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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

ESL Morning Class
Fri, Nov 22, 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.
Take-Home Craft: Turkey Time
Fri, Nov 22, 10:00am - 6:00pm
All Library Locations
Families may drop-in anytime during library hours to pickup a FREE take-home turkey craft, while supplies last.
Bow Wow for Books - Read to Zooey
Fri, Nov 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. The dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Rescheduled
Succulent Swap
Sat, Nov 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
New date Saturday, November 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Napa Library
Are you looking to add variety to your succulent garden? Bring cuttings from your succulents and take cuttings from new succulents home. This is one of our most popular community exchanges!
MusicTime at the Library with Festival Napa Valley
Sat, Nov 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
MusicTime at the Library with Festival Napa Valley offers playful, interactive concerts for young children (ages 2-8) and their families.
Grandparents and Books - Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Nov 25, 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, Nov 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. The dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Toddler Storytime - 18 months to 3 years old
Tue, Nov 26, 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!
Preschool Storytime - 3-5 years
Tue, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting 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. For kids ages 3 to 5.
Family Storytime
Tue, Nov 26, 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.
Scammers & Their Tricks
Tue, Nov 26, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Calistoga Library
Americans lost $10.3 billion to internet scams last year. How can you ensure you are not one of them?
NaNoWriMo! Write-In - Napa Valley Writers Writing Workshop
Tue, Nov 26, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Join the Napa Valley Writers for "National Novel Writing Month!" (NaNoWriMo) Learn how to set your writing goals and discuss creative writing ideas with others.
Grandparents and Books - Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Nov 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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 (Spanish)
Tue, Nov 26, 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.
Triple P: Crianza Positiva - Clases para padres
Tue, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Aprenda comportamientos típicos en ciertas edades y etapas del desarrollo de los niños.
Wee Wednesdays - 6-18 months
Wed, Nov 27, 10:00am - 10:20am
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
Wed, Nov 27, 11:15am - 11:45am
Yountville 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.
Bow Wow for Books - Read to Jazz, Kimmie, or Rosie
Wed, Nov 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. The dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Family Storytime
Thu, Nov 28, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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!
Christmas Ornament Craft
Sat, Nov 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Yountville Library
Kick off the holiday season with our family Christmas Ornament-Making event at the library!
Holiday Card Making - Children's Room
Mon, Dec 02, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Napa Library
Families are invited to help bring joy to seniors in local care facilities by creating a holiday card. Bring your creativity and holiday spirit, and we will provide the rest!
Grandparents and Books - Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Dec 02, 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, Dec 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. The dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Club de lectura: Un día de diciembre de Josie Silver
Mon, Dec 02, 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.
Talleres de tecnología gratuitos
Tue, Dec 03, 9:00am - 10:30am
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Los estudiantes aprenderán a identificar diferentes tipos de dispositivos, cómo encender/apagar, verificar la batería, conectarse a wifi, cómo descargar aplicaciones y/o programas.
Toddler Storytime - 18 months to 3 years old
Tue, Dec 03, 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!
Holiday Card Making - Children's Room
Tue, Dec 03, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Napa Library
Families are invited to help bring joy to seniors in local care facilities by creating a holiday card. Bring your creativity and holiday spirit, and we will provide the rest!
Preschool Storytime - 3-5 years
Tue, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting 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. For kids ages 3 to 5.
Family Storytime
Tue, Dec 03, 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.
Christmas Cookie Swap
Tue, Dec 03, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for a festive Cookie Swap at the library!
Grandparents and Books - Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Dec 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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 (Spanish)
Tue, Dec 03, 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.
Triple P: Crianza Positiva - Clases para padres
Tue, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Aprenda comportamientos típicos en ciertas edades y etapas del desarrollo de los niños.
Wee Wednesdays - 6-18 months
Wed, Dec 04, 10:00am - 10:20am
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!
Holiday Card Making - Children's Room
Wed, Dec 04, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Napa Library
Families are invited to help bring joy to seniors in local care facilities by creating a holiday card. Bring your creativity and holiday spirit, and we will provide the rest!
Author Talk - Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection
Wed, Dec 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Library
Join us for a dazzling presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection, Dr. Jeffrey E. Post.
Register
Family Storytime
Wed, Dec 04, 11:15am - 11:45am
Yountville 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.
Study Center - Children's Room
Wed, Dec 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library
Come to the FREE Study Center in the Napa Library Children's Room, where we offer homework help tools, computers, and one-on-one homework assistance to get your homework done!
Bow Wow for Books - Read to Jazz, Kimmie, or Rosie
Wed, Dec 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. The dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
ESL Evening Class - Beginning
Wed, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
La clase de inglés como segundo lenguaje es para estudiantes a nivel básico. Los estudiantes mejorarán sus habilidades de lectura, escritura, hablar y escuchar.
American Canyon Book Club
Wed, Dec 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
A monthly book club discussion for adventurous readers to try new books, and to discuss them in a fun environment with fellow book lovers.
Literacy Holiday Open House
Thu, Dec 05, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Napa Library
Come see the Literacy Center's renovated space and meeting room at the Literacy Center's annual Holiday Open House! Stop by any time 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for holiday cheer, refreshments, and hot cider.
Book Buzz Book Club
Thu, Dec 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Yountville Library
Join us the first Thursday of the month for a no obligation book club. We'll discuss what you have read this month at our casual Book Buzz!
Preschool Storytime - 3-5 years
Thu, Dec 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
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!
Holiday Card Making - Children's Room
Thu, Dec 05, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Napa Library
Families are invited to help bring joy to seniors in local care facilities by creating a holiday card. Bring your creativity and holiday spirit, and we will provide the rest!
Adult Game Hour
Thu, Dec 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Calistoga Library
Interested in playing card games and board games, and meeting new people, too? Join us for Adult Game Hour! Every first Thursday of the month at 3 p.m.
Literacy Holiday Open House Crafts
Thu, Dec 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Join us in the Lifeworks Room from 3 to 5 p.m. for family crafts (including homemade holiday soap to give as gifts!), free books, and holiday music.
Grandparents and Books - Read with Michal
Thu, Dec 05, 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!
Family Storytime
Thu, Dec 05, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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!
Basic Math Class in Spanish - Clase de matemática básica en español.
Thu, Dec 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Instruction aritmética básica en español. Basic arithmetic instruction in Spanish.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sat, Dec 07, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Winter Book Sale: Saturday, 12/7 – Sunday, 12/15
Children's Guitar Lesson
Sat, Dec 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Calistoga Library
Interested in learning how to play the guitar? Call us to register at 707-942-4833. No guitar? No problem! We have a guitar you can borrow.
Holiday Card Making - Children's Room
Sat, Dec 07, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Napa Library
Families are invited to help bring joy to seniors in local care facilities by creating a holiday card. Bring your creativity and holiday spirit, and we will provide the rest!
Bow Wow for Books - Read to Henli
Sat, Dec 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Yountville Library
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. The dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Virtual Zentangle Class with Romi Marks
Sat, Dec 07, 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.
Santa's Workshop Crafts
Sat, Dec 07, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Calistoga Library
Get into the holiday spirit with Santa's Workshop Crafts! This year, we’re offering a cozy and creative session where you can make your own frosted friend.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sun, Dec 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Winter Book Sale: Saturday, 12/7 – Sunday, 12/15
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Mon, Dec 09, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Winter Book Sale: Saturday, 12/7 – Sunday, 12/15
Holiday Card Making - Children's Room
Mon, Dec 09, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Napa Library
Families are invited to help bring joy to seniors in local care facilities by creating a holiday card. Bring your creativity and holiday spirit, and we will provide the rest!
Grandparents and Books - Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. The dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Talleres de tecnología gratuitos
Tue, Dec 10, 9:00am - 10:30am
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Los estudiantes aprenderán a identificar diferentes tipos de dispositivos, cómo encender/apagar, verificar la batería, conectarse a wifi, cómo descargar aplicaciones y/o programas.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Winter Book Sale: Saturday, 12/7 – Sunday, 12/15
Toddler Storytime - 18 months to 3 years old
Tue, Dec 10, 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!
Book Club
Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Calistoga Library
Let’s read a new book each month and discuss it together. We meet every second Tuesday of the month. New members are always welcome!
Holiday Card Making - Children's Room
Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Napa Library
Families are invited to help bring joy to seniors in local care facilities by creating a holiday card. Bring your creativity and holiday spirit, and we will provide the rest!
Preschool Storytime - 3-5 years
Tue, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting 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. For kids ages 3 to 5.
Family Storytime
Tue, Dec 10, 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.
Grandparents and Books - Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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 (Spanish)
Tue, Dec 10, 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 Library Book Sale
Wed, Dec 11, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Winter Book Sale: Saturday, 12/7 – Sunday, 12/15
Wee Wednesdays - 6-18 months
Wed, Dec 11, 10:00am - 10:20am
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!
Holiday Card Making - Children's Room
Wed, Dec 11, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Napa Library
Families are invited to help bring joy to seniors in local care facilities by creating a holiday card. Bring your creativity and holiday spirit, and we will provide the rest!
Author Talk: On Family-Driven Mysteries, with Laura Dave
Wed, Dec 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Library
Join us for a captivating conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me, Laura Dave, as she chats with us online about her newest book The Night We Lost Him.
Register
Family Storytime
Wed, Dec 11, 11:15am - 11:45am
Yountville 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.
Digging Deeper: A Non-Fiction Book Club - To Expand the Mind and Enrich the Soul
Wed, Dec 11, 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!
Study Center - Children's Room
Wed, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library
Come to the FREE Study Center in the Napa Library Children's Room, where we offer homework help tools, computers, and one-on-one homework assistance to get your homework done!
Youth Chess Club
Wed, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Play chess against other players in a fun environment with other chess enthusiasts. All skill levels are welcome, and an instructor will be present to teach the basics to any newcomers.
Bow Wow for Books - Read to Jazz, Kimmie, or Rosie
Wed, Dec 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. The dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
ESL Evening Class - Beginning
Wed, Dec 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
La clase de inglés como segundo lenguaje es para estudiantes a nivel básico. Los estudiantes mejorarán sus habilidades de lectura, escritura, hablar y escuchar.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Thu, Dec 12, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Winter Book Sale: Saturday, 12/7 – Sunday, 12/15
Preschool Storytime - 3-5 years
Thu, Dec 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
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!
Holiday Card Making - Children's Room
Thu, Dec 12, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Napa Library
Families are invited to help bring joy to seniors in local care facilities by creating a holiday card. Bring your creativity and holiday spirit, and we will provide the rest!
Bookclub: Good Night, Irene by Luis Alberto Urrea
Thu, Dec 12, 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.
Grandparents and Books - Read with Michal
Thu, Dec 12, 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!
Family Storytime
Thu, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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!
Basic Math Class in Spanish - Clase de matemática básica en español.
Thu, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Instruction aritmética básica en español. Basic arithmetic instruction in Spanish.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Fri, Dec 13, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Winter Book Sale: Saturday, 12/7 – Sunday, 12/15
ESL Morning Class
Fri, Dec 13, 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.
Take Home Craft Kit - Felt Yeti
Fri, Dec 13, 10:00am - 6:00pm
All Library Locations
Chill out this December with our Yeti Craft Kit! This snowy monster will be frosty fun to make and enjoy.
Holiday Card Making - Children's Room
Fri, Dec 13, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Napa Library
Families are invited to help bring joy to seniors in local care facilities by creating a holiday card. Bring your creativity and holiday spirit, and we will provide the rest!
Bow Wow for Books - Read to Zooey
Fri, Dec 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. The dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Nightmare Before Christmas Paint Night
Fri, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Gather your friends and family or come solo to our Nightmare Before Christmas Paint Night event!
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sat, Dec 14, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Winter Book Sale: Saturday, 12/7 – Sunday, 12/15
Christmas Village Putz Houses
Sat, Dec 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for our third annual Putz House Building event at the library, where you can embrace a cherished tradition rooted in German heritage.
This event is full
Holiday Card Making - Children's Room
Sat, Dec 14, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Napa Library
Families are invited to help bring joy to seniors in local care facilities by creating a holiday card. Bring your creativity and holiday spirit, and we will provide the rest!
Saturday Crafternoons: Cork Ornaments
Sat, Dec 14, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
This month at Saturday Crafternoons we will be ringing in the holiday cheer by making festive ornaments using a Napa staple: the wine cork. Join us in spreading holiday cheer with this fun craft!
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sun, Dec 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Winter Book Sale: Saturday, 12/7 – Sunday, 12/15
The Napa Library Memory Cafe: Brain Health Head to Toe!
Mon, Dec 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
The brain is like a muscle--if you don’t use it, you lose it!
Holiday Card Making - Children's Room
Mon, Dec 16, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Napa Library
Families are invited to help bring joy to seniors in local care facilities by creating a holiday card. Bring your creativity and holiday spirit, and we will provide the rest!
Grandparents and Books - Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Dec 16, 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!
Coffee & Books
Mon, Dec 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Library
Looking to discuss books without the obligation of a book club? Pour yourself a cup of coffee, tea, hot cocoa, etc., and join us virtually for casual conversation as we chat about our current reads.
Bow Wow for Books - Read to Bubbles
Mon, Dec 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. The dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Talleres de tecnología gratuitos
Tue, Dec 17, 9:00am - 10:30am
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Los estudiantes aprenderán a identificar diferentes tipos de dispositivos, cómo encender/apagar, verificar la batería, conectarse a wifi, cómo descargar aplicaciones y/o programas.
Grandparents and Books - Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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!
Ugly Holiday Sweater Ornaments
Tue, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Get into the seasonal spirit by making the Ugly Holiday Sweater ornament of your dreams! We will decorate our tiny sweaters while sipping cocoa and munching on holiday cookies.
Study Center - Children's Room
Wed, Dec 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library
Come to the FREE Study Center in the Napa Library Children's Room, where we offer homework help tools, computers, and one-on-one homework assistance to get your homework done!
Matinee Movie Classics: Miracle on 34th Street
Wed, Dec 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Get into the spirit of the season with this month's Holiday Matinee Movie Classic Miracle on 34th Street starring Maureen O'Hara and Edmond Gwenn.
Bow Wow for Books - Read to Jazz, Kimmie, or Rosie
Wed, Dec 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. The dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Family Game Night
Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for an evening of fun playing board and card games! Enjoy classic games or learn new ones. Use ours or share one of your own. Bring a friend or make a new one!
ESL Evening Class - Beginning
Wed, Dec 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
La clase de inglés como segundo lenguaje es para estudiantes a nivel básico. Los estudiantes mejorarán sus habilidades de lectura, escritura, hablar y escuchar.
Grief & Bereavement Group
Thu, Dec 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Could you use support after the passing of a loved one?
Grandparents and Books - Read with Michal
Thu, Dec 19, 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, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Calistoga Library
Interested in writing and want to share with others and get some feedback? Join us for a family friendly writers' group! All types of writing welcome!
Jupiter Unveiled: New Discoveries and Future Missions
Thu, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Join NASA Solar System Ambassador and Professor of Astronomy Dr. Katie Berryhill for a captivating journey to the largest planet in our solar system!
ESL Morning Class
Fri, Dec 20, 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.
Documentary Days: Discover and Discuss
Fri, Dec 20, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Yountville Library
Join us for an engaging afternoon event for all at the library.
Bow Wow for Books - Read to Zooey
Fri, Dec 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. The dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Yarn Club
Fri, Dec 20, 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.
Adult Guitar Lessons
Sat, Dec 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Calistoga Library
Have you always wanted to learn to play the guitar? Register for our adult guitar class by calling us at 707-942-4833. No guitar? No problem. We have one you can borrow.
Bow Wow for Books - Read to Henli
Sat, Dec 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Yountville Library
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. The dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
A Jolly Good Time
Sat, Dec 21, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Ho ho ho, the holiday season is upon us and the American Canyon library is here to help you spread some cheer.
Holiday Hangout
Sat, Dec 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Napa Library - Teen Room
Join us for a festive and fun-filled Winter Wonderland holiday hang, perfect for getting into the holiday spirit!
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