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County Librarian's Message for August 2026
Take a "staycation" and visit a few of the unique library branches that make up the Contra Costa County Library system.
Antioch Library Scheduled for Major Infrastructure Overhaul
The facility will temporarily close to undergo significant infrastructure and accessibility improvements.
Ygnacio Valley Library Prepares for Temporary Closure
The branch will temporarily close starting September 9 to undergo essential infrastructure and facility improvements.
Kensington Library Set for Major $5.3 Million Renovation
The project will tackle years of deferred maintenance while completely reimagining the space to better serve the community.
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
Key Increases from 2024-2025
- OverDrive/Libby
- Checkouts: 3.04M (up 21.3%)
- Kanopy (streaming)
- Checkouts: 1.64K (up 23.6%)
- New York Times
- Page Views: 2.72M (up 46.9%)
- PressReader
- Articles opened: 1.33M (up 92.7%)
Most Popular Books of 2025
- Picture Book
- Early Reader
- Juvenile Reader
- Teen Reader
- Adult Reader
Media Contact
Brooke Converse
Public Information Officer/Marketing & Communications
Office: 925.608.7713
Cell: 925.329.8414
brooke.converse@library.cccounty.us