Storytime

Read! Talk! Sing! Play! Join us for Storytime and enjoy books, songs, fingerplays, movement and fun. Attending Storytime is a wonderful opportunity for young children to develop language, early literacy and social skills. At the end of the Storytime, toys are provide......More

Read! Talk! Sing! Play! Join us for Storytime and enjoy books, songs, fingerplays, movement and fun. Attending Storytime is a wonderful opportunity for young children to develop language, early literacy and social skills. At the end of the Storytime, toys are provided for participants to "Stay & Play"--a great opportunity for both children and caregivers to socialize with others. This Storytime, for children ages 1-5, will have a little something for everyone! All ages and abilities are welcome. For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.

Family Storytime and Craft

Let's read books, sing songs, and get crafty! Fun for families and kids (and older siblings!) of all ages.

Paws to Read

For children in 1st-5th grades. Read to a dog! Reading with dogs is a great way for children to practice their reading skills. Children read aloud for 15 minutes to a dog in a relaxed, non-judgmental environment. Dogs are great listeners! Sign-up by phone or at the inf......More

For children in 1st-5th grades. Read to a dog! Reading with dogs is a great way for children to practice their reading skills. Children read aloud for 15 minutes to a dog in a relaxed, non-judgmental environment. Dogs are great listeners! Sign-up by phone or at the information desk.

Speak Up! Live English Language Conversation Group

Get comfortable speaking English and have some fun, all levels are welcome. No Registration Required! LIVE- Every Friday, 10:00am - 11:00am

ACT/SAT/PSAT Practice Test

Description The Princeton Review offers a free ACT. SAT and PSAT test prep option. Sign up for a free ACT, SAT and PSAT practice test to discover your strengths and weaknesses. You may register to take either test, but you may not take both during the same session. Y......More

Description The Princeton Review offers a free ACT. SAT and PSAT test prep option. Sign up for a free ACT, SAT and PSAT practice test to discover your strengths and weaknesses. You may register to take either test, but you may not take both during the same session. You must register to attend, twice. First, register on this site to ensure your seat to this popular program. Next, register with Princeton Review so that you will be able to take the test. Princeton Review Registration Information will be emailed to you as soon as you register on this site. We suggest that you use a Non-school email for your registration so that you will receive the email from CCC with the links. This is a proctored exam. The SAT practice test takes 2.5 hours to complete; the ACT takes 3.5 hours. Please arrive before 10:00pm to the upstairs Program room. Test instruction will begin promptly. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated as they disrupt the proctor and other students. The proctor will guide the students through the portal access. Scores will be available immediately after the test and can be reviewed at home or with an advisor at a later date. No walk-in registrations will be allowed. Students must bring their own Chromebook/device/laptop with full internet access. Devices must be fully charged before entering the room. If your device runs out of battery, we cannot guarantee you will be able to complete the test with the proctor. You may need to finish at home. Please bring: Chromebook/laptop/device (fully charged with internet access) Charging cord (in case your device runs low) Calculator (though an online calculator is available, bring one you're familiar with) Water bottle (refill station available downstairs, near the restrooms) Scratch paper & Pencil (important for the math sections Due to limited capacity (30 participants), please inform us as soon as possible if you register but find you cannot attend. This will allow us to release your spot to another interested individual.

Chess Club

CHESS CLUB (ALL AGES) No experience is needed!  We have teen volunteers available to help build off of basic skills. Bring your own board, or we have boards and clocks available.

Storytime

Read! Talk! Sing! Play! Join us for Storytime and enjoy books, songs, fingerplays, movement and fun. Attending Storytime is a wonderful opportunity for young children to develop language, early literacy and social skills. At the end of the Storytime, toys are provide......More

Read! Talk! Sing! Play! Join us for Storytime and enjoy books, songs, fingerplays, movement and fun. Attending Storytime is a wonderful opportunity for young children to develop language, early literacy and social skills. At the end of the Storytime, toys are provided for participants to "Stay & Play"--a great opportunity for both children and caregivers to socialize with others. This Storytime, for children ages 1-5, will have a little something for everyone! All ages and abilities are welcome. For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.

Family Storytime and Craft

Let's read books, sing songs, and get crafty! Fun for families and kids (and older siblings!) of all ages.

The Barcodes: Kids' Book Club

This book club is for children in grades 3-5 (24/25 school year). Enjoy lively book discussions and fun activities! Contact the children’s librarian for information at Dougherty Station Library (925) 973-3380. Please register by phone or at the information desk.

Speak Up! Live English Language Conversation Group

Get comfortable speaking English and have some fun, all levels are welcome. No Registration Required! LIVE- Every Friday, 10:00am - 11:00am

Chess Club

CHESS CLUB (ALL AGES) No experience is needed!  We have teen volunteers available to help build off of basic skills. Bring your own board, or we have boards and clocks available.

Storytime

Read! Talk! Sing! Play! Join us for Storytime and enjoy books, songs, fingerplays, movement and fun. Attending Storytime is a wonderful opportunity for young children to develop language, early literacy and social skills. At the end of the Storytime, toys are provide......More

Read! Talk! Sing! Play! Join us for Storytime and enjoy books, songs, fingerplays, movement and fun. Attending Storytime is a wonderful opportunity for young children to develop language, early literacy and social skills. At the end of the Storytime, toys are provided for participants to "Stay & Play"--a great opportunity for both children and caregivers to socialize with others. This Storytime, for children ages 1-5, will have a little something for everyone! All ages and abilities are welcome. For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.

Writing Wonderland (Adult & Teen Writing Program)

Come join local writer and professor of writing, Rayshell Clapper, to learn the basics of writing creatively in all genres. We'll learn, write a bit together, share, and even workshop each other's works. This program is for writers of all levels, but specifically foc......More

Come join local writer and professor of writing, Rayshell Clapper, to learn the basics of writing creatively in all genres. We'll learn, write a bit together, share, and even workshop each other's works. This program is for writers of all levels, but specifically focuses on emerging writers who want to hone their craft. This program is for teens and adults only. All materials Supplied, No registration required.

Family Storytime and Craft

Let's read books, sing songs, and get crafty! Fun for families and kids (and older siblings!) of all ages.

Speak Up! Live English Language Conversation Group

Get comfortable speaking English and have some fun, all levels are welcome. No Registration Required! LIVE- Every Friday, 10:00am - 11:00am

Friday Afternoon Library Book Club: Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange

Friday Afternoon Library Book Club. Dougherty Station Library Join other book lovers for monthly get-togethers and book discussions. Featured Books September 5 : Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange  October 3: In the Garden of Monsters by Crystal King  November 7: T......More

Friday Afternoon Library Book Club. Dougherty Station Library Join other book lovers for monthly get-togethers and book discussions. Featured Books September 5 : Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange  October 3: In the Garden of Monsters by Crystal King  November 7: The Funeral Cryer by Wenyan Lu  December 5:  The Mistletoe Mysterya Maid NovellaProse, Nita, Each month's books are available at the circulation desk at Dougherty Station Library the month prior to the club meeting. Please email [email protected] to be put on the mailing list. * On months where we cannot meet due to holidays, we will meet the week on the consecutive Friday. 

Chess Club

CHESS CLUB (ALL AGES) No experience is needed!  We have teen volunteers available to help build off of basic skills. Bring your own board, or we have boards and clocks available.