Pride friendship bracelets

Come pick up a take and make Pride friendship bracelet at the Martinez Library for the month of June! While supplies last. 

Martinez Library Storytime

Build early literacy skills with stories, songs, finger plays and fun. Stay after for playtime or a simple craft. Content focused on ages 1 to 5, but all ages and abilities welcome. For special accommodation, please contact the library with 72 hours’ notice.

Computer Docent Help at Martinez Library

Our volunteer computer docents are available Tuesdays between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to assist with basic computer skills as well as printing and copying. If you need a little extra help getting your tech questions answered, sign up for a 15-minute appointment and our doce......More

Our volunteer computer docents are available Tuesdays between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to assist with basic computer skills as well as printing and copying. If you need a little extra help getting your tech questions answered, sign up for a 15-minute appointment and our docents can assist you! Drop in help is available as time allows. Our computer docents can help you with: Contra Costa County Library website Email Sending attachments Microsoft Word Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides etc.) Making copies and printing General computer use Our computer docents will not: Repair devices or make any recommendations about hardware or software Type documents or fill out paperwork Recommend products for purchase Conduct research Accept payment of any kind Call the Martinez Library at 925-646-9900 or visit during open hours to sign up for an appointment. Appointments are 15 minutes and limited to one per person. Drop-in help is available as time allows. Computer docent help is also offered Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Tarot Social Meetup

Join us for a fun discussion about Tarot, hosted by Carolina Amor. Bring your cards, a notebook and your passion and curiosity for Tarot and Astrology. Together, we will talk about Tarot, cover different Tarot spreads, do practice readings and cover questions you may h......More

Join us for a fun discussion about Tarot, hosted by Carolina Amor. Bring your cards, a notebook and your passion and curiosity for Tarot and Astrology. Together, we will talk about Tarot, cover different Tarot spreads, do practice readings and cover questions you may have. The purpose of this meeting is to create a Tarot and Astrology community where we can come together and talk about and share our experiences with Tarot and Astrology. Join us for this monthly Tarot social! 

Computer Docent Help at Martinez Library

Our volunteer computer docents are available Thursdays between 10 a.m and 12 p.m. to assist with basic computer skills as well as printing and copying. If you need a little extra help getting your tech questions answered, sign up for a 15-minute appointment and our doc......More

Our volunteer computer docents are available Thursdays between 10 a.m and 12 p.m. to assist with basic computer skills as well as printing and copying. If you need a little extra help getting your tech questions answered, sign up for a 15-minute appointment and our docents can assist you! Drop in help is available as time allows. Our computer docents can help you with: Contra Costa County Library website Email Sending attachments Microsoft Word Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides etc.) Making copies and printing General computer use Our computer docents will not: Repair devices or make any recommendations about hardware or software Type documents or fill out paperwork Recommend products for purchase Conduct research Accept payment of any kind Call the Martinez Library at 925-646-9900 or visit during open hours to sign up for an appointment. Appointments are 15 minutes and limited to one per person. Drop-in help is available as time allows. Computer docent help is also offered Tuesdays from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Martinez Library Storytime

Build early literacy skills with stories, songs, finger plays and fun. Stay after for playtime or a simple craft. Content focused on ages 1 to 5, but all ages and abilities welcome. For special accommodation, please contact the library with 72 hours’ notice.

Needle Arts Meetup

Bring your crochet, knitting, embroidery, or other needle art project. Ask for tips from experienced volunteers, or just hang out and enjoy some craft time.

Trails and Tales

Enjoy a nature walk with a Naturalist followed by storytime with a Librarian! This program is part of a special partnership between the Contra Costa County Library, the East Bay Regional Parks, and John Muir National Historic Site. This event will be located at John M......More

Enjoy a nature walk with a Naturalist followed by storytime with a Librarian! This program is part of a special partnership between the Contra Costa County Library, the East Bay Regional Parks, and John Muir National Historic Site. This event will be located at John Muir National Historic Site, 4202 Alhambra Ave, Martinez, CA 94553. Please enter this address into your GPS to make sure you arrive at the right entrance. For special accommodations, please contact the library with 72 hours notice. Registration is not required. Please register online if you would like to receive reminders.

Computer Docent Help at Martinez Library

Our volunteer computer docents are available Tuesdays between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to assist with basic computer skills as well as printing and copying. If you need a little extra help getting your tech questions answered, sign up for a 15-minute appointment and our doce......More

Our volunteer computer docents are available Tuesdays between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to assist with basic computer skills as well as printing and copying. If you need a little extra help getting your tech questions answered, sign up for a 15-minute appointment and our docents can assist you! Drop in help is available as time allows. Our computer docents can help you with: Contra Costa County Library website Email Sending attachments Microsoft Word Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides etc.) Making copies and printing General computer use Our computer docents will not: Repair devices or make any recommendations about hardware or software Type documents or fill out paperwork Recommend products for purchase Conduct research Accept payment of any kind Call the Martinez Library at 925-646-9900 or visit during open hours to sign up for an appointment. Appointments are 15 minutes and limited to one per person. Drop-in help is available as time allows. Computer docent help is also offered Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Computer Docent Help at Martinez Library

Our volunteer computer docents are available Thursdays between 10 a.m and 12 p.m. to assist with basic computer skills as well as printing and copying. If you need a little extra help getting your tech questions answered, sign up for a 15-minute appointment and our doc......More

Our volunteer computer docents are available Thursdays between 10 a.m and 12 p.m. to assist with basic computer skills as well as printing and copying. If you need a little extra help getting your tech questions answered, sign up for a 15-minute appointment and our docents can assist you! Drop in help is available as time allows. Our computer docents can help you with: Contra Costa County Library website Email Sending attachments Microsoft Word Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides etc.) Making copies and printing General computer use Our computer docents will not: Repair devices or make any recommendations about hardware or software Type documents or fill out paperwork Recommend products for purchase Conduct research Accept payment of any kind Call the Martinez Library at 925-646-9900 or visit during open hours to sign up for an appointment. Appointments are 15 minutes and limited to one per person. Drop-in help is available as time allows. Computer docent help is also offered Tuesdays from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Martinez Library Storytime

Build early literacy skills with stories, songs, finger plays and fun. Stay after for playtime or a simple craft. Content focused on ages 1 to 5, but all ages and abilities welcome. For special accommodation, please contact the library with 72 hours’ notice.

Read to a Dog

Martinez Library welcomes your young reader to join us and a licensed therapy dog for a 15 minute reading session one Saturday per month. 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 ca......More

Martinez Library welcomes your young reader to join us and a licensed therapy dog for a 15 minute reading session one Saturday per month. 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.

Game Afternoon at Martinez Library with Ember Rest

Join us for an afternoon of games with Ember Rest! Ryan Timpte from The Kids Table will lead 15-minute Dungeons & Dragons sessions featuring high fantasy, family-friendly adventuring. You can also choose another game provided by Ember Rest to play with a smaller group.......More

Join us for an afternoon of games with Ember Rest! Ryan Timpte from The Kids Table will lead 15-minute Dungeons & Dragons sessions featuring high fantasy, family-friendly adventuring. You can also choose another game provided by Ember Rest to play with a smaller group. Most games are best suited for ages 9 and up, but younger children are welcome if a caregiver is present. Dungeons & Dragons in 15 Minutes is a storytelling game that promotes empathy, teamwork and communication, linguistic and math skills, and problem-solving. This fifteen-minute version serves as an introduction to the game, showing parents, kids, and other new players how the game works and how they can do it, too. Ember Rest is a haven for storytellers, strategists, and adventurers alike located in downtown Martinez. For special accommodations, please contact the library with 72 hours notice.

Computer Docent Help at Martinez Library

Our volunteer computer docents are available Tuesdays between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to assist with basic computer skills as well as printing and copying. If you need a little extra help getting your tech questions answered, sign up for a 15-minute appointment and our doce......More

Our volunteer computer docents are available Tuesdays between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to assist with basic computer skills as well as printing and copying. If you need a little extra help getting your tech questions answered, sign up for a 15-minute appointment and our docents can assist you! Drop in help is available as time allows. Our computer docents can help you with: Contra Costa County Library website Email Sending attachments Microsoft Word Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides etc.) Making copies and printing General computer use Our computer docents will not: Repair devices or make any recommendations about hardware or software Type documents or fill out paperwork Recommend products for purchase Conduct research Accept payment of any kind Call the Martinez Library at 925-646-9900 or visit during open hours to sign up for an appointment. Appointments are 15 minutes and limited to one per person. Drop-in help is available as time allows. Computer docent help is also offered Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Video Game Hangout

Spend the afternoon at the library playing video games. The library has a PS4, Nintendo Switch, and a tabletop arcade. If you have a handheld game device, you are welcome to bring it. Snacks will be provided.

Computer Docent Help at Martinez Library

Our volunteer computer docents are available Thursdays between 10 a.m and 12 p.m. to assist with basic computer skills as well as printing and copying. If you need a little extra help getting your tech questions answered, sign up for a 15-minute appointment and our doc......More

Our volunteer computer docents are available Thursdays between 10 a.m and 12 p.m. to assist with basic computer skills as well as printing and copying. If you need a little extra help getting your tech questions answered, sign up for a 15-minute appointment and our docents can assist you! Drop in help is available as time allows. Our computer docents can help you with: Contra Costa County Library website Email Sending attachments Microsoft Word Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides etc.) Making copies and printing General computer use Our computer docents will not: Repair devices or make any recommendations about hardware or software Type documents or fill out paperwork Recommend products for purchase Conduct research Accept payment of any kind Call the Martinez Library at 925-646-9900 or visit during open hours to sign up for an appointment. Appointments are 15 minutes and limited to one per person. Drop-in help is available as time allows. Computer docent help is also offered Tuesdays from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.