Contra Costa County Library News

The Library is excited to announce that the 2025 Read Contra Costa book is “James” by Percival Everett. Everett's novel, which won both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award for fiction this year, is a powerful retelling of Mark Twain’s “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” The story is told from the perspective of Jim…

Haga clic aquí para leer este mensaje en español The digital divide continues to widen in our communities, particularly affecting aging adults, people with disabilities, low-income families, and certain racial and ethnic minorities. Keeping up with new devices, apps, and services required to access essential resources and entertainment can be challenging.  Thanks to funding from…

Haga clic aquí para leer este mensaje en español Each year, the Library offers hundreds of programs and events—most held in person. However, during the pandemic, we discovered the value of offering online programs for those who can’t always visit us in person.  Today, we continue to host dozens of virtual programs each month on…

Haga clic aquí para leer este mensaje en español The end of the school year is almost here, and summer is on the way. That means it’s time for Summer Reading. This year, the game is on! The theme is Level Up at Your Library and is all about play. Whether you’re playing chess with…

Naloxone, an opioid antagonist, is now available at three Contra Costa County Library locations. Naloxone is a medicine that quickly reverses an opioid overdose. The medication is free and available in self-service stands in the public areas at the Antioch, Pleasant Hill, and San Pablo libraries. Doses are available during library open hours; no registration…

Haga clic aquí para leer este mensaje en español My name is Mahasin Abuwi Aleem, and I am the Library Services Manager for the libraries in the central and southern parts of the county. One aspect of my job is to advise and support the work of several of our staff committees, including the talented…

Haga clic aquí para leer este mensaje en español Contra Costa County is a diverse community with a population of over 1.1 million people. According to 2020 Census data, more than 37 percent of people in the county speak a language other than English. The Library is committed to serving everyone and invites you to…

Haga clic aquí para leer este mensaje en español Finding your next great read can feel overwhelming with so many options to choose from. Genre, length, format, there’s a lot to consider. Will the book match your interests, feed your curiosity, or speak to your soul? Luckily, the Library offers services, tools, and knowledgeable staff…

Haga clic aquí para leer este mensaje en español Last fall, Governor Newsom signed SB321, mandating that by 2026 public libraries establish a system to provide library cards to all third graders. This bill was passed to help address the literacy crisis facing our state. California has long had the lowest literacy rate of all…

Haga clic aquí para leer este mensaje en español Happy New Year! It’s that time of year when I like to take a few moments to reflect on some of the Library’s accomplishments over the past 12 months. There have been many, but three really stand out.  Just a few weeks ago we launched Self-Service…