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County Librarian's Message for August 2025
The Library is partnering with Tech Exchange to provide drop-in tech support at three library branches.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning "James" Chosen for Read Contra Costa
“James” by Percival Everett won both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award for fiction in 2025.
Meet the Library Wellness Team
A team designed to help patrons with mental health services, and signing up for critical community services.
Free Naloxone (Narcan) Available at Three Library Locations
The medicine that quickly reverses an opioid overdose is free and available at the Antioch, Pleasant Hill, and San Pablo libraries.
By the Numbers
Library Founded: 1913
Community Libraries: 26
Total Staff: 417
Population Served: 1,165,927
Cardholders: 359,564
Collection: 1.3 million items

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Media Inquiries
Brooke Converse
Public Information Officer/Marketing & Communications
Office: 925.608-7713
Cell: 925.329.8414
brooke.converse@library.cccounty.us