San Ramon Library

We are hiring for Senior Library Literacy Assistant. Senior Library Literacy Assistants manage volunteer and student groups within Project Second Chance, the Library’s Adult Literacy Program, to ensure programs run smoothly. To read the complete job description and apply, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com//senior-library-literacy-as

For a Democracy to thrive, it is important that voters have the TOOLS they need to be able to stay informed and make decisions based on facts. This webinar is designed to provide tools and strategies for voters to use to find reliable and accurate information based on facts. Register for the program here - https://tinyurl.com/lwv-find-the-facts

All Contra Costa County libraries will be closed on Monday, January 18, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Book drops are open, but if they are full, items can be renewed online at ccclib.org or by calling (800) 984-4636.

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If you're planning on applying for college in the next few years you should know some of the big changes that are coming. A presenter from the Princeton Review will go over what you should be doing to make the perfect college application. There will be plenty of time for Q&A during the presentation and at the end. Register with your email at https://bit.ly/3ag6iYi. 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.

Please return any library books or materials that may be long overdue. We'd like to get more items circulating again for all to enjoy. We do not charge daily overdue fines and book drops are open 24/7. Check your account status by logging in at ccclib.org - Returning items may shorten the wait period on items - We do not charge daily fines on overdue items - Lost item fees will be removed from your account once the items are returned... - You can return items contact-free in library book drops - Book drops are open 24/7 See more

Miss Leah has another reading suggestion! https://youtu.be/A3Q8vynGzX0

Start the New Year with Meditation Wednesday, January 13th at 6pm 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.... Registration is required, and the Zoom link will be sent 24 hours prior to the event. https://ccclib.bibliocommons.com/e/5fd3ca3d41505d3a00ecbfab

There's a new book club in town, and it's all about California. Alta Journal recently launched the California Book Club, a new monthly virtual gathering devoted to literature from and about the Golden State. Sign up to join, read the selected title, watch a virtual author presentation about the book each month. https://www.altaonline.com/california-book-club/

Here at the San Ramon Library, we’ve got direct delivery to the North Pole! Drop off your Letters to Santa by December 17, and we’ll make sure it gets shipped off to him by December 21 - just in time! Let Santa know what you want this year, and you’ll get a special message from him, plus a letter with some news from the North Pole. Ho ho ho! #lettersforsanta #sanramon #sanramonca #sanramonlibrary

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 a word from Hercules Mayor Christie Kelly and 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 th...e 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 at ccclib.org. 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 event is sponsored by the Friends of the Hercules Library.

Is midnight too late for your little ones (or yourself) to stay up, but you still want to celebrate the new year? Join us for a very magical "Noon" Year's Eve storytime celebration! Librarians Miss Amy and Mr. Tom will read stories and sing songs, followed by a countdown to noon. You can view the recorded video on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ccclib or YouTube at www.youtube.com/user/theccclib Sponsored by Friends of the El Sobrante Library.

Never fear, we’re still here! The new Shelter in Place order will not affect Front Door Service. You can still pick up your holds at the San Ramon Library with an appointment or by walk-up, any time during open hours. See you soon!

Miss Leah has some reading recommendations!

Did you know your kitchen is filled with immune boosting herbs, spices, and staples to help you stay healthy, alive and well? Join us for this online class with Beth Sachnoff of Wild Child Apothecary. We’ll prepare Fire Cider, a traditional folk remedy for supporting the immune system. Go to https://tinyurl.com/CCCLibCider to register for this fun, informative and hands-on class!

Having trouble with distance learning? The library is here to help. Our Library Learning Tools instructional videos will help you use our electronic resources like a pro. You can find the videos at https://ccclib.org/library-learning-tools/ or on our YouTube channel at YouTube.com/user/theccclib.

College applications are due soon. Are you ready? Megan from the Princeton Review will go over what colleges are looking for in prospective students and what you can expect next fall. There will be plenty of time for Q&A at the end. Register at https://bit.ly/3kjD5wP. 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 at www.youtube.com/user/theccclib.

Enjoy the beautiful change in season at Central Park and stroll the StoryWalk, which now features a new book, Raj and the Best Day Ever! by Sebastien Braun. Raj and his dad have planned a special day together. When something goes wrong, they think their day of fun is over before it has even started. Little do they know it’s just the beginning of the best day ever! All they need is imagination, a little enthusiasm, and each other. This past year, we have all learned to be flexible and creative to make the best of what we have, just like Raj and his dad. Enjoy the story as we celebrate our resilience!

Don't forget to Fall Back tonight and set your clocks back one hour. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Although wildfires have a beneficial impact on ecological resources, they also have been devastating for many fire prone communities in California. Join us to l...earn 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.