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Author Talk: Gabe Henry

Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell
2025-09-17 11:00:00 2025-09-17 12:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Author Talk: Gabe Henry 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. Virtual Library -

Wednesday, September 17
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-17 11:00:00 2025-09-17 12:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Author Talk: Gabe Henry 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. 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.

Anyone who has the misfortune to write in English will, every now and then, struggle with its spelling. In our erratic system, choir and liar rhyme, daughter and laughter don’t, and somehow you and ewe can’t agree on a single letter. So why do we still use it? If our spelling is so inconsistent, why haven’t we tried to fix it?

Register now for this informative and entertaining conversation to find out why Gabe Henry thinks UR not a bad speller, the English language is.

Register for this author talk at: https://libraryc.org/napalibrary/89440 

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: | Author Talks |

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Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
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Memory Cafe
Mon, Aug 18, 10:00am - 11:30am
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Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Bubbles
Mon, Aug 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Tue, Aug 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Digging Deeper: A Non-Fiction Book Club - To Expand the Mind and Enrich the Soul
Wed, Aug 20, 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!
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Wed, Aug 20, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
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Music Memoirs: Book Club
Thu, Aug 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Grief and Bereavement Group
Thu, Aug 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Tue, Aug 26, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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di Rosa Art Workshop: Inspired Abstractions
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Line Dancing
Tue, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
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Adult Literacy Tutor Training
Wed, Aug 27, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
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Wed, Aug 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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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.
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Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
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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
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Thu, Aug 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Matinee Movie Classics: Funny Face
Thu, Aug 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
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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
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Triple P: Crianza Positiva, clases para padres/madres - Clases para padres
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Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
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ESL Morning Class - Clase de inglés como segundo lenguage
Fri, Aug 29, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
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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.
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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.
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Fri, Aug 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
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Mahjong
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Talleres de tecnología en español - Aprenda conceptos básicos de tecnología
Tue, Sep 02, 9:00am - 10:30am
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
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American Canyon Book Club
Wed, Sep 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Thu, Sep 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Have a question about your device? From tablets and phones, to email and eBooks, we can help! Appointments are 30 minutes. Registration is required. Please call 707-253-4235 to register.
Generations and Books: Read with Michal
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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.
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Virtual Library
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Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
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Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Henli
Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
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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!
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Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
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Mahjong
Sat, Sep 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 707-253-4235 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.
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.
Lotería at the Library / Lotería en la biblioteca
Mon, Sep 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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!
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.
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