An introduction to The Three Bears: a local bike ride.
What’s Your Sign? Book Horoscopes for Teens
Submitted by CCCL_Robynb Obsessed with your horoscope? Love to read? Then look no further for your next reading suggestion! Just find the sign that goes with your birthday, check out the recommended book, and see if the stars align. (Hint: click on the title of the book to learn more about it and put it on hold.…
A Day in the Life of a Librarian in Juvenile Hall
Submitted by CCCL_RachelF Being a librarian at Juvenile Hall is a lot like being at a public library! The residents love to visit and read a lot. Manga, drawing, and urban fiction books are incredibly popular! Click HERE for an urban fiction booklist I created if you want to read more. My day begins by…
Using Picture Books to Talk to My Son About Racism
Submitted by CCCL_DesireeC My son was just 3 years old when he asked, “Mommy, are your teachers brown like me?” Since then, I’ve made sure to highlight stories of people who looked like him so he could see himself reflected in heroes: real and fictional. What I didn’t rush to share with him were the ugly truths of racism, which now I can’t avoid. Like countless other parents from all ethnic and…
Freedom on Two Wheels: Major Taylor
Marshall "Major" Taylor was known as The World's Fastest Man from the late 1890s through the early 1920s. This bio is part of the Freedom on Two Wheels blog.
Freedom on Two Wheels
Introducing a new weekly blog series designed to motivate bicycle riders across Contra Costa County.
What is Juneteenth?
A brief introduction to Juneteenth with a Bay Area guide to local events.
As a Librarian, I Champion Community Engagement
Submitted by CCCL_KaraS
Systemic racism and violence towards Black people—and all people of color—goes against the very foundation of my work as a librarian.
Great Family Films on Kanopy
Submitted by CCCL_KaraS Looking to expand your options for Family Movie Night? Try Kanopy! Before the shelter in place orders were implemented, so many months ago, movie night was singular. It was always on Fridays, we always had pizza and we always made popcorn. It was our reward for making it through the week…
Pride in Place: How to Celebrate in Style From Home
Submitted by CCCL_RobynB June means Pride month, but what to do if you are still sheltering in place at home (like most of us)? Don’t worry, we rounded up some ideas for everyone, whether you identify as LGBTQ+ or as an ally. Here are some ideas to help you have fun, connect with the community…
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