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Author Talk with Alka Joshi

2025-04-22 18:00:00 2025-04-22 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Author Talk with Alka Joshi Join us and Napa Bookmine for a special event with author Alka Joshi in conversation with Holly Hubbard Preston. Napa Library - Community Meeting Room

Tuesday, April 22
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-22 18:00:00 2025-04-22 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Author Talk with Alka Joshi Join us and Napa Bookmine for a special event with author Alka Joshi in conversation with Holly Hubbard Preston. Napa Library - Community Meeting Room

Napa Library

Community Meeting Room

Join us and Napa Bookmine for a special event with author Alka Joshi in conversation with Holly Hubbard Preston.

This event is free, but we appreciate your RSVP below so we can plan for your attendance.

In her first standalone novel since her breakout New York Times bestselling debut novel, The Henna Artist, Alka Joshi returns with Six Days in Bombay, a sweeping story of identity and self-discovery inspired by the iconic Indian painter, Amrita Sher-Gil, known as the “Frida Kahlo of India.”

Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-event-six-days-in-bombay-by-alka-joshi-tickets-1258511434579 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Discussion | Author Talks |

Napa Library
Phone: 707-253-4241
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Closed

We're closed Monday March 31 due to Cesar Chavez Day
Mon, Mar 31 Closed
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Tue, Apr 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 06 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

Talleres de Tecnología en español - Aprenda conceptos básicos de tecnología
Tue, Apr 01, 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, Apr 01, 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
Toddler Storytime - 18 months to 3 years old
Tue, Apr 01, 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!
Pajama Day at the Calistoga Library
Tue, Apr 01, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Calistoga Library
Join us for a cozy and fun Pajama Day at the Library just in time for April Fools Day! Come dressed in your comfiest pajamas.
Preschool Storytime - 3-5 years
Tue, Apr 01, 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, Apr 01, 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!
Free Tax Help United Way VITA
Tue, Apr 01, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Come get your taxes done for free with the assistance of United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistants (VITA).
Generations and Books: Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Apr 01, 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.
di Rosa Art Workshop - Sculpture
Tue, Apr 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Yountville Library
Join us for a hands-on art-making series!
How to Write a Bookmark Story Workshop
Tue, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Join us for our third Bookmark Stories competition! Learn how to write micro-fiction just in time to submit your story.
ESL Conversation Hour
Tue, Apr 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Calistoga Library
Practice your English with other English learners in a friendly, casual environment. Snacks will be provided.
Trashion Show Open Studio
Tue, Apr 01, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Got a trashtastic idea but no where to build your Trashion creation? We will have tables, sewing machines, and supplies to help you create your garment along with some recycled materials.
Triple P: Crianza Positiva, clases para padres.
Tue, Apr 01, 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, Apr 01, 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.
AARP Tax-Aide™ Tax Preparation
Wed, Apr 02, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks 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, Apr 02, 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, Apr 02, 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, Apr 02, 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!
Teen Hangout
Wed, Apr 02, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Calistoga Library
Calling all teens to hang out at the library with free snacks, games, and more! Stop by every Wednesday from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Bow-Wow for Books - Read to Jazz, Kimmie, or Rosie
Wed, Apr 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Author Talk: Wordsmith and Wonder, Jodi Picoult
Wed, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Library
Join us online as we chat with the highly acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult about her newest novel, By Any Other Name.
Register
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Apr 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
American Canyon Library
Young readers are invited to read to Barney, a certified listening dog who is a great listener and provides a welcoming environment for kids to practice their skills.
Spring ESL Evening Class - Beginning Level
Wed, Apr 02, 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 - Sculpture
Wed, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Calistoga Library
Join us for a hands-on art-making series!
American Canyon Book Club
Wed, Apr 02, 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, Apr 03, 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!
Preschool Storytime - 3-5 years
Thu, Apr 03, 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, Apr 03, 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, and registration is required.
Generations and Books: Read with Michal
Thu, Apr 03, 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.
Family Storytime - Ages 4 years and older
Thu, Apr 03, 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.
di Rosa Art Workshop - Sculpture
Thu, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Join us for a hands-on art-making series!
This event is full
Clase de matematicas basicas
Thu, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library
Instrucción básica de aritmética en español. Basic arithmetic instruction in Spanish.
Companion Planting: Using Plant Partners to Boost Benefits - UC Master Gardeners
Thu, Apr 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Library
Join the UC Master Gardeners of Napa County to learn how companion planting can maximize your space, boost garden productivity, protect against pests, suppress weeds, and more!
Register
ESL Morning Class/ Clase de inglés como segundo lenguaje
Fri, Apr 04, 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.
Free Tax Help United Way VITA
Fri, Apr 04, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Come get your taxes done for free with the assistance of United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistants (VITA).
Generations and Books: Read with Dawn-Dawn
Fri, Apr 04, 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
Fri, Apr 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Yarn Club
Fri, Apr 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Grab your yarn, hooks, and needles, and join us for Yarn Club! Meet other yarn lovers, work on your current projects, and get support from club members.
Adult Coloring Hour
Fri, Apr 04, 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!
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sat, Apr 05, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Are you looking to add to your home library and support the Friends of the Napa Library, too? You won't want to miss the spring book sale!
Children's Guitar Lesson
Sat, Apr 05, 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!
Bow-Wow for Books - Read to Henli
Sat, Apr 05, 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.
Mahjong
Sat, Apr 05, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Yountville Library
Join us for an afternoon of American and traditional mahjong!
Succulent Swap
Sat, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Calistoga Library
Are you looking to add variety to your succulent garden? Bring cuttings from your succulents and take cuttings from new succulents home. This is one of our most popular community exchanges!
Hunger Games Watch Party
Sat, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Teen Room
Let’s watch the first Hunger Games movie and celebrate the release of the newest book in the Hunger Games series!
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sun, Apr 06, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Are you looking to add to your home library and support the Friends of the Napa Library, too? You won't want to miss the spring book sale!
3rd Annual Bookmark Story Contest
Mon, Apr 07, All day
Virtual Library
Join us for our third Bookmark Stories competition! Apr 7, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Mon, Apr 07, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Are you looking to add to your home library and support the Friends of the Napa Library, too? You won't want to miss the spring book sale!
Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Apr 07, 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, Apr 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Club de lectura: Dentro de casa de Lisa Jewel
Mon, Apr 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Napa Library
¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca de Napa! Cada mes tendremos una sesión en persona para conversar sobre títulos de ficción.
Talleres de Tecnología en español - Aprenda conceptos básicos de tecnología
Tue, Apr 08, 9:00am - 10:30am
Napa Library
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, Apr 08, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Volunteer tax preparers from the AARP Foundation will file and complete your taxes as part of their free Tax-Aide program.
Register
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Tue, Apr 08, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Are you looking to add to your home library and support the Friends of the Napa Library, too? You won't want to miss the spring book sale!
Toddler Storytime - 18 months to 3 years old
Tue, Apr 08, 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, Apr 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Calistoga Library
Join us in reading a new book and discussing it together every second Tuesday of the month. New members are always welcome!
Preschool Storytime - 3-5 years
Tue, Apr 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! 
Family Storytime
Tue, Apr 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. Everyone is welcome!
Author Talk: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees
Tue, Apr 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Library
Join us as Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming guides us through the secret world of trees.
Register
Free Tax Help United Way VITA
Tue, Apr 08, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Come get your taxes done for free with the assistance of United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistants (VITA).
Generations and Books: Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Apr 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.
Prosetry: Writing Class
Tue, Apr 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Yountville Library
Join Marianne Lyon and Geoffrey Leigh as they guide poets and writers into a new genre called prosetry.
Triple P: Crianza Positiva, clases para padres.
Tue, Apr 08, 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, Apr 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.
AARP Tax-Aide™ Tax Preparation
Wed, Apr 09, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Volunteer tax preparers from the AARP Foundation will file and complete your taxes as part of their free Tax-Aide program.
Register
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Wed, Apr 09, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Are you looking to add to your home library and support the Friends of the Napa Library, too? You won't want to miss the spring book sale!
Wee Wednesdays - 6-18 months
Wed, Apr 09, 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, Apr 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. Everyone is welcome!
Digging Deeper - A Non-Fiction Book Club - To Expand the Mind and Enrich the Soul
Wed, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library
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!
Study Center
Wed, Apr 09, 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!
Teen Hangout
Wed, Apr 09, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Calistoga Library
Calling all teens to hang out at the library with free snacks, games, and more! Stop by every Wednesday from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Youth Chess Club
Wed, Apr 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.
Bow-Wow for Books - Read to Jazz, Kimmie, or Rosie
Wed, Apr 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Apr 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
American Canyon Library
Young readers are invited to read to Barney, a certified listening dog who is a great listener and provides a welcoming environment for kids to practice their skills.
Spring ESL Evening Class - Beginning Level
Wed, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
ESL for Beginning Level Students. Students will improve their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Circulo de libros
Wed, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Calistoga Library
Cada mes tendremos una sesión en persona para conversar sobre títulos de ficción en español.
Rainbow Book Club
Wed, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Napa Bookmine - 1625 2nd Street Napa
The Rainbow Book Club is cohosted by Mindy from Napa County Library and Napa Bookmine staff members. The book club focuses on books that explore and embrace queer identity.
Register
di Rosa Art Workshop - Sculpture
Wed, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for a hands-on art-making series!
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Thu, Apr 10, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Are you looking to add to your home library and support the Friends of the Napa Library, too? You won't want to miss the spring book sale!
Preschool Storytime - 3-5 years
Thu, Apr 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. For ages 3 to 5 years old.
Tech Help
Thu, Apr 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, and registration is required.
Book Club
Thu, Apr 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.
Genre Club: Historical Fiction
Thu, Apr 10, 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. Crafts and a homemade snack will be provided each month.
Generations and Books: Read with Michal
Thu, Apr 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.
Empower Your Financial Future - Insights Toward Financial Independence
Thu, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Join us for the final session of this four-part series where we will focus on Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and the benefits of investing in a ROTH IRA.
Family Storytime - Ages 4 years and older
Thu, Apr 10, 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.
Clase de matematicas basicas
Thu, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library
Instrucción básica de aritmética en español. Basic arithmetic instruction in Spanish.
Take and Make Craft Kit - Granny Square Mug Cozy
Fri, Apr 11, All day
All Library Locations
Learn to crochet granny squares and warm your mug with our Granny Square Mug Cozy craft kit. Each kit contains the yarn and crochet hook needed to make a three-color mug cozy.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Fri, Apr 11, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Are you looking to add to your home library and support the Friends of the Napa Library, too? You won't want to miss the spring book sale!
ESL Morning Class/ Clase de inglés como segundo lenguaje
Fri, Apr 11, 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.
Artful Insights: Avril Angevine’s Art Lecture Series - Sun and Shadow: California Photography
Fri, Apr 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for an exploration of the photographers who have captured California's varied landscapes and people.
Free Tax Help United Way VITA
Fri, Apr 11, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Come get your taxes done for free with the assistance of United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistants (VITA).
Generations and Books: Read with Dawn-Dawn
Fri, Apr 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
Fri, Apr 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Take-Home Craft: Felt Flower Bookmarks
Sat, Apr 12, All day
American Canyon Library
Dive into spring with this adorable felt flower bookmark craft. Kits will be distributed on a first come basis, one kit per person.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sat, Apr 12, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Are you looking to add to your home library and support the Friends of the Napa Library, too? You won't want to miss the spring book sale!
Mahjong
Sat, Apr 12, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Yountville Library
Join us for an afternoon of American and traditional mahjong!
Easter Craft
Sat, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Calistoga Library
Decorate wooden eggs with us for a hippity-hoppity time and Easter themed fun.
Trashion Showcase
Sat, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Oxbow Commons
Join us for an exciting and sustainable celebration this Earth Day at our Trashion Showcase at Earth Day Napa 2025, presented in partnership with Napa RCD!
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sun, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Are you looking to add to your home library and support the Friends of the Napa Library, too? You won't want to miss the spring book sale!
Preventing Medicare Fraud
Mon, Apr 14, 10:00am - 11:30am
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for a seminar highlighting new Medicare scams and how to avoid them.
Memory Cafe - Spanish
Mon, Apr 14, 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, Apr 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, Apr 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Spring Butterfly Craft / Manualidad de mariposa
Mon, Apr 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calistoga Library
Spring is in the air! Join us in making a fluttering butterfly that flaps its wings just like a real butterfly.
Spring Break Movie Night: The Garfield Movie
Mon, Apr 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Bring the whole family to enjoy the antics of everyone's favorite lasagna-loving cat! Free popcorn and drinks will be provided.
AARP Tax-Aide™ Tax Preparation
Tue, Apr 15, 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
Toddler Storytime - 18 months to 3 years old
Tue, Apr 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!
Preschool Storytime - 3-5 years
Tue, Apr 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! 
Family Storytime
Tue, Apr 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. Everyone is welcome!
Generations and Books: Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Apr 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.
Triple P: Crianza Positiva, clases para padres.
Tue, Apr 15, 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, Apr 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.
Wee Wednesdays - 6-18 months
Wed, Apr 16, 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, Apr 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. Everyone is welcome!
Dementia & Spirituality: Finding Strength on the Journey
Wed, Apr 16, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Join Therese Fisher, author of the book Walking Through the Valley of Dementia, for an inspiring event exploring the intersection of spirituality and the journey of a care partner.
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Study Center
Wed, Apr 16, 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!
Teen Hangout
Wed, Apr 16, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Calistoga Library
Calling all teens to hang out at the library with free snacks, games, and more! Stop by every Wednesday from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Bow-Wow for Books - Read to Jazz, Kimmie, or Rosie
Wed, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Apr 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
American Canyon Library
Young readers are invited to read to Barney, a certified listening dog who is a great listener and provides a welcoming environment for kids to practice their skills.
Friends of the American Canyon Library Meeting
Wed, Apr 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.
Preschool Storytime - 3-5 years
Thu, Apr 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. For ages 3 to 5 years old.
Spring Break Craft
Thu, Apr 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Come create your very own Garfield—only this one won't eat all your lasagna! This craft is free, and all supplies will be provided. For ages 4 and older.
Tech Help
Thu, Apr 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, and registration is required.
Grief & Bereavement Group
Thu, Apr 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Could you use support after the passing of a loved one?
Matinee Movie Classics: It Happened One Night
Thu, Apr 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Come and enjoy Frank Capra's Oscar-sweeping classic romantic comedy, It Happened One Night, starring Claudette Colbert and Clark Gable.
Generations and Books: Read with Michal
Thu, Apr 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, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
Family Storytime - Ages 4 years and older
Thu, Apr 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.
Clase de matematicas basicas
Thu, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Instrucción básica de aritmética en español. Basic arithmetic instruction in Spanish.
Documentary Days: Discover & Discuss
Fri, Apr 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, Apr 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
Fri, Apr 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Yarn Club
Fri, Apr 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.
MusicTime at the Library - Festival Napa Valley
Sat, Apr 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
It’s springtime and that means it’s time to sing! Children ages 2 - 8 and their families are invited to this fun, interactive concert.
Adult Guitar Lessons
Sat, Apr 19, 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, Apr 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.
Virtual Zentangle Class with Romi Marks
Sat, Apr 19, 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.
Mahjong
Sat, Apr 19, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Yountville Library
Join us for an afternoon of American and traditional mahjong!
STEM Explorers: Investigate Coding With Micro:bits - Part 1
Sat, Apr 19, 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.
ESL Conversation Hour
Sat, Apr 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Calistoga Library
Practice your English with other English learners in a friendly, casual environment. Snacks will be provided.
Adult Literacy Tutor Training
Mon, Apr 21, 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!
Memory Cafe
Mon, Apr 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, Apr 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, Apr 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, Apr 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Talleres de Tecnología en español - Aprenda conceptos básicos de tecnología
Tue, Apr 22, 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.
Toddler Storytime - 18 months to 3 years old
Tue, Apr 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!
Adult Literacy Tutor Training
Tue, Apr 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!
Preschool Storytime - 3-5 years
Tue, Apr 22, 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, Apr 22, 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!
Preventing Medicare Fraud
Tue, Apr 22, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Join us for a seminar highlighting new Medicare scams and how to avoid them.
Generations and Books: Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Apr 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.
Triple P: Crianza Positiva, clases para padres.
Tue, Apr 22, 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, Apr 22, 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 with Alka Joshi
Tue, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us and Napa Bookmine for a special event with author Alka Joshi in conversation with Holly Hubbard Preston.
Wee Wednesdays - 6-18 months
Wed, Apr 23, 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, Apr 23, 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, Apr 23, 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!
Teen Hangout
Wed, Apr 23, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Calistoga Library
Calling all teens to hang out at the library with free snacks, games, and more! Stop by every Wednesday from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Bow-Wow for Books - Read to Jazz, Kimmie, or Rosie
Wed, Apr 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Apr 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
American Canyon Library
Young readers are invited to read to Barney, a certified listening dog who is a great listener and provides a welcoming environment for kids to practice their skills.
Spring ESL Evening Class - Beginning Level
Wed, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
ESL for Beginning Level Students. Students will improve their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Preschool Storytime - 3-5 years
Thu, Apr 24, 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, Apr 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, and registration is required.
Generations and Books: Read with Michal
Thu, Apr 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.
Author Talk - The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense
Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Library
Join us online for a conversation with author Gregg Hurwitz.
The Casino of Life
Thu, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
What is the best data storing process known to humans? The answer lies right within the human body!
Family Storytime - Ages 4 years and older
Thu, Apr 24, 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.
Clase de matematicas basicas
Thu, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Instrucción básica de aritmética en español. Basic arithmetic instruction in Spanish.
ESL Morning Class/ Clase de inglés como segundo lenguaje
Fri, Apr 25, 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, Apr 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
Fri, Apr 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Discovery Lab - Lego Robotics
Sat, Apr 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Children will construct and program robots using LEGO Education WeDo 2.0 robotics kits and laptops. For children ages 7 to 9 years old.
Friends of the American Canyon Library Donation Day
Sat, Apr 26, 11:00am - 2:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Bring by your donations of used books and DVDs in good condition to help support the Friends of the American Canyon Library.
Mahjong
Sat, Apr 26, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Yountville Library
Join us for an afternoon of American and traditional mahjong!
Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Apr 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, Apr 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Talleres de Tecnología en español - Aprenda conceptos básicos de tecnología
Tue, Apr 29, 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.
Toddler Storytime - 18 months to 3 years old
Tue, Apr 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!
Preventing Medicare Fraud
Tue, Apr 29, 10:00am - 11:30am
Yountville Library
Join us for a seminar highlighting new Medicare scams and how to avoid them.
Preschool Storytime - 3-5 years
Tue, Apr 29, 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, Apr 29, 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, Apr 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.
Triple P: Crianza Positiva, clases para padres.
Tue, Apr 29, 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, Apr 29, 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.
After You're Gone: Future-Proofing Your Genealogy Research
Tue, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Library
Have you ever considered what will happen to your years of genealogy research once you’re gone? In honor of Preservation Week, learn how to ensure that your hard work carries on.
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