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.

First Saturday Bilingual Spanish Storytime with Angie and Stay & Play !

First Saturday Bilingual Spanish Storytime with Angie, followed  by Stay 'n' Play. Join us for Bilingual Spanish Storytime and enjoy books, lively songs, felt boards stories, and lots of "get your wiggles" out movement, Stay and Play after stories to enjoy our collec......More

First Saturday Bilingual Spanish Storytime with Angie, followed  by Stay 'n' Play. Join us for Bilingual Spanish Storytime and enjoy books, lively songs, felt boards stories, and lots of "get your wiggles" out movement, Stay and Play after stories to enjoy our collection of building toys and early literacy activities. Best suited t 0 - 5 years, but all ages and abilities are welcome

Digital Docent

Our computer docents offer help answering basic tech questions and can guide your through using digital services that are available on the library website. Call the El Cerrito Library at 510-526-7512 or visit the library to schedule a 30-minute session. Docents canno......More

Our computer docents offer help answering basic tech questions and can guide your through using digital services that are available on the library website. Call the El Cerrito Library at 510-526-7512 or visit the library to schedule a 30-minute session. Docents cannot repair devices, install hardware/software/updates, type for you, give you private lessons, accept payment or suggest purchases.

Adinkra Symbols from Ghana: Handmade Stamp Prints

Discover the deep history and cultural significance of Adinkra symbols in this interactive workshop. Choose a symbol that resonates with you—Adinkrahene (leadership), Sankofa (learning from the past), or Dwennimmen (strength with humility)—and design your own handmade ......More

Discover the deep history and cultural significance of Adinkra symbols in this interactive workshop. Choose a symbol that resonates with you—Adinkrahene (leadership), Sankofa (learning from the past), or Dwennimmen (strength with humility)—and design your own handmade stamp to create a symbolic print. Learn more about the continent of Africa through this creative printmaking process. No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and creativity for an inspiring blend of art, history, and storytelling. Space is limited, registration is required. For special accommodations please contact the Library with 72 hours notice. Sponsored by Friends of El Cerrito Library. Nichole Talbott, Founder of Asé Arts, empowering communities by building connections through the process of art making. Learn more about the enterprise, our current programs and how to work with us by visiting asearts.org. Stay up to date on our offerings @asearts510.

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

Our computer docents offer help answering basic tech questions and can guide your through using digital services that are available on the library website. Call the El Cerrito Library at 510-526-7512 or visit the library to schedule a 30-minute session. Docents canno......More

Our computer docents offer help answering basic tech questions and can guide your through using digital services that are available on the library website. Call the El Cerrito Library at 510-526-7512 or visit the library to schedule a 30-minute session. Docents cannot repair devices, install hardware/software/updates, type for you, give you private lessons, accept payment or suggest purchases.

Artful Pages: Bookmaking Collage Workshop

Help us celebrate the 100th year of Black History Month and this year's Black Children's Book Week! Make a book in the style of Kerry J. Marshall using mixed media from collage materials with local artist LaVera Wilson. All supplies will be provided to registered parti......More

Help us celebrate the 100th year of Black History Month and this year's Black Children's Book Week! Make a book in the style of Kerry J. Marshall using mixed media from collage materials with local artist LaVera Wilson. All supplies will be provided to registered participants.  For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice. Sponsored by the Friends of the El Cerrito Library.

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.

Mystery Book Club

Join the El Cerrito Library Mystery Book Club for a lively, imaginative and heartfelt discussion about the mysteries and surprises of the genre.   The Secret, Book and Scone Society by Ellery Adams is the February title. All are welcome.

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

Our computer docents offer help answering basic tech questions and can guide your through using digital services that are available on the library website. Call the El Cerrito Library at 510-526-7512 or visit the library to schedule a 30-minute session. Docents canno......More

Our computer docents offer help answering basic tech questions and can guide your through using digital services that are available on the library website. Call the El Cerrito Library at 510-526-7512 or visit the library to schedule a 30-minute session. Docents cannot repair devices, install hardware/software/updates, type for you, give you private lessons, accept payment or suggest purchases.

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.