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Empower Your Financial Future

How Money Works
2025-01-16 18:00:00 2025-01-16 19:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Empower Your Financial Future Join us for an enlightening and empowering four-part series designed to help you take control of your financial future. Napa Library - Lifeworks Room

Thursday, January 16
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-16 18:00:00 2025-01-16 19:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Empower Your Financial Future Join us for an enlightening and empowering four-part series designed to help you take control of your financial future. Napa Library - Lifeworks Room

Napa Library

Lifeworks Room

Join us for an enlightening and empowering four-part series designed to help you take control of your financial future.

Whether you're just starting to manage your finances, preparing for retirement, or seeking to enhance your financial literacy, this series will provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to make informed financial decisions. Each session will dive into the aspects of personal finance, offering practical insights and actionable steps to create a solid foundation for long-term financial success.

This session will demystify key financial concepts, from budgeting and saving to debt management and investing, and show you how you can make your money work for you

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Discussion | Classes & Learning |

Napa Library
Phone: 707-253-4241
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Dec 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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

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.
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.
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!
Grandparents and Books - Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Dec 23, 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 23, 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.
Book Buzz Book Club
Thu, Jan 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Yountville Library
Join us the first Thursday of the month for a no-obligation book club. Come discuss what you have read this month at our casual conversation Book Buzz!
Tech Help
Thu, Jan 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Yountville Library
Have a question about your device? From tablets and phones, to email and eBooks, we can help! Appointments are 30 minutes. Registration is required. Please call 707-944-1888 to register.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Family Game Hour
Thu, Jan 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Calistoga Library
Interested in playing card games, board games, and meeting new people? Join us for family game hour every first Thursday at 3 p.m.
Generations and Books: Read with Ms. Michal
Thu, Jan 02, 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!
Growing Peppers - UC Master Gardeners
Thu, Jan 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Library
Let's parlez peppers—hot, sweet and mild. Why wait until spring? Start your peppers from seed early.
Register
A Journey to Middle-earth - Celebrating J.R.R. Tolkien's Birthday
Fri, Jan 03, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Step into the world of Middle-earth and celebrate the legendary J.R.R. Tolkien's birthday with an afternoon full of adventure, creativity, and family-friendly fun!
Generations and Books: Read with Dawn-Dawn
Fri, Jan 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
American Canyon Library
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Zoey
Fri, Jan 03, 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, Jan 03, 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.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Henli
Sat, Jan 04, 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.
Children's Guitar Lesson
Sat, Jan 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Calistoga Library
Is your child or teen interested in learning to play the guitar? Join us the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. and don't forget your guitar!
Sensory Friendly Storytime
Sat, Jan 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Sensory Friendly Storytime is a special 30-minute storytime for children ages 8 and younger who have a difficult time in larger groups or are on the autism spectrum.
Mahjong
Sat, Jan 04, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Yountville Library
Join us for an afternoon of American and traditional mahjong!
Charger Cable Collection
Mon, Jan 06, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Napa Library
Upgrade your device over the holiday season? Not sure what to do with your old charger cables? Bring them to the Napa Library and we’ll find them a new home. .
Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Jan 06, 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, Jan 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.
Family Movie Night: The Wild Robot
Mon, Jan 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for a movie night as we watch The Wild Robot! Popcorn and refreshments will be provided. Children are welcome to bring a pillow and come in pajamas.
Charger Cable Collection
Tue, Jan 07, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Napa Library
Upgrade your device over the holiday season? Not sure what to do with your old charger cables? Bring them to the Napa Library and we’ll find them a new home. .
Generations and Books: Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Jan 07, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
Charger Cable Collection
Wed, Jan 08, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Napa Library
Upgrade your device over the holiday season? Not sure what to do with your old charger cables? Bring them to the Napa Library and we’ll find them a new home. .
Digging Deeper: A Non-Fiction Book Club - To Expand the Mind and Enrich the Soul
Wed, Jan 08, 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!
Youth Chess Club
Wed, Jan 08, 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.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Jazz, Kimmie, or Rosie
Wed, Jan 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.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Jan 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
American Canyon Library
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog who are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Family Game Night
Wed, Jan 08, 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! Family friendly (Ages 8+)
American Canyon Book Club
Wed, Jan 08, 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.
Charger Cable Collection
Thu, Jan 09, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Napa Library
Upgrade your device over the holiday season? Not sure what to do with your old charger cables? Bring them to the Napa Library and we’ll find them a new home. .
Children's Craft: The Wild Robot
Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for a special craft inspired by The Wild Robot. Make your own paper cup Roz (robot) and decorate away!
Tech Help
Thu, Jan 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Yountville Library
Have a question about your device? From tablets and phones, to email and eBooks, we can help! Appointments are 30 minutes. Registration is required. Please call 707-944-1888 to register.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Book Club - Animal Farm, by George Orwell
Thu, Jan 09, 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.
Genre Club: Science Fiction
Thu, Jan 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Tweens (ages 10-13) are invited to share their love of books! Read any book that falls in line with the genre/theme of the month and we'll discuss them together.
Generations and Books: Read with Ms. Michal
Thu, Jan 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
Napa County Library Commission Meeting
Thu, Jan 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
This meeting will be held in-person and virtually via zoom.
Charger Cable Collection
Fri, Jan 10, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Napa Library
Upgrade your device over the holiday season? Not sure what to do with your old charger cables? Bring them to the Napa Library and we’ll find them a new home. .
Artful Insights: Avril Angevine’s Art Lecture Series - Jack London, Photographer
Fri, Jan 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for an exploration of Jack London's lesser-known art form: photography.
Generations and Books: Read with Dawn-Dawn
Fri, Jan 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
American Canyon Library
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Zoey
Fri, Jan 10, 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.
Art in the Library: Napa Valley Pastel Artists
Fri, Jan 10, 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library
Under Deborah Donahower's mentorship, the Napa Valley Pastel Artists have flourished, demonstrating not only their technical proficiency but also their boundless creativity and passion.
Virtual Zentangle Class with Romi Marks
Sat, Jan 11, 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.
Read with a Ranger: Rain
Sat, Jan 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Napa Library - Children's Room
Enjoy stories and discover new things about nature with a local park ranger.
Saturday Crafternoons: Paper Tube Firework Painting
Sat, Jan 11, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Let's celebrate the New Year with this colorful edition of Saturday Crafternoons! This month we will be making dynamic fireworks-inspired paintings using recycled paper tubes.
Mahjong
Sat, Jan 11, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Yountville Library
Join us for an afternoon of American and traditional mahjong!
The Human Library
Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us to check out human "books" to "read" in one-on-one conversations.
Memory Cafe - Spanish
Mon, Jan 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
El cerebro es como un músculo: ¡si no lo usa, lo pierde! Esta clase es perfecta para quienes se preocupan por los cambios en la memoria y quieren mantener un cerebro saludable.
Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Jan 13, 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, Jan 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.
We Are Still Here - Oral Traditions and History of the Wappo People, Part 1
Mon, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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.
Toddler Storytime - 18 months to 3 years old
Tue, Jan 14, 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!
Book Club
Tue, Jan 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Calistoga Library
Join us in reading a new book each month and discussing it together every second Tuesday of the month. New members are always welcome!
Family Storytime
Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Calistoga Library
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Preschool Storytime - 3-5 years
Tue, Jan 14, 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! 
Essentials of Medicare: Part 1
Tue, Jan 14, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
If you are new to Medicare or the Medicare Advantage Plan, this session is for you!
Prosetry: Writing Class
Tue, Jan 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtual Library
Join Marianne Lyon and Geoffrey Leigh as they guide poets and writers into a new genre called prosetry.
Generations and Books: Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Jan 14, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
Triple P: Crianza Positiva, clases para padres.
Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
La clase de crianza positiva le dará tranquilidad y confianza. Gain confidence and skills as a parent.
Bilingual Storytime
Tue, Jan 14, 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.
Wee Wednesdays - 6-18 months
Wed, Jan 15, 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.
Family Storytime
Wed, Jan 15, 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. Everyone is welcome!
Matinee Movie Classics - Holiday
Wed, Jan 15, 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Relive the Golden Era of Hollywood with the movie classic Holiday starring Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant!
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Jazz, Kimmie, or Rosie
Wed, Jan 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.
Author Talk: The Magic of Found Family with TJ Klune
Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Library
Come have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the series, Somewhere Beyond the Sea.
Register
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Jan 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
American Canyon Library
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog who are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
The Psychology of The Good Life
Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
What does psychology tell us about how to live a meaningful and fulfilling life?
Friends of the American Canyon Library meeting
Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
This is the monthly meeting of the Friends of the American Canyon library to discuss organizational business. Meetings are open to the public.
Preschool Storytime - 3-5 years
Thu, Jan 16, 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. For ages 3 to 5 years old.
Tech Help
Thu, Jan 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Yountville Library
Have a question about your device? From tablets and phones, to email and eBooks, we can help! Appointments are 30 minutes. Registration is required. Please call 707-944-1888 to register.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Grief & Bereavement Group
Thu, Jan 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Could you use support after the passing of a loved one?
Generations and Books: Read with Ms. Michal
Thu, Jan 16, 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, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Calistoga Library
Are you 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 are welcome.
Empower Your Financial Future - How Money Works
Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Join us for an enlightening and empowering four-part series designed to help you take control of your financial future.
Family Storytime - Ages 4 years and older
Thu, Jan 16, 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.
Documentary Days: Discover & Discuss
Fri, Jan 17, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for an engaging afternoon event for all.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Zoey
Fri, Jan 17, 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.
Generations and Books: Read with Dawn-Dawn
Fri, Jan 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
American Canyon Library
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
Yarn Club
Fri, Jan 17, 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.
Poetry Workshop: Create a Poem with the Poet Laureate
Sat, Jan 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Napa County Poet Laureate Aisha Rivera will work with writers to create their own poems!
Adult Guitar Lessons
Sat, Jan 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Calistoga Library
Are you interested in learning to play the guitar? Join us the third Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. and don't forget your guitar!
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Henli
Sat, Jan 18, 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.
Mahjong
Sat, Jan 18, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Yountville Library
Join us for an afternoon of American and traditional mahjong!
STEM Explorers: Investigate Coding With Micro:bits, Part 2
Sat, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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.
Green Screen Film Series: Common Ground
Sun, Jan 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
In partnership with Napa Climate Now!, we're screening documentaries that highlight solutions, good practices, and ways to repair and foster a healthier natural world.
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