Trick or Treat at the Pittsburg Library

Stop by the Pittsburg Library on Halloween to show off your costume and get a treat. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Pittsburg Library.

Community Altar for Day of the Dead / Ofrenda comunitaria del DĂ­a de los muertos

The Pittsburg Library is honored to offer a space to remember and celebrate those who are no longer with us. We warmly invite our community to participate in creating a Community Altar, a collective tribute built through symbols, images, and words that honor our loved ......More

The Pittsburg Library is honored to offer a space to remember and celebrate those who are no longer with us. We warmly invite our community to participate in creating a Community Altar, a collective tribute built through symbols, images, and words that honor our loved onesâ lives and legacies. Ways to Participate: đŚ Memory Butterflies Take a paper monarch butterfly from our altar, write the name of your loved one on it, and place it back on the altar. Each butterfly represents a life, a memory that still flies with us. đ¸ Photos Bring a photo of your loved one. Our staff will make a copy and place it on the altar with care and respect. (Your original will be returned immediately.) đ Literary Offering You may also leave a literary offering. Take a form from the altar, write your loved oneâs name, add the title of a book they loved in life or one that reminds you of them, and turn in your paper at the front desk. Everyone is welcome to contribute and visit the altar, which will be on display through November 8. Together, we honor the memories that continue to live within us. About the Dead of the Dead Day of the Dead (DĂ­a de los Muertos) is a traditional Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1 and 2. Rooted in Indigenous and Catholic traditions, it is a time to honor and celebrate the lives of family members, friends, pets, and others who have passed away. Far from being a day of sorrow, it is a vibrant and heartfelt celebration of life, love, and memory. During this time, the living welcome back the spirits of the departed through remembrance, food, music, and beautifully decorated ofrendas, or altars, adorned with flowers, candles, photos, and meaningful offerings. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Pittsburg Library.

Tâai Chi ChihÂŽ

Join us for a relaxing and accessible Tâai Chi ChihÂŽ class led by certified instructor Benjamin Brisjar. This gentle practice consists of 19 movements and one pose designed to circulate and balance your bodyâs vital energy, or âChi.â Developed in 1974 by Justin Sto......More

Join us for a relaxing and accessible Tâai Chi ChihÂŽ class led by certified instructor Benjamin Brisjar. This gentle practice consists of 19 movements and one pose designed to circulate and balance your bodyâs vital energy, or âChi.â Developed in 1974 by Justin Stone, Tâai Chi ChihÂŽ is easy to learn and offers lasting benefits for health, serenity, and well-being. All levels are welcome. About the Instructor: Benjamin Brisjar received his accreditation to teach Tâai Chi ChihÂŽ from the Tâai Chi Chih International Foundation in 2018 and has been practicing since 2013. He currently teaches for members of the Pittsburg Fifty Plus Club (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 9 a.m. on Zoom) and for the general public at the Crystal Salt Cave in Brentwood (Mondays at 11 a.m.). He also serves as a Tâai Chi ChihÂŽ Teacher Prep Coach, supporting students who wish to become certified instructors themselves. Fridays at 11 a.m. at the Pittsburg Library. Free program for adults â no registration required.

Community Altar for Day of the Dead / Ofrenda comunitaria del DĂ­a de los muertos

The Pittsburg Library is honored to offer a space to remember and celebrate those who are no longer with us. We warmly invite our community to participate in creating a Community Altar, a collective tribute built through symbols, images, and words that honor our loved ......More

The Pittsburg Library is honored to offer a space to remember and celebrate those who are no longer with us. We warmly invite our community to participate in creating a Community Altar, a collective tribute built through symbols, images, and words that honor our loved onesâ lives and legacies. Ways to Participate: đŚ Memory Butterflies Take a paper monarch butterfly from our altar, write the name of your loved one on it, and place it back on the altar. Each butterfly represents a life, a memory that still flies with us. đ¸ Photos Bring a photo of your loved one. Our staff will make a copy and place it on the altar with care and respect. (Your original will be returned immediately.) đ Literary Offering You may also leave a literary offering. Take a form from the altar, write your loved oneâs name, add the title of a book they loved in life or one that reminds you of them, and turn in your paper at the front desk. Everyone is welcome to contribute and visit the altar, which will be on display through November 8. Together, we honor the memories that continue to live within us. About the Dead of the Dead Day of the Dead (DĂ­a de los Muertos) is a traditional Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1 and 2. Rooted in Indigenous and Catholic traditions, it is a time to honor and celebrate the lives of family members, friends, pets, and others who have passed away. Far from being a day of sorrow, it is a vibrant and heartfelt celebration of life, love, and memory. During this time, the living welcome back the spirits of the departed through remembrance, food, music, and beautifully decorated ofrendas, or altars, adorned with flowers, candles, photos, and meaningful offerings. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Pittsburg Library.

Cross Stitching for Calm

Discover the mental health benefits of fiber crafting while learning the basics of cross stitch with Hannah from Room to Calm. In this guided, hands-on session, weâll explore how cross stitching can soothe the nervous system, sharpen focus, improve coordination, and re......More

Discover the mental health benefits of fiber crafting while learning the basics of cross stitch with Hannah from Room to Calm. In this guided, hands-on session, weâll explore how cross stitching can soothe the nervous system, sharpen focus, improve coordination, and relieve stress. Youâll leave with: A small finished piece to take home A lifelong skill A simple, creative way to boost your moodâanytime, anywhere No registration required. First come, first served. All materials provided.

Youth Arts Connection Workshops

Hey Teens! Got something to say? Want to write poetry, drop bars, make music, or just get creative with others who understand where youâre coming from? Youth Arts Connection is your space to do all that and more. These free workshops at the Pittsburg Library are led b......More

Hey Teens! Got something to say? Want to write poetry, drop bars, make music, or just get creative with others who understand where youâre coming from? Youth Arts Connection is your space to do all that and more. These free workshops at the Pittsburg Library are led by local artists Jeremy Phillips and Tajanique, two powerful voices in poetry, music, and community from Contra Costa County. If youâre between the ages of 12 and 18, join us for creative sessions focused on self-expression, connection, and building real-life skills that will support you in school, your future, and beyond. ----- Art classes funded by Measure X.

TecHub: Tech Exchange at the Library

The Pittsburg Library is pleased to host a Pop-up Tech Hub, where interns collaborate with experienced staff from Tech Exchange to offer a variety of valuable services to the community. This program is designed to support anyone who needs help with technologyâwhether i......More

The Pittsburg Library is pleased to host a Pop-up Tech Hub, where interns collaborate with experienced staff from Tech Exchange to offer a variety of valuable services to the community. This program is designed to support anyone who needs help with technologyâwhether itâs solving problems, learning new skills, or accessing affordable internet. Services include: Personalized one-on-one tech support tailored to individual needs Instruction in essential digital skills to build confidence using computers, smartphones, and other devices Assistance signing up for affordable internet programs to keep the community connected Culturally sensitive and bilingual support available in both English and Spanish Important Information The Tech Hub operates on a drop-in basis, and no appointment is needed. Visitors are welcome anytime during scheduled hours. Assistance is provided by the Tech Exchange team on a first come, first served basis. If there is a wait, sessions are typically limited to 20 to 30 minutes to ensure everyone has the opportunity to receive help. To keep the schedule running smoothly and provide quality assistance for all, the last session will begin promptly at 4:40 p.m. This ensures enough time for thorough support while respecting the libraryâs closing time. We invite you to stop by, ask questions, and take advantage of this free service designed to help you build your digital skills and stay connected.  -------- La Biblioteca de Pittsburg se complace en albergar un Centro TecnolĂłgico Emergente (Pop-up Tech Hub), donde pasantes colaboran con personal experimentado de Tech Exchange para ofrecer una variedad de servicios valiosos a la comunidad. Este programa estĂĄ diseĂąado para apoyar a cualquier persona que necesite ayuda con la tecnologĂ­a, ya sea resolviendo problemas, aprendiendo nuevas habilidades o accediendo a internet asequible. Servicios incluyen: Soporte tĂŠcnico personalizado, uno a uno, adaptado a las necesidades individuales InstrucciĂłn en habilidades digitales esenciales para aumentar la confianza al usar computadoras, telĂŠfonos inteligentes y otros dispositivos Asistencia para inscribirse en programas de internet asequible que ayudan a mantener conectada a la comunidad Apoyo culturalmente sensible y bilingĂźe disponible en inglĂŠs y espaĂąol InformaciĂłn Importante El Centro TecnolĂłgico funciona sin cita previa; no se necesita hacer una reservaciĂłn. Las visitas son bienvenidas en cualquier momento durante el horario programado. La asistencia es proporcionada por el equipo de Tech Exchange por orden de llegada. Si hay espera, las sesiones generalmente se limitan a 20 o 30 minutos para asegurar que todos tengan la oportunidad de recibir ayuda. Para mantener el horario y brindar asistencia de calidad para todos, la Ăşltima sesiĂłn comenzarĂĄ a las 4:40 p.m. Esto asegura tiempo suficiente para un apoyo completo respetando el horario de cierre de la biblioteca. Lo invitamos a visitarnos, hacer preguntas y aprovechar este servicio gratuito diseĂąado para ayudarle a desarrollar sus habilidades digitales y mantenerse conectado.

Rhyme Time for Children Ages 0-5

Enjoy bounces, songs, and more with your little one. Please, no more than two children per lap; there will be a lot of caregiver/child interaction, so large groups are not a good fit for this storytime. The storytime targets children ages 0-5, but all ages and abilitie......More

Enjoy bounces, songs, and more with your little one. Please, no more than two children per lap; there will be a lot of caregiver/child interaction, so large groups are not a good fit for this storytime. The storytime targets children ages 0-5, but all ages and abilities are welcome. For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.

TecHub: Tech Exchange at the Library

The Pittsburg Library is pleased to host a Pop-up Tech Hub, where interns collaborate with experienced staff from Tech Exchange to offer a variety of valuable services to the community. This program is designed to support anyone who needs help with technologyâwhether i......More

The Pittsburg Library is pleased to host a Pop-up Tech Hub, where interns collaborate with experienced staff from Tech Exchange to offer a variety of valuable services to the community. This program is designed to support anyone who needs help with technologyâwhether itâs solving problems, learning new skills, or accessing affordable internet. Services include: Personalized one-on-one tech support tailored to individual needs Instruction in essential digital skills to build confidence using computers, smartphones, and other devices Assistance signing up for affordable internet programs to keep the community connected Culturally sensitive and bilingual support available in both English and Spanish Important Information The Tech Hub operates on a drop-in basis, and no appointment is needed. Visitors are welcome anytime during scheduled hours. Assistance is provided by the Tech Exchange team on a first come, first served basis. If there is a wait, sessions are typically limited to 20 to 30 minutes to ensure everyone has the opportunity to receive help. To keep the schedule running smoothly and provide quality assistance for all, the last session will begin promptly at 4:40 p.m. This ensures enough time for thorough support while respecting the libraryâs closing time. We invite you to stop by, ask questions, and take advantage of this free service designed to help you build your digital skills and stay connected.  -------- La Biblioteca de Pittsburg se complace en albergar un Centro TecnolĂłgico Emergente (Pop-up Tech Hub), donde pasantes colaboran con personal experimentado de Tech Exchange para ofrecer una variedad de servicios valiosos a la comunidad. Este programa estĂĄ diseĂąado para apoyar a cualquier persona que necesite ayuda con la tecnologĂ­a, ya sea resolviendo problemas, aprendiendo nuevas habilidades o accediendo a internet asequible. Servicios incluyen: Soporte tĂŠcnico personalizado, uno a uno, adaptado a las necesidades individuales InstrucciĂłn en habilidades digitales esenciales para aumentar la confianza al usar computadoras, telĂŠfonos inteligentes y otros dispositivos Asistencia para inscribirse en programas de internet asequible que ayudan a mantener conectada a la comunidad Apoyo culturalmente sensible y bilingĂźe disponible en inglĂŠs y espaĂąol InformaciĂłn Importante El Centro TecnolĂłgico funciona sin cita previa; no se necesita hacer una reservaciĂłn. Las visitas son bienvenidas en cualquier momento durante el horario programado. La asistencia es proporcionada por el equipo de Tech Exchange por orden de llegada. Si hay espera, las sesiones generalmente se limitan a 20 o 30 minutos para asegurar que todos tengan la oportunidad de recibir ayuda. Para mantener el horario y brindar asistencia de calidad para todos, la Ăşltima sesiĂłn comenzarĂĄ a las 4:40 p.m. Esto asegura tiempo suficiente para un apoyo completo respetando el horario de cierre de la biblioteca. Lo invitamos a visitarnos, hacer preguntas y aprovechar este servicio gratuito diseĂąado para ayudarle a desarrollar sus habilidades digitales y mantenerse conectado.

Health Coverage Options for All - Opciones de Cobertura de Salud para Todos

Learn about the many health services available in our community. Join Dulce Bernal, Promoter Lead at United Latino Voices of Contra Costa County as she explains health care options for everyone, with or without MediCal, in this bilingu......More

Learn about the many health services available in our community. Join Dulce Bernal, Promoter Lead at United Latino Voices of Contra Costa County as she explains health care options for everyone, with or without MediCal, in this bilingual (Spanish and English) session. Are you looking for free or low cost health programs for your family? In challenging times, it is important to know what your options are. You will learn about: Kaiser Community Health MediCal Contra Costa Health Basic Care Community Clinics And many more programs ready to help you Whether you have insurance or not, there is an option for everyone, regardless of immigration status. Dulce will share valuable resources and answer your questions to help you and your family stay healthy and informed. --------- Opciones de Salud para Todos Aprende sobre los muchos servicios de salud disponibles en nuestra comunidad. Ănete a Dulce Bernal, lĂ­der de promotores de United Latino Voices de Contra Costa County, quien explicarĂĄ las opciones de salud para todos, con o sin MediCal, en esta sesiĂłn bilingue (English/Spanish). ÂżBuscas programas de salud gratis o de bajo costo para tu familia? En tiempos difĂ­ciles es importante saber cuĂĄles son tus opciones. ConocerĂĄs sobre: Kaiser Salud Comunitaria MediCal Cuidado BĂĄsico de Contra Costa Health ClĂ­nicas Comunitarias Y muchos mĂĄs programas listos para ayudarte Ya tengas seguro o no, hay una opciĂłn para todos, sin importar tu estatus migratorio. Dulcee compartirĂĄ recursos valiosos y responderĂĄ tus preguntas para ayudarte a ti y a tu familia a mantenerse sanos e informados. Este programa se ofrecerĂĄ en inglĂŠs y espaĂąol.

Move and Groove with First 5 - movement program for ages 2-5

Move and Groove with First 5 Children ages two to five and their caregivers are invited to explore movement using music and work on an age-appropriate craft activity at the end of class. Instead of registration, we are now limiting the program to the first fifteen chil......More

Move and Groove with First 5 Children ages two to five and their caregivers are invited to explore movement using music and work on an age-appropriate craft activity at the end of class. Instead of registration, we are now limiting the program to the first fifteen children who attend. This series will be on a first come, first served basis. For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice. Se invita a los niĂąos de dos a cinco aĂąos y a sus cuidadores a explorar el movimiento usando mĂşsica y a trabajar en una actividad apropiada para su edad al final de la clase.El cupo estĂĄ limitado a los primeros quince niĂąos que asistan. Para adaptaciones especiales, comunĂ­quese con la biblioteca con 72 horas de anticipaciĂłn.

Tâai Chi ChihÂŽ

Join us for a relaxing and accessible Tâai Chi ChihÂŽ class led by certified instructor Benjamin Brisjar. This gentle practice consists of 19 movements and one pose designed to circulate and balance your bodyâs vital energy, or âChi.â Developed in 1974 by Justin Sto......More

Join us for a relaxing and accessible Tâai Chi ChihÂŽ class led by certified instructor Benjamin Brisjar. This gentle practice consists of 19 movements and one pose designed to circulate and balance your bodyâs vital energy, or âChi.â Developed in 1974 by Justin Stone, Tâai Chi ChihÂŽ is easy to learn and offers lasting benefits for health, serenity, and well-being. All levels are welcome. About the Instructor: Benjamin Brisjar received his accreditation to teach Tâai Chi ChihÂŽ from the Tâai Chi Chih International Foundation in 2018 and has been practicing since 2013. He currently teaches for members of the Pittsburg Fifty Plus Club (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 9 a.m. on Zoom) and for the general public at the Crystal Salt Cave in Brentwood (Mondays at 11 a.m.). He also serves as a Tâai Chi ChihÂŽ Teacher Prep Coach, supporting students who wish to become certified instructors themselves. Fridays at 11 a.m. at the Pittsburg Library. Free program for adults â no registration required.

Rising Readers: Literacy Fun

Join the Pittsburg Library for an afternoon of "thankful" literacy activities and games designed to empower and motivate young learners as they build reading fluency and comprehension. The activities are geared to students who have a solid foundation in letter recognit......More

Join the Pittsburg Library for an afternoon of "thankful" literacy activities and games designed to empower and motivate young learners as they build reading fluency and comprehension. The activities are geared to students who have a solid foundation in letter recognition and letter sounds (kids in grades 1-3). This free literacy program is led by an experienced literacy tutor whose strategies are based on instructional and Science of Reading methods.  This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Pittsburg Library. For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.