for a docent-led presentation from the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco to celebrate pioneering feminist artist Judy Chicago. You may register at https://tinyurl.com/FAMSFChicago

Online Worm Composting Workshop October 16, 2021, 10:00AM-12:00PM Join a FREE virtual worm composting workshop offered by the CCC Department of Conservation and Development. You will learn how to make your own worm compost (the best compost) with instructor Todd Sutton, an educator and waste prevention expert with more than 29 years in the environmental field. This workshop is open to Contra Costa County residents. To register, email Maureen Parks at maureen,[email protected] or call (925) 655-2909. Reserve your place today!

Join Ms. Juliana for a story and songs!

You'll go batty for this Zoom program! October is a great time to get familiar with these fascinating creatures! NorCal Bats, an organization dedicated to the rescue of bats, will present an exciting and informative slideshow about the importance of bats in our environment and discuss the harmful myths that surround them. There will also be a chance to see live bats over Zoom. Register here: tinyurl.com/ccclibbats. You will receive a Zoom link the day before the event. Closed captioning will be provided for this program. You can view the recorded video for a limited time on Facebook or YouTube. This free program is generously sponsored by the San Ramon Library Foundation.

From our partners at Sustainable Contra Costa comes a live, four-part web series about energy efficiency.

The personal statement is an essential component of today's college application. How can you make yours stand out? The Princeton Review will give a presentation followed by question and answer about how to put your personal statement above the rest. Online registration is required. A link to the event will be sent out 24 hours in advance. Registration: https://tinyurl.com/ccclcpps101

Join us for a program that will challenge pre-conceived notions about garden friends and foes and help you understand the complexity of trying to put a label on a biological being. Presented by U.C. Master Gardener John Fike, you will leave this program equipped with the knowledge to decide for yourself how to view the guests in your own home garden. https://tinyurl.com/uvrzu2pm

Overbooked YA Book Club - Read Contra Costa Edition Check out We Are Not Free and join us for a discussion among fellow teens and young adults! Register online at tinyurl.com/overbookedbookclub

Former ESL student, Brazilian immigrant, and librarian Paula Massadas Pereira joins us to share her story of how she came to the United States, learned English, then wrote, illustrated and self-published a book: How I Learned English: The Story of a Brave Mexican Girl. Join us for this uplifting conversation with Paula and come with your own questions! https://tinyurl.com/nfkt758j

Senbazuru: 1000 Origami Cranes Tuesday, October 12, 2021 - Friday, October 15, 2021 Learn to make an origami crane! Senbazuru means "1,000 cranes" and refers to a group of paper cranes held together by strings. In Japanese culture, completing this challenge grants the maker a wish. Grab the sheet of instructions and origami paper at the library to make a crane. Take it home or drop it in our basket to contribute to a display in the Teen Area!

Grab a dowel, stick, toy sword, wrapping tube, or even a wooden spoon! This class will get you up and moving. Learn the basics of single sword combat. Dress in comfortable clothes and find adequate space to move around, as Fight Director, Sydney Schwindt leads you through the basic foundations necessary for every stage combatant footwork, sword parries, attacks, and more. Registration is required https://tinyurl.com/CCCLStageCombat

Join us tomorrow on Antioch's Facebook page for our weekly live online storytime at 10am!

Come pick up our Grab and Go Activity Kits for kids while supplies last starting January 19th. These kits will have everything you need to make glittery white snow-inspired slime! All the fun of real snow and none of the cold!

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr has made an enormous impact on both the Civil Rights movement and on the ways in which we talk about race and equity in the Untied States. Join us for an hour of in-depth discussion with History professor Brazell Carter, former adjunct professor at Las Positas and Diablo Valley Colleges and current professor of Afro-American Studies and U.S. History at Green River College in Washington. We will examine the ways in which Dr. King's words, activism and... advocacy continues to inspire ongoing activism and social change in our world. Register with your email on this page. You will receive information on how to access the Zoom event on the day before the program. For closed-captioning, please contact the library at least 72 hours before the event. https://ccclib.bibliocommons.com//event/5feba4f304332e4500 This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Hercules Library.

Start the New Year with Meditation The New Year is a time to create a clean slate. Join Umesh Bhatia longtime meditator for this powerful workshop. Umesh has been inspiring audiences on how to practice and learn this very simple technique which provides many benefits Wednesday, January 13th at 6pm. ... Registration is required and the Zoom link will be sent 24 hours prior to the event. https://ccclib.bibliocommons.com/e/5fd3ca3d41505d3a00ecbfab

On Tuesday, January 12, at 6:30 p.m. join a virtual presentation with certified KonMari Consultant and local professional organizer Jenna Carlsson for a fun, on...e hour workshop: How to Organize Your Home So it Sparks JOY this New Year. Learn what's special about Marie Kondo's KonMari Method, have plenty of time to ask YOUR burning questions, and find out how to bring more JOY to your home and life. Please Register with your email on our website at https://tinyurl.com/ybemf3wn You will receive information on how to access the Zoom event on the day before the program. For closed-captioning, please contact the library at least 72 hours before the event. This program will be recorded for later viewing on our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/user/theccclib

Storytime with Miss Desireé

Final Master Gardener webinar of 2020, on Firewise Landscaping. Registration is open now! https://ccclib.bibliocommons.com//event/5f9c3fa4de4dd6e922

Big Library Read begins today! Visit Overdrive or Libby to borrow the featured title Reverie by Ryan La Sala with no waitlists or holds. "This outstanding debut novel will light readers' imaginations on fire...Imaginative, bold, and full of queer representation, this is a must-purchase for YA collections."School Library Journal Join the discussion at https://discuss.biglibraryread.com/, and don't miss the author presentation on November 10.

Happy Halloween!

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. Zoom links will be sent out the day prior to the event. 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/

Here's a fun activity for you today. A recording of a program the Charles M. Schulz Museum conducted for the library system. Learn how to draw your favorite Peanuts characters.

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.

The library has more than you thought. Check out all of the cool things you can get at the library now by clicking on the image below.

There are still spots available! The Not-So-Scary Halloween Show with Mike Della Penna Friday, October 30 4:00 pm (PDT)... Surprise! It’s a magic show full of Halloween fun appropriate for all ages! Bring your ghosts and goblins, your superheroes and your fairies as tricks reign over treats in this silly, fun, laughter-filled show. Mike Della Penna creates wonder and laughter with family magic performances that are equal parts playful and astonishing. He's silly, he's funny and he'll make you go WOW! Costumes are encouraged and the event will end with a virtual Halloween Dance Party. Registration is required at: https://ccclib.bibliocommons.com//event/5f8de685b1b35b2f00 You will receive an email 4 hours before the event with the Zoom link. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ygnacio Valley Library For closed captioning during this event, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.

In celebration of National Black Cat Day cuddle up with your furry friend and read a good book or watch a movie you accessed with your library card.

If you are looking for an inspirational teen read (and yes, we know lots of adults like teen books - they're great!) then check out one of the books on this staff created list.

Author Presentation with C Pam Zhang Wednesday, October 28, 7:00 p.m. Join us for an evening presentation by author C Pam Zhang, who will discuss her book, the writing process, and what she’s working on now. This is the culminating event in our CoCo Reads series of programs. The Zoom event is full, but can be viewed live on the Contra Costa County Library Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ccclib/, and on our YouTube channel at ... https://www.youtube.com/user/theccclib/videos after the event. For closed captioning during this event please contact the Library with 72 hour's notice.