Skip to main content
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

Author Talk

Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection
2024-12-04 11:00:00 2024-12-04 12:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Author Talk Join us for a dazzling presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection, Dr. Jeffrey E. Post. Virtual Library -

Wednesday, December 04
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-04 11:00:00 2024-12-04 12:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Author Talk Join us for a dazzling presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection, Dr. Jeffrey E. Post. Virtual Library -

Join us for a dazzling presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection, Dr. Jeffrey E. Post.

Dr. Post talks about The Smithsonian National Gem Collection Unearthed: Surprising Stories Behind the Jewels.

The Smithsonian’s Unearthed explores the scandals, mysteries, and human stories behind the world's greatest gems. In this original book, the surprising stories behind this world-renowned gem collection are brought to life by Dr. Jeffrey E. Post, curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection for over 30 years.

Register for this author talk at: https://libraryc.org/napalibrary/62633. If you can’t attend live, you can view this and other past author talks at: https://libraryc.org/napalibrary/archive.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Author Talks |

Virtual Library
Phone: 707-253-4241
About the branch

Can't make it to the library? Join us virutally for events in the comfort of your home. All of our online programs are conducted using Zoom.

Upcoming Events

Skip Upcoming Events - All Locations widget
Craft the Child Grogu
Sat, May 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Calistoga Library
This is the way to create your own Grogu (baby Yoda) paper figure!
Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, May 25, 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.
Talleres de tecnología
Tue, May 26, 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, May 26, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Gain basic knowledge of computer terms and access related software and hardware.
Writers Roundtable
Tue, May 26, 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, May 26, 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, May 26, 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.
Digging Deeper: A Non-fiction Book Club - To Expand the Mind and Enrich the Soul
Wed, May 27, 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, May 27, 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, May 27, 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.
Line Dancing
Wed, May 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Get ready to move and groove with Step to the Beat! This fun and energizing program is open to teens and adults, where you’ll learn the basics of line dancing while having a blast.
Friends of the American Canyon Library Book Sale
Thu, May 28, 11:00am - 5:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
The Friends of the American Canyon library are hosting a three-day book sale at the American Canyon Library. Come check out the best deals in town on used books, DVDs, puzzles, and more!
Tech Help
Thu, May 28, 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, May 28, 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, May 28, 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.
Open Mic Night
Thu, May 28, 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.
ESL Morning Class - Clase de inglés como segundo lenguaje
Fri, May 29, 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 American Canyon Library Book Sale
Fri, May 29, 10:00am - 5:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
The Friends of the American Canyon library are hosting a three-day book sale at the American Canyon Library. Come check out the best deals in town on used books, DVDs, puzzles, and more!
May Mental Health Resource Fair
Fri, May 29, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Join us for an informational fair to learn about mental health and wellness resources in Napa County.
Artful Insights: Avril Angevine’s Art Lecture - California Pop!
Fri, May 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Yountville Library
Did you know that California artists were in the vanguard of Pop?
Generations and Books: Read with Dawn-Dawn
Fri, May 29, 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.
Friends of the American Canyon Library Book Sale
Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 5:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
The Friends of the American Canyon library are hosting a three-day book sale at the American Canyon Library. Come check out the best deals in town on used books, DVDs, puzzles, and more!
STEM Explorers: Investigate Coding With Micro:bits, Part 2
Sat, May 30, 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.
Memory Lab
Mon, Jun 01, 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 en computación
Mon, Jun 01, 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, Jun 01, 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.
This event is full
Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Jun 01, 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.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Bubbles
Mon, Jun 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to Bubbles, a certified listening dog. Bubbles is a great listener and provides a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Club de lectura: Cadáver exquisito de Agustina Bazterrica
Mon, Jun 01, 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.
Preventing Medicare Fraud
Tue, Jun 02, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Yountville Library
Join us for an informative seminar highlighting new scams and how to avoid them.
Tile Tuesday: American Mah Jongg Open Play
Tue, Jun 02, 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, Jun 02, 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: State Fairs: Growing American Craft - by Mary Savig
Wed, Jun 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Library
Join us for a fascinating discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs—from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and so much more!
Register
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Jazz, Kimmie, Orvie or Rosie
Wed, Jun 03, 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, Jun 03, 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.
Hora de conversación en inglés como segundo idioma - ESL Conversation Hour
Wed, Jun 03, 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, Jun 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Expand your horizons by reading a new book with the American Canyon Book Club. Our book club is welcoming place for all readers and engages in an in-depth discussion of our chosen title each month.
Book Buzz Book Club
Thu, Jun 04, 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, Jun 04, 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, Jun 04, 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.
Your Book Begins in Napa: A Year of Writing Together - Session Two
Thu, Jun 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Work with local author and editor Linda Ruggeri to plant the seed of your book and watch it grow by creating a sustainable writing routine and foundation to reach your writing goals.
Triple P: Crianza Positiva - Clases para padres/madres
Thu, Jun 04, 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.
Home Composting: Questions and Troubleshooting - With the UC Master Gardeners
Thu, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Library
Join in as the Master Gardner Compost Team addresses questions and potential issues in home composting.
Register
ESL Morning Class - Clase de inglés como segundo lenguaje
Fri, Jun 05, 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, Jun 05, 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 to Barney or Henli
Fri, Jun 05, 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, Jun 05, 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, Jun 05, 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, Jun 06, 9:00am - 12:00pm
American Canyon Library
Join us each month to play the world's most beloved table top role playing game!
This event is full
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Henli
Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Video Game Tournament: Super Smash Bros.
Sat, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Napa Library - Teen Room
Compete for bragging rights and prizes!
Building Healthy Brain Habits
Mon, Jun 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Research shows there are everyday habits you can build today to help protect your memory and thinking as you get older—even reducing your risk of cognitive decline and possibly dementia.
Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Jun 08, 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.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Bubbles
Mon, Jun 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to Bubbles, a certified listening dog. Bubbles is a great listener and provides a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Lawyers in the Library
Mon, Jun 08, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jun 09, 9:00am - 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.
Family Storytime
Tue, Jun 09, 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
Tue, Jun 09, 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!
Author Talk: Eat Your Ice Cream by Ezekiel J. Emanuel, MD
Tue, Jun 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Library
Join us for a conversation with health expert Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel as he shares his vision for living well and aging with purpose.
Register
Tile Tuesday: American Mah Jongg Open Play
Tue, Jun 09, 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, Jun 09, 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, Jun 09, 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.
Family Storytime
Wed, Jun 10, 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 and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Summer Library Adventure Kick-Off - Plant a Seed, Read!
Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Enjoy stories and crafts, sign up for Summer Reading, and receive a “Plant a Seed, Read” magnet!
Science Wizard
Wed, Jun 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Yountville Library
The Science Wizard is a professional children's entertainer and improv comic who brings exciting experiments to life for children of all ages to enjoy!
Youth Chess Club
Wed, Jun 10, 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, Jun 10, 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, Jun 10, 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.
Rainbow Book Club - Miss Major Speaks by Toshio Meronek and Miss Major
Wed, Jun 10, 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
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jun 11, 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.
Tech Help
Thu, Jun 11, 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.
Book Club
Thu, Jun 11, 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: Father of the Bride
Thu, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Celebrate classic Hollywood comedy with Father of the Bride, starring the incomparable Spencer Tracy alongside Elizabeth Taylor.
Generations and Books: Read with Michal
Thu, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 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. 
Author Talk: A Parade of Horribles by Matt Dinniman
Thu, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Library
Matt Dinniman joins us online to chat about his latest book, A Parade of Horribles.
Register
Triple P: Crianza Positiva - Clases para padres/madres
Thu, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 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, Jun 12, 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.
Succulent Swap
Fri, Jun 12, 10:00am - 11:30am
Yountville Library
Are you looking to add variety to your succulent garden? Bring cuttings from your succulents and take cuttings from new succulents home.
Take and Make Craft Kit - Felt Rainbow Heart Decoration
Fri, Jun 12, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Napa Library
Show your Pride with a rainbow heart! This craft kit comes with everything you need to create a hanging layered felt heart.
Wee Fridays
Fri, Jun 12, 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.
Generations and Books: Read with Dawn-Dawn
Fri, Jun 12, 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.
Discovery Lab: Rocking Plant Craft
Sat, Jun 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Children are invited to combine creativity and art to learn the basic principles of force and motion.
Saturday Crafternoons: Pom-Pom Caterpillars
Sat, Jun 13, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
This month's special edition of Saturday Crafternoons is part of our Summer Library Adventure.
Bedazzle a Library Tote
Sat, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Calistoga Library
Bedazzle a Napa County Library tote for your next library book haul!
Memory Lab
Mon, Jun 15, 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
Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Jun 15, 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.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Bubbles
Mon, Jun 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to Bubbles, a certified listening dog. Bubbles is a great listener and provides a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Family Movie Night: Lilo & Stitch
Mon, Jun 15, 5:30pm - 7:15pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for family movie night! Children are welcome to bring a pillow and come in pajamas. Popcorn and refreshments will be provided!
Summer ESL Evening Class - Intermediate level
Mon, Jun 15, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jun 16, 9:00am - 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.
Family Storytime
Tue, Jun 16, 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
Tue, Jun 16, 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!
Tile Tuesday: American Mah Jongg Open Play
Tue, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 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.
Pressed Flower Bookmarks
Tue, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
With this hands-on activity, participants will create their own decorative bookmarks using a variety of colorful dried flowers, leaves, and botanical accents.
Bilingual Storytime
Tue, Jun 16, 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.
Lizards, Snakes, and More—Oh My!
Wed, Jun 17, 9:30am - 11:30am
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Children and their caregivers are invited to stop by the library to see, touch and learn all about reptiles.
Family Storytime
Wed, Jun 17, 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 and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Zootopia 2: Movie and a Craft
Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for a screening of the hit film Zootopia 2! We will also make masks inspired by the animals in the story.
Lizards, Snakes, and More—Oh My!
Wed, Jun 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Yountville Library
Children and their caregivers are invited to see, touch and learn all about reptiles.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Jazz, Kimmie, Orvie or Rosie
Wed, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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.
Summer ESL Evening Class - Beginning Level
Wed, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jun 18, 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.
Lizards, Snakes, and More—Oh My!
Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Calistoga Library
Children and their caregivers are invited to see, touch, and learn all about reptiles.
Tech Help
Thu, Jun 18, 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: Good Grandpa by Ted Page
Thu, Jun 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Library
Join us in virtual conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted Page as we chat about his book Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood.
Register
Bereavement Group
Thu, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Could you use support after the passing of a loved one?
Lizards, Snakes, and More—Oh My!
Thu, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Children and their caregivers are invited to stop by the library to see, touch and learn all about reptiles.
Generations and Books: Read with Michal
Thu, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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.
Triple P: Crianza Positiva - Clases para padres/madres
Thu, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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!
Virtual Zentangle Class
Sat, Jun 20, 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
Book Bedazzle
Sat, Jun 20, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Yountville Library
Get creative and give your favorite reads a little sparkle!
Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Jun 22, 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.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Bubbles
Mon, Jun 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to Bubbles, a certified listening dog. Bubbles is a great listener and provides a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Family Movie Night: Zootopia 2
Mon, Jun 22, 5:30pm - 7:15pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for family movie night! Children are welcome to bring a pillow and come in pajamas. Popcorn and refreshments will be provided!
Summer ESL Evening Class - Intermediate level
Mon, Jun 22, 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.
See all events