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.

Weave Yourself In - Weaving Techniques & Traditions for all Ages

Make a bookmark, wall hanging or patch with local textile artist Cristina Edwards. Learn the practices  of creating fabric by hand and  weaving throughout the world. Kids under 8 yrs. should be accompanied by an adult.  Participants will receive a small loom and suppli......More

Make a bookmark, wall hanging or patch with local textile artist Cristina Edwards. Learn the practices  of creating fabric by hand and  weaving throughout the world. Kids under 8 yrs. should be accompanied by an adult.  Participants will receive a small loom and supplies to take home and continue weaving at home.

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

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.

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

Teen Magic: the Gathering™ Play Group

"Shuffle your library" at the El Cerrito Library! Every 3rd Saturday, teens (12-19 years old) are welcome to meet and play Commander/EDH, a 100-card constructed singleton format in the Magic: the Gathering™ trading card game. Bring your own deck or borrow one of the l......More

"Shuffle your library" at the El Cerrito Library! Every 3rd Saturday, teens (12-19 years old) are welcome to meet and play Commander/EDH, a 100-card constructed singleton format in the Magic: the Gathering™ trading card game. Bring your own deck or borrow one of the library's preconstructed decks while with the play group. A communal trade binder will be accessible for players to borrow, keep, or donate cards. Want to learn how to play the game? Volunteers are be available to teach you the basics and practice with you. Register to receive monthly email reminders about upcoming sessions. Signing up is not required to participate.