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The Hardest Chapter Isn't the Whole Story

An Author Talk with Songs
2026-11-18 18:00:00 2026-11-18 19:30:00 America/Los_Angeles The Hardest Chapter Isn't the Whole Story What if the hardest thing isn't the truest thing? Napa Library - Community Meeting Room

Wednesday, November 18
6:00pm - 7:30pm

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Napa Library

Community Meeting Room

What if the hardest thing isn't the truest thing?

Join author and singer-songwriter Cinder Shine as she brings her book Terminally Smiling to life through stories, live music, and conversations that remind us that there's always more to the story.

About the Author:

Cinder Shine is the author of Terminally Smiling and an award-winning singer-songwriter. She believes stories and songs have the power to help us see our lives in new ways. Inspired by her experience living with incurable cancer, Cinder's work invites audiences into heartfelt conversations filled with humor and hope. You will be reminded that the hardest chapter isn't your whole story.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Author Talks |

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The wonders of the Galapagos come alive in this inspiring, photo-driven presentation from Marianne and Jim Lyon's recent expedition.
Turkey Puppet
Fri, Nov 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Calistoga Library
Decorate a paper turkey puppet for Thanksgiving!
Generations and Books: Read with Dawn-Dawn
Fri, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Young readers are invited to Henli or Barney - certified listening dogs. They are great listeners and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Yarn Club
Fri, Nov 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.
Sensory Friendly Library Hour
Sat, Nov 21, 9:00am - 10:00am
Napa Library - Children's Room
A before-hours library use time designed for children ages 10 and younger who have sensory processing challenges, are on the autism spectrum, or have difficulty navigating the Children's Room.
Friends of the Calistoga Library Donation Day
Sat, Nov 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Calistoga Library
The Friends of the Calistoga Library accepts book donations on the first and third Saturday of each month at the library between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Henli
Sat, Nov 21, 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.
Tabletop Gaming Club
Sat, Nov 21, 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.
Iconic Holiday Scenes Live at the Library!
Sat, Nov 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Come see some of your favorite Napa Valley actors bring iconic holiday scenes to life! Experience the magic, laughter, and nostalgia of the season through unforgettable holiday moments.
Computer Skills Class / Habilidades de computación
Mon, Nov 23, 10:00am - 11:30am
American Canyon Library - Community meeting room
Learn to use a laptop, the internet, and email, as well as basic computer security and more.
Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Nov 23, 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!
Bow-Wow for Books! - Read to Bubbles
Mon, Nov 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library
Young readers are invited to Bubbles - a certified listening dog. They are a great listener and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Fall ESL Class: Intermediate Level
Mon, Nov 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Sign up for our Intermediate English as a Second Language course.
Talleres Básico de Computación - Aprenda conceptos básicos de tecnología
Tue, Nov 24, 9:00am - 10:30am
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Los estudiantes aprenderán a utilizar una computadora portátil, Internet, seguridad informática básica, almacenamiento en la nube, gestión de archivos y la suite de Google.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Nov 24, 10:00am - 10:25am
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 at the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Family Storytime
Tue, Nov 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Calistoga Library
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books at the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Nov 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
American Canyon Library
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books at the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Computer Skills Class
Tue, Nov 24, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Students will learn to use a laptop, internet, basic computer security, cloud drive, file management, and Google suite. Use a laptop computer and access the digital skills needed to be independent.
Writers' Roundtable
Tue, Nov 24, 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, Nov 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for an afternoon of American Mah Jongg!
Generations and Books: Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Nov 24, 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, Nov 24, 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 at the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Social Workers at the Library
Wed, Nov 25, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
American Canyon Library
Social Workers are available every Wednesday to provide support to patrons.
Digging Deeper: A Non-Fiction Book Club - To Expand the Mind and Enrich the Soul
Wed, Nov 25, 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!
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Nov 25, 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.
Generations and Books: Read with Michal
Thu, Nov 26, 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!
Generations and Books: Read with Dawn-Dawn
Fri, Nov 27, 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!
Holiday Cardmaking
Sat, Nov 28, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Napa Library - Children's Room
Families are invited to help bring joy to seniors in local care facilities by creating holiday cards.
Puzzle and Board Game Swap
Sat, Nov 28, 11:00am - 3:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Bring your puzzles and board games to the American Canyon Library to swap with members of the community.
Puzzle Swap
Sat, Nov 28, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
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!
Speed Puzzling Competition
Sat, Nov 28, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Yountville Library
Celebrate International Games Month by being the fastest jigsaw puzzlers at the library! Teams of 2-4 will have 120 minutes to complete a 500-piece puzzle. The first to finish wins!
Take and Make Craft Kit: Wooden Bead Wreath Ornament
Mon, Nov 30, All day
American Canyon Library
Add boho-farmhouse charm to your Christmas tree with this sweet and simple wooden bead wreath ornament. This craft kit comes with everything you need to create your own decorative piece.
Computer Skills Class / Habilidades de computación
Mon, Nov 30, 10:00am - 11:30am
American Canyon Library - Community meeting room
Learn to use a laptop, the internet, and email, as well as basic computer security and more.
CPR Training
Mon, Nov 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Learn CPR from Napa firefighter Ernesto Martin. He will share an overview of CPR and the techniques you can use to help save someone's life. Class is limited to 15 attendees, so register today!
Generations and Books: Read with Grandma Joy
Mon, Nov 30, 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!
Bow-Wow for Books! - Read to Bubbles
Mon, Nov 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Napa Library
Young readers are invited to Bubbles - a certified listening dog. They are a great listener and provide a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.
Fall ESL Class: Intermediate Level
Mon, Nov 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Sign up for our Intermediate English as a Second Language course.
Talleres Básico de Computación - Aprenda conceptos básicos de tecnología
Tue, Dec 01, 9:00am - 10:30am
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Los estudiantes aprenderán a utilizar una computadora portátil, Internet, seguridad informática básica, almacenamiento en la nube, gestión de archivos y la suite de Google.
Napa County Landmarks Gingerbread House Display
Tue, Dec 01, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Napa Library
Ring in the local holiday spirit with Napa County Landmarks’ Gingerbread Contest in partnership with the Napa County Library.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Dec 01, 10:00am - 10:25am
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 at the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Family Storytime
Tue, Dec 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Calistoga Library
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books at the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Dec 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
American Canyon Library
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books at the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Medicare: Annual Choices and Changes
Tue, Dec 01, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Yountville Library
Join us for a workshop covering the newly announced changes to Medicare that will take effect in January 2027. The annual enrollment period runs from October 15 to December 7.
Author Talk: Your Grief, Your Way by Shelby Forsythia
Tue, Dec 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Library
Join us online for a conversation with grief guide and author Shelby Forsythia as we explore her book, Your Grief, Your Way: A Year of Practical Guidance and Comfort After Loss.
Register
Computer Skills Class
Tue, Dec 01, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
Students will learn to use a laptop, internet, basic computer security, cloud drive, file management, and Google suite. Use a laptop computer and access the digital skills needed to be independent.
World AIDS Day
Tue, Dec 01, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Napa Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us in observance of World AIDS Day as we admire the Napa Valley AIDS Memorial Quilt, hear from local leaders, and participate in the creation of the 2026 World AIDS Day Community Quilt.
Tile Tuesday: American Mah Jongg Open Play
Tue, Dec 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Yountville Library
Join us for an afternoon of American Mah Jongg!
American Mah Jongg 101
Tue, Dec 01, 2:15pm - 4:00pm
Yountville Library
If you have no idea how to play American Mah Jongg but you're ready to learn, join us for a beginner-friendly instruction on how to play.
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Generations and Books: Read with Kathy Mathe
Tue, Dec 01, 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!
Hora de conversación en inglés como segundo idioma - ESL Conversation Hour
Tue, Dec 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Calistoga Library
Practique su inglés con otros estudiantes en un ambiente amable e informal. Se ofrecerán botanas.
Bilingual Storytime
Tue, Dec 01, 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 at the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Family Storytime
Wed, Dec 02, 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 at the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Wee Wednesdays
Wed, Dec 02, 10:00am - 10:25am
Napa Library
We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books at the library today. Everyone is welcome!
Social Workers at the Library
Wed, Dec 02, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
American Canyon Library
Social Workers are available every Wednesday to provide support to patrons.
Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney
Wed, Dec 02, 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.
Story and a Craft - Llama Llama Holiday Drama
Wed, Dec 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Join our librarian for a special night-time storytime and craft.
Fall ESL Evening Class: Beginning Level
Wed, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Napa Library - Lifeworks Room
In this beginning-level ESL class, students will improve their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
American Canyon Book Club
Wed, Dec 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
American Canyon Library - Community Meeting Room
Expand your horizons by reading a new book with the American Canyon Book Club.
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