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All Library events are free! See our upcoming events and other info: https://ccclib.org/locations/55/

06/01/2026

Plant A Seed, Read: Today is the first day of Summer Reading, our annual reading challenge for folks of all ages!

Contra Costa County Library’s 2026 summer literacy program is all about feeding your body and your mind. Whether you’re planting a flower garden, growing your next meal, or fueling your brain, the library is your greatest resource in finding everything you need to thrive this summer.

From June 1 to August 1, participate in the Summer Reading challenge. Every Reader who completes a reading passport or the online challenge with the Beanstack app wins a free book, a special pin and is entered into a grand prize drawing for a chance to win even more prizes.

05/22/2026

Don’t throw away your shot at participating in the Summer Reading Challenge!

June 1st - August 1st, Plant A Seed & Read with Contra Costa County Library’s Summer Reading challenge! Readers of all ages can pick up a reading passport or sign up with the Beanstack app to track their participation. Everyone who completes summer reading wins prizes, including a free book & limited edition enamel pin, and is entered into a drawing for a chance to win more amazing prizes.

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[Video description: Two librarians act out a scene from the musical Hamilton, but replace the lyrics with messages about one of the librarians having to leave the busy library to go speak with all of the students at local elementary schools about the Summer Reading Challenge.]

05/19/2026

Today was our second ever Homeschool Science Fair at Hercules Library! From local Bay Area birds and earthquakes to what plants need to grow and the efficacy of natural preservation methods, each young scientist did a fabulous job researching, testing, and presenting on their chosen topics. We learned so much, and are so proud of these young learners for presenting their work in front of the whole group!

05/16/2026

Breaking news: this morning's storytime special guest was your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! 📰🕷️📸 On a short break from fighting crime, he read a fun story about his exploits and held a hero bootcamp for the little ones. What a special treat it is to meet our heroes!

Storytime Character Co.

05/14/2026

When life imitates art 👯‍♀️

Mrs. Alison & Ms. Lydia just so happened to wear the exact same dress today, and couldn't stop giggling about it. We had to give them the perfect book and snap a picture to share the serendipitous .

05/05/2026

We had the pleasure of welcoming Diablo Taiko to Hercules Library this past weekend for an afternoon of drumming, honoring those from the past by carrying forth cultural traditions for future generations. What a beautiful and meaningful way to begin AANHPI (Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander) Heritage Month for our community.

If you missed it, Diablo Taiko will also be visiting our sister libraries soon:
Pleasant Hill Library | Saturday, May 9th 11:00am
Walnut Creek Library | Monday, May 11th 6:30pm

05/01/2026

Tuesday at the Hercules Library Homeschool Resource Center we saw young writer/directors in action! With the help of our book-making friend, LaVera Wilson, we wrote the stories, constructed the theatres, and created our own moving pictures at our Crankie Fest! These hand-made, hand-cranked contraptions were designed with cereal boxes, glue, dowels, and lots of love and creativity, and we had so much fun creating together!

04/22/2026

This National Library Week, love your library like your library loves you 💋

[video description: clips showing librarians performing tasks for library patrons like answering your phone call, helping you make photocopies, encouraging your reading habits, getting you free museum tickets, and more all while text reads do they do that for you? We do.]

04/21/2026

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Month at the library with a stunning performance of traditional Japanese Taiko drumming by Diablo Taiko.

Saturday, May 2nd 3:30-4:30pm
Hercules Library
Recommended for ages 4 & up. No registration required.
Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Hercules Library

Diablo Taiko is a community taiko ensemble located in Concord at the Diablo Japanese American Religious & Cultural Center. Their mission is to honor those from the past by carrying forth cultural traditions for future generations.

Taiko existed in ancient Japan over 2,000 years ago and was spread through Buddhism from China and Korea. The sound has been likened to a heartbeat and was used during healing ceremonies and sanctifying purposes as well as at festivals to enact deities with its deep rumbling sound.

In the early 20th century it was brought to the U.S. by Japanese immigrants to be used at Buddhist Temples as the sacred "Miya drum". Its rhythmic beat is played during Obon-odori festivals as all dance lively folk dances together and honor those who've passed before us.

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109 Civic Drive
Hercules, CA
94547

Opening Hours

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

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+15102452420

Website

https://ccclib.org/locations/55/, https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/88673/Social-Media-Policy

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