Beginning this month, the Library is launching CoCo Reads, a countywide read of the book “How Much of These Hills is Gold” by C Pam Zhang. The program will run from September 7 through October 28, 2020. CoCo Reads is a community reading program that encourages everyone in the County to read and discuss the…
Library news update for September
September 2, 2020
Dear Library Community, It is with mixed emotions that I say goodbye to the Contra Costa County Library and this wonderful community. I will be retiring in October. I am so very proud of the hard work of the staff and the many accomplishments achieved during my tenure. Some of the most memorable successes are…
San Ramon Storywalk® brings together nature and books
August 26, 2020
A new interactive reading activity is now a permanent feature in San Ramon Central Park. The StoryWalk® takes pages from popular books and displays them on aluminum stands along the park pathway. The 20-station project allows families to enjoy a good book and read together while spending time in a beautiful outdoor environment. A new…
Ygnacio Valley Library to Serve as COVID-19 Test Site
August 19, 2020
The Ygnacio Valley Library in Walnut Creek will serve as a state-run COVID-19 test site beginning on Sunday, August 23. In order to allow use of the facility and keep patrons and staff safe, library services will be suspended at 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, until further notice. The need for additional test sites…
County Librarian update on library services
August 5, 2020
Dear Library Community, During these uncertain times, the Library is focused on providing important services that support the needs of families and of anyone struggling with access to resources due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The big increase in use of our digital resources these last several months is a strong indication we are on the…
Pleasant Hill Temporary Library to open July 14
July 6, 2020
The new temporary library in Pleasant Hill will open on Tuesday, July 14 in the City Hall Community Rooms at 100 Gregory Lane. The Library will be open Tuesday through Saturday for Front Door Service, a safe contactless way to pick up materials. Patrons can place holds at the temporary library beginning today, July 6…
Library Services Update from the County Librarian
July 1, 2020
Dear Library Community, Not having access to our libraries has been hard on all of us. Hard on those who rely on the library for free resources, for access to physical books, magazines and DVDs and those missing the variety of programs for families and for every age group. We know how eager many of…
Library Launching Front Door Service
June 11, 2020
Beginning Monday, June 15, the Library will offer Front Door Service at most community libraries. The service will allow patrons to pick-up books, DVDs and audiobooks placed on hold through the Library’s website at ccclib.org. Those patrons with holds on the shelf from early March, before the Health Order began, will have the opportunity to…
We Stand Against Racism
June 5, 2020
Dear Library Community, This has been a tremendously difficult week for our country and for our community. I am heartbroken by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis as well as other senseless deaths around our nation, and for the pain that racism has caused and continues to cause in our society. Contra Costa County…
A message from County Librarian Melinda Cervantes – June 2020
June 2, 2020
Dear Library Patrons, We have heard from so many of you how much you miss the Library and value the services we provide. We have missed you, too, and are thrilled to share that in the coming weeks we will be announcing the details of Front Door Service at our libraries. After discussion with the…
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