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.

The Beauty and Soul of Mah Jongg

You are invited to Toby Salk’s lively lecture about the history of how Mah Jongg became so popular in the United States, the current Mah Jongg climate, and a tad about her family. Salk’s grandmother, mother, and aunts all played Mah Jongg before she was born. So, you m......More

You are invited to Toby Salk’s lively lecture about the history of how Mah Jongg became so popular in the United States, the current Mah Jongg climate, and a tad about her family. Salk’s grandmother, mother, and aunts all played Mah Jongg before she was born. So, you might say she first heard the clicking and clacking of Mah Jongg tiles in the womb! You don’t need to be a player to attend!

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.  All are welcome. March 19 - Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto April  16 - We Solve Murders by Richard Osman May 21 ......More

Join the El Cerrito Library Mystery Book Club for a lively, imaginative and heartfelt discussion about the mysteries and surprises of the genre.  All are welcome. March 19 - Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto April  16 - We Solve Murders by Richard Osman May 21 - Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai and Jesse Kirkwood June 18 - Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

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 Dungeons & Dragons® Club

Prepare for quests, puzzles, and combat—all from your imagination! Teens ages 12-19, whether new to RPGs or who are experienced adventurers, are welcome to learn how to play the roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons® (5th Edition, 2024), and to participate in other ro......More

Prepare for quests, puzzles, and combat—all from your imagination! Teens ages 12-19, whether new to RPGs or who are experienced adventurers, are welcome to learn how to play the roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons® (5th Edition, 2024), and to participate in other roleplaying-related activities with our experienced volunteers and library staff! Register to receive notifications and updates about upcoming sessions. Sponsored by Friends of 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.

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.