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The Monarch Project: Be a Butterfly Angel!

With the UC Master Gardeners
2026-08-06 19:00:00 2026-08-06 20:00:00 America/Los_Angeles The Monarch Project: Be a Butterfly Angel! Napa County plays an important role in the breeding and migration paths of the Western Monarch Butterfly. Virtual Library -

Thursday, August 06
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-08-06 19:00:00 2026-08-06 20:00:00 America/Los_Angeles The Monarch Project: Be a Butterfly Angel! Napa County plays an important role in the breeding and migration paths of the Western Monarch Butterfly. Virtual Library -

Napa County plays an important role in the breeding and migration paths of the Western Monarch Butterfly.

Join the UC Master Gardeners to learn what you can do to help boost its declining numbers by turning your garden into a nurturing way station.

Registration link: https://libtalk-beabutterflyangel.eventbrite.com/ 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Home & Garden | Discussion |

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Phone: 707-253-4241
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Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jul 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.
Family Storytime
Tue, Jul 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
Tue, Jul 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!
Mushroom Paper Craft
Tue, Jul 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Calistoga Library
Make a paper mushroom with us after family storytime. All families are welcome and all supplies will be provided. No registration is needed for this free event. 
Author Talk: It Didn't Start with You by Mark Wolynn
Tue, Jul 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Library
How do the experiences of our ancestors influence our thoughts and behaviors today?
Register
Tile Tuesday: American Mah Jongg Open Play
Tue, Jul 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.
American Mah Jongg 101
Tue, Jul 07, 2:15pm - 4:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for a beginner-friendly instruction on how to play American Mah Jongg. No experience needed!
This event is full
Generations and Books: Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Jul 07, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
Bilingual Storytime
Tue, Jul 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.
Basuritas: Talleres de reciclables
Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Basuritas es un proyecto que nació en el año 2011 con el objetivo de transformar materiales reciclables en arte y promover la creatividad en nuestras comunidades.
Puppet Show: Jack and the Beanstalk
Wed, Jul 08, 9:30am - 10:15am
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Jack has traded his cow for magic wishing beans, which turned into a huge beanstalk! This silly tale includes a giant and a golden-egg-laying chicken.
Family Storytime
Wed, Jul 08, 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!
Puppet Show: Jack and the Beanstalk
Wed, Jul 08, 10:45am - 11:30am
Napa Library
Jack has traded his cow for magic wishing beans, which turned into a huge beanstalk! This silly tale includes a giant and a golden-egg-laying chicken.
Puppet Show: Jack and the Beanstalk
Wed, Jul 08, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Yountville Library
Jack has traded his cow for magic wishing beans! This silly tale includes a giant and a golden-egg-laying chicken.
Youth Chess Club
Wed, Jul 08, 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 your skills, and compete against other players.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Jazz, Kimmie, Ovie, or Rosie
Wed, Jul 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Jul 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
American Canyon Library
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Creative Minds of Napa Valley with Rebecca Yerger
Wed, Jul 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Calistoga Library
Join local historian Rebecca Yerger for a presentation covering the history of Napa Valley creatives, artists, performers, writers, and inventors.
Summer ESL Evening Class - Beginning Level
Wed, Jul 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 - Loveless by Alice Oseman
Wed, Jul 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
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jul 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.
Puppet Show: Jack and the Beanstalk
Thu, Jul 09, 10:00am - 10:45am
Calistoga Library
Jack has traded his cow for magic wishing beans, which turned into a huge beanstalk! This silly tale includes a giant and a golden-egg-laying chicken.
Let's Talk Books! - The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery
Thu, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Join us every second Thursday to discuss the book of the month.
Intercambios with Michael
Thu, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Yountville Library
Practice English or Spanish and help other learners in a friendly atmosphere. Beginners are welcome.
Thursday Crafts: Matisse's Garden
Thu, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for a story and crafting fun!
Puppet Show: Jack and the Beanstalk
Thu, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Jack has traded his cow for magic wishing beans, which turned into a huge beanstalk! This silly tale includes a giant and a golden-egg-laying chicken.
Spider-Man: Far From Home
Thu, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Napa Library - Teen Room
Join fellow Spider-Man fans each week as we follow Peter Parker’s journey from friendly neighborhood hero to multiverse legend.
Generations and Books: Read with Michal
Thu, Jul 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
Book Buzz
Thu, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Calistoga Library
Want to discuss the last good book you read? Join us for a casual conversation with no "reading assignment" and maybe you'll find your next great read.
Napa County Library Commission Meeting
Thu, Jul 09, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
This meeting will be held in-person and virtually via zoom.
Family Storytime
Thu, Jul 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!
Wee Fridays
Fri, Jul 10, 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.
Crop Swap
Fri, Jul 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Yountville Library
Got more tomatoes, herbs, or zucchini than you know what to do with? Bring your extra home‑grown bounty and swap it with neighbors for something new.
Remarkable Journeys: Yountville
Fri, Jul 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for a fascinating presentation from photographer Irena Miles.
American Canyon Tabletop Gaming Club
Fri, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Please join us at the American Canyon library for our tabletop gaming club where members of the community can play a wide array of tabletop games with other enthusiasts.
Generations and Books: Read with Dawn-Dawn
Fri, Jul 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
American Canyon Library
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Henli or Barney
Fri, Jul 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Art in the Library: Napa Valley Photographic Society - Discover. Celebrate. Experience.
Fri, Jul 10, 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library
Join us for a reception for the Napa Valley Photographic Society's Art in the Library exhibition, on display July 1 through August 31.
Discovery Lab: Lego Day Craft
Sat, Jul 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Imagine, plan and build using Lego pieces at the library.
Saturday Crafternoons: Terra Cotta Flowerpot Painting
Sat, Jul 11, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
This month for Saturday Crafternoons we will be expressing our creative spirit by painting vibrant terra cotta flowerpots. This activity will surely brighten up your garden.
The Convivial Cook’s Book Club
Sat, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Yountville Library
Join the Convivial Cook’s Book Club for a delicious monthly gathering!
Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
Dementia Caregiving Series
Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Learn practical tools for understanding dementia, improving communication, managing challenging behaviors, and providing compassionate, person-centered care.
Pony Bead Keychains
Mon, Jul 13, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Calistoga Library
Learn how to make a colorful pony bead keychain! Make a dragonfly or lizard to clip on your backpack, purse, keys, or lanyard.
Paper Plate Bird Feeder
Mon, Jul 13, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Treat your feathered friends with care by making a paper plate bird feeder and adding it to your garden.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Bubbles
Mon, Jul 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Family Movie Night: Bee Movie (2007)
Mon, Jul 13, 5:30pm - 7:35pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Children are welcome to bring a pillow and come in pajamas. Popcorn and refreshments will be provided!
Summer ESL Evening Class - Intermediate level
Mon, Jul 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.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jul 14, 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.
Family Storytime
Tue, Jul 14, 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
Tue, Jul 14, 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!
Tile Tuesday: American Mah Jongg Open Play
Tue, Jul 14, 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, Jul 14, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
Author Talk: The Secrets We Hide - by Karin Slaughter
Tue, Jul 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Library
Join us for an online conversation with acclaimed author Karin Slaughter.
Register
Bilingual Storytime
Tue, Jul 14, 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.
Pop-Up Bug Museum for Kids
Wed, Jul 15, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Drop into the library for an interactive and close-up look at live bugs from around the world.
Family Storytime
Wed, Jul 15, 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!
Gardens at the Historic Napa Mill
Wed, Jul 15, 11:30am - 12:10pm
Napa Library
Join us for a walking tour of the gardens at the Historic Napa Mill.
Preschool Craft: Bug Mask
Wed, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
American Canyon Library
Stop by the children's area for a simple craft activity.
Backyard Bugs and Beyond
Wed, Jul 15, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Yountville Library
Join the Beetle lady for an interactive and close-up look at live bugs! Learn and discover fascinating facts about many different bugs.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Jazz, Kimmie, Ovie, or Rosie
Wed, Jul 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Jul 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
American Canyon Library
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Honey Slime
Wed, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Calistoga Library
Take your honey slime to the next level with fun add-ins and glitter.
This event is full
Summer ESL Evening Class - Beginning Level
Wed, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 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
Thu, Jul 16, 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.
Backyard Bugs and Beyond
Thu, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:45am
Calistoga Library
Join the Beetle lady for an interactive and close-up look at live bugs! Learn and discover fascinating facts about many different bugs.
Author Talk: Migrant Heart by Reyna Grande
Thu, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Library
Join us for an online conversation with author Reyna Grande.
Bereavement Group
Thu, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Could you use support after the passing of a loved one?
Spider-Man: No Way Home
Thu, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Napa Library - Teen Room
Join fellow Spider-Man fans each week as we follow Peter Parker’s journey from friendly neighborhood hero to multiverse legend.
Backyard Bugs and Beyond
Thu, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
American Canyon Library
Join the Beetle lady for an interactive and close-up look at live bugs! Learn and discover fascinating facts about many different bugs.
Uncle Jer's Traveling Bee Show
Thu, Jul 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Learn about the fascinating world of bees! Pollination, honey-making, bee safety, and much more will be introduced. See live bees up close!
Generations and Books: Read with Michal
Thu, Jul 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
Writers' Group
Thu, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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!
Wee Fridays
Fri, Jul 17, 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.
Lucha Libro
Fri, Jul 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Yountville Library
Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon as Lucha Libro brings an electrifying professional wrestling show straight to you!
Generations and Books: Read with Dawn-Dawn
Fri, Jul 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
American Canyon Library
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Henli or Barney
Fri, Jul 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Yarn Club
Fri, Jul 17, 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.
Virtual Zentangle Class
Sat, Jul 18, 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.
This event is full
Friends of the Calistoga Library Donation Day
Sat, Jul 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Calistoga Library
The Friends of the Calistoga Library will be now accepting book donations on the first and third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Henli
Sat, Jul 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Yountville Library
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Dried Flower Bookmarks
Sat, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Yountville Library
Join us for a hands-on, nature-inspired crafting session where you’ll design beautiful bookmarks using real pressed flowers.
American Canyon Tabletop Gaming Club
Sat, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Please join us at the American Canyon library for our tabletop gaming club where members of the community can play a wide array of tabletop games with other enthusiasts.
Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Jul 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
Dementia Caregiving Series
Mon, Jul 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Learn practical tools for understanding dementia, improving communication, managing challenging behaviors, and providing compassionate, person-centered care.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Bubbles
Mon, Jul 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Summer ESL Evening Class - Intermediate level
Mon, Jul 20, 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.
Summer Reading Celebration
Tue, Jul 21, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Congratulations summer readers! Bring your book log (or your completion badge) to collect your rewards!
Tile Tuesday: American Mah Jongg Open Play
Tue, Jul 21, 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.
American Mah Jongg 101
Tue, Jul 21, 2:15pm - 4:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for a beginner-friendly instruction on how to play American Mah Jongg. No experience needed!
Generations and Books: Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Jul 21, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
Digging Deeper: A Non-Fiction Book Club - To Expand the Mind and Enrich the Soul
Wed, Jul 22, 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 some new friends too!
Circus of Smiles
Wed, Jul 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Yountville Library
This high-energy performance blends classic circus arts with playful comedy, colorful costumes, and interactive fun that keeps audiences grinning from ear to ear.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Jazz, Kimmie, Ovie, or Rosie
Wed, Jul 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Jul 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
American Canyon Library
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Summer ESL Evening Class - Beginning Level
Wed, Jul 22, 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.
Open Mic Night
Wed, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Come 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!
Summer Reading Celebration
Thu, Jul 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Calistoga Library
Congratulations summer readers! Bring your book log (or your completion badge) to collect your rewards!
Matinee Movie Classics: On the Town
Thu, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Grab some popcorn and enjoy the 1949 classic musical On the Town, where sailors Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra hit the streets of New York for a whirlwind 24-hour shore leave.
Summer Reading Celebration
Thu, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Congratulations summer readers! Bring your book log (or your completion badge) to collect your rewards!
Generations and Books: Read with Michal
Thu, Jul 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
Wee Celebration - Ages 0 - 2
Fri, Jul 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Congratulations to our littlest wee ones! Please join us for a special storytime, followed by live guitar music, bubbles, snacks, and free play. For ages 0 - 2.
Shhh... Silent Cinema at the Library
Fri, Jul 24, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Yountville Library
We invite you to experience the magic of early cinema in a serene setting.
Generations and Books: Read with Dawn-Dawn
Fri, Jul 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
American Canyon Library
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Henli or Barney
Fri, Jul 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Yarn Club
Fri, Jul 24, 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.
One Book Napa - Michelle Huneven Reading & Book Signing
Fri, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for a special author event with Michelle Huneven in conversation with local novelist Anne Evans
Register
Read with a Ranger: Water
Sat, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Napa Library - Children's Room
Enjoy stories and discover new things about nature with a local park ranger. For all ages.
Friends of the American Canyon Library Donation Day
Sat, Jul 25, 11:00am - 2:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
The Friends of the American Canyon Library are accepting donations of gently-used books and DVDs.
Avocado Pillows for Teens
Sat, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Calistoga Library
Create your own fluffy avocado pillow with us!
This event is full
Memory Lab
Mon, Jul 27, All day
Napa Library
The Memory Lab is a free, do-it-yourself space for making high-quality digitized personal archive collections. We have multiple appointment times and dates each week.
Register
Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Jul 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
Dementia Caregiving Series
Mon, Jul 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Learn practical tools for understanding dementia, improving communication, managing challenging behaviors, and providing compassionate, person-centered care.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Bubbles
Mon, Jul 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Lawyers in the Library
Mon, Jul 27, 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.
Summer ESL Evening Class - Intermediate level
Mon, Jul 27, 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.
Author Talk: Platonic by Marisa G. Franco, PhD
Tue, Jul 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Library
Join us in virtual conversation with bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco, one of the world’s leading experts in human connection.
Register
Writers Roundtable
Tue, Jul 28, 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.
Tile Tuesday: American Mah Jongg Open Play
Tue, Jul 28, 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, Jul 28, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
The Magic Entertainment of John Gardenier
Wed, Jul 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Yountville Library
Join us for the Magic Entertainment of John Gardenier, where mystery, laughter, and unforgettable moments come together!
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Jazz, Kimmie, Ovie, or Rosie
Wed, Jul 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Jul 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
American Canyon Library
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Summer ESL Evening Class - Beginning Level
Wed, Jul 29, 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.
Line Dancing
Wed, Jul 29, 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, where you’ll learn the basics of line dancing while having a blast.
Beads, Bracelets & Besties
Thu, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Teen Room
Celebrate International Friendship Day with an afternoon of fun, creativity, and connection!
Generations and Books: Read with Michal
Thu, Jul 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
Music in the Vineyards Presents Fellowship String Quartet
Thu, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Music in the Vineyards is pleased to announce the Maple Quartet as the 2026 Fellowship String Quartet. You are invited to join us for a special concert at the library!
Generations and Books: Read with Dawn-Dawn
Fri, Jul 31, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
American Canyon Library
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Henli or Barney
Fri, Jul 31, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Sat, Aug 01, 9:00am - 12:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us each month to play the world's most beloved tabletop role-playing game at the American Canyon library.
Friends of the Calistoga Library Donation Day
Sat, Aug 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Calistoga Library
The Friends of the Calistoga Library will be now accepting book donations on the first and third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Henli
Sat, Aug 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Yountville Library
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
DIY Pressed Flower Frame - Marco de flores secas DIY
Sun, Aug 02, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Join us for this fun and easy DIY Pressed Flower Frame workshop. Acompáñanos en este divertido y sencillo taller de marcos DIY, utilizando flores cecas.
Memory Lab
Mon, Aug 03, All day
Napa Library
The Memory Lab is a free, do-it-yourself space for making high-quality digitized personal archive collections. We have multiple appointment times and dates each week.
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Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Aug 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
Dementia Caregiving Series
Mon, Aug 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Learn practical tools for understanding dementia, improving communication, managing challenging behaviors, and providing compassionate, person-centered care.
Understanding Your Medicare
Mon, Aug 03, 11:00am - 12:30pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for an informative seminar offering the basics of Medicare for new and existing beneficiaries.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Bubbles
Mon, Aug 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Club de lectura: Por la Vida de Mi Hermana de Jodi Picoult
Mon, Aug 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.
Summer ESL Evening Class - Intermediate level
Mon, Aug 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.
Author Talk: Julia Child's Kitchen by Paula J. Johnson
Tue, Aug 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Library
Join us online for a conversation with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson.
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Tile Tuesday: American Mah Jongg Open Play
Tue, Aug 04, 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, Aug 04, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
Monkey Business
Wed, Aug 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Yountville Library
Get ready to meet the most famous animals around! Monkey Business creates a lively, high-energy experience filled with laughter, learning, and unforgettable animal encounters.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Jazz, Kimmie, Ovie, or Rosie
Wed, Aug 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Aug 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
American Canyon Library
Young readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog. These dogs are great listeners and provide an inviting environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Summer ESL Evening Class - Beginning Level
Wed, Aug 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.
Hora de conversación en inglés como segundo idioma - ESL Conversation Hour
Wed, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Calistoga Library
Practique su inglés con otros estudiantes en un ambiente amable e informal. Se ofrecerán botanas.
The Cradle Basket - Indigenous Environmental Cultural Learning Center (IECLC)
Wed, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us to explore the vision for the Cradle Basket Indigenous Environmental Cultural Learning Center (IECLC). t
American Canyon Book Club
Wed, Aug 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.
Book Buzz Book Club
Thu, Aug 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, Aug 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, Aug 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Our Library Grandparents are warm, enthusiastic volunteers who love to read to children. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of their favorites!
The Monarch Project: Be a Butterfly Angel! - With the UC Master Gardeners
Thu, Aug 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Library
Napa County plays an important role in the breeding and migration paths of the Western Monarch Butterfly.
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