El Sobrante Library

El Sobrante Library El Sobrante Library brings people & ideas together. We serve a growing community of 16,000 residents.

Family Movie MatinéeSaturday, June 20, 20261:00pm–3:00pmEl Sobrante LibraryZootopia 2 (PG, 2025, 1h 48min)Join us at El ...
06/13/2026

Family Movie Matinée
Saturday, June 20, 2026
1:00pm–3:00pm
El Sobrante Library

Zootopia 2 (PG, 2025, 1h 48min)

Join us at El Sobrante Library on Saturday June 20th at 1pm for our Family Movie Matinée.

Popcorn and refreshments will be provided, while supplies last. Space is limited to 48.

For families with children 0-12.

Generously funded by the Friends of the El Sobrante Library.

Anansi Craft and the Power of Sharing Stories with Asé ArtsThursday, June 18, 202610:30am–11:30amEl Sobrante LibraryJoin...
06/13/2026

Anansi Craft and the Power of Sharing Stories with Asé Arts
Thursday, June 18, 2026
10:30am–11:30am
El Sobrante Library

Join us at El Sobrante Library for a hands-on family workshop inspired by Anansi the Spider, led by Asé Arts’ instructor Nichole Talbott. Hear a short Anansi story celebrating creativity, wisdom, and problem-solving. Then create your own spider while exploring resilience, cultural heritage, and storytelling together.

World Wide Knit in Public DaySaturday, June 13, 20261:00pm–3:00pmEl Sobrante LibraryBring your knitting projects and mee...
06/10/2026

World Wide Knit in Public Day

Saturday, June 13, 2026
1:00pm–3:00pm
El Sobrante Library

Bring your knitting projects and meet new knitting friends! Refreshments provided. Our library has some free yarn that we can share with you.

History of ChocolateSaturday, June 06, 11:00am–12:00pmEl Sobrante LibraryJoin us for a sweet afternoon as Mills College ...
06/05/2026

History of Chocolate
Saturday, June 06, 11:00am–12:00pm
El Sobrante Library
Join us for a sweet afternoon as Mills College Professor Emeritus Bert Gordon whisks us through the rich and sometimes surprising history of chocolate. This program made possible with the generous support of Friends of El Sobrante Library.

Come to El Sobrante Library on Saturday May 9th from 12-1pm to make a circle weaving gift for your mother, or auntie or ...
05/07/2026

Come to El Sobrante Library on Saturday May 9th from 12-1pm to make a circle weaving gift for your mother, or auntie or grandma or whomever mothers you! Open to children and their caregivers.

For families with children 8-12 years old. Limited to 25 participants.

Register online. If needed, ask for help at the information desk.

Generously funded by the Friends of the El Sobrante Library.

Accommodations
To request accommodations, please contact the library branch directly at 510-374-3991 or call (800) 984-4636. To ensure we can meet your needs, please make your request at least three days in advance. While we make every reasonable effort to accommodate requests made on shorter notice, advance notice helps ensure availability of service. Learn about Library Accessibility at https://ccclib.org/accessibility/

Celebrate Free Comic Days at El Sobrante Library! Sharpen your sketching skills and power up your drawings with some ani...
04/25/2026

Celebrate Free Comic Days at El Sobrante Library! Sharpen your sketching skills and power up your drawings with some anime and manga style tips and tricks with local artist Mr. Abe. Learn what makes this Japanese art style so unique and have fun creating cool characters. For ages 12-18 only. All experience levels welcome! Supplies and refreshments will be provided. No registration required.

This program was made possible with the generous support of Friends of El Sobrante Library.

Accommodations
To request accommodations, please contact the library branch directly at 510-374-3991 or call (800) 984-4636. To ensure we can meet your needs, please make your request at least three days in advance. While we make every reasonable effort to accommodate requests made on shorter notice, advance notice helps ensure availability of service. Learn about Library Accessibility at https://ccclib.org/accessibility

Join us for an afterschool builders club at the El Sobrante Library for families with children 1-12 yrs. Building blocks...
04/17/2026

Join us for an afterschool builders club at the El Sobrante Library for families with children 1-12 yrs. Building blocks for all ages: soft and squishy buildings toys, Duplos for small hands, and classic bricks for advanced creators. Playing with building toys helps develop fine motor skills, grow creativity, explore 3D design, and socialize with the community!

All abilities welcome!

Come to El Sobrante Library for an all-ages family event on April 18th at 11am featuring performances of Balinese Dance ...
04/04/2026

Come to El Sobrante Library for an all-ages family event on April 18th at 11am featuring performances of Balinese Dance and Music by Gamelan Sekar Jaya. Gamelan Sekar Jaya, based in Berkeley, fosters artistic exchange between Bali and the United States through performances and education. Come be dazzled by the performing arts of Bali and enjoy a dance lesson following the performance.

For families with children 0-12.

Generously funded by the Library Foundation of Contra Costa.

Accommodations
To request accommodations, please contact the library branch at 510-374-3991 or call (800) 984-4636. To ensure we can meet your needs, please make your request at least three days in advance. While we make every reasonable effort to accommodate requests made on shorter notice, advance notice helps ensure availability of service. Learn about Library Accessibility at ccclib.org/accessibilty

Come to El Sobrante Library with your preschool aged child(ren) beginning on February 13th at 10:30am, for one-on-one ti...
04/03/2026

Come to El Sobrante Library with your preschool aged child(ren) beginning on February 13th at 10:30am, for one-on-one time with them to play with literacy building toys, games, and books! This program will continue on 2nd Fridays of the month from 10:30-11:30am, throughout 2026.

Accommodations
To request accommodations, please contact the library branch directly or call (800) 984-4636. To ensure we can meet your needs, please make your request at least three days in advance. While we make every reasonable effort to accommodate requests made on shorter notice, advance notice helps ensure availability of service. Learn about Library Accessibility at ccclib.org/accessibilty/

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4191 Appian Way
El Sobrante, CA
94803

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(510) 374-3991

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