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Compost—It’s Alive!

UC Master Gardeners
2025-09-04 19:00:00 2025-09-04 20:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Compost—It’s Alive! Join the UC Master Gardeners of Napa County to explore our undying fascination with compost. Virtual Library -

Thursday, September 04
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-04 19:00:00 2025-09-04 20:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Compost—It’s Alive! Join the UC Master Gardeners of Napa County to explore our undying fascination with compost. Virtual Library -

Join the UC Master Gardeners of Napa County to explore our undying fascination with compost.

Learn how decay breeds life in your garden, and how you can harness its power to grow to new heights.

Register at: https://2025napalibrarytalksept.eventbrite.com/ 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Discussion | Classes & Learning |

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

Talleres de tecnología en español - Aprenda conceptos básicos de tecnología
Tue, Aug 26, 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.
Registration is now closed
Adult Literacy Tutor Training
Tue, Aug 26, 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!
Registration is now closed
Pet Buttons
Tue, Aug 26, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library
Paws up, dog lovers! It's National Dog Day, and what better way to celebrate than with a button of your best friend.
Computer Skills Class - Learn Computer Basics
Tue, Aug 26, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Gain basic knowledge of computer terms and access related software and hardware.
Registration is now closed
Generations and Books - Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Aug 26, 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: Inspired Abstractions
Tue, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Join artist Terese Edestam for a hands-on art-making experience inspired by Mike Henderson’s dynamic painting Prime Time (1998), part of the di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art’s collection.
This event is full
Line Dancing
Tue, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Get ready to move and groove in step to the beat!
Adult Literacy Tutor Training
Wed, Aug 27, 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!
Study Center
Wed, Aug 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Come to the FREE Study Center in the Napa Library where we offer homework help tools, computers, and a place to get your homework done!
Teen Hangout
Wed, Aug 27, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Calistoga Library
Calling all teens to hang out at the library with free snacks, crafts, games, and more! Stop by every Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Jazz, Kimmie, or Rosie
Wed, Aug 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Aug 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
American Canyon Library
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Fall ESL Evening Class - Beginning Level
Wed, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
This class is a combined skills course integrating all four skills areas of English: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will practice new vocabulary in writing and speaking.
di Rosa Art Workshop: Inspired Abstractions
Wed, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
American Canyon Library
Join artist Terese Edestam for a hands-on art-making experience inspired by Mike Henderson’s dynamic painting Prime Time (1998), part of the di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art’s collection.
This event is full
Tech Help
Thu, Aug 28, 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.
Author Talk: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos
Thu, Aug 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Library
Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with key insights by Dr. Tasha Eurich as she talks about her newest book, Shatterproof.
Register
Matinee Movie Classics: Funny Face
Thu, Aug 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Watch Audrey Hepburn transform from a plain bookstore clerk into a ultra-chic Parisian model in this month's musical matinee classic, Funny Face.
Generations and Books: Read with Michal
Thu, Aug 28, 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.
Remarkable Journeys: Restoring Sight, Transforming Lives
Thu, Aug 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Join Napa ophthalmologist Dr. John Bosetti from Eye Surgeons International as he shares his mission in Zambia to eliminate avoidable blindness.
Triple P: Crianza Positiva, clases para padres/madres - Clases para padres
Thu, Aug 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Aprenda sobre los comportamientos típicos a ciertas edades y etapas en el desarrollo de los niños.
ESL Morning Class - Clase de inglés como segundo lenguage
Fri, Aug 29, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
This class is a combined skills course integrating all four skill areas of English: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will practice new vocabulary in writing and speaking.
Generations and Books: Read with Dawn-Dawn
Fri, Aug 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
American Canyon Library
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who would love to read to you! Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Zoey, Margey, or Narsi
Fri, Aug 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Café y Chisme
Fri, Aug 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Calistoga Library
Ven a tomar un café o un té y conoce a otros padres mientras sus hijos juegan en la biblioteca. Habra manualidades para los niños disponibles.
STEM Explorers: Investigate Coding With Micro:bits, Part 2
Sat, Aug 30, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Welcome to the STEM Explorers Program! In this program, students, aged 8-18 are invited to explore various areas of STEM through hands-on activities that challenge and excite them.
Mahjong
Sat, Aug 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for an afternoon of American and Traditional Mahjong! This gathering is perfect for players who already know or are learning the game and want to enjoy casual gameplay with fellow enthusiasts.
Talleres de tecnología en español - Aprenda conceptos básicos de tecnología
Tue, Sep 02, 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.
Computer Skills Class - Learn Computer Basics
Tue, Sep 02, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Gain basic knowledge of computer terms and access related software and hardware.
Generations and Books - Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Sep 02, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who would love to read to you! Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites.
Hora de conversación en inglés como segundo idioma - ESL Conversation Hour
Tue, Sep 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Calistoga Library
Practica su inglés con otros estudiantes en un ambiente amamble y informal. Practice your English with other English learners in a friendly, casual environment.
Clase de matematicas basicas
Tue, Sep 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Instrucción básica de aritmética en español.
Study Center
Wed, Sep 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Come to the FREE Study Center in the Napa Library where we offer homework help tools, computers, and a place to get your homework done!
Teen Hangout
Wed, Sep 03, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Calistoga Library
Calling all teens to hang out at the library with free snacks, crafts, games, and more! Stop by every Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Jazz, Kimmie, or Rosie
Wed, Sep 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Author Talk: On Writing Charming Villainous Love - With Hannah Nicole Maehrer
Wed, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Library
Join us in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, creator of the New York Times bestselling Assistant to the Villain series.
Register
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Sep 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
American Canyon Library
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Fall ESL Evening Class - Beginning Level
Wed, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
This class is a combined skills course integrating all four skills areas of English: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will practice new vocabulary in writing and speaking.
American Canyon Book Club
Wed, Sep 03, 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, Sep 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Yountville Library
Join us the first Thursday of the month for a no-obligation book club. Discuss what you have read this month at our casual conversation Book Buzz!
Tech Help
Thu, Sep 04, 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.
Generations and Books: Read with Michal
Thu, Sep 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who would love to read to you! Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites.
Napa County Library Commission Meeting
Thu, Sep 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
This meeting will be held in-person and virtually via zoom.
Triple P: Crianza Positiva, clases para padres/madres - Clases para padres
Thu, Sep 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Aprenda sobre los comportamientos típicos a ciertas edades y etapas en el desarrollo de los niños.
Compost—It’s Alive! - UC Master Gardeners
Thu, Sep 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Library
Join the UC Master Gardeners of Napa County to explore our undying fascination with compost.
Register
ESL Morning Class - Clase de inglés como segundo lenguage
Fri, Sep 05, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
This class is a combined skills course integrating all four skill areas of English: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will practice new vocabulary in writing and speaking.
Generations and Books: Read with Dawn-Dawn
Fri, Sep 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
American Canyon Library
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who would love to read to you! Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Zoey, Margey, or Narsi
Fri, Sep 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Yarn Club
Fri, Sep 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Grab your yarn, hooks, and needles, and join us for Yarn Club! Meet other yarn lovers, work on your current projects, and get support from club members.
Café y Chisme
Fri, Sep 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Calistoga Library
Ven a tomar un café o un té y conoce a otros padres mientras sus hijos juegan en la biblioteca. Habra manualidades para los niños disponibles.
Adult Coloring Hour
Fri, Sep 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Calistoga Library
Grab some crayons, markers, or colored pencils and let your creativity flow at Adult Coloring Hour. It's a perfect time to unwind, have fun, and add some color to your day!
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Henli
Sat, Sep 06, 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.
Sensory Storytime - 8 years and younger
Sat, Sep 06, 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. Drop-in to join the fun!
STEM Explorers: Investigate Coding With Micro:bits, Part 1
Sat, Sep 06, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Welcome to the STEM Explorers Program! In this program, students, aged 8 - 18 are invited to explore various areas of STEM through hands-on activities that challenge and excite them.
Mahjong
Sat, Sep 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for an afternoon of American and Traditional Mahjong! This gathering is perfect for players who already know or are learning the game and want to enjoy casual gameplay with fellow enthusiasts.
Cats in the Library Adoption Event
Sat, Sep 06, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Purrfect companions await! Join us for a special cat adoption event with the Napa County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center!
Register
Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Sep 08, 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.
Scammers & Their Tricks
Mon, Sep 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Last year, Americans lost over $10 billion to internet scams. How can you ensure that you are not one of them? Join us for a presentation with experts from the Napa County District Attorney's office.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Bubbles
Mon, Sep 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Club de lectura: La última cuentista de Donna Barba Higuera
Mon, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 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.
International Literacy Day Cultural Fair
Mon, Sep 08, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for a culture fair presented by adult literacy learners.
Fall ESL Evening Class - Intermediate Level
Mon, Sep 08, 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, Sep 09, 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.
Book Club
Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Calistoga Library
Join us in reading a new book each month and discussing it together. New members are always welcome!
Toddler Storytime - 18 months to 3 years old
Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 10:25am
Napa Library - Children's Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Preschool Storytime - 3-5 years
Tue, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Family Storytime
Tue, Sep 09, 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!
Computer Skills Class - Learn Computer Basics
Tue, Sep 09, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Gain basic knowledge of computer terms and access related software and hardware.
Generations and Books - Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Sep 09, 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.
Networking for Writers: A Workshop with Linda Ruggeri
Tue, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for a publishing and networking workshop with author Linda Ruggeri and Napa Bookmine.
Register
Bilingual Storytime (Spanish/English)
Tue, Sep 09, 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.
Clase de matematicas basicas
Tue, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Instrucción básica de aritmética en español.
Wee Wednesdays - 6-18 months
Wed, Sep 10, 10:00am - 10:20am
Napa Library - Children's Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Author Talk: Argue Less and Talk More - With Jefferson Fisher
Wed, Sep 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Library
Join us for an afternoon virtual conversation with communication expert Jefferson Fisher, as we chat about his book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More.
Register
Family Storytime
Wed, Sep 10, 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, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Come to the FREE Study Center in the Napa Library where we offer homework help tools, computers, and a place to get your homework done!
Youth Chess Club
Wed, Sep 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
This monthly chess club is a fun and casual way to learn the game of chess, sharpen skills, and compete against other players. This is a club for players up to age 17.
Teen Hangout
Wed, Sep 10, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Calistoga Library
Calling all teens to hang out at the library with free snacks, crafts, games, and more! Stop by every Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Jazz, Kimmie, or Rosie
Wed, Sep 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Sep 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
American Canyon Library
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Fall ESL Evening Class - Beginning Level
Wed, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
This class is a combined skills course integrating all four skills areas of English: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will practice new vocabulary in writing and speaking.
Residential Solar and Battery Systems
Wed, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for an informative workshop that will cover the basics of how residential solar systems work and what homeowners need to know before diving into a project.
Financial Workshop: How Money Works
Wed, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
In this session, we will demystify the basics of how money functions in our everyday lives. Learn the fundamental principles of earning, saving, investing, and compounding.
Circulo de libros
Wed, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Calistoga Library
Cada mes tendremos una sesión en persona para conversar sobre títulos de ficción en español.
Preschool Storytime - 3-5 years
Thu, Sep 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Napa Library - Children's Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Tech Help
Thu, Sep 11, 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.
Book Club: Evidence of Things Unseen
Thu, Sep 11, 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 Michal
Thu, Sep 11, 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.
Genre Club: School Stories
Thu, Sep 11, 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 talk about it together.
Dungeons & Dragons Live Play
Thu, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Curious about Dungeons & Dragons? Join us for a live play experience!
Family Storytime
Thu, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
ESL Morning Class - Clase de inglés como segundo lenguage
Fri, Sep 12, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
This class is a combined skills course integrating all four skill areas of English: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will practice new vocabulary in writing and speaking.
Artful Insights: Avril Angevine’s Art Lecture Series - Diego Rivera: Art for a New World
Fri, Sep 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Yountville Library
Diego Rivera was one of the big men of 20th century art—big physically, in personality, and as an influence on American art at mid-century.
Generations and Books: Read with Dawn-Dawn
Fri, Sep 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
American Canyon Library
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who would love to read to you! Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Zoey, Margey, or Narsi
Fri, Sep 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Café y Chisme
Fri, Sep 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Calistoga Library
Ven a tomar un café o un té y conoce a otros padres mientras sus hijos juegan en la biblioteca. Habra manualidades para los niños disponibles.
Art in the Library: John Sensenbaugh
Fri, Sep 12, 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library
With a delicate touch and keen eye, John Sensenbaugh skillfully cuts through a variety of woods, each piece holding untold stories within its grain.
Discovery Lab: Ozobot
Sat, Sep 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Using an Ozobot robot, children ages 8 to 10 years old will learn the basics of coding through simple color programming. Space is limited and registration is required.
How Money Works
Sat, Sep 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Yountville Library
In this session, we will demystify the basics of how money functions in our everyday lives. Learn the fundamental principles of earning, saving, investing, and compounding.
Saturday Crafternoons: Crayon Bookmarks
Sat, Sep 13, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
School is back in session, and at this month's Saturday Crafternoon we will be making crayon inspired bookmarks!
Mahjong
Sat, Sep 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for an afternoon of American and Traditional Mahjong! This gathering is perfect for players who already know or are learning the game and want to enjoy casual gameplay with fellow enthusiasts.
Lotería at the Library / Lotería en la biblioteca
Sat, Sep 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Calistoga Library
Let's play Lotería at the library! Loteria is a traditional Mexican game, like bingo, that is quick, fun, and easy to play. Play for a chance to win a prize!
Memory Cafe (Spanish)
Mon, Sep 15, 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, Sep 15, 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, Sep 15, 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.
Lotería at the Library / Lotería en la biblioteca
Mon, Sep 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Calistoga Library
Let's play lotería at the library! Loteria is a traditional Mexican game, like bingo, that is quick, fun, and easy to play. Play for a chance to win a prize!
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Bubbles
Mon, Sep 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Fall ESL Evening Class - Intermediate Level
Mon, Sep 15, 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, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 10:00am - 10:25am
Napa Library - Children's Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Preschool Storytime - 3-5 years
Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Family Storytime
Tue, Sep 16, 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!
Computer Skills Class - Learn Computer Basics
Tue, Sep 16, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Gain basic knowledge of computer terms and access related software and hardware.
Generations and Books - Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Sep 16, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who would love to read to you! Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites.
Bilingual Storytime (Spanish/English)
Tue, Sep 16, 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.
Clase de matematicas basicas
Tue, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Instrucción básica de aritmética en español.
Wee Wednesdays - 6-18 months
Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 10:20am
Napa Library - Children's Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Author Talk: Gabe Henry - Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell
Wed, Sep 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Library
Have you ever wondered why the English spelling of words is sometimes just weird? Come on a surprisingly hilarious journey with author Gabe Henry through the history of the English language.
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Family Storytime
Wed, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Bring a non-fiction book you've read and would like to share with others. When you leave, you’ll have a list of books to check out, ideas to consider, and perhaps new friends, too!
Study Center
Wed, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Come to the FREE Study Center in the Napa Library where we offer homework help tools, computers, and a place to get your homework done!
Teen Hangout
Wed, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Calistoga Library
Calling all teens to hang out at the library with free snacks, crafts, games, and more! Stop by every Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Jazz, Kimmie, or Rosie
Wed, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Sep 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
American Canyon Library
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Friends of the American Canyon Library Meeting
Wed, Sep 17, 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.
Fall ESL Evening Class - Beginning Level
Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
This class is a combined skills course integrating all four skills areas of English: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will practice new vocabulary in writing and speaking.
Music Memoirs: Book Club
Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Yountville Library
Join us for a new book club where we discuss memoirs from musicians and people in the music industry!
Preschool Storytime - 3-5 years
Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Napa Library - Children's Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Tech Help
Thu, Sep 18, 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.
Grief and Bereavement Group
Thu, Sep 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Could you use support after the passing of a loved one?
Matinee Movie Classics: To Have and Have Not
Thu, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Enjoy this classic film version of Ernest Hemingway's To Have and Have Not starring Lauren Bacall, in her first film role, and Humphrey Bogart.
Generations and Books: Read with Michal
Thu, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Calistoga Library
Interested in writing and want to share your work with others and get some feedback, too? Join us for a friendly writers' group. All types of writing are welcome!
Dungeons & Dragons Live Play
Thu, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Curious about Dungeons & Dragons? Join us for a live play experience!
Family Storytime
Thu, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Triple P: Crianza Positiva, clases para padres/madres
Thu, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Aprenda sobre los comportamientos típicos a ciertas edades y etapas en el desarrollo de los niños.
ESL Morning Class - Clase de inglés como segundo lenguage
Fri, Sep 19, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
This class is a combined skills course integrating all four skill areas of English: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will practice new vocabulary in writing and speaking.
Generations and Books: Read with Dawn-Dawn
Fri, Sep 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
American Canyon Library
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who would love to read to you! Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Zoey, Margey, or Narsi
Fri, Sep 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Yarn Club
Fri, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Grab your yarn, hooks, and needles, and join us for Yarn Club! Meet other yarn lovers, work on your current projects, and get support from club members.
Café y Chisme
Fri, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Calistoga Library
Ven a tomar un café o un té y conoce a otros padres mientras sus hijos juegan en la biblioteca. Habra manualidades para los niños disponibles.
Hidden Treasures: A Yountville History Adventure - A scavenger hunt with Rebecca Yerger
Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for a fun-filled event where you'll form small teams and embark on an exciting scavenger hunt! Uncover fascinating historic facts about Yountville as you solve clues and work together.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Henli
Sat, Sep 20, 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, Sep 20, 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
Sat, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Napa Library - Children's Room
Enjoy stories and discover new things about nature with a local park ranger.
Mahjong
Sat, Sep 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for an afternoon of American and Traditional Mahjong! This gathering is perfect for players who already know or are learning the game and want to enjoy casual gameplay with fellow enthusiasts.
Horario de oficina con poeta laureada Aisha Rivera
Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Calistoga Library
¡Atención a todos los escritores y poetas! ¿Necesitas ayuda con el bloqueo creativo o deseas recibir comentarios sobre tu trabajo escrito?
Taller de poesía con Aisha Rivera
Sat, Sep 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Calistoga Library
Ven a crear un poema con Aisha Rivera, la poeta laureada del condado de Napa. Escritores de todos los niveles son bienvenidos.
Hora de conversación en inglés como segundo idioma - ESL Conversation Hour
Sat, Sep 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Calistoga Library
Practica su inglés con otros estudiantes en un ambiente amamble y informal. Practice your English with other English learners in a friendly, casual environment.
Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Sep 22, 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.
DIY Pressed Flower Jar
Mon, Sep 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calistoga Library
Join us for this fun and easy craft. It's perfect to use as coffee table decor or as a vase to show off some flowers!
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Bubbles
Mon, Sep 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Fall ESL Evening Class - Intermediate Level
Mon, Sep 22, 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, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 10:00am - 10:25am
Napa Library - Children's Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Scammers & Their Tricks
Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 11:30am
Yountville Library
Last year, Americans lost over $10 billion to internet scams. How can you ensure that you are not one of them? Join us for a presentation with experts from the Napa County District Attorney's office.
Preschool Storytime - 3-5 years
Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Family Storytime
Tue, Sep 23, 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!
Computer Skills Class - Learn Computer Basics
Tue, Sep 23, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Gain basic knowledge of computer terms and access related software and hardware.
Writers' Roundtable
Tue, Sep 23, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Yountville Library
You are invited to join the Writers' Roundtable, hosted by Marianne Lyon, former Napa County Poet Laureate, and Geoffrey Leigh.
Generations and Books - Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Sep 23, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who would love to read to you! Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites.
Bilingual Storytime (Spanish/English)
Tue, Sep 23, 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.
Clase de matematicas basicas
Tue, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Instrucción básica de aritmética en español.
Wee Wednesdays - 6-18 months
Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 10:20am
Napa Library - Children's Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Family Storytime
Wed, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Come to the FREE Study Center in the Napa Library where we offer homework help tools, computers, and a place to get your homework done!
Teen Hangout
Wed, Sep 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Calistoga Library
Calling all teens to hang out at the library with free snacks, crafts, games, and more! Stop by every Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Jazz, Kimmie, or Rosie
Wed, Sep 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Sep 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
American Canyon Library
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Fall ESL Evening Class - Beginning Level
Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
This class is a combined skills course integrating all four skills areas of English: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will practice new vocabulary in writing and speaking.
Remarkable Journeys: Morocco, The Land of Berbers
Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Travel across Morocco from the Atlantic Coast through Marrakech to the Sahara Desert just miles away from the Algerian border.
DIY Pressed Flower Jar
Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Calistoga Library
Join us for this fun and easy craft. It's perfect to use as coffee table decor or as a vase to show off some flowers!
Preschool Storytime - 3-5 years
Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Napa Library - Children's Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Friends of the American Canyon Library Book Sale
Thu, Sep 25, 11:00am - 5:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
The Friends of the American Canyon library are hosting a 3 day book sale at the American Canyon library. Come check out the best deals in town on used books, DVDs, puzzles, and more.
Tech Help
Thu, Sep 25, 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.
Your Write to Resilience
Thu, Sep 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
The process of expressing emotions through writing has long been shown to improve both physical and mental well-being.
Generations and Books: Read with Michal
Thu, Sep 25, 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.
Vintage Napa Valley Wine: A Trio of Survivors
Thu, Sep 25, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Explore the history of Beringer, Beaulieu, and Nichelini—three local wineries that have been a part of Napa Valley for over 100 years.
Family Storytime
Thu, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Triple P: Crianza Positiva, clases para padres/madres
Thu, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Aprenda sobre los comportamientos típicos a ciertas edades y etapas en el desarrollo de los niños.
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