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The Search for a Quantum Theory of Gravity
2025-11-13 18:00:00 2025-11-13 19:30:00 America/Los_Angeles The Search for a Quantum Theory of Gravity What was the universe like right after the big bang? How can we describe the evaporation of a black hole? Napa Library - Community Meeting Room

Thursday, November 13
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-13 18:00:00 2025-11-13 19:30:00 America/Los_Angeles The Search for a Quantum Theory of Gravity What was the universe like right after the big bang? How can we describe the evaporation of a black hole? Napa Library - Community Meeting Room

Napa Library

Community Meeting Room

What was the universe like right after the big bang? How can we describe the evaporation of a black hole?

Join Professor Alexandra Miller, Ph.D., to learn about the progress scientists have made in marrying Einstein’s theory of general relativity with quantum mechanics, and also what mysteries still remain.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Guest Speaker |

Napa Library
Phone: 707-253-4241
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Today's hours

We're open 1:00PM to 5:00PM

We're closed Friday December 05 due to Staff In-Service Day
Mon, Dec 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 05 Closed
(Staff In-Service Day)
Sat, Dec 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 07 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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The Napa Library is located in downtown Napa and has served the community for over 100 years as a free, public library.

Upcoming Events

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Holiday Card Making
Sun, Dec 07, All day
Children's Room
Families are invited to help bring joy to seniors in local care facilities by creating a holiday card. Drop by with your creativity and holiday spirit, and we will provide the rest!
Friends of the Napa Library Book Sale
Sun, Dec 07, 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 largest book sale in Napa County!
Take Home Storytime Kits
Mon, Dec 08, All day
Children's Room
Give the gift of reading this holiday season!
Holiday Card Making
Mon, Dec 08, All day
Children's Room
Families are invited to help bring joy to seniors in local care facilities by creating a holiday card. Drop by with your creativity and holiday spirit, and we will provide the rest!
Friends of the Napa Library Book Sale
Mon, Dec 08, 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 largest book sale in Napa County!
Cancelled
Memory Cafe (Spanish)
Mon, Dec 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Napa Library
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, Dec 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.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Bubbles
Mon, Dec 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library
Young readers are invited to Bubbles, a certified listening dog. Bubbles is a great listener and provides a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Fall ESL Evening Class - Intermediate Level
Mon, Dec 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Spanish Language Area
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.
Holiday Card Making
Tue, Dec 09, All day
Children's Room
Families are invited to help bring joy to seniors in local care facilities by creating a holiday card. Drop by with your creativity and holiday spirit, and we will provide the rest!
Talleres de tecnología en español - Aprenda conceptos básicos de tecnología
Tue, Dec 09, 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.
Friends of the Napa Library Book Sale
Tue, Dec 09, 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 largest book sale in Napa County!
Book Club
Tue, Dec 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!
Cancelled
Author Talk: The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen
Tue, Dec 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Library
Dive into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson's Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space.
Computer Skills Class - Learn Computer Basics
Tue, Dec 09, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library
Gain basic knowledge of computer terms and access related software and hardware.
This event is full
Generations and Books: Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Dec 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.
Holiday Card Making
Wed, Dec 10, All day
Children's Room
Families are invited to help bring joy to seniors in local care facilities by creating a holiday card. Drop by with your creativity and holiday spirit, and we will provide the rest!
Friends of the Napa Library Book Sale
Wed, Dec 10, 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 largest book sale in Napa County!
Digging Deeper: A Non-Fiction Book Club - To Expand the Mind and Enrich the Soul
Wed, Dec 10, 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, Dec 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!
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Jazz, Kimmie, or Rosie
Wed, Dec 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to Jazz, Kimmie, or Rosie—all certified listening dogs. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Teen Hangout
Wed, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Calistoga Library
Calling all teens to hang out at the library with free snacks, crafts, games, and more! Stop by every Wednesday from 4 to 5 p.m.
Diamond Art Night
Wed, Dec 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Calistoga Library
Get creative and unwind at our Diamond Art Night! Try your hand at this fun, relaxing craft that combines paint-by-number with sparkling rhinestones.
Circulo de libros
Wed, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Calistoga Library
Cada mes tendremos una sesión en persona para conversar sobre títulos de ficción en español.
Fall ESL Evening Class - Beginning Level
Wed, Dec 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.
This event is full
Holiday Card Making
Thu, Dec 11, All day
Children's Room
Families are invited to help bring joy to seniors in local care facilities by creating a holiday card. Drop by with your creativity and holiday spirit, and we will provide the rest!
Friends of the Napa Library Book Sale
Thu, Dec 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 largest book sale in Napa County!
Tech Help
Thu, Dec 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: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
Thu, Dec 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, Dec 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.
Cancelled
Genre Club: Graphic Novels
Thu, Dec 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library
Tweens (ages 10-13) are invited to share their love of books!
Take and Make Craft Kit - Granny Square Tree Ornament
Fri, Dec 12, All day
All Library Locations
Turn a granny square into an adorable holiday ornament with our Granny Square Tree Craft Kit.
Holiday Card Making
Fri, Dec 12, All day
Children's Room
Families are invited to help bring joy to seniors in local care facilities by creating a holiday card. Drop by with your creativity and holiday spirit, and we will provide the rest!
ESL Morning Class - Clase de inglés como segundo lenguage
Fri, Dec 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.
This event is full
Friends of the Napa Library Book Sale
Fri, Dec 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 largest book sale in Napa County!
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Zoey, Margey, or Narsi
Fri, Dec 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to Zoey, Margey, or Narsi—all certified listening dogs. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Café y Chisme
Fri, Dec 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.
Holiday Card Making
Sat, Dec 13, All day
Children's Room
Families are invited to help bring joy to seniors in local care facilities by creating a holiday card. Drop by with your creativity and holiday spirit, and we will provide the rest!
MusicTime at the Library with Festival Napa Valley
Sat, Dec 13, 10:00am - 10:45am
Calistoga Library
Enjoy a playful, interactive concert for children (ages 2-8) and their families.
Friends of the Napa Library Book Sale
Sat, Dec 13, 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 largest book sale in Napa County!
Christmas Village Putz Houses
Sat, Dec 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for our fourth annual Putz House event at the library!
This event is full
Mahjong
Sat, Dec 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for an afternoon of American and Traditional Mahjong!
Teddy Bear Workshop
Sat, Dec 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Calistoga Library
Make a new stuffie for the holidays at our teddy bear workshop! Children will get to hand stuff and name their new teddy bear.
This event is full
Holiday Card Making
Sun, Dec 14, All day
Children's Room
Families are invited to help bring joy to seniors in local care facilities by creating a holiday card. Drop by with your creativity and holiday spirit, and we will provide the rest!
Friends of the Napa Library Book Sale
Sun, Dec 14, 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 largest book sale in Napa County!
Holiday Card Making
Mon, Dec 15, All day
Children's Room
Families are invited to help bring joy to seniors in local care facilities by creating a holiday card. Drop by with your creativity and holiday spirit, and we will provide the rest!
Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Dec 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.
Teddy Bear Workshop
Mon, Dec 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Calistoga Library
Make a new stuffie for the holidays at our teddy bear workshop! Children will get to hand stuff and name their new teddy bear.
This event is full
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Bubbles
Mon, Dec 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library
Young readers are invited to Bubbles, a certified listening dog. Bubbles is a great listener and provides a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Holiday Card Making
Tue, Dec 16, All day
Children's Room
Families are invited to help bring joy to seniors in local care facilities by creating a holiday card. Drop by with your creativity and holiday spirit, and we will provide the rest!
Talleres de tecnología en español - Aprenda conceptos básicos de tecnología
Tue, Dec 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.
Computer Skills Class - Learn Computer Basics
Tue, Dec 16, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Gain basic knowledge of computer terms and access related software and hardware.
This event is full
Jane Austen's Birthday Tea party
Tue, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Yountville Library
Celebrate Jane Austen’s birthday on December 16 with afternoon tea, treats, and fun. Enjoy Jane Austen trivia, a Regency-inspired craft, and cozy conversation. Regency-style outfits welcome!
This event is full
Generations and Books: Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Dec 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.
Austentatious: 250 Years of Jane
Tue, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
You’re cordially invited to a birthday party 250 years in the making!
Holiday Card Making
Wed, Dec 17, All day
Children's Room
Families are invited to help bring joy to seniors in local care facilities by creating a holiday card. Drop by with your creativity and holiday spirit, and we will provide the rest!
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Jazz, Kimmie, or Rosie
Wed, Dec 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to Jazz, Kimmie, or Rosie—all certified listening dogs. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Teen Hangout
Wed, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Calistoga Library
Calling all teens to hang out at the library with free snacks, crafts, games, and more! Stop by every Wednesday from 4 to 5 p.m.
Movie Night: Home Alone
Wed, Dec 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Calistoga Library
Cozy up and watch Home Alone with us to get in the holiday spirit! Free popcorn and drinks will be provided.
Second Act: A Novel of Hollywood and Silicon Valley - by Joe Navratil
Wed, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
If you fell in love with Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and so many other classics, prepare to meet her in a whole new way.
Tech Help
Thu, Dec 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.
Bereavement Group
Thu, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Could you use support after the passing of a loved one?
Matinee Movie Classics: Pride and Prejudice
Thu, Dec 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Celebrate the 250th birthday of Jane Austen with a viewing of the 1940 classic movie Pride and Prejudice, starring Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier.
Generations and Books: Read with Michal
Thu, Dec 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, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Calistoga Library
Interested in writing and want to share with others and get some feedback? Join us for a friendly writers' group! All types of writing are welcome.
Open Mic Night
Thu, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Share your poetry, prose, or a favorite piece of writing with the friendly Napa reading and writing community. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, the mic is open for you!
ESL Morning Class - Clase de inglés como segundo lenguage
Fri, Dec 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.
This event is full
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Zoey, Margey, or Narsi
Fri, Dec 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to Zoey, Margey, or Narsi—all certified listening dogs. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Yarn Club
Fri, Dec 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.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Henli
Sat, Dec 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.
Mahjong
Sat, Dec 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for an afternoon of American and Traditional Mahjong!
Teen Christmas Celebration
Sat, Dec 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Napa Library - Teen Room
Kick off winter break with a festive event designed just for teens!
Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Dec 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.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Bubbles
Mon, Dec 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library
Young readers are invited to Bubbles, a certified listening dog. Bubbles is a great listener and provides a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Generations and Books: Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Dec 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.
Yarn Club
Fri, Jan 02, 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.
Coloring Hour
Fri, Jan 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Calistoga Library
Socialize and let your creativity flow at Coloring Hour. Coloring sheets, alcohol markers, and colored pencils are provided.
Memory Cafe
Mon, Jan 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
The brain is like a muscle—if you don't use it, you'll lose it! This class is perfect for those concerned about memory changes and want to be proactive in maintaining their brain health.
Family Movie Night: A Minecraft Movie
Mon, Jan 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for a screening of A Minecraft Movie (2025)! In this exciting movie, four misfits are pulled through a mysterious portal and embark on an unexpected quest.
American Mah-Jongg: Open Play
Tue, Jan 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for an afternoon of American mah-jongg!
Hora de conversación en inglés como segundo idioma - ESL Conversation Hour
Tue, Jan 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Calistoga Library
Practique su inglés con otros estudiantes en un ambiente amable e informal. Se ofrecerán botanas.
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