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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
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Upcoming Events

Talleres de tecnología gratuitos
Tue, Nov 05, 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, Nov 05, 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 05, 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 05, 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.
NaNoWriMo! Write-In - Napa Valley Writers Writing Workshop
Tue, Nov 05, 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 05, 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 05, 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 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Aprenda comportamientos típicos en ciertas edades y etapas del desarrollo de los niños.
di Rosa Art Workshop - Multimedia Collage
Tue, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for a hands-on art-making series led by artist Terese Edestam.
This event is full
Wee Wednesdays - 6-18 months
Wed, Nov 06, 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 06, 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, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 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.
Author Event: Wine Confident by Kelli A. White
Wed, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us and Napa Bookmine for a special event with Kelli A. White, author of Wine Confident. This event is free, but we appreciate your RSVP so we can plan for your attendance.
Register
di Rosa Art Workshop - Multimedia Collage
Wed, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Calistoga Library
Join us for a hands-on art-making series led by artist Terese Edestam.
American Canyon Book Club
Wed, Nov 06, 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.
Book Buzz Book Club
Thu, Nov 07, 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, Nov 07, 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!
Adult Game Hour
Thu, Nov 07, 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.
Grandparents and Books - Read with Michal
Thu, Nov 07, 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 - A Navajo Investigator’s Search for the Unexplained
Thu, Nov 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Library
Join us online in conversation with Navajo Ranger, Stanley Milford, Jr. as he discusses his memoir of his investigations into bizarre cases of the unexplained in Navajoland.
Register
Napa County Library Commission Meeting
Thu, Nov 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
This meeting will be held in-person and virtually via zoom.
Basic Math Class in Spanish - Clase de matemática básica en español.
Thu, Nov 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library
Instruction aritmética básica en español. Basic arithmetic instruction in Spanish.
Pajama Storytime
Thu, Nov 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Come jam in your jammies! This special Family Storytime is filled with stories, rhymes, songs, a craft, and a whole lot of fun!
Author Talk: Estrellas by Suzanne Maggio
Thu, Nov 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Join Professor Suzanne Maggio talk about her new book, Estrellas, a memoir which details her 500-mile solo trek along El Camino de Santiago de Compostela in Spain at 60 years old.
How to Improve Water Retention in our Landscapes
Thu, Nov 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Library
Capturing and controlling stormwater runoff from rooftops and landscapes can supplement our supply of precious water, help to preserve local watersheds, and prevent loss of topsoil.
Register
ESL Morning Class
Fri, Nov 08, 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 and Make Spice Kit: Nutmeg
Fri, Nov 08, 10:00am - 6:00pm
All Library Locations
Explore the world of spices with our Nutmeg Spice Kit.
Bow Wow for Books - Read to Zooey
Fri, Nov 08, 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.
NVUSD Student Spotlight
Fri, Nov 08, 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library
Throughout November and December, the Napa Library will feature the artwork of 12 teen artists from American Canyon, Napa, and New Tech High Schools.
Virtual Zentangle Class with Romi Marks
Sat, Nov 09, 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.
STEM Explorers: Investigate Coding with Microbits
Sat, Nov 09, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Welcome to the STEM Explorers Program! In this program, students, aged 10-18 are invited to explore various areas of STEM through hands-on activities that challenge and excite them.
Sobre la migración infantil desde Centroamérica - En conversación con Javier Zamora
Sat, Nov 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Library
Sintoniza una conversación especial con el autor más vendido del New York Times Javier Zamora mientras conversa con nosotros sobre su fascinante historia de supervivencia y perseverancia.
Register
Saturday Crafternoons: Pumpkin Truck Magnets
Sat, Nov 09, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Fall is here and the smell of pumpkin pie is in the air. This month we will be making stunning pumpkin truck magnets to celebrate our love of the season.
Talleres de tecnología gratuitos
Tue, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 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!
Preschool Storytime - 3-5 years
Tue, Nov 12, 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 12, 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.
NaNoWriMo! Write-In - Napa Valley Writers Writing Workshop
Tue, Nov 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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 13, 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 13, 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, Nov 13, 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, Nov 13, 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, Nov 13, 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, Nov 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.
Family Game Night
Wed, Nov 13, 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, Nov 13, 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.
Rainbow Book Club: The Palace of Eros by Caro De Robertis
Wed, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Napa Bookmine - 1625 2nd Street Napa
The Rainbow Book Club is cohosted by Mindy from Napa County Library and Napa Bookmine staff members Kass and Fern. The book club focuses on books that explore and embrace queer identity.
Register
Preschool Storytime - 3-5 years
Thu, Nov 14, 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!
Bookclub: Burning Questions - Essays and Occasional Pieces 2004 to 2021 by Margaret Atwood
Thu, Nov 14, 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.
Author Talk: In Conversation with Javier Zamora
Thu, Nov 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Library
Tune in online for a conversation with New York Times bestselling author Javier Zamora as he chats with us about his story of survival as told in his award-winning memoir Solito.
Register
Genre Club: Animal Stories
Thu, Nov 14, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Tweens (ages 10-13) are invited to share their love of books! Read any book that falls in line with this month's theme. Crafts and a homemade snack are provided at each meet up. Relax and enjoy!
Grandparents and Books - Read with Michal
Thu, Nov 14, 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!
Remarkable Journeys: John Comisky - The Journey to Indochina—Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia
Thu, Nov 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us as we travel to Indochina with John Comisky! This journey will be filled with rich experiences and unforgettable sights.
Family Storytime
Thu, Nov 14, 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, Nov 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Instruction aritmética básica en español. Basic arithmetic instruction in Spanish.
ESL Morning Class
Fri, Nov 15, 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, Nov 15, 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, Nov 15, 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, Nov 15, 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.
Puzzle Swap
Sat, Nov 16, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Yountville Library
Bring your puzzles ready to be rehomed (please make sure all the pieces are present!) and leave with a new-to-you puzzle.
Rescheduled
Succulent Swap
Sat, Nov 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
New date Saturday, November 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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!
Adult Guitar Lessons
Sat, Nov 16, 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, Nov 16, 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.
Read with a Ranger: Animals Prepare for Winter
Sat, Nov 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Napa Library - Children's Room
Enjoy stories and discover new things about nature with a local Park Ranger.
Beaded Corn Craft
Sat, Nov 16, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Calistoga Library
Join us for a creative afternoon making colorful beaded corn decorations, perfect for getting into the fall-time spirit.
Succulent Swap
Sat, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
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!
Video Game Tournament: Rocket League
Sat, Nov 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Teen Room
Compete for bragging rights and prizes! We’ll have snacks and a whole lot of fun, too. Register to guarantee your spot. Personal controllers are not permitted. For ages 11-18.
The Napa Library Memory Cafe - Music & Memory--How Music Affects Our Brains
Mon, Nov 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
The brain is like a muscle--if you don’t use it, you lose it!
This event is full
Grandparents and Books - Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Nov 18, 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!
Medicare Educational Series: Part 4 - Medicare Annual Choices and Changes
Mon, Nov 18, 11:00am - 12:30pm
American Canyon Library
Every year EVERYTHING changes in Medicare.
Bow Wow for Books - Read to Bubbles
Mon, Nov 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.
Talleres de tecnología gratuitos
Tue, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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.
NaNoWriMo! Write-In - Napa Valley Writers Writing Workshop
Tue, Nov 19, 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 19, 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!
Make it Vegan: Holiday Cookies
Tue, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for an unforgettable vegan holiday cookie class where the magic of the season comes alive in the kitchen!
Bilingual Storytime (Spanish)
Tue, Nov 19, 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 19, 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 20, 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 20, 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, Nov 20, 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: Some Like It Hot
Wed, Nov 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Relive the Golden Era of Hollywood with the movie classic Some Like It Hot starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon!
Bow Wow for Books - Read to Jazz, Kimmie, or Rosie
Wed, Nov 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.
Author Talk: Native Rights and Culture in Fiction
Wed, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Library
You’re invited to join us online as Mona Susan Power chats about her newest novel A Council of Dolls.
Register
ESL Evening Class - Beginning
Wed, Nov 20, 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.
Sustainability Workshop - Solar and Backup Batteries for Home Resiliency
Wed, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Learn how solar power systems and batteries can provide reliable energy during unexpected power outages and Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS).
Preschool Storytime - 3-5 years
Thu, Nov 21, 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!
Grief & Bereavement Group
Thu, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 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!
Family Storytime
Thu, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Instruction aritmética básica en español. Basic arithmetic instruction in Spanish.
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!
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.
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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!
Literacy Holiday Open House Crafts
Thu, Dec 05, 2:00pm - 5:30pm
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.
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.
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.
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