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CELEBRATE DIVERSITY

Black Children's Book Week

Black Children’s Book Week is all about celebrating Black children, their caregivers and parents, their advocates and teachers, and all the wonderful books featuring Black children. Contra Costa County Library is proud to celebrate Black Children's Book Week throughout the entire month of February! Join us at a local library for storytimes and workshops with Black authors and educators and check out books by Black authors and illustrators to enjoy at home.

Black Children's Book Week Events

Celebrate Black Children's Book Week with these special events.

Celebrating 100 Years of Black History Month

For 100 years Black History Month has celebrated stories of resilience, creativity, and leadership. Contra Costa County Library is proud to continue this legacy and highlight Black voices and experiences that inspire, educate, and empower.

Black History Month Events

Join the Contra Costa County Library in celebrating 100 years of Black History Month with these events!

The Many Eras of Black History

A collection of nonfiction books and digital resources for teens and adults that explores Black history across multiple eras. 01/2026

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Exploring Our Roots: Stories of Black Excellence for Kids

Celebrate this month and beyond with these new and recent titles.

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Black Legacy for Teens: The Shoulders We Stand On

Celebrate Black History Month with highlighting this year's theme: The Impact of African American Contributions to Labor, Past and Present.

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Voices of Tomorrow: Stories of the Black Teen Experience

Celebrate this month and beyond with these new and recent titles.

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Black Girl Rising

A booklist inspired by the picture book "Black Girl Rising" by Brynne Barnes.

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Empowered Voices: Black History Stories, Struggles, Triumphs

Celebrate this month and beyond with these new and recent titles about the African American experience.

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Hands that Built a Nation: Legacy of Black Labor in America

This list explores the many ways labor has shaped the collective experiences of Black people. (updated 1/2026)

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Shut Up & Dribble: A Black Resistance Booklist

Black athletes share their history of social justice activism with the world through books. (updated 1/2026)

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What We're Reading

Indigenous and Native American Reads for Kids

Indigenous and Native American storytelling for toddlers and kids. (edited 10/2025)

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Indigenous and Native American Teen Reads

Explore a small piece of the diverse world of Native American literature for teens. (edited 10/2025)

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Native Voices: Stories of Native American/Indigenous Peoples

Discover a wide range of genres and themes, and explore the diversity of Native American voices and storytelling. (edited 10/2025)

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Celebrate the Day of the Dead/Celebra el día de los Muertos

Learn more about this Mexican holiday, which celebrates life and death. Check to see which libraries have community ofrendas to visit.

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Indigenous and Native American Reads for Kids

Indigenous and Native American storytelling for toddlers and kids. (edited 10/2025)

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Indigenous and Native American Teen Reads

Explore a small piece of the diverse world of Native American literature for teens. (edited 10/2025)

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Native Voices: Stories of Native American/Indigenous Peoples

Discover a wide range of genres and themes, and explore the diversity of Native American voices and storytelling. (edited 10/2025)

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Celebrate the Day of the Dead/Celebra el día de los Muertos

Learn more about this Mexican holiday, which celebrates life and death. Check to see which libraries have community ofrendas to visit.

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Work with Us!

Thinking about a career in libraries? Learn about job opportunities available in Contra Costa County Libraries and Administrative Offices.

At Your Local Library

Diverse Digital Resources

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LearningExpress Library: Recursos Para Hispanohablantes

Herramientas de aprendizaje, carrera, y ciudadanía en español.

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Hispanic Life in America

Explore comprehensive news coverage of the Hispanic American experience from 1704 to today.

Find Your Next Great Read

Reading Recommendations

Discover new titles, bestsellers, and resources that can help you find your next great read.

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OverDrive/Libby

Download eBooks and eAudiobooks for all ages from OverDrive, including Asian American/ Pacific Islander, Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and LGBTQIA Voices collections.

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Pride Stories to Go

Stories to Go are early literacy kits with over 50 themes for babies and young children including this one related to Rainbow Families.

Celebrate Diversity

We invite you to explore the Library’s diverse collections and read stories from across the world in multiple languages and formats. Browse digital resources, films, and magazines that educate, entertain, and cast a wide net on the human experience. Enjoy frequently updated and highlighted materials that reflect our diverse communities.

Libraries are for everyone. All are welcome.

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