Dear Library Community, It is hard to believe, but this month marks a year since our libraries closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To mark this milestone, I’d like to draw your attention to the Library staff who have worked as disaster service workers (DSWs). Did you know that in total, 76 Library staff have…
Library Launches Wi-Fi Hotspot Lending
February 11, 2021
The Library is offering Wi-Fi hotspots for checkout. The hotspot provides internet access to families and library patrons who don’t have a connection at home. The lending program will allow students, parents, teachers and families working and studying remotely, access to a free and reliable internet connection. “Due to the pandemic many people in…
Library News for February 2021
February 3, 2021
On Tuesday, February 2, the County Board of Supervisors officially appointed me as the new County Librarian. I am honored to serve the community I love and call home and am looking forward to getting the library to the other side of these very challenging times and leading for many years to come. Serving as…
Alison McKee Appointed as New County Librarian
February 3, 2021
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has appointed Alison McKee as the next County Librarian. Ms. McKee has been with the Contra Costa County Library since 2002 and was appointed as interim county librarian in October. She previously served as deputy county librarian and has held positions including library assistant, librarian and senior community…
Contra Costa County Library Surpasses One Million eBook and eAudiobook Checkouts in 2020
January 12, 2021
Contra Costa County Library has reached a record-breaking one million digital book checkouts in 2020. This accomplishment illustrates the continued growth and importance of library digital lending of eBooks and audiobooks, especially in a year with building closures due to the global pandemic. Contra Costa County Library is one of 102 public library systems worldwide…
Library News for January 2021
January 6, 2021
Dear Library Community, Happy New Year! I hope you are healthy and safe and looking forward to better days in 2021. As always, we have much planned at the Library this year. We will be working to bring you new and improved services while continuing to prepare the libraries to be ready to welcome you…
December Message from the County Librarian
December 3, 2020
Dear Library Community, Back in March, when the shelter-at-home order began, none of us had any idea how long the lockdown would last nor how thoroughly COVID-19 would impact every part of our lives. The Library’s goal from the beginning was to keep offering online services (and even improve them!) and to make it as…
A Message from the Interim County Librarian
November 3, 2020
Dear Library Community, I am so pleased to have this opportunity to introduce myself to you and to serve the residents of Contra Costa County in this new role. During these unusual and unprecedented times, I will be focusing my energy on working to provide the most needed and desired library services in a way that is…
Concord Library to Close for Three-week Building Repair Project
October 26, 2020
The Concord Library will be closed from November 9-29, 2020 for improvements and repairs to the second floor of the building. This is a planned refresh of the flooring, which is old, worn and also contains asbestos. For the safety of staff and patrons, the building must be closed during the asbestos abatement process. The…
October News from County Librarian Melinda Cervantes
October 2, 2020
Dear Library Community, This will be my last message for the newsletter as county librarian for Contra Costa County Library. As I announced last month, I am retiring. But before I go, I wanted to share some important information with you. County Administrator David Twa has appointed Alison McKee as interim county librarian. Alison is…
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