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The AI Moment: How Did We Get Here?

2024-06-13 18:00:00 2024-06-13 19:30:00 America/Los_Angeles The AI Moment: How Did We Get Here? What are the triumphs and disappointments of Artificial Intelligence throughout its 80-year history? Napa Library - Community Meeting Room

Thursday, June 13
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-06-13 18:00:00 2024-06-13 19:30:00 America/Los_Angeles The AI Moment: How Did We Get Here? What are the triumphs and disappointments of Artificial Intelligence throughout its 80-year history? Napa Library - Community Meeting Room

Napa Library

Community Meeting Room

What are the triumphs and disappointments of Artificial Intelligence throughout its 80-year history?

Join us for an intriguing lecture and discussion on the history of AI with Suzanne Rivoire, Ph.D., Professor of Computer Science at Sonoma State University. Q & A to follow the live presentation. 
 
Part 2 of this AI series, The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, will be on July 11, 2024 at 6 p.m.  
 
Part 3, The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Job Market, will be on August 1, 2024 at 6 p.m.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Discussion | Classes & Learning |

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Free Tax Help United Way VITA
Fri, Apr 03, 10:00am - 2:30pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Come get your taxes done for free with the assistance of United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistants (VITA).
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Henli
Fri, Apr 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Yountville Library
Young readers are invited to read to Henli, a certified listening dog. Henli is a great listener and provides a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Generations and Books: Read with Dawn-Dawn
Fri, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
American Canyon Library
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who would love to read to you! Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read Barney or Henli
Fri, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to Barney or Henli—all certified listening dogs. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Yarn Club
Fri, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Grab your yarn, hooks, and needles, and join us for Yarn Club! Meet other yarn lovers, work on your current projects, and get support from club members.
Coloring Hour
Fri, Apr 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Calistoga Library
Socialize and let your creativity flow at Coloring Hour. Coloring sheets, alcohol markers, and colored pencils are provided. 
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Sat, Apr 04, 9:00am - 12:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us each month to play the world's most beloved table top role playing game!
This event is full
Rescheduled
American Mahjong 101
Sat, Apr 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
New date Saturday, April 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for a beginner-friendly mahjong class. Rebecca Simon will teach you how to play American Mahjong. No experience is needed!
STEM Explorers: Investigate Coding With Micro:bits, Part 1
Sat, Apr 04, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Welcome to the STEM Explorers Program! In this program, students aged 8 - 18 are invited to explore various areas of STEM through hands-on activities that challenge and excite them.
Cancelled
How to Use the Seed Libraries and Prepare for the Seed Swap
Sat, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Napa Library
Learn all about the Napa County Seed Library and how to prepare your seeds to exchange at the April 11 seed swap.
Axolotl Easter Eggs
Sat, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Calistoga Library
Paint your own adorable axolotl egg with us! All supplies will be provided. Space is limited. Please register for the event.
4th Annual Bookmark Story Contest
Mon, Apr 06, All day
Virtual Library
Turn your shortest stories into community treasures!
Register
Computer Skills Class/ Habilidades en computación
Mon, Apr 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Learn to use a laptop, the internet, basic computer security, email, and more.
Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Apr 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who would love to read to you! Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites.
Preventing Medicare Fraud
Mon, Apr 06, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Join us for an informative seminar highlighting new scams and how to avoid them.
Club de lectura: El alquimista de Paulo Coelho
Mon, Apr 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca de Napa! Cada mes tendremos una sesión en persona para conversar sobre títulos de ficción.
Spring ESL Evening Class: Intermediate Level
Mon, Apr 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Students at the intermediate level of English-language acquisition are able to understand and speak simple, high-frequency words that are used routinely in social and academic settings.
Talleres de tecnología
Tue, Apr 07, 9:00am - 10:30am
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Aprenda los términos básicos de computación, y acceder a programas y mecanismos de la computadora.
AARP Tax-Aide™️ Tax Preparation
Tue, Apr 07, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Get ready for tax season! Volunteer tax preparers from the AARP Foundation will file and complete your taxes as part of their free Tax-Aide program.
Register
Toddler Storytime - Ages 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Apr 07, 10:00am - 10:25am
Napa Library - Children's Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Family Storytime
Tue, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Calistoga Library
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 - 5 years
Tue, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Computer Skills Class - Learn Computer Basics
Tue, Apr 07, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Gain basic knowledge of computer terms and access related software and hardware.
Tile Tuesday: American Mah Jongg Open Play
Tue, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for a casual afternoon of play following NMJL rules! This non-competitive gathering is the perfect spot for enthusiasts to connect and enjoy the game in a social setting.
Generations and Books: Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Apr 07, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who would love to read to you! Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites.
Bilingual Storytime
Tue, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Compartiremos cuentos, cantaremos canciones, aprenderemos rimas, y nos reiremos con los títeres. ¡Siempre es divertido! Los niños pueden descubrir el amor por los libros y la biblioteca.
Di Rosa Art Workshop: Mixed Media Collage - Expectations on Oneself
Tue, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Create a self-portrait and layer it with images that reflect what work, family, and society expect from you.
This event is full
AARP Tax-Aide™️ Tax Preparation
Wed, Apr 08, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Get ready for tax season! Volunteer tax preparers from the AARP Foundation will file and complete your taxes as part of their free Tax-Aide program.
Register
Wee Wednesdays - Ages 6 - 18 months
Wed, Apr 08, 10:00am - 10:20am
Napa Library - Children's Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Youth Chess Club
Wed, Apr 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
This monthly chess club for youth up to age 17 is a fun and casual way to learn the game of chess, sharpen skills, and compete against other players.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Jazz, Kimmie, Orvie or Rosie
Wed, Apr 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to Jazz, Kimmie, Orvie, or Rosie—all certified listening dogs.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Apr 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
American Canyon Library
Young readers are invited to read to Barney, a certified listening dog. Barney is a great listener and provides a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Spring ESL Evening Class: Beginning Level
Wed, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
This class is a combined skills course integrating all four skills areas of English: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will practice new vocabulary in writing and speaking.
Rainbow Book Club - All Systems Red and Artificial Condition by Martha Wells
Wed, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bookmine - 1625 2nd Street, Napa
The Rainbow Book Club is cohosted by Mindy from Napa County Library and Napa Bookmine staff members. The book club focuses on books that explore and embrace queer identity.
Register
Exploring Solar & Battery Power for Home Resiliency
Wed, Apr 08, 6:45pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Explore the benefits of installing solar panels with or without a home battery.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 - 5 years
Thu, Apr 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Napa Library - Children's Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Tech Help
Thu, Apr 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Yountville Library
Have a question about your device? From tablets and phones, to email and ebooks, we can help! Appointments are 30 minutes, and registration is required. Please call (707) 944-1888 to register.
Napa Book Club
Thu, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Let’s talk books! Join us every second Thursday at 1 p.m. to discuss the book of the month.
Matinee Movie Classics: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Thu, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Spend a glamourous afternoon with the dazzling 1953 musical classic Gentlemen Prefer Blondes!
Generations and Books: Read with Michal
Thu, Apr 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who would love to read to you! Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites.
Book Buzz - at the Calistoga Library
Thu, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Calistoga Library
Want to discuss the last good book you read? Join us for a casual conversation with no book obligation and maybe you'll find your next great read. 
Your Book Begins in Napa: A Year of Writing Together - Session 1
Thu, Apr 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Do you have a story waiting to be told? Local author and editor Linda Ruggeri will help you to set and achieve your writing goals.
Family Storytime
Thu, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
ESL Morning Class - Clase de inglés como segundo lenguaje
Fri, Apr 10, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
This class is a combined skills course integrating all four skill areas of English: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will practice new vocabulary in writing and speaking.
Free Tax Help United Way VITA
Fri, Apr 10, 10:00am - 2:30pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Come get your taxes done for free with the assistance of United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistants (VITA).
Pet Buttons
Fri, Apr 10, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library
Celebrate National Pet Day by turning your favorite pet into a custom button!
Remarkable Journeys - Exploring Heritage and Culture in Poland
Fri, Apr 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for a Remarkable Journeys presentation by Myrna David and Jim McDonald.
Generations and Books: Read with Dawn-Dawn
Fri, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
American Canyon Library
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who would love to read to you! Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites.
American Mahjong 101
Sat, Apr 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for a beginner-friendly mahjong class. Rebecca Simon will teach you how to play American Mahjong. No experience is needed!
This event is full
Discovery Lab - Ozobot
Sat, Apr 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
PROGRAM IS FULL Using an Ozobot robot, children ages 7 to 10 years old will learn the basics of coding through simple color programming.
Saturday Crafternoons: Fairy Houses
Sat, Apr 11, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Spring is in the air, and for this month's edition of Saturday Crafternoons we are making beautiful fairy houses that are sure to brighten up any space.
Green Screen: Restoring Nature
Sun, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
In partnership with Napa Climate Now, we're screening documentaries and sharing climate-healthy ways to live in our world.
Computer Skills Class/ Habilidades en computación
Mon, Apr 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Learn to use a laptop, the internet, basic computer security, email, and more.
Memory Cafe
Mon, Apr 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
The brain is like a muscle—if you don’t use it, you lose it! This class is perfect for those concerned about memory changes and want to be proactive in maintaining their brain health.
Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Apr 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who would love to read to you! Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites.
Lawyers in the Library
Mon, Apr 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
The Lawyers in the Library program offers free appointments with local attorneys volunteering to answer legal questions.
Spring ESL Evening Class: Intermediate Level
Mon, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Students at the intermediate level of English-language acquisition are able to understand and speak simple, high-frequency words that are used routinely in social and academic settings.
Talleres de tecnología
Tue, Apr 14, 9:00am - 10:30am
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Aprenda los términos básicos de computación, y acceder a programas y mecanismos de la computadora.
AARP Tax-Aide™️ Tax Preparation
Tue, Apr 14, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Get ready for tax season! Volunteer tax preparers from the AARP Foundation will file and complete your taxes as part of their free Tax-Aide program.
Register
Toddler Storytime - Ages 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Apr 14, 10:00am - 10:25am
Napa Library - Children's Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Family Storytime
Tue, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Calistoga Library
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 - 5 years
Tue, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Computer Skills Class - Learn Computer Basics
Tue, Apr 14, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Gain basic knowledge of computer terms and access related software and hardware.
Tile Tuesday: American Mah Jongg Open Play
Tue, Apr 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for a casual afternoon of play following NMJL rules! This non-competitive gathering is the perfect spot for enthusiasts to connect and enjoy the game in a social setting.
Generations and Books: Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Apr 14, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who would love to read to you! Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites.
Author Talk: Shadow Strike by Brad Taylor
Tue, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Library
Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 of the bestselling Pike Logan series.
Register
Bilingual Storytime
Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Compartiremos cuentos, cantaremos canciones, aprenderemos rimas, y nos reiremos con los títeres. ¡Siempre es divertido! Los niños pueden descubrir el amor por los libros y la biblioteca.
AARP Tax-Aide™️ Tax Preparation
Wed, Apr 15, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Get ready for tax season! Volunteer tax preparers from the AARP Foundation will file and complete your taxes as part of their free Tax-Aide program.
Register
Wee Wednesdays - Ages 6 - 18 months
Wed, Apr 15, 10:00am - 10:20am
Napa Library - Children's Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Di Rosa Art Workshop: Mixed Media Collage - Expectations on Oneself
Wed, Apr 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Yountville Library
Create a self-portrait and layer it with images that reflect what work, family, and society expect from you.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Jazz, Kimmie, Orvie or Rosie
Wed, Apr 15, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to Jazz, Kimmie, Orvie, or Rosie—all certified listening dogs.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Apr 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
American Canyon Library
Young readers are invited to read to Barney, a certified listening dog. Barney is a great listener and provides a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Spring ESL Evening Class: Beginning Level
Wed, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
This class is a combined skills course integrating all four skills areas of English: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will practice new vocabulary in writing and speaking.
Friends of the American Canyon Library Meeting
Wed, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
The monthly meeting of the Friends of the American Canyon library to discuss organizational business. Meetings are open to the public.
Di Rosa Art Workshop: Mixed Media Collage - Expectations on Oneself
Wed, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Calistoga Library
Create a self-portrait and layer it with images that reflect what work, family, and society expect from you.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 - 5 years
Thu, Apr 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Napa Library - Children's Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Tech Help
Thu, Apr 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Yountville Library
Have a question about your device? From tablets and phones, to email and ebooks, we can help! Appointments are 30 minutes, and registration is required. Please call (707) 944-1888 to register.
Author Talk: The Explorer's Gene - by Alex Hutchinson
Thu, Apr 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Library
In Alex Hutchinson's new book, he dives into a fascinating new field of research, examining how exploration is a fundamental part of what makes us human.
Register
Bereavement Group
Thu, Apr 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Could you use support after the passing of a loved one?
Generations and Books: Read with Michal
Thu, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who would love to read to you! Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites.
Writers' Group
Thu, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Calistoga Library
Are you interested in writing and want to share your work with others to get some feedback? Join us for a friendly writers' group! All types of writing are welcome.
Translating Poetry in a Time of War: An Aid Kit of War Songs
Thu, Apr 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Yountville Library
Join us for a special presentation from Amelia Glaser, a professor of Literature and a translator of contemporary Ukranian poetry.
Empower Your Financial Future (Four-Part Series)
Thu, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Join us for an enlightening and empowering four-part series designed to help you take control of your financial future.
This event is full
Family Storytime
Thu, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Triple P: Crianza Positiva - Clases para padres/madres
Thu, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library
Esta clase le ayudara a reconocer su fortaleza y usarla en la crianza de sus hijos mientras se conecta con otros padres para recibir apoyo.
ESL Morning Class - Clase de inglés como segundo lenguaje
Fri, Apr 17, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
This class is a combined skills course integrating all four skill areas of English: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will practice new vocabulary in writing and speaking.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Henli
Fri, Apr 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Yountville Library
Young readers are invited to read to Henli, a certified listening dog. Henli is a great listener and provides a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Generations and Books: Read with Dawn-Dawn
Fri, Apr 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
American Canyon Library
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who would love to read to you! Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read Barney or Henli
Fri, Apr 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to Barney or Henli—all certified listening dogs. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Yarn Club
Fri, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Grab your yarn, hooks, and needles, and join us for Yarn Club! Meet other yarn lovers, work on your current projects, and get support from club members.
Take and Make Craft Kit: Mini Library
Sat, Apr 18, All day
All Library Locations
Tap into your Library Joy and make your own mini library at home to celebrate National Library Week! 
Friends of the Napa Library Book Sale
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Are you looking to add to your home library and support the Friends of the Napa Library, too? You won't want to miss largest book sale in Napa County!
MusicTime in the Library with Festival Napa Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 10:45am
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Enjoy fun, interactive concerts for kids (ages 2-8) and their adults.
Virtual Zentangle Class
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Library
Zentangle is a fun, relaxing and easy-to-learn art form that uses repetitive patterns to create beautiful images while improving focus and creativity.
This event is full
Friends of the Napa Library Book Sale
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Are you looking to add to your home library and support the Friends of the Napa Library, too? You won't want to miss largest book sale in Napa County!
Friends of the Napa Library Book Sale
Mon, Apr 20, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Are you looking to add to your home library and support the Friends of the Napa Library, too? You won't want to miss largest book sale in Napa County!
Computer Skills Class/ Habilidades en computación
Mon, Apr 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Learn to use a laptop, the internet, basic computer security, email, and more.
Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Apr 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who would love to read to you! Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites.
Spring ESL Evening Class: Intermediate Level
Mon, Apr 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Students at the intermediate level of English-language acquisition are able to understand and speak simple, high-frequency words that are used routinely in social and academic settings.
Talleres de tecnología
Tue, Apr 21, 9:00am - 10:30am
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Aprenda los términos básicos de computación, y acceder a programas y mecanismos de la computadora.
Friends of the Napa Library Book Sale
Tue, Apr 21, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Are you looking to add to your home library and support the Friends of the Napa Library, too? You won't want to miss largest book sale in Napa County!
Toddler Storytime - Ages 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Apr 21, 10:00am - 10:25am
Napa Library - Children's Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Family Storytime
Tue, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Calistoga Library
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 - 5 years
Tue, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Computer Skills Class - Learn Computer Basics
Tue, Apr 21, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Gain basic knowledge of computer terms and access related software and hardware.
Tile Tuesday: American Mah Jongg Open Play
Tue, Apr 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for a casual afternoon of play following NMJL rules! This non-competitive gathering is the perfect spot for enthusiasts to connect and enjoy the game in a social setting.
Generations and Books: Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Apr 21, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who would love to read to you! Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites.
Bilingual Storytime
Tue, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Compartiremos cuentos, cantaremos canciones, aprenderemos rimas, y nos reiremos con los títeres. ¡Siempre es divertido! Los niños pueden descubrir el amor por los libros y la biblioteca.
Friends of the Napa Library Book Sale
Wed, Apr 22, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Are you looking to add to your home library and support the Friends of the Napa Library, too? You won't want to miss largest book sale in Napa County!
Wee Wednesdays - 6-18 months
Wed, Apr 22, 10:00am - 10:20am
Napa Library - Children's Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Author Talk: What the Deep Water Knows - by Miranda Cowley Heller
Wed, Apr 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Library
Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows.
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Digging Deeper: A Non-fiction Book Club - To Expand the Mind and Enrich the Soul
Wed, Apr 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Bring a non-fiction book you've read and would like to share with other readers. When you leave, you'll have a list of books to check out, ideas to consider, and perhaps new friends too!
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Jazz, Kimmie, Orvie or Rosie
Wed, Apr 22, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to Jazz, Kimmie, Orvie, or Rosie—all certified listening dogs.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Apr 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
American Canyon Library
Young readers are invited to read to Barney, a certified listening dog. Barney is a great listener and provides a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Spring ESL Evening Class: Beginning Level
Wed, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
This class is a combined skills course integrating all four skills areas of English: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will practice new vocabulary in writing and speaking.
Di Rosa Art Workshop: Mixed Media Collage - Expectations on Oneself
Wed, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Create a self-portrait and layer it with images that reflect what work, family, and society expect from you.
Friends of the Napa Library Book Sale
Thu, Apr 23, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Are you looking to add to your home library and support the Friends of the Napa Library, too? You won't want to miss largest book sale in Napa County!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 - 5 years
Thu, Apr 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Napa Library - Children's Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Tech Help
Thu, Apr 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Yountville Library
Have a question about your device? From tablets and phones, to email and ebooks, we can help! Appointments are 30 minutes, and registration is required. Please call (707) 944-1888 to register.
Generations and Books: Read with Michal
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who would love to read to you! Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites.
Triple P: Crianza Positiva - Clases para padres/madres
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Esta clase le ayudara a reconocer su fortaleza y usarla en la crianza de sus hijos mientras se conecta con otros padres para recibir apoyo.
Family Storytime
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
ESL Morning Class - Clase de inglés como segundo lenguaje
Fri, Apr 24, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
This class is a combined skills course integrating all four skill areas of English: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will practice new vocabulary in writing and speaking.
Friends of the Napa Library Book Sale
Fri, Apr 24, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Are you looking to add to your home library and support the Friends of the Napa Library, too? You won't want to miss largest book sale in Napa County!
Shhh... Silent Cinema at the Library
Fri, Apr 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Yountville Library
We invite you to experience the magic of early cinema in a serene setting.
Generations and Books: Read with Dawn-Dawn
Fri, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
American Canyon Library
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who would love to read to you! Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites.
MusicTime in the Library with Festival Napa Valley
Sat, Apr 25, 10:00am - 10:45am
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Enjoy fun, interactive concerts for kids (ages 2-8) and their adults.
Friends of the American Canyon Library Donation Day
Sat, Apr 25, 11:00am - 2:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Friends of the American Canyon Library are accepting donations of gently-used books and DVDs.
Friends of the Napa Library Book Sale
Sat, Apr 25, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Are you looking to add to your home library and support the Friends of the Napa Library, too? You won't want to miss largest book sale in Napa County!
Diamond Art Book Bling
Sat, Apr 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Join us for a sparkling good time as we transform ordinary books into dazzling works of art!
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Friends of the Napa Library Book Sale
Sun, Apr 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Are you looking to add to your home library and support the Friends of the Napa Library, too? You won't want to miss largest book sale in Napa County!
Take-Home Storytime Kits
Mon, Apr 27, All day
Children's Room
Check-out a storytime kit and share the gift of reading with your child!
Computer Skills Class/ Habilidades en computación
Mon, Apr 27, 10:00am - 11:30am
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Learn to use a laptop, the internet, basic computer security, email, and more.
Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Apr 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who would love to read to you! Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites.
Spring ESL Evening Class: Intermediate Level
Mon, Apr 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Students at the intermediate level of English-language acquisition are able to understand and speak simple, high-frequency words that are used routinely in social and academic settings.
Talleres de tecnología
Tue, Apr 28, 9:00am - 10:30am
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Aprenda los términos básicos de computación, y acceder a programas y mecanismos de la computadora.
Computer Skills Class - Learn Computer Basics
Tue, Apr 28, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Gain basic knowledge of computer terms and access related software and hardware.
Writers Roundtable
Tue, Apr 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Yountville Library
You are invited to join the Writers' Roundtable, hosted by Marianne Lyon, former Napa County Poet Laureate, and Geoffrey Leigh.
Tile Tuesday: American Mah Jongg Open Play
Tue, Apr 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for a casual afternoon of play following NMJL rules! This non-competitive gathering is the perfect spot for enthusiasts to connect and enjoy the game in a social setting.
Generations and Books: Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Apr 28, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who would love to read to you! Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites.
Preserve Your Past - Napa Valley Genealogical Library and Napa Library Memory Lab
Tue, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Library
Join us for Preservation Week as we learn about the wealth of resources and equipment available at both the Napa Valley Genealogical Library and the Napa Library’s Memory Lab.
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Cascada de Flores Presents - “Aquiles va... un cuento! The Treasure of Aquiles”
Tue, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Come join the adventures of Achilles! Sing, dance and play with Cascada de Flores.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Jazz, Kimmie, Orvie or Rosie
Wed, Apr 29, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to Jazz, Kimmie, Orvie, or Rosie—all certified listening dogs.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Apr 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
American Canyon Library
Young readers are invited to read to Barney, a certified listening dog. Barney is a great listener and provides a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Spring ESL Evening Class: Beginning Level
Wed, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
This class is a combined skills course integrating all four skills areas of English: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will practice new vocabulary in writing and speaking.
Open Mic Night
Wed, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Share your poetry, prose, or a favorite piece of writing with the friendly Napa reading and writing community.
Cascada de Flores Presents - “Aquiles va... un cuento! The Treasure of Aquiles”
Wed, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Come join the adventures of Achilles! Sing, dance and play with Cascada de Flores.
Tech Help
Thu, Apr 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Yountville Library
Have a question about your device? From tablets and phones, to email and ebooks, we can help! Appointments are 30 minutes, and registration is required. Please call (707) 944-1888 to register.
Generations and Books: Read with Michal
Thu, Apr 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who would love to read to you! Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites.
Author Talk: Coach by Jason Reynolds
Thu, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Library
Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.
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Cascada de Flores Presents - “Aquiles va... un cuento! The Treasure of Aquiles”
Thu, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Calistoga Library
Come join the adventures of Achilles! Sing, dance and play with Cascada de Flores.
Art, Craft, Color with Lisa Solomon - Author Talk & Craft
Thu, Apr 30, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Join artist and author Lisa Solomon as she shares about her new book and guides a fun, air clay bead craft from its pages.
Triple P: Crianza Positiva - Clases para padres/madres
Thu, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Esta clase le ayudara a reconocer su fortaleza y usarla en la crianza de sus hijos mientras se conecta con otros padres para recibir apoyo.
ESL Morning Class - Clase de inglés como segundo lenguaje
Fri, May 01, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
This class is a combined skills course integrating all four skill areas of English: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will practice new vocabulary in writing and speaking.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Henli
Fri, May 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Yountville Library
Young readers are invited to read to Henli, a certified listening dog. Henli is a great listener and provides a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Electrification and Energy Efficiency for Your Home
Fri, May 01, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Yountville Library
Join staff from Napa County to learn more about opportunities to increase your home’s energy efficiency and switch to all-electric appliances.
Generations and Books: Read with Dawn-Dawn
Fri, May 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
American Canyon Library
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who would love to read to you! Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read Barney or Henli
Fri, May 01, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to Barney or Henli—all certified listening dogs. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Yarn Club
Fri, May 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Grab your yarn, hooks, and needles, and join us for Yarn Club! Meet other yarn lovers, work on your current projects, and get support from club members.
Coloring Hour
Fri, May 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Calistoga Library
Socialize and let your creativity flow at Coloring Hour. Coloring sheets, alcohol markers, and colored pencils are provided. 
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Sat, May 02, 9:00am - 12:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us each month to play the world's most beloved table top role playing game!
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Flower Pounding 101
Sat, May 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for a lively, hands-on intro to the art of flower pounding.
"Backstreet's back, alright!"
Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Whether you are team Nick, AJ, Brian, Howie, or Kevin, let’s make iconic, pins and friendship bracelets to add to your music festival outfit.
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