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From Raids to Railroads: American Canyon's Colorful Past
2024-09-25 18:00:00 2024-09-25 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles From Raids to Railroads: American Canyon's Colorful Past Join local historian, columnist, and writer Rebecca Yerger for a journey into American Canyon's past. American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room

Wednesday, September 25
6:00pm - 7:00pm

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American Canyon Library

Community Meeting Room

Join local historian, columnist, and writer Rebecca Yerger for a journey into American Canyon's past.

Travel back to when the town was called Napa Junction and served as a Napa Valley Prohibition era hotspot with infamous roadhouses and speakeasies, inevitable raids, and colorful characters.  


This is a registered event. Should your plans change, please be sure to cancel your registration as soon as possible to allow others the opportunity to participate. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Genealogy & History | Discussion | Classes & Learning |

American Canyon Library
Phone: 707-644-1136
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The American Canyon Library is centrally located off Broadway. The library opened in August 2012 after existing in a leased storefront for several years.

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Social Workers at the Library
Wed, Sep 02, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
American Canyon Library
Social Workers are available every Wednesday to provide support to patrons.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Jazz, Kimmie, Ovie, or Rosie
Wed, Sep 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Sep 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
American Canyon Library
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Fall ESL Evening Class: Beginning Level
Wed, Sep 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
In this beginning-level ESL class, students will improve their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
The Dangers of Illicit Fentanyl - Awareness, Prevention, and Naloxone Training
Wed, Sep 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Join the Michael Leonardi Foundation for a practical presentation on the dangers of illicit fentanyl.
Hora de conversación en inglés como segundo idioma - ESL Conversation Hour
Wed, Sep 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Calistoga Library
Practique su inglés con otros estudiantes en un ambiente amable e informal. Se ofrecerán botanas.
American Canyon Book Club
Wed, Sep 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Expand your horizons by reading a new book with the American Canyon Book Club.
Book Buzz Book Club
Thu, Sep 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Yountville Library
Join us the first Thursday of the month for a no-obligation book club. Come discuss what you have read this month at our casual conversation Book Buzz!
Tech Help
Thu, Sep 03, 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. Registration is required. Please call 707-944-1888 to register.
Historic Yountville Walking Tour - George C. Yount Pioneer Cemetery
Thu, Sep 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Yountville Library
Stroll through time with Napa Valley Historian, Rebecca Yerger, as your guide. Discover the unique history of the George C. Yount Pioneer Cemetery and ancient Indian burial grounds.
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Generations and Books: Read with Michal
Thu, Sep 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
Napa County Library Commission Meeting
Thu, Sep 03, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
This meeting will be held in-person and virtually via zoom.
Introduction to Bonsai - With the UC Master Gardeners
Thu, Sep 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Library
Bonsai is the practice of cultivating miniature trees to simulate full-grown trees in nature.
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ESL Morning Class - Clase de inglés como segundo lenguaje
Fri, Sep 04, 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.
Generations and Books: Read with Dawn-Dawn
Fri, Sep 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
American Canyon Library
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Henli or Barney
Fri, Sep 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Yarn Club
Fri, Sep 04, 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, Sep 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Calistoga Library
Socialize and let your creativity flow at Coloring Hour. Coloring sheets, alcohol markers, and colored pencils are provided. 
Cancelled
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Sat, Sep 05, 9:00am - 12:00pm
American Canyon Library
Join us each month to play the world's most beloved tabletop role-playing game at the American Canyon library.
Calistoga Seed Pantry - Almacén de semillas de Calistoga
Sat, Sep 05, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Calistoga Library
We offer a variety of seeds that you can take home and plant for free. Check out what we have available this season starting Saturday, September 5, 2026, until supplies last. 
Friends of the Calistoga Library Donation Day
Sat, Sep 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Calistoga Library
The Friends of the Calistoga Library will be now accepting book donations on the first and third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Henli
Sat, Sep 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Yountville Library
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Cats in the Library Adoption Event
Sat, Sep 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Purrfect companions await! 
Cancelled
Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Sep 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Napa Library
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
Cancelled
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Bubbles
Mon, Sep 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Talleres Básico de Computación - Aprenda conceptos básicos de tecnología
Tue, Sep 08, 9:00am - 10:30am
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Los estudiantes aprenderán a utilizar una computadora portátil, Internet, seguridad informática básica, almacenamiento en la nube, gestión de archivos y la suite de Google.
Computer Skills Class
Tue, Sep 08, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Students will learn to use a laptop, internet, basic computer security, cloud drive, file management, and Google suite. Use a laptop computer and access the digital skills needed to be independent.
Tile Tuesday: American Mah Jongg Open Play
Tue, Sep 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Join us for an afternoon of American Mah Jongg! This gathering is perfect for players who follow the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules and want to enjoy casual gameplay with fellow enthusiasts.
Generations and Books: Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Sep 08, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
Author Talk: The Sixth Nik by Daniel Kraus
Tue, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Library
Join us online as we sit down with master storyteller Daniel Kraus, winner of the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, to celebrate the release of his new novel, The Sixth Nik.
Register
Social Workers at the Library
Wed, Sep 09, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
American Canyon Library
Social Workers are available every Wednesday to provide support to patrons.
Youth Chess Club
Wed, Sep 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
This monthly chess club is a fun and casual way to learn the game of chess, sharpen your skills, and compete against other players.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Jazz, Kimmie, Ovie, or Rosie
Wed, Sep 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Sep 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
American Canyon Library
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Fall ESL Evening Class: Beginning Level
Wed, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
In this beginning-level ESL class, students will improve their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Rainbow Book Club - Only This Beautiful Moment by Abdi Nazemian
Wed, Sep 09, 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
Let's Talk Books!
Thu, Sep 10, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Join us every second Thursday to discuss the book of the month.
Intercambios with Michael
Thu, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Yountville Library
Practice English or Spanish and help other learners in a friendly atmosphere. Beginners are welcome.
Generations and Books: Read with Michal
Thu, Sep 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
Book Buzz
Thu, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Calistoga Library
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ESL Morning Class - Clase de inglés como segundo lenguaje
Fri, Sep 11, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
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American Canyon Tabletop Gaming Club
Fri, Sep 11, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Please join us at the American Canyon library for our tabletop gaming club where members of the community can play a wide array of tabletop games with other enthusiasts.
Generations and Books: Read with Dawn-Dawn
Fri, Sep 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
American Canyon Library
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
Yarn Painting - Cuadros de estambre
Fri, Sep 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calistoga Library
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, make your own Huichol-inspired art creation. All supplies will be provided and all ages are welcome. Please register for this free event.
Art in the Library Reception: Deborah Donahower - Explore. Create. Grow.
Fri, Sep 11, 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library
Join us for a reception celebrating the work of local artist, Deborah Donahower.
Discovery Lab: Lego Robotics - *CLASS IS FULL*
Sat, Sep 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
*CLASS IS FULL* Children ages 7 to 10 years old will construct and program robots using LEGO Education Spike Essential robotics kits and laptops.
Saturday Crafternoons: Cardboard Roll Crayons
Sat, Sep 12, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
At this month's edition of Saturday Crafternoons we are in the back to school spirit. Come and tap into your creativity with us while we make crayons out of recycled cardboard.
The Convivial Cook’s Book Club
Sat, Sep 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Yountville Library
Join the Convivial Cook’s Book Club for a delicious monthly gathering!
Sound Bath with Phoenix Song
Sat, Sep 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Yountville Library
Experience the healing vibrations of sound.
Memory Lab
Mon, Sep 14, All day
Napa Library
The Memory Lab is a free, do-it-yourself space for making high-quality digitized personal archive collections. We have multiple appointment times and dates each week.
Register
Computer Skills Class / Habilidades de computación
Mon, Sep 14, 10:00am - 11:30am
American Canyon Library - Community meeting room
Learn to use a laptop, the internet, and email, as well as basic computer security and more.
Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Sep 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Bubbles
Mon, Sep 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Club de lectura: La casa de los espíritus de Isabel Allende
Mon, Sep 14, 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.
Fall ESL Class: Intermediate Level
Mon, Sep 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Sign up for our Intermediate English as a Second Language course.
Talleres Básico de Computación - Aprenda conceptos básicos de tecnología
Tue, Sep 15, 9:00am - 10:30am
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Los estudiantes aprenderán a utilizar una computadora portátil, Internet, seguridad informática básica, almacenamiento en la nube, gestión de archivos y la suite de Google.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Sep 15, 10:00am - 10:25am
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 at the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Family Storytime
Tue, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Calistoga Library
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books at the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
American Canyon Library
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books at the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Computer Skills Class
Tue, Sep 15, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Students will learn to use a laptop, internet, basic computer security, cloud drive, file management, and Google suite. Use a laptop computer and access the digital skills needed to be independent.
Author Talk: The Art of Fighting by Priya Parker
Tue, Sep 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Library
Join us online as we sit down with world-renowned master facilitator Priya Parker to discuss her groundbreaking new book, The Art of Fighting: The Transformative Power of Conflict.
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Tile Tuesday: American Mah Jongg Open Play
Tue, Sep 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for an afternoon of American Mah Jongg! This gathering is perfect for players who follow the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules and want to enjoy casual gameplay with fellow enthusiasts.
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Tue, Sep 15, 2:15pm - 4:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for a beginner-friendly instruction on how to play American Mah Jongg. No experience needed!
Generations and Books: Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Sep 15, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
Picture Perfect Keychains
Tue, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Napa Library - Teen Room
Create a personalized photo frame keychain that lets you carry your favorite memories wherever you go!
Noche de pintura
Tue, Sep 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
¡Únete a nuestra noche de pintura para celebrar el Día de independencia de México!
Bilingual Storytime
Tue, Sep 15, 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 at the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Family Storytime
Wed, Sep 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Yountville Library
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books at the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Wee Wednesdays
Wed, Sep 16, 10:00am - 10:25am
Napa Library
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books at the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Social Workers at the Library
Wed, Sep 16, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
American Canyon Library
Social Workers are available every Wednesday to provide support to patrons.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Jazz, Kimmie, Ovie, or Rosie
Wed, Sep 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Tween Takeover! - Beaded Backpack Charms
Wed, Sep 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Tweens ages 9-13 are invited to take over the library each month for a different craft or activity. This month, we will be making beaded backpack charms! All materials are provided.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Sep 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
American Canyon Library
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Friends of the American Canyon Library Meeting
Wed, Sep 16, 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.
Fall ESL Evening Class: Beginning Level
Wed, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
In this beginning-level ESL class, students will improve their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Sep 17, 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 at the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Author Talk: The Come Back Era by Yasmine Cheyenne
Thu, Sep 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Library
Join us for a virtual conversation with renowned wellness expert Yasmine Cheyenne as we discuss her transformative new book, The Comeback Era: From Limiting Beliefs to Living Without Limits.
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Bereavement Group
Thu, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Could you use support after the passing of a loved one?
Matinee Movie Classics: Adam's Rib
Thu, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
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Generations and Books: Read with Michal
Thu, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
Writers' Group
Thu, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Remarkable Journey Along the World's Great Rivers
Thu, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us as Betty Malmgren shares highlights from her travels, from the Yangtze to the Colorado Rivers.
Family Storytime
Thu, Sep 17, 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 at the library today. Everyone is welcome!
ESL Morning Class - Clase de inglés como segundo lenguaje
Fri, Sep 18, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
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Generations and Books: Read with Dawn-Dawn
Fri, Sep 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
American Canyon Library
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Henli or Barney
Fri, Sep 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Yarn Club
Fri, Sep 18, 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.
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Sat, Sep 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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This event is full
Friends of the Calistoga Library Donation Day
Sat, Sep 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Calistoga Library
The Friends of the Calistoga Library will be now accepting book donations on the first and third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Henli
Sat, Sep 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Yountville Library
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
American Canyon Tabletop Gaming Club
Sat, Sep 19, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Please join us at the American Canyon library for our tabletop gaming club where members of the community can play a wide array of tabletop games with other enthusiasts.
Computer Skills Class / Habilidades de computación
Mon, Sep 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
American Canyon Library - Community meeting room
Learn to use a laptop, the internet, and email, as well as basic computer security and more.
Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Sep 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Bubbles
Mon, Sep 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Lawyers in the Library
Mon, Sep 21, 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.
Fall ESL Class: Intermediate Level
Mon, Sep 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Sign up for our Intermediate English as a Second Language course.
Talleres Básico de Computación - Aprenda conceptos básicos de tecnología
Tue, Sep 22, 9:00am - 10:30am
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Los estudiantes aprenderán a utilizar una computadora portátil, Internet, seguridad informática básica, almacenamiento en la nube, gestión de archivos y la suite de Google.
Fall Into Reading Challenge
Tue, Sep 22, 9:00am - 6:00pm
All Library Locations
Crisp mornings, shiny apples, crunchy leaves, new books: Fall has it all!
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Sep 22, 10:00am - 10:25am
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 at the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Family Storytime
Tue, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Calistoga Library
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books at the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
American Canyon Library
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books at the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Computer Skills Class
Tue, Sep 22, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Students will learn to use a laptop, internet, basic computer security, cloud drive, file management, and Google suite. Use a laptop computer and access the digital skills needed to be independent.
Writers Roundtable
Tue, Sep 22, 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, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for an afternoon of American Mah Jongg! This gathering is perfect for players who follow the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules and want to enjoy casual gameplay with fellow enthusiasts.
Generations and Books: Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Sep 22, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
Bilingual Storytime
Tue, Sep 22, 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 at the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Family Storytime
Wed, Sep 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Yountville Library
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books at the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Wee Wednesdays
Wed, Sep 23, 10:00am - 10:25am
Napa Library
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books at the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Digging Deeper: A Non-Fiction Book Club - To Expand the Mind and Enrich the Soul
Wed, Sep 23, 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 some new friends too!
Social Workers at the Library
Wed, Sep 23, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
American Canyon Library
Social Workers are available every Wednesday to provide support to patrons.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Jazz, Kimmie, Ovie, or Rosie
Wed, Sep 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Sep 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
American Canyon Library
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Fall ESL Evening Class: Beginning Level
Wed, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
In this beginning-level ESL class, students will improve their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Open Mic Night
Wed, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Come share your poetry, prose, or a favorite piece of writing with the friendly Napa reading and writing community. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, the mic is open for you!
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Sep 24, 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 at the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Friends of the American Canyon Library Book Sale
Thu, Sep 24, 11:00am - 5:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
The Friends of the American Canyon library are hosting a three-day book sale! Come check out the best deals in town on used books, DVDs, puzzles, and more.
Generations and Books: Read with Michal
Thu, Sep 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
Author Talk: Paletero Man by Lucky Diaz
Thu, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual Library
Join us for an energetic conversation as we celebrate the joy of community and summer fun.
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Paletero Man de Lucky Diaz
Thu, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Library
Agarra un puñado de monedas y prepárate para bailar por la calle.
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An Evening with our Poet Laureates
Thu, Sep 24, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Gather for a night of verse from California Poet Laureate Lee Herrick and Napa County Poet Laureate Aisha Rivera as they share their work and give tips on writing poetry of your own.
Family Storytime
Thu, Sep 24, 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 at the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Friends of the American Canyon Library Book Sale
Fri, Sep 25, 10:00am - 5:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
The Friends of the American Canyon library are hosting a three-day book sale! Come check out the best deals in town on used books, DVDs, puzzles, and more.
ESL Morning Class - Clase de inglés como segundo lenguaje
Fri, Sep 25, 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.
Cancelled
Shhh... Silent Cinema at the Library
Fri, Sep 25, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Yountville Library
Enjoy classic silent films that shaped the art of storytelling, accompanied by musical scores that bring these timeless tales to life.
Generations and Books: Read with Dawn-Dawn
Fri, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
American Canyon Library
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
DIY Mini Zen Garden
Fri, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Calistoga Library
Add some calm to your life and make your own mini Zen garden. All supplies will be provided. Please register for this free event. 
Friends of the American Canyon Library Book Sale
Sat, Sep 26, 10:00am - 5:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
The Friends of the American Canyon library are hosting a three-day book sale! Come check out the best deals in town on used books, DVDs, puzzles, and more.
Read with a Ranger - Ranger Erin
Sat, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Napa Library - Children's Room
Enjoy stories and discover new things about nature with Ranger Erin from City of Napa Parks and Recreation!
Puzzle Swap
Sat, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Bring your puzzles ready to be rehomed and leave with a new-to-you puzzle. Please make sure all the pieces are present!
Memory Lab
Mon, Sep 28, All day
Napa Library
The Memory Lab is a free, do-it-yourself space for making high-quality digitized personal archive collections. We have multiple appointment times and dates each week.
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Computer Skills Class / Habilidades de computación
Mon, Sep 28, 10:00am - 11:30am
American Canyon Library - Community meeting room
Learn to use a laptop, the internet, and email, as well as basic computer security and more.
Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Sep 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Bubbles
Mon, Sep 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Fall ESL Class: Intermediate Level
Mon, Sep 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Sign up for our Intermediate English as a Second Language course.
Talleres Básico de Computación - Aprenda conceptos básicos de tecnología
Tue, Sep 29, 9:00am - 10:30am
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Los estudiantes aprenderán a utilizar una computadora portátil, Internet, seguridad informática básica, almacenamiento en la nube, gestión de archivos y la suite de Google.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Sep 29, 10:00am - 10:25am
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 at the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Family Storytime
Tue, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Calistoga Library
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books at the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
American Canyon Library
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books at the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Computer Skills Class
Tue, Sep 29, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Students will learn to use a laptop, internet, basic computer security, cloud drive, file management, and Google suite. Use a laptop computer and access the digital skills needed to be independent.
Tile Tuesday: American Mah Jongg Open Play
Tue, Sep 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for an afternoon of American Mah Jongg! This gathering is perfect for players who follow the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules and want to enjoy casual gameplay with fellow enthusiasts.
American Mah Jongg 101
Tue, Sep 29, 2:15pm - 4:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for a beginner-friendly instruction on how to play American Mah Jongg. No experience needed!
This event is full
Generations and Books: Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Sep 29, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
Lotería at the Library / Lotería en la biblioteca
Tue, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Let's play lotería at the library! ¡Acompáñenos para jugar Lotería! This event is bilingual/ Este evento es bilingüe.
Bilingual Storytime
Tue, Sep 29, 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 at the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Family Storytime
Wed, Sep 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Yountville Library
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books at the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Wee Wednesdays
Wed, Sep 30, 10:00am - 10:25am
Napa Library
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books at the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Social Workers at the Library
Wed, Sep 30, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
American Canyon Library
Social Workers are available every Wednesday to provide support to patrons.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Jazz, Kimmie, Ovie, or Rosie
Wed, Sep 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Sep 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
American Canyon Library
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Fall ESL Evening Class: Beginning Level
Wed, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
In this beginning-level ESL class, students will improve their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
EEK!-O-Friendly Costume Exchange
Thu, Oct 01, All day
Napa Library - Children's Room
Did your little ones grow out of last year's costumes? The City of Napa is providing a rack of gently used Halloween costumes in the Napa Library Children's Room.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 01, 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 at the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Henli
Thu, Oct 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Yountville Library
Young readers are invited to read to Henli, a certified listening dog. He is a great listener and provides a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Tech Help
Thu, Oct 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Calistoga Library
Have a question about your device? From tablets and phones, to email and ebooks, we can help Every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Tech Help
Thu, Oct 01, 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.
Generations and Books: Read with Michal
Thu, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
Author Talk: The Sixth Faction by Veronica Roth
Thu, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Library
Join us for an online conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth as we get an exclusive look at her highly anticipated novel, The Sixth Faction.
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AI Fundamentals: Make AI Work for You
Thu, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Join Jessica Jeon, a Senior AI Specialist at Microsoft, for a fun and approachable introduction to AI.
Family Storytime
Thu, Oct 01, 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 at the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Triple P: Crianza Positiva - Clases para padres/madres
Thu, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Reconozca los comportamientos típicos de los niños según su edad y etapa de desarrollo.
Carnivorous Plants, Eek! - with the UC Master Gardeners
Thu, Oct 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Library
Join UC Master Gardeners for a delicious look at the amazing world of carnivorous plants, focusing on how and why these beautiful hunters catch their meals.
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EEK!-O-Friendly Costume Exchange
Fri, Oct 02, All day
Children's Room
Did your little ones grow out of last year's costumes? The City of Napa is providing a rack of gently used Halloween costumes in the Napa Library Children's Room.
ESL Morning Class - Clase de inglés como segundo lenguaje
Fri, Oct 02, 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.
Generations and Books: Read with Dawn-Dawn
Fri, Oct 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
American Canyon Library
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
Bow-Wow for Books! - Read to Henli or Barney
Fri, Oct 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to Henli or Barney - certified listening dogs. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Yarn Club
Fri, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Calistoga Library
Socialize and let your creativity flow at Coloring Hour. Coloring sheets, alcohol markers, and colored pencils are provided.
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