El Cerrito Library

El Cerrito Library Bringing people and ideas together through a beloved community library.

Cartooning with Cara GoldsteinWednesday, May 06, 20263:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.In this comics workshop, learn to develop char...
04/30/2026

Cartooning with Cara Goldstein
Wednesday, May 06, 2026
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

In this comics workshop, learn to develop characters, expressions, body movement, and how to make a short three panel comic. We supply the pencils, colored markers, and little sketchbooks, while you supply the creativity! This program is intended for children and tweens between 6 and 12 years of age.

Registration is required to participate. Visit the following link for more information: https://ccclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/697cee71b0595799c099a137

Thursday of National Library Week is Take Action Day. Show support for your local library by making sure you and others ...
04/23/2026

Thursday of National Library Week is Take Action Day. Show support for your local library by making sure you and others you know have a library card! Visit ccclib.org to learn more about how to sign up for one and all the resources and services you can access.

Wednesday of National Library Week is Outreach Day, recognizing when library staff are able to meet their patrons where ...
04/22/2026

Wednesday of National Library Week is Outreach Day, recognizing when library staff are able to meet their patrons where they are. We appreciate our volunteers from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs for making classroom visits to Fairmont Elementary School so special!

Tuesday of National Library Week is National Library Workers Day, a day for library staff, users, administrators, and Fr...
04/21/2026

Tuesday of National Library Week is National Library Workers Day, a day for library staff, users, administrators, and Friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers. Be sure to say hello to your local El Cerrito Library staff the next time you stop by!

It's National Library Week! Today, April 20, is Right to Read Day, which was established in 2023 by the American Library...
04/20/2026

It's National Library Week! Today, April 20, is Right to Read Day, which was established in 2023 by the American Library Association (ALA) as a day of action. We are proud to be able to house Contra Costa County Library's DeLoach Troy LGBT+ Collection -- be sure to check it out!

All Contra Costa County Libraries will be closed on Wednesday, April 22 for All Staff Training Day. All libraries will r...
04/16/2026

All Contra Costa County Libraries will be closed on Wednesday, April 22 for All Staff Training Day. All libraries will reopen for our normal hours on Thursday, April 23.

Therapy Dogs for Grown UpsTuesday, April 21, 2026 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Our friends from Alliance of Therapy Dogs are mak...
03/17/2026

Therapy Dogs for Grown Ups
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Our friends from Alliance of Therapy Dogs are making a special visit just for adults! No registration required, just stop by with open arms and hearts for some friendly, furry companions!

Health, Hope, and Humor: Reset Your Brain, Rewire Your Body, Reclaim Your JoySaturday, March 7, 2026 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 ...
02/21/2026

Health, Hope, and Humor: Reset Your Brain, Rewire Your Body, Reclaim Your Joy
Saturday, March 7, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Online Event via Zoom

Looking for a boost of positivity this spring? Join nurse, author, and TEDx speaker Karyn Buxman for an inspiring online session on using science, mindset, and humor to reduce stress, shift habits, and spark meaningful change.

Register at the following link: https://ccclib.bibliocommons.com/events/697020841e64afd01e559dd7

Sponsored by the Clayton Community Library Foundation

Bookmark Art Contest2/16/2026 - 3/16/2026Contra Costa County Library's annual Free Comic Book Days Bookmark Art Contest ...
02/17/2026

Bookmark Art Contest
2/16/2026 - 3/16/2026

Contra Costa County Library's annual Free Comic Book Days Bookmark Art Contest is here. Put your creativity to the test and show us your superpower! Your bookmark may be chosen to be printed in May! All ages welcome. Ask for a submission form at your local library or go to ccclib.org/free-comics for more information!

Pokémon™ Day at the LibraryFriday, February 27, 2026 & Saturday, February 28, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Join us for a we...
02/01/2026

Pokémon™ Day at the Library
Friday, February 27, 2026 & Saturday, February 28, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Join us for a weekend of Pokémon™-themed activities for all ages! Solve puzzles for a chance to earn a prize, decorate Pokémon card sleeves and top loaders, take and make some crafts, and more!

DIY Capsule Pokéball™ Habitat
Saturday, February 28, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Celebrate Pokémon™ Day by making a terrarium-style habitat inside a capsule toy ball! Materials and decorations will be provided while supplies last, but trainers are more than welcome to bring their own materials to customize their DIY Pokéball™.

Address

6510 Stockton Avenue
El Cerrito, CA
94530

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15105267512

Website

https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/88673/Social-Media-Policy

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