Digital Docent

El Cerrito Library Computer Docents offer help with basic tech questions and can guide you through using digital services available on the library website like LIBBY - books and audiobooks KANOPY - streaming movies ROSETTA STONE - for language learning PRESSREADER ......More

El Cerrito Library Computer Docents offer help with basic tech questions and can guide you through using digital services available on the library website like LIBBY - books and audiobooks KANOPY - streaming movies ROSETTA STONE - for language learning PRESSREADER -  newspapers and magazine around the world in a variety of different languages Please drop-in or call the branch to reserve a time slot 510-526-7512

Lunch at the Library

Tuesdays and Wednesdays from June 17 to August 6, El Cerrito Library is offering FREE lunches from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. for anyone 18 and under, while supplies last. Stay after lunch for the Comics Workshop with Cara. Create your own characters and storylines in this un......More

Tuesdays and Wednesdays from June 17 to August 6, El Cerrito Library is offering FREE lunches from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. for anyone 18 and under, while supplies last. Stay after lunch for the Comics Workshop with Cara. Create your own characters and storylines in this unique  session.

Cartooning with Cara Goldstein

Cartooning with Cara Goldstein! Create your own characters and storylines in this comics workshop. Learn to develop characters, expressions, body movement, and how to make a short three panel comic. We  supply the pencils, colored markers, and little sketchbooks. You......More

Cartooning with Cara Goldstein! Create your own characters and storylines in this comics workshop. Learn to develop characters, expressions, body movement, and how to make a short three panel comic. We  supply the pencils, colored markers, and little sketchbooks. You supply the creativity!

Hooks & Needles

Every 1st Tuesday of each month, crafters of all ages and skill levels are welcome to bring any self-directed hook or needle project (knit, crochet, embroidery, etc.) to El Cerrito Library. Materials, including hooks, needles, scissors, yarn, and thread will be availab......More

Every 1st Tuesday of each month, crafters of all ages and skill levels are welcome to bring any self-directed hook or needle project (knit, crochet, embroidery, etc.) to El Cerrito Library. Materials, including hooks, needles, scissors, yarn, and thread will be available for participants to use while with the group. Books and project ideas will be on display for inspiration purposes. Please note this is not an instructor-led class. For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.

Lunch at the Library

Tuesdays and Wednesdays from June 17 to August 6, El Cerrito Library is offering FREE lunches from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. for anyone 18 and under, while supplies last.

STORYTIME

Join us for Storytime and get your wiggles out with fun songs, finger play, movement, and a couple of good books. Best suited to children ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver. For special accommodations, please contact the El Cerrito Library with 72 hours notice.

First Saturday Bilingual Spanish Storytime with Angie then Stay & Play

First Saturday Bilingual Spanish Storytime with Angie 10:15 - 11:00 am. Join us for Storytime and enjoy books, lively songs, felt board stories, and lots of "get your wiggles out" movement. Stay to play afterwards to enjoy our collection of building toys and early li......More

First Saturday Bilingual Spanish Storytime with Angie 10:15 - 11:00 am. Join us for Storytime and enjoy books, lively songs, felt board stories, and lots of "get your wiggles out" movement. Stay to play afterwards to enjoy our collection of building toys and early literacy activities. Fun for the whole family. Best suited for ages 0 - 5 years, but all ages and abilities welcome. For special accommodations, please contact the El Cerrito Library with 72 hours notice.

Lunch at the Library & Planting Microgreens

Tuesdays and Wednesdays from June 17 to August 6, El Cerrito Library is offering FREE lunches from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. for anyone 18 and under, while supplies last.

Read to a Dog

El Cerrito Library welcomes your beginning reader to join us and a licensed therapy dog for a 15 minute reading session every other Tuesday evening. This program is designed for young folks who can read a little on their own but could benefit from the patience and comf......More

El Cerrito Library welcomes your beginning reader to join us and a licensed therapy dog for a 15 minute reading session every other Tuesday evening. This program is designed for young folks who can read a little on their own but could benefit from the patience and comfort of a canine companion from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.

Read to a Dog

El Cerrito Library welcomes your beginning reader to join us and a licensed therapy dog for a 15 minute reading session every other Tuesday evening. This program is designed for young folks who can read a little on their own but could benefit from the patience and comf......More

El Cerrito Library welcomes your beginning reader to join us and a licensed therapy dog for a 15 minute reading session every other Tuesday evening. This program is designed for young folks who can read a little on their own but could benefit from the patience and comfort of a canine companion from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.

Read to a Dog

El Cerrito Library welcomes your beginning reader to join us and a licensed therapy dog for a 15 minute reading session every other Tuesday evening. This program is designed for young folks who can read a little on their own but could benefit from the patience and comf......More

El Cerrito Library welcomes your beginning reader to join us and a licensed therapy dog for a 15 minute reading session every other Tuesday evening. This program is designed for young folks who can read a little on their own but could benefit from the patience and comfort of a canine companion from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.

Lunch at the Library

Tuesdays and Wednesdays from June 17 to August 6, El Cerrito Library is offering FREE lunches from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. for anyone 18 and under, while supplies last.

ESL Conversation Group

Practice English, meet new friends and have fun! The groups are led by experienced ESL instructors.

STORYTIME

Join us for Storytime and get your wiggles out with fun songs, finger play, movement, and a couple of good books. Best suited to children ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver. For special accommodations, please contact the El Cerrito Library with 72 hours notice.

Digital Docent

El Cerrito Library Computer Docents offer help with basic tech questions and can guide you through using digital services available on the library website like LIBBY - books and audiobooks KANOPY - streaming movies ROSETTA STONE - for language learning PRESSREADER ......More

El Cerrito Library Computer Docents offer help with basic tech questions and can guide you through using digital services available on the library website like LIBBY - books and audiobooks KANOPY - streaming movies ROSETTA STONE - for language learning PRESSREADER -  newspapers and magazine around the world in a variety of different languages Please drop-in or call the branch to reserve a time slot 510-526-7512

Robotics Workshop with Decade Prep

Gain an understanding of the basics of robotics and how robots can be designed, built, and brought to life in a hands-on, fun, and engaging workshop with Decade Prep. Explore essential mechanical concepts in robots today and construct robots that will move, lift, and ......More

Gain an understanding of the basics of robotics and how robots can be designed, built, and brought to life in a hands-on, fun, and engaging workshop with Decade Prep. Explore essential mechanical concepts in robots today and construct robots that will move, lift, and interact with their environment — all while building engineering and collaborative skills. The 3-hour program will culminate in a mini-competition, applying what’s been learned in a fun, intense way. Decade Prep is a group founded by ambitious high-school students who want to make STEM more accessible to the community. Find out more about them at decadeprep.com Registration is required. For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.

Lunch at the Library & Fairy Gardens!

Tuesdays and Wednesdays from June 17 to August 6, El Cerrito Library is offering FREE lunches from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. for anyone 18 and under, while supplies last.

Lunch at the Library

Tuesdays and Wednesdays from June 17 to August 6, El Cerrito Library is offering FREE lunches from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. for anyone 18 and under, while supplies last.

ESL Conversation Group

Practice English, meet new friends and have fun! The groups are led by experienced ESL instructors.

STORYTIME

Join us for Storytime and get your wiggles out with fun songs, finger play, movement, and a couple of good books. Best suited to children ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver. For special accommodations, please contact the El Cerrito Library with 72 hours notice.