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. Computer......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. 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 Computer docents cannot: 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.

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.

Martinez Library Book Club

Join us for a lively discussion of a classic book. Ask at the service desk to check out a copy of this month's title. March's book is: Silas Marner, by George Eliot.

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. Computer......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. 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 Computer docents cannot: 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.

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.

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. Computer......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. 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 Computer docents cannot: 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.

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.

Plant Swap

Welcome to our annual plant swap - share the love of gardening! Bring in cuttings or starts of your plants and take home some new ones. Drop in any time between 10:30 and 2:30.

Mending Skills: Intro to Darning

Come learn darning at the library! It's not just for socks! Darning is a versatile repair technique that can be used to repair any fabric - jeans, sweaters, even canvas shoes and bags (and yes, also socks :) But what exactly is darning? Darning is replacing missing or ......More

Come learn darning at the library! It's not just for socks! Darning is a versatile repair technique that can be used to repair any fabric - jeans, sweaters, even canvas shoes and bags (and yes, also socks :) But what exactly is darning? Darning is replacing missing or worn out fabric by creating new fabric on top using nothing more than needle and thread. In this beginner friendly course students will learn how to repair small holes with a few simple darns, though depending on time and skill level, we may get to some more advanced patterns and techniques as well. But even a complete beginner can learn to make a durable and professional looking darn in this two hour class. All materials will be provided by the library, but if you have a damaged garment - or accessory - you would like to repair, you are welcome to bring it! What damage is a good candidate for darning? We will be darning with cotton thread. So while darning can be done on any textile (such as wool sweaters, for example) for this class any items students bring must also be made of cotton. To keep repairs within the two hour time frame, please make sure the damage is fairly small. If the damage can fit entirely under your Contra Costa County library card, then it should be fine. But we will also have enough scrap fabric on hand for anyone to learn this valuable mending skill. Cirrus Wood is a self-taught artisan who enjoys learning and coming up with fun ways to make clothes more visually appealing and more durable. His mending and tailoring business came about after years of casually combining elements of Japanese and Western sewing techniques in his own wardrobe. Explore more of his work at Dollars & Yen. Space is limited, so please be sure to register for the number of people who will attend. We will most likely not be able to accommodate any walk-ins.

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. Computer......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. 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 Computer docents cannot: 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.

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.

Read to a Dog

Martinez Library welcomes your beginning reader to join us and a licensed therapy dog for a 15 minute reading session one Saturday a month. This program is designed for young folks who are just learning to read or who can read a little on their own but could benefit fr......More

Martinez Library welcomes your beginning reader to join us and a licensed therapy dog for a 15 minute reading session one Saturday a month. This program is designed for young folks who are just learning to read or 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. Please call the Martinez Library for dates and times and to reserve a spot.

Mah Jongg with Molly

Come to the Martinez Library for a 2 hour dive into the world of American Mah Jongg. Program is suited for ages 12 and up and all supplies will be provided. Space is limited and our Mah Jongg tables fill up quickly. Please register only if you plan to attend, and let u......More

Come to the Martinez Library for a 2 hour dive into the world of American Mah Jongg. Program is suited for ages 12 and up and all supplies will be provided. Space is limited and our Mah Jongg tables fill up quickly. Please register only if you plan to attend, and let us know if you need to cancel so we can offer your spot to another player.