Haga clic aquí para leer este mensaje en español. Dear Valued Library Patron, “Project Second Chance is INSPIRING!” This is what I scribbled in the welcome book when I arrived at their open house for their new offices in Todos Santos Plaza in Concord last week. It was the first thing that popped into my…
Library News for September 2021
August 31, 2021
Dear Valued Library Patron, We have already seen several days in Contra Costa County with poor air quality due to wildfires burning in Northern California and across the western United States this summer. Unfortunately, I fear we will see many more smoky days as we get into late summer and fall. Last year our libraries…
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at the Library
August 11, 2021
The Contra Costa County Library is celebrating Free Comic Book Days from August 16-21. The week-long, all ages event brings the comic book industry and the Library together for a series of programs and giveaways to celebrate all that is comics. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Free Comic Book Day. Usually held the…
August Library News
July 29, 2021
Dear Valued Library Patron, My name is Liz Fuller and I’m the Library Services Manager. I am filling in for County Librarian Alison McKee this month as she enjoys some time off. Last week, my youngest son started his senior year of high school. I’ve been flooded with memories of back-to-school nights, sometimes tearful homework…
New Hours and More July News from the Library
June 30, 2021
Dear Valued Library Patron, I am thrilled to let you know that beginning today (July 1), 17 community libraries will have increased open hours. Visit our hours and locations page to see the changes. Here are the details: Nine libraries have increased hours thanks to funding from our city partners. Eight libraries have additional hours…
Seventeen Libraries Celebrate an Increase of 121 More Open Hours
June 30, 2021
Contra Costa County Library is celebrating an increase in open hours at 17 libraries beginning Thursday, July 1, 2021. Nine libraries have increased hours thanks to funding from city partners. The County has also increased the number of base hours it funds at each library from 35 to 40, allowing for an increase in hours…
Library News for June 2021
June 2, 2021
Dear Valued Library Patron, June is here and for the Library that means the kickoff of Summer Reading. When I was a kid, we didn’t have a formal summer reading program in the small, rural town where I grew up. One of the things I liked best about summer was being able to explore and…
Library News for May 2021
May 3, 2021
When I think of a word to describe this past week, the first one that comes to mind is joyful. It was wonderful to be at so many libraries connecting with folks during their first visit inside a library after more than a year! I didn’t realize how much I missed seeing all of you…
Antioch Library to Undergo Interior Refresh
April 14, 2021
The Antioch Library is scheduled to undergo several long overdue improvements to the interior. In order to complete the work, the library will need to close for several weeks beginning on Wednesday, April 21. The improvements include new paint throughout the entire library, new carpet, and new shelving. Staff cannot be present while the painting…
A Message About Reopening from the County Librarian
April 1, 2021
Dear Library Community, Spring is a time for new beginnings, and I am thrilled that on April 26 and 27, nearly all our libraries will open their doors to welcome the public inside for the first time in more than a year. Please be assured that the health and safety of you, our community, and…
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