Contra Costa County Library News

Haga clic aquí para leer este mensaje en español       When we think of summer getaways, our minds often jump to long highway drives, packed airports, or far-off destinations. But some of the most rewarding adventures are waiting right here in our own backyard. This season, I’d like to invite you to take a "staycation" with…

The Ygnacio Valley Library is preparing to turn an exciting new page. The branch will temporarily close starting September 9 through approximately May 31, 2027, to undergo essential infrastructure and facility improvements designed to enhance climate control, safety, and energy efficiency for the community. As part of Contra Costa County Library’s ongoing effort to update…

The Antioch Library is preparing for a major transformation. The facility will temporarily close starting September 1, through approximately February 15, 2027, to undergo significant infrastructure and accessibility improvements designed to enhance comfort, safety, and energy efficiency. As part of Contra Costa County Library’s ongoing facilities improvement efforts, the scheduled renovation will include: Electrical …

The Kensington Library is turning a new page. The more than 60-year-old building is closed for at least 18 months to undergo a $5.3 million top-to-bottom transformation. As part of the Contra Costa County Library’s broader facilities improvement initiative, the ambitious project will tackle years of deferred maintenance while completely reimagining the space to better…

Haga clic aquí para leer este mensaje en español We have lots of updates regarding schedule and facility changes at four of our library branches this summer. These include modernization projects, expanded access in some communities, and reductions in open hours in others. Kensington Library: Major Renovation & Temporary Closure Closure Date: Friday, July 24…

Haga clic aquí para leer este mensaje en español  Last week, I visited the Rodeo Library and the staff there told me how popular their ScanEZ Station is. If you haven’t heard about it yet, ScanEZ Stations are at all our branches and have some powerful features you might want to take advantage of. Whether…

Haga clic aquí para leer este mensaje en español This month, I want to tell you about a great service we’ve been offering for years that you might not be aware of. LINK+ is a free service that gives you access to millions of additional books from dozens of participating public and academic libraries across…

Keep an eye out for a bushy tail and a love for storytelling on the roads this spring! The Contra Costa County Library is thrilled to introduce Roxy the Fox, the adventurous new mascot for the Rolling Reader, the Library’s early literacy outreach van. With her big personality and even bigger love for books, Roxy…

Haga clic aquí para leer este mensaje en español I am thrilled to announce some exciting updates to our Self-Service Sundays program, designed to make signing up for Sunday visits to the Concord Library easier, and more convenient than ever. We are also now open one additional hour on Sundays until 5:00 p.m. Here’s a…

Haga clic aquí para leer este mensaje en español It’s that time of year again—when brackets are filled, favorites face off, and champions are crowned. While many are gearing up for NCAA March Madness, we’re excited to bring you a different kind of competition—one that celebrates stories, imagination, and the joy of reading. March Madness…