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Music Hour at the Library

Jul 5th | 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Join us every 1st Saturday for live music by local performers of all ages, featuring our piano and other musical instruments.
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Tote-ally Terrific Tote Bags

Jul 8th | 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Tired of your bags looking like rags? Come decorate a tote bag with us! Supplies are provided, or bring your own bag if you like.
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Computer Crew: Teen Tech Help

Jul 5th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meet one-on-one with a tutor to get basic tech assistance. such as setting up email, sending photos, downloading apps, printing, and more.

Youth & Families

Explore resources, events, and activities that spark curiosity and joy!

Fascinating Moments in History for Kids - Summer 2025

Explore a Paris mosque in WWII, a crash in New Mexico, and the Partition of India in these gripping stories from history.

Building New Skills - Summer Adventure 2025

This list will provide you a range of places to start.

When Phones Flipped & Playlists Burned... Born in the 2000's

From Romance to Sci-Fi and everything in between, the following books document the massive changes that dominated the turn of the century.

Adults & Seniors

Discover something new, from author visits, career support, learning new languages, and more!

The Joyful Art of the Mend

Learn to repair, reinforce, and embellish garments with these non-fiction books for adults.

Nothing Like a New Book: Fiction for Adults - Summer 2025

These fiction books for adults span many genres and were all published in 2025. Some are so new, they arrive this summer!

UC Berkeley's Summer List 2025

Recommended by UC Berkeley students and staff, this annual list is meant to inspire new students. This year's theme is Generosity.

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