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Author Talk: America's Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis
2026-03-24 11:00:00 2026-03-24 12:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Author Talk: America's Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver. Virtual Library -

Tuesday, March 24
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-24 11:00:00 2026-03-24 12:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Author Talk: America's Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver. Virtual Library -

Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver.

They will discuss Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal. In this work, Walter, a Pulitzer finalist, exposes the country’s failed response to the opioid crisis, and the malfeasance, corruption, and snake oil which blight the drug rehabilitation industry.

To register: https://libraryc.org/napalibrary/117379 

If you cannot attend the event live, you can view this and other past online author talks here: https://libraryc.org/napalibrary/archive 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Author Talks |

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MusicTime in the Library with Festival Napa Valley
Sat, Mar 14, 10:00am - 10:45am
Calistoga Library
Enjoy a playful, interactive concert for children (ages 2-8) and their families.
Virtual Zentangle Class
Sat, Mar 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Library
Relax, have fun, and learn a new art form all from the comfort of your home!
This event is full
Discovery Lab: Code & Go Robot Mouse
Sat, Mar 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
This is a fun, interactive and screen-free opportunity for children to learn how to code by programming a robotic mouse.
Puzzle Swap
Sat, Mar 14, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Bring your puzzles ready to be rehomed (please make sure all the pieces are present!) and leave with a new-to-you puzzle.
Saturday Crafternoons: Pots of Gold
Sat, Mar 14, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us at this month's Saturday Crafternoons where we be making little pots of gold. This is a craft that is sure to shine colorful and bright. All ages are welcome, and all supplies are provided.
Leprechaun Glitter Globes
Sat, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Calistoga Library
Spread some St. Patrick's Day luck and make your own glitter globe with us. All supplies are provided. 
This event is full
Puzzle Contest
Sat, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for some friendly jigsaw puzzle competition!
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Computer Skills Class/ Habilidades en computación
Mon, Mar 16, 10:00am - 11:30am
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Learn to use a laptop, the internet, basic computer security, email, and more.
Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Mar 16, 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, Mar 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
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, Mar 16, 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.
Spring ESL Evening Class: Intermediate Level
Mon, Mar 16, 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
Tue, Mar 17, 9:00am - 10:30am
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Aprenda los términos básicos de computación, y acceder a programas y mecanismos de la computadora.
AARP Tax-Aide™️ Tax Preparation
Tue, Mar 17, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Get ready for tax season! Volunteer tax preparers from the AARP Foundation will file and complete your taxes as part of their free Tax-Aide program.
Register
Toddler Storytime - Ages 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Mar 17, 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!
Family Storytime
Tue, Mar 17, 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!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 - 5 years
Tue, Mar 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Computer Skills Class - Learn Computer Basics
Tue, Mar 17, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Gain basic knowledge of computer terms and access related software and hardware.
American Mah-Jongg: Open Play
Tue, Mar 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for an afternoon of American mah-jongg!
Generations and Books: Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Mar 17, 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
Tue, Mar 17, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Compartiremos cuentos, cantaremos canciones, aprenderemos rimas, y nos reiremos con los títeres. ¡Siempre es divertido! Los niños pueden descubrir el amor por los libros y la biblioteca.
AARP Tax-Aide™️ Tax Preparation
Wed, Mar 18, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Get ready for tax season! Volunteer tax preparers from the AARP Foundation will file and complete your taxes as part of their free Tax-Aide program.
Register
Wee Wednesdays - Ages 6 - 18 months
Wed, Mar 18, 10:00am - 10:20am
Napa Library - Children's Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Digging Deeper: A Non-fiction Book Club - A Book Club to Expand the Mind and Enrich the Soul
Wed, Mar 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Bring a non-fiction book you've read and would like to share with other readers. When you leave, you'll have a list of books to check out, ideas to consider, and perhaps new friends too!
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Jazz, Kimmie, Orvie or Rosie
Wed, Mar 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to Jazz, Kimmie, Orvie, or Rosie—all certified listening dogs.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Mar 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
American Canyon Library
Young readers are invited to read to Barney, a certified listening dog. Barney is a great listener and provides a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Influential Women of Napa Valley's Past
Wed, Mar 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Calistoga Library
Join local historian Rebecca Yerger for a presentation in honor of Women's History Month.
Spring ESL Evening Class: Beginning Level
Wed, Mar 18, 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.
Friends of the American Canyon Library Meeting
Wed, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
The monthly meeting of the Friends of the American Canyon library to discuss organizational business. Meetings are open to the public.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 - 5 years
Thu, Mar 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Napa Library - Children's Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Tech Help
Thu, Mar 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Yountville Library
Have a question about your device? From tablets and phones, to email and ebooks, we can help! Appointments are 30 minutes, and registration is required. Please call 707-944-1888 to register.
Bereavement Group
Thu, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Calistoga Library
Are you interested in writing and want to share your work with others and get some feedback? Join us for a friendly writers' group! All types of writing welcome!
Empower Your Financial Future (Four-Part Series)
Thu, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Join us for an enlightening and empowering four-part series designed to help you take control of your financial future.
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Triple P: Crianza Positiva - clases para padres/madres
Thu, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Esta clase le ayudara a reconocer su fortaleza y usarla en la crianza de sus hijos mientras se conecta con otros padres para recibir apoyo.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Thu, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Napa Library
It's time for our special storytime and stuffed animal sleepover event!
ESL Morning Class - Clase de inglés como segundo lenguaje
Fri, Mar 20, 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.
Free Tax Help United Way VITA
Fri, Mar 20, 10:00am - 2:30pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Come get your taxes done for free with the assistance of United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistants (VITA).
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Henli or Barney
Fri, Mar 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to Henli or Barney, certified listening dogs. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Generations and Books: Read with Dawn-Dawn
Fri, Mar 20, 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.
Yarn Club
Fri, Mar 20, 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 in the Library with Festival Napa Valley
Sat, Mar 21, 10:00am - 10:45am
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Enjoy playful, interactive concerts for children (ages 2-8) and their families.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Henli
Sat, Mar 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Yountville Library
Young readers are invited to read to Henli, a certified listening dog. Henli is a great listener and provides a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Read with a Ranger - Plants and Flowers
Sat, Mar 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Napa Library - Children's Room
Enjoy stories and discover new things about nature with a local park ranger.
Succulent Swap
Sat, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Calistoga Library
Are you looking to add variety to your succulent garden? Bring cuttings from your succulents and take cuttings from new succulents home. This is one of our most popular community exchanges!
Hora de conversación en inglés como segundo idioma - ESL Conversation Hour
Sat, Mar 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Calistoga Library
Practique su inglés con otros estudiantes en un ambiente amable e informal. Se ofrecerán botanas.
Green Screen: Buying and Beyond
Sun, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
In partnership with Napa Climate Now, we're screening documentaries and sharing climate-healthy ways to live in our world.
Computer Skills Class/ Habilidades en computación
Mon, Mar 23, 10:00am - 11:30am
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Learn to use a laptop, the internet, basic computer security, email, and more.
Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Mar 23, 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, Mar 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
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.
Spring ESL Evening Class: Intermediate Level
Mon, Mar 23, 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
Tue, Mar 24, 9:00am - 10:30am
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Aprenda los términos básicos de computación, y acceder a programas y mecanismos de la computadora.
AARP Tax-Aide™️ Tax Preparation
Tue, Mar 24, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Get ready for tax season! Volunteer tax preparers from the AARP Foundation will file and complete your taxes as part of their free Tax-Aide program.
Register
Toddler Storytime - Ages 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Mar 24, 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!
Family Storytime
Tue, Mar 24, 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!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 - 5 years
Tue, Mar 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Author Talk: America's Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis
Tue, Mar 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Library
Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver.
Register
Computer Skills Class - Learn Computer Basics
Tue, Mar 24, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Gain basic knowledge of computer terms and access related software and hardware.
Writers' Roundtable
Tue, Mar 24, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Yountville Library
You are invited to share your work using different writing styles and receive supportive feedback from everyone attending the roundtable.
American Mah-Jongg: Open Play
Tue, Mar 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for an afternoon of American mah-jongg!
Generations and Books: Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Mar 24, 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.
Read with a Ranger
Tue, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Enjoy stories and discover new things about nature with a local park ranger.
AARP Tax-Aide™️ Tax Preparation
Wed, Mar 25, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Get ready for tax season! Volunteer tax preparers from the AARP Foundation will file and complete your taxes as part of their free Tax-Aide program.
Register
Wee Wednesdays - Ages 6 - 18 months
Wed, Mar 25, 10:00am - 10:20am
Napa Library - Children's Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Teen Diamond Art Community Project 
Wed, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Calistoga Library
Calling all teens! Do you recognize this pet meme? Help us complete a community diamond art piece by April 15th! Work on the diamond art piece alone or bring a friend or two to help.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Jazz, Kimmie, Orvie or Rosie
Wed, Mar 25, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to Jazz, Kimmie, Orvie, or Rosie—all certified listening dogs.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Mar 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
American Canyon Library
Young readers are invited to read to Barney, a certified listening dog. Barney is a great listener and provides a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Vintage Napa Valley Wine: A Trio of Survivors - And their Matriarchs
Wed, Mar 25, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Explore the histories of Beringer, Nichelini and Beaulieu—three iconic Napa Valley wineries that have been in continuous operation for over 100 years.
Spring ESL Evening Class: Beginning Level
Wed, Mar 25, 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.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 - 5 years
Thu, Mar 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Napa Library - Children's Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Tech Help
Thu, Mar 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Yountville Library
Have a question about your device? From tablets and phones, to email and ebooks, we can help! Appointments are 30 minutes, and registration is required. Please call 707-944-1888 to register.
Generations and Books: Read with Michal
Thu, Mar 26, 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.
Open Mic Night
Thu, Mar 26, 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.
Family Storytime
Thu, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
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ESL Morning Class - Clase de inglés como segundo lenguaje
Fri, Mar 27, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Napa Library
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.
Free Tax Help United Way VITA
Fri, Mar 27, 10:00am - 2:30pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Come get your taxes done for free with the assistance of United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistants (VITA).
Shhh... Silent Cinema at the Library
Fri, Mar 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Yountville Library
We invite you to experience the magic of early cinema in a serene setting.
Generations and Books: Read with Dawn-Dawn
Fri, Mar 27, 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.
MusicTime in the Library with Festival Napa Valley
Sat, Mar 28, 10:00am - 10:45am
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Enjoy fun, interactive concerts for kids (ages 2-8) and their adults.
Friends of the American Canyon Library Donation Day
Sat, Mar 28, 11:00am - 2:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Friends of the American Canyon Library are accepting donations of gently-used books and DVDs.
Computer Skills Class/ Habilidades en computación
Mon, Mar 30, 10:00am - 11:30am
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Learn to use a laptop, the internet, basic computer security, email, and more.
Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Mar 30, 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, Mar 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
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.
Family Movie Night: The Spongebob Movie
Mon, Mar 30, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Are you ready for a swashbuckling adventure? Join of for the screening of The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025).
AARP Tax-Aide™️ Tax Preparation
Tue, Mar 31, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Napa Library
Get ready for tax season! Volunteer tax preparers from the AARP Foundation will file and complete your taxes as part of their free Tax-Aide program.
Register
Caring for Our Community - The Latest in Alzheimer's Research and Care
Tue, Mar 31, 10:00am - 11:30am
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
The Alzheimer’s Association is delighted to join Congressman Mike Thompson and Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry for an important community forum on Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Register
AARP Tax-Aide™️ Tax Preparation
Wed, Apr 01, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Get ready for tax season! Volunteer tax preparers from the AARP Foundation will file and complete your taxes as part of their free Tax-Aide program.
Register
Family Storytime
Wed, Apr 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Yountville Library
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Wee Wednesdays - Ages 6 - 18 months
Wed, Apr 01, 10:00am - 10:20am
Napa Library - Children's Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Jazz, Kimmie, Orvie or Rosie
Wed, Apr 01, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to Jazz, Kimmie, Orvie, or Rosie—all certified listening dogs.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Apr 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
American Canyon Library
Young readers are invited to read to Barney, a certified listening dog. Barney is a great listener and provides a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Hora de conversación en inglés como segundo idioma - ESL Conversation Hour
Wed, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Calistoga Library
Practique su inglés con otros estudiantes en un ambiente amable e informal. Se ofrecerán botanas.
American Canyon Book Club
Wed, Apr 01, 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 - Ages 3 - 5 years
Thu, Apr 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Napa Library - Children's Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Book Buzz Book Club - at the Yountville Library
Thu, Apr 02, 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!
Children's Craft: A Spongebob Craft
Thu, Apr 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for a special craft inspired by A Spongebob Movie (2025)! Create your own Burger-Eating Spongebob! This craft may be modified for ages 3 to 12.
Tech Help
Thu, Apr 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Yountville Library
Have a question about your device? From tablets and phones, to email and ebooks, we can help! Appointments are 30 minutes, and registration is required. Please call (707) 944-1888 to register.
Author Talk: The History of US Women Astronauts - With Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal
Thu, Apr 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Library
Join us for a journey through the history of US women astronauts with Valerie Neal, emerita curator from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and expert on human spaceflight.
Register
Generations and Books: Read with Michal
Thu, Apr 02, 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.
Perennial Edible Plants - with the UC Master Gardeners
Thu, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Let the UC Master Gardeners of Napa introduce you to edible plants for your home landscape! From asparagus to yams, we will cover growing requirements, maintenance, and harvest.
Register
Family Storytime
Thu, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Free Tax Help United Way VITA
Fri, Apr 03, 10:00am - 2:30pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Come get your taxes done for free with the assistance of United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistants (VITA).
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Henli
Fri, Apr 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Yountville Library
Young readers are invited to read to Henli, a certified listening dog. Henli is a great listener and provides a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Generations and Books: Read with Dawn-Dawn
Fri, Apr 03, 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 Barney or Henli
Fri, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to Barney or Henli—all certified listening dogs. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Yarn Club
Fri, Apr 03, 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, Apr 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Calistoga Library
Socialize and let your creativity flow at Coloring Hour. Coloring sheets, alcohol markers, and colored pencils are provided. 
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Sat, Apr 04, 9:00am - 12:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us each month to play the world's most beloved table top role playing game!
This event is full
American Mahjong 101
Sat, Apr 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for a beginner-friendly mahjong class. Rebecca Simon will teach you how to play American Mahjong. No experience is needed!
STEM Explorers: Investigate Coding With Micro:bits, Part 1
Sat, Apr 04, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Welcome to the STEM Explorers Program! In this program, students aged 8 - 18 are invited to explore various areas of STEM through hands-on activities that challenge and excite them.
How to Use the Seed Libraries and Prepare for the Seed Swap
Sat, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Learn all about the Napa County Seed Library and how to prepare your seeds to exchange at the April 11 seed swap.
Axolotl Easter Eggs
Sat, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Calistoga Library
Paint your own adorable axolotl egg with us! All supplies will be provided. Space is limited. Please register for the event.
4th Annual Bookmark Story Contest
Mon, Apr 06, All day
Virtual Library
Turn your shortest stories into community treasures!
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Computer Skills Class/ Habilidades en computación
Mon, Apr 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Learn to use a laptop, the internet, basic computer security, email, and more.
Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Apr 06, 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.
Preventing Medicare Fraud
Mon, Apr 06, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Join us for an informative seminar highlighting new scams and how to avoid them.
Club de lectura: El alquimista de Paulo Coelho
Mon, Apr 06, 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.
Spring ESL Evening Class: Intermediate Level
Mon, Apr 06, 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
Tue, Apr 07, 9:00am - 10:30am
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Aprenda los términos básicos de computación, y acceder a programas y mecanismos de la computadora.
AARP Tax-Aide™️ Tax Preparation
Tue, Apr 07, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Get ready for tax season! Volunteer tax preparers from the AARP Foundation will file and complete your taxes as part of their free Tax-Aide program.
Register
Toddler Storytime - Ages 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Apr 07, 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!
Family Storytime
Tue, Apr 07, 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!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 - 5 years
Tue, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Computer Skills Class - Learn Computer Basics
Tue, Apr 07, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Gain basic knowledge of computer terms and access related software and hardware.
Tile Tuesday: American Mah Jongg
Tue, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for an afternoon of American Mah Jongg! This gathering is perfect for players who follow the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules and want to enjoy casual gameplay with fellow enthusiasts.
Generations and Books: Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Apr 07, 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
Tue, Apr 07, 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.
Di Rosa Art Workshop: Mixed Media Collage - Expectations on Oneself
Tue, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Create a self-portrait and layer it with images that reflect what work, family, and society expect from you.
AARP Tax-Aide™️ Tax Preparation
Wed, Apr 08, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Get ready for tax season! Volunteer tax preparers from the AARP Foundation will file and complete your taxes as part of their free Tax-Aide program.
Register
Wee Wednesdays - Ages 6 - 18 months
Wed, Apr 08, 10:00am - 10:20am
Napa Library - Children's Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Youth Chess Club
Wed, Apr 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
This monthly chess club for youth up to age 17 is a fun and casual way to learn the game of chess, sharpen skills, and compete against other players.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Jazz, Kimmie, Orvie or Rosie
Wed, Apr 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to Jazz, Kimmie, Orvie, or Rosie—all certified listening dogs.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Apr 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
American Canyon Library
Young readers are invited to read to Barney, a certified listening dog. Barney is a great listener and provides a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Spring ESL Evening Class: Beginning Level
Wed, Apr 08, 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.
Rainbow Book Club - All Systems Red and Artificial Condition by Martha Wells
Wed, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bookmine - 1625 2nd Street, Napa
The Rainbow Book Club is cohosted by Mindy from Napa County Library and Napa Bookmine staff members. The book club focuses on books that explore and embrace queer identity.
Register
Exploring Solar & Battery Power for Home Resiliency
Wed, Apr 08, 6:45pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Explore the benefits of installing solar panels with or without a home battery.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 - 5 years
Thu, Apr 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Napa Library - Children's Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Tech Help
Thu, Apr 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Yountville Library
Have a question about your device? From tablets and phones, to email and ebooks, we can help! Appointments are 30 minutes, and registration is required. Please call (707) 944-1888 to register.
Napa Book Club
Thu, Apr 09, 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.
Matinee Movie Classics: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Thu, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Spend a glamourous afternoon with the dazzling 1953 musical classic Gentlemen Prefer Blondes!
Generations and Books: Read with Michal
Thu, Apr 09, 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.
Book Buzz - at the Calistoga Library
Thu, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Calistoga Library
Want to discuss the last good book you read? Join us for a casual conversation with no book obligation and maybe you'll find your next great read. 
Your Book Begins in Napa: A Year of Writing Together - Session 1
Thu, Apr 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Do you have a story waiting to be told? Local author and editor Linda Ruggeri will help you to set and achieve your writing goals.
Family Storytime
Thu, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. Everyone is welcome!
ESL Morning Class - Clase de inglés como segundo lenguaje
Fri, Apr 10, 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.
Free Tax Help United Way VITA
Fri, Apr 10, 10:00am - 2:30pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Come get your taxes done for free with the assistance of United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistants (VITA).
Pet Buttons
Fri, Apr 10, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library
Celebrate National Pet Day by turning your favorite pet into a custom button!
Remarkable Journeys - Exploring Heritage and Culture in Poland
Fri, Apr 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for a Remarkable Journeys presentation by Myrna David and Jim McDonald.
Generations and Books: Read with Dawn-Dawn
Fri, Apr 10, 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.
Discovery Lab - Ozobot
Sat, Apr 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Using an Ozobot robot, children ages 7 to 10 years old will learn the basics of coding through simple color programming.
Saturday Crafternoons: Fairy Houses
Sat, Apr 11, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Spring is in the air, and for this month's edition of Saturday Crafternoons we are making beautiful fairy houses that are sure to brighten up any space.
Green Screen: Restoring Nature
Sun, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
In partnership with Napa Climate Now, we're screening documentaries and sharing climate-healthy ways to live in our world.
Computer Skills Class/ Habilidades en computación
Mon, Apr 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Learn to use a laptop, the internet, basic computer security, email, and more.
Memory Cafe
Mon, Apr 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
The brain is like a muscle—if you don’t use it, you 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, Apr 13, 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.
Lawyers in the Library
Mon, Apr 13, 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.
Spring ESL Evening Class: Intermediate Level
Mon, Apr 13, 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.
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