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…
Library News for March
March 3, 2021
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…
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