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Author Talk: How We Create Disease
2025-02-04 11:00:00 2025-02-04 12:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Author Talk: How We Create Disease Join us for this presentation with Smithsonian curator Sabrina Sholts as she talks about how the very fact of being human increases our pandemic risks—and gives us the power to save ourselves. Virtual Library -

Tuesday, February 04
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-04 11:00:00 2025-02-04 12:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Author Talk: How We Create Disease Join us for this presentation with Smithsonian curator Sabrina Sholts as she talks about how the very fact of being human increases our pandemic risks—and gives us the power to save ourselves. Virtual Library -

Join us for this presentation with Smithsonian curator Sabrina Sholts as she talks about how the very fact of being human increases our pandemic risks—and gives us the power to save ourselves.

Drawing on dozens of disciplines—from medicine, epidemiology, and microbiology to anthropology, sociology, ecology, and neuroscience—as well as a unique expertise in public education about emerging infectious diseases, biological anthropologist Sabrina Sholts, author of The Human Disease: How We Create Pandemics, From Our Bodies to Our Beliefs, identifies the human traits and tendencies that double as pandemic liabilities, from the anatomy that defines us to the misperceptions that divide us.

Register for this author talk at: https://libraryc.org/napalibrary/66634. 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: | Virtual | Author Talks |

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

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

Upcoming Events

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.
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!
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.
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!
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! 
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!
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
Yountville 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 - 4:00pm
Napa Library
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
Toddler Storytime - 18 months to 3 years old
Tue, Jan 21, 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!
Preschool Storytime - 3-5 years
Tue, Jan 21, 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! 
Family Storytime
Tue, Jan 21, 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!
Generations and Books: Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Jan 21, 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!
di Rosa Art Workshop
Tue, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Yountville Library
We’ll create art pieces inspired by works from the collection of di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art and explore various mediums, including collage, pastels, assemblage, and sculpture.
Triple P: Crianza Positiva, clases para padres.
Tue, Jan 21, 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 21, 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.
Author Talk: Season Lightly with Salt - with the San Francisco Wild Writing Women
Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Napa Bookmine - 1625 2nd Street Napa
Join us at Napa Bookmine for a special event with Elize Kazanjian, Heather Saunders Estes, Angie Minkin, Robin Michel (editor), and Kathryn Santana Goldman, authors of Season Lightly with Salt.
Register
Adult Literacy Tutor Training
Wed, Jan 22, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Make a difference in someone's life and help an adult learner improve their reading and writing skills! 
Wee Wednesdays - 6-18 months
Wed, Jan 22, 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 22, 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!
Library Shelfie Day
Wed, Jan 22, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Calistoga Library
Join us for a cozy afternoon of hot chocolates and "shelfies" to celebrate Library Shelfie Day!
Study Center
Wed, Jan 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Come to the FREE Study Center at the Napa Library where we offer homework help tools, computers, and a place to get your homework done!
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Jazz, Kimmie, or Rosie
Wed, Jan 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.
Rockin' the Winter Vibes
Wed, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Napa Library - Teen Room
Let's get creative with a fun and relaxing winter-themed rock painting session!
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Jan 22, 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.
Spring ESL Evening Class - Beginning Level
Wed, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
ESL for Beginning Level Students. Students will improve their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
The Economic Impact of Tariffs
Wed, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for a presentation analyzing how tariffs affect consumer prices, job markets, and overall economic growth.
di Rosa Art Workshop: Oil Pastels
Wed, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
We’ll create art pieces inspired by works from the collection of di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art and explore various mediums, including collage, pastels, assemblage, and sculpture.
Adult Literacy Tutor Training
Thu, Jan 23, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Make a difference in someone's life and help an adult learner improve their reading and writing skills! 
Preschool Storytime - 3-5 years
Thu, Jan 23, 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.
Author Talk: Notes on Modern Irrationality - with Amanda Montell
Thu, Jan 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Library
Join us online as we chat with New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality.
Register
Tech Help
Thu, Jan 23, 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.
Generations and Books: Read with Ms. Michal
Thu, Jan 23, 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!
Caracoleando Among Worlds - Reconstructing Maya Worldviews in Chiapas by Silvia Soto
Thu, Jan 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us as Sonoma State Professor of Chicano Studies and author Silvia Soto discusses her new book Caracoleando Among Worlds: Reconstructing Maya Worldviews in Chiapas.
Family Storytime - Ages 4 years and older
Thu, Jan 23, 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.
ESL Morning Class/ Clase de inglés como segundo lenguaje
Fri, Jan 24, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
This class is a combined skills course of and improving on all four skill areas of English: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will practice new vocabulary in writing and speaking.
Shhh... Silent Cinema at the Library
Fri, Jan 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Yountville Library
We invite you to experience the magic of early cinema in a serene setting.
Generations and Books: Read with Dawn-Dawn
Fri, Jan 24, 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 24, 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.
Make it Vegan: Pozole
Fri, Jan 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Calistoga Library
Unlock the vibrant flavors of plant-based cuisine in our vegan cooking class featuring pozole!
Mahjong
Sat, Jan 25, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Yountville Library
Join us for an afternoon of American and traditional mahjong!
Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Jan 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
Coffee & Books
Mon, Jan 27, 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, Jan 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.
Spring ESL Evening Class - Intermediate Level
Mon, Jan 27, 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.
Talleres de Tecnología en Español - Aprenda Conceptos Básicos de Tecnología
Tue, Jan 28, 9:00am - 10:30am
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
En estos talleres aprenderá a encender y apagar la computadora y otros dispositivos, como verificar conexión WIFI, como usar el navegador web, como usar correo electrónico y zoom.
An Inside Look at Working with a Literary Agent
Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 11:30am
Virtual Library
You’re writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next?
Register
Toddler Storytime - 18 months to 3 years old
Tue, Jan 28, 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!
Preschool Storytime - 3-5 years
Tue, Jan 28, 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! 
Family Storytime
Tue, Jan 28, 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!
Prosetry: Writing Class
Tue, Jan 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Yountville 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 28, 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 28, 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.
di Rosa Art Workshop: Oil Pastels
Tue, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
We’ll create art pieces inspired by works from the collection of di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art and explore various mediums, including collage, pastels, assemblage, and sculpture.
Bilingual Storytime
Tue, Jan 28, 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 29, 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 29, 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!
Study Center
Wed, Jan 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Room - Children's Room
Come to the FREE Study Center at the Napa Library where we offer homework help tools, computers, and a place to get your homework done!
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Jazz, Kimmie, or Rosie
Wed, Jan 29, 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 29, 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.
Spring ESL Evening Class - Beginning Level
Wed, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
ESL for Beginning Level Students. Students will improve their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
di Rosa Art Workshop: Oil Pastels
Wed, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Calistoga Library
We’ll create art pieces inspired by works from the collection of di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art and explore various mediums, including collage, pastels, assemblage, and sculpture.
Preschool Storytime - 3-5 years
Thu, Jan 30, 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 30, 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.
Generations and Books: Read with Ms. Michal
Thu, Jan 30, 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!
Open Mic Night
Thu, Jan 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for Open Mic Night! Take this opportunity share your prose and poetry with the Napa writing and reading community. Hosted by Napa Valley Writers.
Family Storytime - Ages 4 years and older
Thu, Jan 30, 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.
ESL Morning Class/ Clase de inglés como segundo lenguaje
Fri, Jan 31, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
This class is a combined skills course of and improving on all four skill areas of English: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will practice new vocabulary in writing and speaking.
Generations and Books: Read with Dawn-Dawn
Fri, Jan 31, 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 31, 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 Henli
Sat, Feb 01, 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, Feb 01, 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, Feb 01, 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.
Lunar New Year Party
Sat, Feb 01, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Kick off the Year of the Snake with us as we make crafts, eat yummy snacks, and celebrate the new year!
Mahjong
Sat, Feb 01, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Yountville Library
Join us for an afternoon of American and traditional mahjong!
Lunar New Year
Sat, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Celebrate the Lunar New Year in style with our vibrant and family-friendly Year of the Snake program!
Friendship Bracelets
Sat, Feb 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Calistoga Library
Come craft with us at the library and create friendship bracelets to share or keep for yourself.
A Place for All People - The National Museum of African American History and Culture
Mon, Feb 03, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Calistoga Library
"A Place for All People: Introducing the National Museum of African American History and Culture" is a commemorative poster exhibition celebrating the Smithsonian’s museum.
Essentials of Medicare: Part 1
Mon, Feb 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
If you are new to Medicare or the Medicare Advantage Plan, this session is for you!
Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Feb 03, 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, Feb 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.
Club de Lectura - Prohibido nacer de Trevor Noah
Mon, Feb 03, 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.
Spring ESL Evening Class - Intermediate Level
Mon, Feb 03, 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.
Talleres de Tecnología en Español - Aprenda Conceptos Básicos de Tecnología
Tue, Feb 04, 9:00am - 10:30am
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
En estos talleres aprenderá a encender y apagar la computadora y otros dispositivos, como verificar conexión WIFI, como usar el navegador web, como usar correo electrónico y zoom.
AARP Tax-Aide™️ Tax Preparation
Tue, Feb 04, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Volunteer tax preparers from the AARP Foundation will file and complete your taxes as part of their free Tax-Aide program.
Register
A Place for All People - The National Museum of African American History and Culture
Tue, Feb 04, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Calistoga Library
"A Place for All People: Introducing the National Museum of African American History and Culture" is a commemorative poster exhibition celebrating the Smithsonian’s museum.
Toddler Storytime - 18 months to 3 years old
Tue, Feb 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!
Preschool Storytime - 3-5 years
Tue, Feb 04, 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! 
Family Storytime
Tue, Feb 04, 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!
Author Talk: How We Create Disease
Tue, Feb 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Library
Join us for this presentation with Smithsonian curator Sabrina Sholts as she talks about how the very fact of being human increases our pandemic risks—and gives us the power to save ourselves.
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Generations and Books: Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Feb 04, 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!
Beyoncé Paint Night
Tue, Feb 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Channel your inner diva and unleash your creative spirit at our Beyoncé-themed paint night!
Triple P: Crianza Positiva, clases para padres.
Tue, Feb 04, 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.
Read with a Ranger: Fish - Spanish/English
Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Enjoy stories and discover new things about nature with a local park ranger.
AARP Tax-Aide™️ Tax Preparation
Wed, Feb 05, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Volunteer tax preparers from the AARP Foundation will file and complete your taxes as part of their free Tax-Aide program.
Register
Wee Wednesdays - 6-18 months
Wed, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 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!
A Place for All People - The National Museum of African American History and Culture
Wed, Feb 05, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Calistoga Library
"A Place for All People: Introducing the National Museum of African American History and Culture" is a commemorative poster exhibition celebrating the Smithsonian’s museum.
Study Center
Wed, Feb 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Room - Children's Room
Come to the FREE Study Center at the Napa Library where we offer homework help tools, computers, and a place to get your homework done!
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Jazz, Kimmie, or Rosie
Wed, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 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.
Black History Movie Night: Origin
Wed, Feb 05, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Celebrate Black History Month with us as we watch the film Origin.
Unlocking the Universe - Revelations from the James Webb Space Telescope
Wed, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Embark on a cosmic voyage and explore the captivating discoveries of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) with assistant professor of astronomy and NASA Solar System Ambassador Katie Berryhill.
Spring ESL Evening Class - Beginning Level
Wed, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
American Canyon Library
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, Feb 06, 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!
A Place for All People - The National Museum of African American History and Culture
Thu, Feb 06, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Calistoga Library
"A Place for All People: Introducing the National Museum of African American History and Culture" is a commemorative poster exhibition celebrating the Smithsonian’s museum.
Preschool Storytime - 3-5 years
Thu, Feb 06, 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, Feb 06, 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, Feb 06, 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, Feb 06, 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!
The Death Penalty in America: Past, Present, and Future
Thu, Feb 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
The United States is almost alone among developed nations in keeping the death penalty.
Family Storytime - Ages 4 years and older
Thu, Feb 06, 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.
Planning a Cut Flower Garden - UC Master Gardeners
Thu, Feb 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Library
Something changes when you put fresh flowers in a room. This summer, your garden can include beautiful, colorful flowers to cut and bring into your home.
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