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We Are Still Here

Oral Traditions and History of the Wappo People, Part 1
2025-01-13 18:00:00 2025-01-13 19:30:00 America/Los_Angeles We Are Still Here Join us for a presentation on the role of storytelling, language, and ceremony of the Wappo people in Napa Valley, encompassing the history, the present, and the future of the Wappo people. Napa Library - Community Meeting Room

Monday, January 13
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-13 18:00:00 2025-01-13 19:30:00 America/Los_Angeles We Are Still Here Join us for a presentation on the role of storytelling, language, and ceremony of the Wappo people in Napa Valley, encompassing the history, the present, and the future of the Wappo people. Napa Library - Community Meeting Room

Napa Library

Community Meeting Room

Join us for a presentation on the role of storytelling, language, and ceremony of the Wappo people in Napa Valley, encompassing the history, the present, and the future of the Wappo people.

Brought to the Napa community by Teach Truth California and the Napa County Library. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

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

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

The Napa Library is located in downtown Napa and has served the community for over 100 years as a free, public library.

Upcoming Events

Book Club
Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Calistoga Library
Join us in reading a new book each month and discussing it together. New members are always welcome!
Toddler Storytime - 18 months to 3 years old
Tue, Jul 08, 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.
Preschool Storytime - 3-5 years
Tue, Jul 08, 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.
Family Storytime
Tue, Jul 08, 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.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 6:00pm
Calistoga Library
Bring your stuffie for an extra special library adventure!
Author Talk: Dibuja tu mundo con Raúl the Third
Tue, Jul 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Virtual Library
Acompaña al autor e ilustrador Raúl the Third mientras nos habla de su libro ¡Vamos! ¡A leer!
Register
Author Talk: Drawing Your World with Raúl The Third
Tue, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual Library
Join author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!.
Register
Generations and Books - Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Jul 08, 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 (English/Spanish) Storytime
Tue, Jul 08, 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.
Python Ron's Reptile Kingdom
Wed, Jul 09, 9:30am - 10:15am
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Come and experience Python Ron's Reptile Kingdom right here at the library. Observe live snakes, learn about reptiles, and feel their scales for yourself!
Python Ron's Reptile Kingdom
Wed, Jul 09, 10:45am - 11:30am
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Come and experience Python Ron's Reptile Kingdom right here at the library. Observe live snakes, learn about reptiles, and feel their scales for yourself!
Family Storytime
Wed, Jul 09, 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.
Python Ron's Reptile Kingdom
Wed, Jul 09, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Yountville Library
Come and experience Python Ron's Reptile Kingdom right here at the library. Observe live snakes, learn about reptiles, and feel their scales for yourself!
Youth Chess Club
Wed, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
This monthly chess club is a fun and casual way to learn the game of chess, sharpen skills, and compete against other players. This is a club for players up to age 17.
Teen Hangout
Wed, Jul 09, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Calistoga Library
Calling all teens to hang out at the library with free snacks, crafts, games, and more! Stop by every Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Jazz, Kimmie, or Rosie
Wed, Jul 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Jul 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
American Canyon Library
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Camp Movie Night – Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
Wed, Jul 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Calistoga Library
Make a camping trip to the library! Bring your blankets and the whole family to watch the misadventures of Greg Heffley in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days.
ESL Evening Class - Beginning Level
Wed, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
ESL for Beginning level students. Students will improve their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
Pixel Power: Retro Gaming Crafts with Perler Beads
Wed, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Tap into your inner gamer and get creative with Pixel Power!
Circulo de libros
Wed, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Calistoga Library
Cada mes tendremos una sesión en persona para conversar sobre títulos de ficción en español.
Python Ron's Reptile Kingdom
Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 10:45am
Calistoga Library
Come and experience Python Ron's Reptile Kingdom right here at the library. Observe live snakes, learn about reptiles, and feel their scales for yourself!
Preschool Storytime - 3-5 years
Thu, Jul 10, 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.
Tech Help
Thu, Jul 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Yountville Library
Have a question about your device? From tablets and phones, to email and eBooks, we can help! Appointments are 30 minutes. Registration is required. Please call 707-253-4235 to register.
Book Club: The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife
Thu, Jul 10, 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.
Tween Takeover!
Thu, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Tweens (ages 10-13) are invited to take over the Community Meeting Room!
Python Ron's Reptile Kingdom
Thu, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Come and experience Python Ron's Reptile Kingdom right here at the library. Observe live snakes, learn about reptiles, and feel their scales for yourself!
Generations and Books: Read with Michal
Thu, Jul 10, 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.
Napa County Library Commission Meeting
Thu, Jul 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
This meeting will be held in-person and virtually via zoom.
Teen Open Mic Night
Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Come share your poetry, stories, music, and writings with other teens at our open mic night! Led by local poet Brandon Tagle, this is a great way to share your work and meet other artists, too.
Special Family Storytime
Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Join us for an extra special Family Storytime filled with stories, rhymes, songs, crafts, and a whole lot of fun!
Triple P: Crianza Positiva, clases para padres/madres - Clases para padres
Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library
Aprenda sobre los comportamientos típicos a ciertas edades y etapas en el desarrollo de los niños.
Wee Fridays
Fri, Jul 11, 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.
Masterpieces in the Making - A Paint-by-Numbers Meetup
Fri, Jul 11, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for a delightful event where creativity knows no bounds.
Generations and Books: Read with Dawn-Dawn
Fri, Jul 11, 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 Zoey, Margey, or Narsi
Fri, Jul 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Café y Chisme
Fri, Jul 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Calistoga Library
Ven a tomar un café o un té y conoce a otros padres mientras sus hijos juegan en la biblioteca. Habra manualidades para los niños disponibles.
Art in the Library: Kathy Tranmer
Fri, Jul 11, 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library
Kathy Tranmer is continually inspired by the beauty of nature and the endless possibilities of color across this beautiful valley.
Flower Crafts - Presented by the Napa Town & Country Fair
Sat, Jul 12, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Yountville Library
Stop by for a fun craft session with Rose Swift from the Napa Town & Country Fair! We’ll be making fabric flowers and pressed-flower bookmarks to celebrate this year’s "Into the Garden" theme.
Saturday Crafternoons: Pokémon Pokeball Squishies
Sat, Jul 12, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Level up your squishy collection at this month's Saturday Crafternoon. We will be making Pokémon-inspired Pokéball squishies that are sure to be a hit with gamers and crafters alike.
Repair Fair
Sat, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, electronics, clothing/textile, or bike in need of repair? Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Mahjong
Sat, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for an afternoon of American and Traditional Mahjong! This gathering is perfect for players who already know or are learning the game and want to enjoy casual gameplay with fellow enthusiasts.
Hot Wheels Race Day
Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Calistoga Library
In honor of the NASCAR races at the Sonoma Raceway from July 11 to 13, we'll be painting our very own race cars while watching Cars 3. Zoom on into the library for some fun!
Understanding Your Medicare
Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 11:30am
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for a seminar offering the basics of Medicare for new and existing beneficiaries.
Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Jul 14, 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, Jul 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Movie Night for Kids - Mufasa: The Lion King
Mon, Jul 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for a free screening of the movie "Mufasa: The Lion King" (2024).
ESL Evening Class - Intermediate Level
Mon, Jul 14, 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 - 18 months to 3 years old
Tue, Jul 15, 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.
Preschool Storytime - 3-5 years
Tue, Jul 15, 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.
Family Storytime
Tue, Jul 15, 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.
Medicare Education Workshop - Understanding Your Medicare
Tue, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Join us for a seminar offering the basics of Medicare for new and existing beneficiaries.
Generations and Books - Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Jul 15, 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 (English/Spanish) Storytime
Tue, Jul 15, 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.
Soul 4Kidz
Wed, Jul 16, 9:30am - 10:15am
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Sing and dance along with Soul 4Kidz as they bring a rhythmic blend of traditional and contemporary music to the library! For ages 3+.
Soul 4Kidz
Wed, Jul 16, 10:45am - 11:30am
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Sing and dance along with Soul 4Kidz as they bring a rhythmic blend of traditional and contemporary music to the library! For ages 3+.
Family Storytime
Wed, Jul 16, 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.
Film Series: Classic Summer Blockbusters - Jurassic Park
Wed, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for a special film series where we will be screening classic summer blockbusters. Today's feature is Jurassic Park.
Digging Deeper: A Non-Fiction Book Club - To Expand the Mind and Enrich the Soul
Wed, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Bring a non-fiction book you've read and would like to share with others. When you leave, you’ll have a list of books to check out, ideas to consider, and perhaps new friends, too!
Soul 4Kidz
Wed, Jul 16, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Yountville Library
Sing and dance along with Soul 4Kidz as they bring a rhythmic blend of traditional and contemporary music to the library! For ages 3+.
Teen Hangout
Wed, Jul 16, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Calistoga Library
Calling all teens to hang out at the library with free snacks, crafts, games, and more! Stop by every Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Jazz, Kimmie, or Rosie
Wed, Jul 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Jul 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
American Canyon Library
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Cars Movie Night
Wed, Jul 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Calistoga Library
Bring the whole family to watch your favorite cars hit the raceway. Free popcorn and drinks will be provided.
ESL Evening Class - Beginning Level
Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
ESL for Beginning level students. Students will improve their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
Friends of the American Canyon Library Meeting
Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
The monthly meeting of the Friends of the American Canyon library to discuss organizational business. Meetings are open to the public.
Soul 4Kidz
Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 10:45am
Calistoga Library
Sing and dance along with Soul 4Kidz as they bring a rhythmic blend of traditional and contemporary music to the library! For ages 3+.
Music Memoirs: Book Club
Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Yountville Library
Join us for a new book club where we discuss memoirs from musicians and people in the music industry!
Preschool Storytime - 3-5 years
Thu, Jul 17, 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.
Tech Help
Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Yountville Library
Have a question about your device? From tablets and phones, to email and eBooks, we can help! Appointments are 30 minutes. Registration is required. Please call 707-253-4235 to register.
Author Talk: Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu
Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Library
Join us for an online conversation with author Marie Lue.
Register
Grief and Bereavement Group
Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Could you use support after the passing of a loved one?
Thursday Afternoon Craft: Tic-Tac-Toe Kits
Thu, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Join our Children's staff for a book-based craft activity! We will be making tic-tac-toe kits. For ages 7+.
Soul 4Kidz
Thu, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Sing and dance along with Soul 4Kidz as they bring a rhythmic blend of traditional and contemporary music to the library! For ages 3+.
Generations and Books: Read with Michal
Thu, Jul 17, 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, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Calistoga Library
Interested in writing and want to share your work with others and get some feedback, too? Join us for a friendly writers' group. All types of writing are welcome!
Family Storytime
Thu, Jul 17, 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.
Triple P: Crianza Positiva, clases para padres/madres - Clases para padres
Thu, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Aprenda sobre los comportamientos típicos a ciertas edades y etapas en el desarrollo de los niños.
Remarkable Journeys: Mediterranean Marvels - Nature & Engineering in Motion
Thu, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Witness Stromboli, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, as it erupts every few minutes in a spectacular display of fire and light.
Wee Baby Party
Fri, Jul 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Summer Library Adventure participants ages 0-2 are invited to a special storytime with toys, snacks, and bubbles!
Wee Fridays
Fri, Jul 18, 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.
Documentary Days: Discover & Discuss
Fri, Jul 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Yountville Library
Enjoy a thought-provoking documentary screening from our Kanopy database, followed by a lively discussion where you can share insights and connect with fellow film enthusiasts.
Generations and Books: Read with Dawn-Dawn
Fri, Jul 18, 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 Zoey, Margey, or Narsi
Fri, Jul 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Yarn Club
Fri, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Grab your yarn, hooks, and needles, and join us for Yarn Club! Meet other yarn lovers, work on your current projects, and get support from club members.
Café y Chisme
Fri, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Calistoga Library
Ven a tomar un café o un té y conoce a otros padres mientras sus hijos juegan en la biblioteca. Habra manualidades para los niños disponibles.
One Book Napa - Margot Livesey Reading & Book Signing
Fri, Jul 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for a special author event with Margot Livesey, who will be reading from her novel, The Road from Bellhaven.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Henli
Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Yountville Library
Young readers are invited to read to Henli, a certified listening dog. He is a great listener and provides a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Flower Crafts - Presented by the Napa Town & Country Fair
Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Stop by for a fun craft session with Rose Swift from the Napa Town & Country Fair! We’ll be making fabric flowers and pressed-flower bookmarks to celebrate this year’s "Into the Garden" theme.
Mahjong
Sat, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for an afternoon of American and Traditional Mahjong! This gathering is perfect for players who already know or are learning the game and want to enjoy casual gameplay with fellow enthusiasts.
Movie Afternoon & Sugar Rush Race Car Craft
Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Calistoga Library
Pop in to watch the Wreck-It Ralph, make your own sugar rush race car out of candy, and enjoy some snacks right here at the library!
Napa County Poet Laureate Office Hours
Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Calistoga Library
Calling all writers and poets! Need some help with writer's block or want some feedback? Napa County Poet Laureate, Aisha Rivera, will be hosting office hours at the Calistoga Library.
Teen Summer Movie Series: Uncharted
Sat, Jul 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Napa Library - Teen Room
In Uncharted, a street-smart thief is recruited by a seasoned treasure hunter to recover a fortune lost by Ferdinand Magellan 500 years ago.
Poetry Workshop with Aisha Rivera
Sat, Jul 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Calistoga Library
Create a poem with Napa County's Poet Laureate, Aisha Rivera. Writers of all levels are welcome to attend.
Hora de conversación en inglés como segundo idioma - ESL Conversation Hour
Sat, Jul 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Calistoga Library
Practica su inglés con otros estudiantes en un ambiente amamble y informal. Practice your English with other English learners in a friendly, casual environment.
Memory Cafe
Mon, Jul 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
The brain is like a muscle – if you don’t use it, you’ll lose it!
Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Jul 21, 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.
Coffee & Books
Mon, Jul 21, 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, Jul 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
ESL Evening Class - Intermediate Level
Mon, Jul 21, 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.
Reader Celebration Party with The Magic Bubble Show
Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 2:45pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Come for the party, stay for the show! Celebrate the end of the Summer Library Adventure with the magic of bubble manipulation, bubble chemistry, and controlled chaos.
Generations and Books - Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Jul 22, 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.
Summer Play Day at the Library
Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Gather your family for a fun day at the library filled with activities, Lego building, sensory sand making, and painting fun for all ages!
Film Series: Classic Summer Blockbusters - The Dark Knight
Wed, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for a special film series where we will be screening classic summer blockbusters. Today's feature is The Dark Knight.
Author Talk: Free Lunch by Rex Ogle
Wed, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Virtual Library
You’re invited to join us online with award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks to viewers about his struggles to navigate sixth grade as written about in his book Free Lunch.
Register
Reader Celebration Party!
Wed, Jul 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Yountville Library
Summer Library Adventure participants (ages 3 - 11) are invited to join us for an end-of-summer celebration!
Teen Hangout
Wed, Jul 23, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Calistoga Library
Calling all teens to hang out at the library with free snacks, crafts, games, and more! Stop by every Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Jazz, Kimmie, or Rosie
Wed, Jul 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Jul 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
American Canyon Library
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Calistoga Aloft
Wed, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Calistoga Library
In the early 1900s, a group of adventurous Calistoga residents set out to create flying machines.
ESL Evening Class - Beginning Level
Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
ESL for Beginning level students. Students will improve their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
Reader Celebration Party with The Magic Bubble Show!
Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Calistoga Library
Come celebrate the end of the Summer Library Adventure with The Magic Bubble Show! Participants ages 3 - 11 are invited to enjoy the show and turn in their reading logs afterwards for rewards.
Tech Help
Thu, Jul 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Yountville Library
Have a question about your device? From tablets and phones, to email and eBooks, we can help! Appointments are 30 minutes. Registration is required. Please call 707-253-4235 to register.
Matinee Movie Classics: Summer Stock
Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Join Gene Kelly and Judy Garland as they sing and dance their summer away in the 1950 classic musical. Grab your popcorn and get ready to tap your toes to Summer Stock.
Reader Celebration Party with The Magic Bubble Show!
Thu, Jul 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Celebrate the end of the Summer Library Adventure with The Magic Bubble Show! Participants ages 3 - 11 are invited to enjoy the show and turn in their reading logs afterwards for rewards.
Generations and Books: Read with Michal
Thu, Jul 24, 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.
Gaming-Themed Diamond Art for Teens
Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Napa Library - Teen Room
Spark your creativity with us in this hands-on program for teens who love video games and enjoy visual art.
Triple P: Crianza Positiva, clases para padres/madres - Clases para padres
Thu, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Aprenda sobre los comportamientos típicos a ciertas edades y etapas en el desarrollo de los niños.
Open Mic Night
Thu, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for Open Mic Night! Take this opportunity to share your prose and poetry with the Napa writing and reading community. Readings are limited to five minutes each.
Generations and Books: Read with Dawn-Dawn
Fri, Jul 25, 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 Zoey, Margey, or Narsi
Fri, Jul 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Eco-Friendly Reusable Food Wraps
Fri, Jul 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Take your lunch to the next level with these reusable sandwich wraps! Learn to make your own eco-friendly, reusable food wrappers.
Café y Chisme
Fri, Jul 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Calistoga Library
Ven a tomar un café o un té y conoce a otros padres mientras sus hijos juegan en la biblioteca. Habra manualidades para los niños disponibles.
Friends of the American Canyon Library Donation Day
Sat, Jul 26, 11:00am - 2:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
It's time to check your shelves and closets for your extra books, DVDs, and CDS (books and music) and bring them to the American Canyon library!
Mahjong
Sat, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for an afternoon of American and Traditional Mahjong! This gathering is perfect for players who already know or are learning the game and want to enjoy casual gameplay with fellow enthusiasts.
Cats in the Library Adoption Event
Sat, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Purrfect companions await! 
A Minecraft Movie & DIY No-Sew Pillows
Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Calistoga Library
Watch A Minecraft Movie while you work on a fun craft!
Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Jul 28, 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, Jul 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
ESL Evening Class - Intermediate Level
Mon, Jul 28, 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.
Understanding Your Medicare
Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 11:30am
Yountville Library
Join us for a seminar offering the basics of Medicare for new and existing beneficiaries.
Generations and Books - Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Jul 29, 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.
Line Dancing
Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Get ready to move and groove in step to the beat!
Film Series: Classic Summer Blockbusters - Back to the Future
Wed, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for a special film series where we will be screening classic summer blockbusters. Today's feature is Back to the Future.
Teen Hangout
Wed, Jul 30, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Calistoga Library
Calling all teens to hang out at the library with free snacks, crafts, games, and more! Stop by every Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Jazz, Kimmie, or Rosie
Wed, Jul 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Jul 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
American Canyon Library
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
ESL Evening Class - Beginning Level
Wed, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
ESL for Beginning level students. Students will improve their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
Tech Help
Thu, Jul 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Yountville Library
Have a question about your device? From tablets and phones, to email and eBooks, we can help! Appointments are 30 minutes. Registration is required. Please call 707-253-4235 to register.
Author Talk: The Mind Electric by Pria Anand
Thu, Jul 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Library
You’re invited to join us online for a fascinating conversation with neurologist and author Pria Anand.
Register
Generations and Books: Read with Michal
Thu, Jul 31, 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 - Clases para padres
Thu, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Aprenda sobre los comportamientos típicos a ciertas edades y etapas en el desarrollo de los niños.
Take and Make Craft Kit: Beaded Lizard Keychain
Fri, Aug 01, 10:00am - 6:00pm
All Library Locations
Have some classic summer fun making a colorful lizard keychain with pony beads with this month's Take and Make Craft Kit! Each kit contains the supplies to make one keychain.
Generations and Books: Read with Dawn-Dawn
Fri, Aug 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
American Canyon Library
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who would love to read to you! Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Zoey, Margey, or Narsi
Fri, Aug 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Yarn Club
Fri, Aug 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Grab your yarn, hooks, and needles, and join us for Yarn Club! Meet other yarn lovers, work on your current projects, and get support from club members.
Café y Chisme
Fri, Aug 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Calistoga Library
Ven a tomar un café o un té y conoce a otros padres mientras sus hijos juegan en la biblioteca. Habra manualidades para los niños disponibles.
Adult Coloring Hour
Fri, Aug 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Calistoga Library
Grab some crayons, markers, or colored pencils and let your creativity flow at Adult Coloring Hour. It's a perfect time to unwind, have fun, and add some color to your day!
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Henli
Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Yountville Library
Young readers are invited to read to Henli, a certified listening dog. He is a great listener and provides a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Read with a Ranger: Pond Life
Sat, Aug 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Napa Library - Children's Room
Enjoy stories and discover new things about nature with a local park ranger. This month, we will be learning all about life at the pond.
Mahjong
Sat, Aug 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for an afternoon of American and Traditional Mahjong! This gathering is perfect for players who already know or are learning the game and want to enjoy casual gameplay with fellow enthusiasts.
Music in the Vineyards Presents Fellowship String Quartet
Sat, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Listen to the music of the Pavone String Quartet, Music in the Vineyard’s 2025 Fellowship String Quartet.
DIY Paper Pinwheel
Sat, Aug 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Calistoga Library
Join us for this fun and easy DIY paper pinwheel. Perfect for your outdoor or garden space.
Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Aug 04, 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, Aug 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
DIY Paper Pinwheel
Mon, Aug 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calistoga Library
Join us for this fun and easy DIY paper pinwheel. Perfect for your outdoor or garden space.
Club de lectura: Mexikid de Pedro Martín
Mon, Aug 04, 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.
ESL Evening Class - Intermediate Level
Mon, Aug 04, 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.
Scammers & Their Tricks
Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Last year, Americans lost over $10 billion to internet scams. How can you ensure that you are not one of them?
Author Talk: Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk
Tue, Aug 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Library
Join us for a fascinating discussion on the world of birds with Dr. Jay Jinsing Falk, a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute.
Register
Nature’s Palette: Dyeing Fabric with Natural Supplies
Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Learn the eco-friendly art of natural fabric dyeing in this hands-on library workshop for teens and adults.
Generations and Books - Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Aug 05, 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.
Hora de conversación en inglés como segundo idioma - ESL Conversation Hour
Tue, Aug 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Calistoga Library
Practica su inglés con otros estudiantes en un ambiente amamble y informal. Practice your English with other English learners in a friendly, casual environment.
Teen Hangout
Wed, Aug 06, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Calistoga Library
Calling all teens to hang out at the library with free snacks, crafts, games, and more! Stop by every Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Jazz, Kimmie, or Rosie
Wed, Aug 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Dog Man Movie and Craft
Wed, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Calistoga Library
Stop by for crafts while watching the Dog Man Movie. Design your very own tail-wagging comic or buttons inspired by the movie. Free popcorn and drinks will be provided.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Aug 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
American Canyon Library
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
ESL Evening Class - Beginning Level
Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
ESL for Beginning level students. Students will improve their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
American Canyon Book Club
Wed, Aug 06, 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, Aug 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Yountville Library
Join us the first Thursday of the month for a no-obligation book club. Discuss what you have read this month at our casual conversation Book Buzz!
Tech Help
Thu, Aug 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Yountville Library
Have a question about your device? From tablets and phones, to email and eBooks, we can help! Appointments are 30 minutes. Registration is required. Please call 707-253-4235 to register.
Generations and Books: Read with Michal
Thu, Aug 07, 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 - Clases para padres
Thu, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Aprenda sobre los comportamientos típicos a ciertas edades y etapas en el desarrollo de los niños.
Beautiful and Protective Firewise Landscaping - UC Master Gardeners
Thu, Aug 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Library
Fire season is practically year-round in California. Master Gardeners of Napa County will present information on how to make your home more fire wise.
Register
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