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Author Talk: Scheming Wives and High-Stakes Hilarity

with Sue Hincenbergs
2025-12-02 11:00:00 2025-12-02 12:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Author Talk: Scheming Wives and High-Stakes Hilarity Murder is the name of the game in author Sue Hincenbergs' debut novel, The Retirement Plan. Virtual Library -

Tuesday, December 02
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-02 11:00:00 2025-12-02 12:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Author Talk: Scheming Wives and High-Stakes Hilarity Murder is the name of the game in author Sue Hincenbergs' debut novel, The Retirement Plan. Virtual Library -

Murder is the name of the game in author Sue Hincenbergs' debut novel, The Retirement Plan.

After thirty years of friendship, Pam dreams of her perfect retirement with Nancy, Shalisa, Marlene, and their husbands—until their husbands pool their funds for an investment that goes terribly wrong, and their dreams of beachfront condos and a sunny, carefree retirement vanish.

But when one husband dies in a freak accident, the other three women are shocked to see his widow rebound with a huge life insurance payout and a new life in Florida. In the aftermath, the women discover that their husbands have identical, seven-figure life insurance policies. A new dream forms, and this time, it involves a hitman. Meanwhile, their husbands have a secret retirement plan of their own.

Don't miss this darkly humorous debut by Sue Hincenbergs, filled with both laugh-out-loud and genuinely tense moments as our headstrong wives pursue their dream retirement at all costs. Register today to join the fun!

Register for this author talk at: https://libraryc.org/napalibrary/103091 

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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Day of the Dead Altar / Ofrenda de Día de Muertos
Sun, Nov 02, All day
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
In honor of Day of the Dead, the Napa Library will have a community altar open to the public from October 25 - November 2.
Day of the Dead Altar / Ofrenda de Día de Muertos
Mon, Nov 03, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
In honor of Day of the Dead, the Napa Library will have a community altar open to the public from October 25 - November 2.
Memory Cafe
Mon, Nov 03, 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.
Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Nov 03, 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, Nov 03, 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.
Club de lectura: No estás en la lista de Alison Espach
Mon, Nov 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca de Napa! Cada mes tendremos una sesión en persona para conversar sobre títulos de ficción.
Fall ESL Evening Class - Intermediate Level
Mon, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Students at the intermediate level of English-language acquisition are able to understand and speak simple, high-frequency words that are used routinely in social and academic settings.
Talleres de tecnología en español - Aprenda conceptos básicos de tecnología
Tue, Nov 04, 9:00am - 10:30am
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
En estos talleres aprenderá a encender y apagar la computadora y otros dispositivos, como verificar conexión WIFI, como usar el navegador web, como usar correo electrónico y zoom.
Toddler Storytime - 18 months to 3 years old
Tue, Nov 04, 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, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Family Storytime
Tue, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Calistoga Library
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Medicare: Annual Choices & Changes
Tue, Nov 04, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
This comprehensive educational seminar will give you a detailed understanding of Medicare Part A, Part B, and Part D, Advantage Plans, penalties, timelines, and more.
Computer Skills Class - Learn Computer Basics
Tue, Nov 04, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Gain basic knowledge of computer terms and access related software and hardware.
This event is full
Generations and Books: Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Nov 04, 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.
Rescheduled
DiRosa Art Workshop: Stencil Art and Print
Tue, Nov 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
New date Wednesday, November 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Yountville Library
In this workshop we will explore the possibilities in stencil art. Learn how to cut a silhouette and use it for print and discover the beauty of using watercolor as a background.
Hora de conversación en inglés como segundo idioma - ESL Conversation Hour
Tue, Nov 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Calistoga Library
Practique su inglés con otros estudiantes en un ambiente amable e informal. Se ofrecerán botanas.
Craft Cinema
Tue, Nov 04, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Lights, camera, create! Join us for a night where crafts and cinema come together in perfect harmony.
Bilingual Storytime (Spanish/English)
Tue, Nov 04, 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.
DiRosa Art Workshop: Stencil Art and Print
Tue, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
In this workshop we will explore the possibilities in stencil art. Learn how to cut a silhouette and use it for print and discover the beauty of using watercolor as a background.
Wee Wednesdays - 6-18 months
Wed, Nov 05, 10:00am - 10:20am
Napa Library - Children's Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Author Talk - Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity
Wed, Nov 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Library
You’re invited to learn from journalist and author Joseph Lee as he chats online with us about his memoir, Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity.
Register
Family Storytime
Wed, Nov 05, 11:15am - 11:45am
Yountville Library
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Study Center
Wed, Nov 05, 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!
DiRosa Art Workshop: Stencil Art and Print
Wed, Nov 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Yountville Library
In this workshop we will explore the possibilities in stencil art. Learn how to cut a silhouette and use it for print and discover the beauty of using watercolor as a background.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Jazz, Kimmie, or Rosie
Wed, Nov 05, 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, Nov 05, 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.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Nov 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
American Canyon Library
Young readers are invited to read to Barney, a certified listening dog. He is a great listener and provides a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Fall ESL Evening Class - Beginning Level
Wed, Nov 05, 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
Author Talk: Be Aware of that Nursing Home
Wed, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for an informative and enlightening evening as author Richard Danford presents his new book that uncovers the dark side of the nursing home industry.
American Canyon Book Club
Wed, Nov 05, 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.
Preschool Storytime - 3-5 years
Thu, Nov 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Napa Library - Children's Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Book Buzz Book Club
Thu, Nov 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Yountville Library
Join us the first Thursday of the month for a "No-Obligation" Book Club. Come discuss what you have read this month at our casual conversation Book Buzz!
Tech Help
Thu, Nov 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Yountville Library
Have a question about your device? From tablets and phones, to email and eBooks, we can help! Appointments are 30 minutes. Registration is required. Please call 707-944-1888 to register.
Generations and Books: Read with Michal
Thu, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
This meeting will be held in-person and virtually via zoom.
Napa COAD: Renter's Insurance
Thu, Nov 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Prepare for the unexpected!
Family Storytime
Thu, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Triple P: Crianza Positiva, clases para padres/madres
Thu, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Aprenda sobre los comportamientos típicos a ciertas edades y etapas en el desarrollo de los niños.
Growing Garlic, Onions, and Other Alliums - UC Master Gardeners
Thu, Nov 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Library
Garlic is one vegetable that can be planted as we enter the darkest time of year; other alliums get planted throughout the seasons.
Register
Take and Make Spice Kit: Ginger
Fri, Nov 07, All day
All Library Locations
Explore the world of spices with our Ginger Spice Kit. This kit includes a packet of ground ginger, recipes, and information about its flavorful history.
ESL Morning Class - Clase de inglés como segundo lenguage
Fri, Nov 07, 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
Generations and Books: Read with Dawn-Dawn
Fri, Nov 07, 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, Nov 07, 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, Nov 07, 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 with Alcohol Markers
Fri, Nov 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Calistoga Library
Drop in and see what the trending alcohol markers are all about. Test out blending and ombre color effects to step up your coloring game. All supplies will be provided.
Jigsaw Puzzle Contest
Sat, Nov 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Celebrate International Games Month by being the fastest jigsaw puzzlers at the library! Teams of 2-4 will have 90 minutes to complete a 500-piece puzzle. First to finish wins!
Virtual Zentangle Class with Romi Marks
Sat, Nov 08, 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.
Saturday Crafternoons: Pom-Pom Cornucopias
Sat, Nov 08, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
For this month's crafternoon we will be showing our thankful spirit by making vibrant and festive pom-pom cornucopias. All ages are welcome, and all supplies are provided.
Mahjong
Sat, Nov 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for an afternoon of American and Traditional Mahjong!
Movie Afternoon: Lilo & Stitch
Sat, Nov 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Calistoga Library
Join us for a showing of Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch! Follow the adventure of a young girl and her mischievous alien friend as they discover the true meaning of "ohana."
Puzzle Swap
Sat, Nov 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Bring your puzzles ready to be rehomed (please make sure all the pieces are present!) and leave with a new-to-you puzzle.
Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Nov 10, 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, Nov 10, 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, Nov 10, 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.
Wee Wednesdays - 6-18 months
Wed, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 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.
Let the Wild Rumpus Begin!
Wed, Nov 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
The Wild Thing, from Maurice Sendak's classic children's book Where the Wild Things Are, is coming to the library! Join us for a meet-and-greet, craft, and a whole lot of fun. For ages 4+
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Jazz, Kimmie, or Rosie
Wed, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 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.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Nov 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
American Canyon Library
Young readers are invited to read to Barney, a certified listening dog. He is a great listener and provides a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Fall ESL Evening Class - Beginning Level
Wed, Nov 12, 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
Circulo de libros
Wed, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Calistoga Library
Cada mes tendremos una sesión en persona para conversar sobre títulos de ficción en español.
DiRosa Art Workshop: Stencil Art and Print
Wed, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
In this workshop we will explore the possibilities in stencil art. Learn how to cut a silhouette and use it for print and discover the beauty of using watercolor as a background.
Preschool Storytime - 3-5 years
Thu, Nov 13, 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, Nov 13, 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: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
Thu, Nov 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library
Let's talk books! Join us every second Thursday at 1 p.m. to discuss the book of the month.
Matinee Movie Classics: Meet Me in St. Louis
Thu, Nov 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Step back into a bygone era of charm, music, and heartwarming nostalgia with Meet Me in St. Louis, the beloved MGM classic starring Judy Garland.
Generations and Books: Read with Michal
Thu, Nov 13, 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 - Animal Stories
Thu, Nov 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Tweens (ages 10-13) are invited to share their love of books!
Let the Wild Rumpus Begin!
Thu, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
The Wild Thing, from Maurice Sendak's classic children's book Where the Wild Things Are, is coming to the library! Join us for a meet-and-greet, craft, and a whole lot of fun. For ages 4+
Author Talk: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
Thu, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Library
Join us in an online conversation with acclaimed writer Amanda Peters as we discuss her instant bestselling novel, The Berry Pickers.
Register
The Search for a Quantum Theory of Gravity
Thu, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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?
Family Storytime
Thu, Nov 13, 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, Nov 13, 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, Nov 14, 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
Let the Wild Rumpus Begin!
Fri, Nov 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Yountville Library
The Wild Thing, from Maurice Sendak's classic children's book Where the Wild Things Are, is coming to the library! Join us for a meet-and-greet, craft, and a whole lot of fun. For ages 4+
Generations and Books: Read with Dawn-Dawn
Fri, Nov 14, 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, Nov 14, 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, Nov 14, 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.
Crafting Cozy Critters
Fri, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Napa Library - Teen Room
Cut and create! Celebrate the warmth and charm of the autumn season by making a three-dimensional cozy woodland friend. For ages 11 - 18.
Art in the Library: Lori Bywater Lautze
Fri, Nov 14, 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library
Join us for a reception to celebrate Lori Bywater Lautze's artwork, on exhibit in the Napa Library.
MusicTime at the Library with Festival Napa Valley
Sat, Nov 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Enjoy a playful, interactive concert for children (ages 2-8) and their families.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Henli
Sat, Nov 15, 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.
Puzzle Competition
Sat, Nov 15, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Yountville Library
Celebrate International Games Month by being the fastest jigsaw puzzlers at the library!
Puzzle Swap
Sat, Nov 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Yountville Library
Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle! Looking for a new challenge or want to trade a previously-loved puzzle for a fresh one? Join us at the library's puzzle swap!
Let the Wild Rumpus Begin!
Sat, Nov 15, 10:15am - 11:45am
Calistoga Library
The Wild Thing, from Maurice Sendak's classic children's book Where the Wild Things Are, is coming to the library! Join us for a meet-and-greet, a craft, and a whole lot of fun. For ages 4+
Discovery Lab: DIY Robotic Hand
Sat, Nov 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Kids ages 7 and up are invited to combine basic engineering and their creativity to make their own robotic hand!
Read with a Ranger: Trees
Sat, Nov 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Napa Library - Children's Room
Enjoy stories and discover new things about trees with a local park ranger.
Mahjong
Sat, Nov 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for an afternoon of American and Traditional Mahjong!
Calistoga Aloft
Sat, Nov 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Calistoga Library
In the early 1900s, a group of adventurous Calistoga residents set out to create flying machines.
STEM Explorers: Investigate Coding With Micro:bits, Part 1
Sat, Nov 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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.
Hora de conversación en inglés como segundo idioma - ESL Conversation Hour
Sat, Nov 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Calistoga Library
Practique su inglés con otros estudiantes en un ambiente amable e informal. Se ofrecerán botanas.
Cancelled
Memory Cafe (Spanish)
Mon, Nov 17, 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, Nov 17, 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, Nov 17, 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.
Lawyers in the Library
Mon, Nov 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
The Lawyers in the Library program offers free appointments with local attorneys volunteering to answer legal questions.
Fall ESL Evening Class - Intermediate Level
Mon, Nov 17, 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, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Calistoga Library
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Author Talk: The Secret Language of Connection - with Charles Duhigg
Tue, Nov 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Library
Charles Duhigg presents the ultimate guide on how to communicate and connect with anyone at work, home, and in life in his latest work.
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Computer Skills Class - Learn Computer Basics
Tue, Nov 18, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Gain basic knowledge of computer terms and access related software and hardware.
This event is full
Generations and Books: Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 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.
Line Dancing
Tue, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Get ready to move and groove with Step to the Beat! This fun and energizing program is open to teens and adults. You’ll learn the basics of line dancing while having a blast.
Take-Home Craft: Fall Acorn
Wed, Nov 19, 9:00am - 8:00pm
All Library Locations
Starting November 19, families may drop-in any time during library hours to pick-up a free take-home fall acorn craft kit! These kits will be available at all library locations while supplies last.
Wee Wednesdays - 6-18 months
Wed, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 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!
Puzzle Swap
Wed, Nov 19, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Calistoga Library
Bring your puzzles ready to be rehomed (please make sure all the pieces are present!) and leave with a new-to-you puzzle.
Study Center
Wed, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 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.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Nov 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
American Canyon Library
Young readers are invited to read to Barney, a certified listening dog. He is a great listener and provides a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Fall ESL Evening Class - Beginning Level
Wed, Nov 19, 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
Simple Energy Savings at Home
Wed, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
From swapping out lightbulbs to improving insulation, there are many ways to save on your utility bill, all while making your home healthier and safer.
Financial Workshop: The Road to Financial Independence
Wed, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Financial independence is about creating a life where money works for you, not the other way around.
DiRosa Art Workshop: Stencil Art and Print
Wed, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Calistoga Library
In this workshop we will explore the possibilities in stencil art. Learn how to cut a silhouette and use it for print and discover the beauty of using watercolor as a background.
Preschool Storytime - 3-5 years
Thu, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Could you use support after the passing of a loved one?
Generations and Books: Read with Michal
Thu, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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.
Family Storytime
Thu, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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, Nov 21, 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
Generations and Books: Read with Dawn-Dawn
Fri, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Grab your yarn, hooks, and needles, and join us for Yarn Club! Meet other yarn lovers, work on your current projects, and get support from club members.
MusicTime at the Library with Festival Napa Valley
Sat, Nov 22, 10:00am - 10:45am
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Enjoy a playful, interactive concert for children (ages 2-8) and their families.
Holiday Decoration Swap
Sat, Nov 22, 11:00am - 2:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
It's the holiday season, and that means it is time to decorate! Bring your holiday decorations in good condition to the American Canyon library to help them find a new home.
Mahjong
Sat, Nov 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for an afternoon of American and Traditional Mahjong!
STEM Explorers: Investigate Coding With Micro:bits, Part 2
Sat, Nov 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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.
Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Nov 24, 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.
Paper Bag Fall Luminaries
Mon, Nov 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Create a glowing luminary with cozy colors to add a little bit of autumn magic to your home.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Bubbles
Mon, Nov 24, 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, Nov 24, 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, Nov 25, 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, Nov 25, 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, Nov 25, 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, Nov 25, 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!
Writers' Roundtable
Tue, Nov 25, 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, Nov 25, 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, Nov 25, 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.
Glittery Snowflake Ornaments
Tue, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Transform worn words into dazzling decorations full of shimmering winter magic! Making glittery snowflakes from old books is a charming way to recycle and celebrate the season.
Wee Wednesdays - 6-18 months
Wed, Nov 26, 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, Nov 26, 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, Nov 26, 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, Nov 26, 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, Nov 26, 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.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Nov 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
American Canyon Library
Young readers are invited to read to Barney, a certified listening dog. He is a great listener and provides a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Holiday Ornament Workshop: Melting Snowmen
Sat, Nov 29, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Kick off the holiday season in style at the American Canyon library, where we will be making melting snowman ornaments that are sure to spruce up your holiday decor.
Mahjong
Sat, Nov 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for an afternoon of American and Traditional Mahjong!
Holiday Card Making
Mon, Dec 01, 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!
Memory Cafe
Mon, Dec 01, 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.
Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Dec 01, 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 01, 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.
Lawyers in the Library
Mon, Dec 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
The Lawyers in the Library program offers free appointments with local attorneys volunteering to answer legal questions.
Club de lectura: En agosto nos vemos - de Gabriel García Márquez
Mon, Dec 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca de Napa! Cada mes tendremos una sesión en persona para conversar sobre títulos de ficción.
Fall ESL Evening Class - Intermediate Level
Mon, Dec 01, 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.
Holiday Card Making
Tue, Dec 02, 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 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.
Toddler Storytime - 18 months to 3 years old
Tue, Dec 02, 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, Dec 02, 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, Dec 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Calistoga Library
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we always have fun! Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Author Talk: Scheming Wives and High-Stakes Hilarity - with Sue Hincenbergs
Tue, Dec 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Library
Murder is the name of the game in author Sue Hincenbergs' debut novel, The Retirement Plan.
Register
Computer Skills Class - Learn Computer Basics
Tue, Dec 02, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
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 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, Dec 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Calistoga Library
Practique su inglés con otros estudiantes en un ambiente amable e informal. Se ofrecerán botanas.
Bilingual Storytime (Spanish/English)
Tue, Dec 02, 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.
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