Job Fair and Career Development Workshops - March 20, 2010
Brandman University, in partnership with the Contra Costa County Library, invites you to attend a FREE Job Fair and Career Development Workshops on March 20 from 10am-2pm. Event and workshops are open to the public and FREE of charge! Read More. posted 3/02/10.
Friends Council Meeting - Library Advocacy in the Community
Friends Groups can make a long-lasting and significant difference for libraries through advocacy. Your voice is especially important during these difficult economic times. Friends and Council members are invited to attend an important meeting. Read More. posted 2/19/10.
The Bookies, A Celebration of Books and the People Who Love Them
This 10th annual event benefits Project Second Chance (PSC), the library's adult literacy program. Cara Black, author of the popular Aimée Leduc investigation mystery series, will be the guest speaker. The event will be held Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at the Lafayette Park Hotel. The evening will include dinner, wine and a silent auction. Tickets are $50 each and go on sale February 8th. For more information, please visit the PSC website or call the PSC office at 925-927-3250. posted 1/19/10.
Innovation Grant to Develop "Snap & Go" Mobile Technology
The Contra Costa County Library has been awarded a $60,000 Bay Area Library and Information Systems (BALIS) Innovation grant to create a mobile platform that will push new and existing library content and services -- literally -- into the hands of cell phone users. The "Snap & Go" project project will allow Contra Costa County residents with mobile phones and a library card to access library materials, enhanced content, and manage their accounts without having to visit a library building or gain access to a computer. Read More. posted 12/14/09.
2 Awards for Library-a-Go-Go
The Contra Costa County Library is the recent recipient of 2 honors for the Library-a-Go-Go service, a book dispensing machine installed at 3 locations throughout the County. The American Library Association's(ALA) Office for Information Technology Policy (OITP) and the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) have recognized the Library for its efforts in finding a new and effective way of providing service to its community. Read More. posted 12/10/09.
Job Seeking
Are you looking for a job or do you know someone who is? Valuable information on unemployment, searching for a job, job training, resumes, and more is updated regularly. guides.ccclib.org/jobs. posted 11/17/09.
Live One-on-One Help
HelpNow Online Homework Help now offers live one-on-one tutoring help for adults. The Adult Learning Center includes test preparation for the GED and the U.S. Citizenship course (additional tests will be added); resume and other writing assistance; skills building for math, reading, and writing; help on learning to use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; a 24 hour question center; and an English as a Second Language Center. posted 09/30/09.