Fresno County Public Library

05/30/2026

Practice some self-care at Woodward Wellness!

Join us at Woodward Park Regional Library for free wellness programs designed to help you relax, stretch, and recharge:

Restorative Yoga – Mondays at 10am
Tai Chi – Tuesdays at 10am
Yoga – Fridays at 10am

All sessions are FREE and take place at Woodward Park Regional Library.

944 E. Perrin Ave. Fresno
Call 559.600.3135 for details or visit fresnolibrary.org.

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

Ditch the heat with a California State Parks Pass!

Check out this pass at your local branch and gain FREE vehicle day-use entry to over 200 participating state park units operated by State parks! Whether you’re looking to surround yourself with lush scenery at a state park or you’re in the mood for a relaxing beach getaway, we’ve got your back.

So, what are you waiting for! Visit your local Fresno County library branch to begin your next nature adventure.

To see a complete list of eligible parks, please visit fresnolibrary.org/stateparkpass

(Pssst.... For an even cooler summer getaway, we recommend you also check out a good book or album to set the right mood for your roadtrip)!

05/27/2026

May is Jewish American Heritage Month. This recognition serves to honor the contributions Jewish Americans have made to American society.

We have selected some notable books written by Jewish American authors. From children’s books that explain Jewish customs to fiction novels that explore the Jewish experience, there is bound to be something new for you to read. Find the following books featured at the library!

Books featured:
-Shabbat Shalom: Let’s rest and reset by Suzy Ultman
-Many Things At Once by Veera Hiranandani
-Finding Forgiveness by Rebecca Gardyn Levington
-Neshama by Marcella Pixley
-My little Book of Big Jewish Holidays by Hannah Shafiroff
- The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon
-Foundation by Isaac Asimov
- Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
-Everything is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer
-Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik
-American Pastoral by Philip Roth
-The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
- The Chosen by Chaim Potok
-The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker

05/26/2026

For May’s Biography/Autobiography genre challenge, Librarian Mark read “Straight Edge: A clear- Headed Hardcore Punk History” by Tony Rettman. Here’s his review:

“Filled with interviews and pictures, this book is a definitive exploration of the anti-drug and anti-alcohol hardcore punk music scenes. It features influential bands and individuals who chose sober living, strong community, and positive messages over the standard behavior of their peers -- all while playing aggressive, exciting shows. Detailing both the inspiring beginning and the serious problems that later arose, Rettman's work is essential for fans and those interested in music history.”

Interested in learning more about this book? Check it out at your local Fresno County library branch!

Also, don’t forget to log your progress in our year-long genre challenge at fresnolibrary.beanstack.com/reader365 .

05/25/2026

All Fresno County library branches are closed today, May 25, in honor of Memorial Day. Although our physical locations may be closed, we invite you to check out our online resources which are available to you 24/7!

Or, if you are looking for a Memorial Day read, we invite you to check out our Libby list of relevant reads by visiting bit.ly/FCPL-MemorialDayReads .

Branches will return to their normal schedule tomorrow, May 26th.

05/22/2026

The stats are in for the 27th annual Fresno County Public Library's poetry month contest!

This year we had a total of 261 submissions!

-Grades 3-5: 44
-Grades 6-8: 41
-Grades 9-12: 32
-Adults 18+: 144

We also had 1,725 unique users visit our poetry page to read poetry submitted by their fellow community members or to submit their own poems.

We thank all those who participated and encourage you to check out submitted poems by visiting fresnolibrarypoetry.org.

Stay tuned for details for the poetry awards ceremony and an announcement of this year’s winners!

05/21/2026

All Fresno County Library branches will be closed on Monday, May 25 in honor of Memorial Day.

Although our physical branches will be closed, plenty of online library resources are available to our library patrons 24/7! For reads related to Memorial Day, we invite you to check out our Libby booklist by visiting bit.ly/FCPL-MemorialDayReads .

05/20/2026

Find your Furever friend at the Sunnyside library!

What's better than books and cats? Drop by the library to see adorable kittens up for adoption from the Fresno Animal Center!

All adopted kittens will receive:
-No adoption fee
-Spay/neuter
-Microchip (with registration)
-DAPP/FVRCP vaccine
-Rabies vaccine (if age allows)
-Flea/tick treatment

Wednesday, May 27, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sunnyside Regional Library
5566 E. Kings Canyon, (Kings Canyon & Clovis Ave)
559-600-6594

05/20/2026

We are more than halfway through May! If you have not earned your May Autobiography/ Biography genre badge on Beanstack, we invite you to check out our collection to find the book that will help you obtain May's badge!

See available biographies and autobiographies at Fresno County library branches by visiting bit.ly/FCPLBiographies