El Sobrante Library

02/19/2025

Making the Most of Your Child's Education
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 4:00 pm
An expert panel will discuss virtually how you can support your child’s learning experience. We'll explore available resources, share tips on building positive relationships with schools, and discuss ways you can become a strong advocate.

Register: tinyurl.com/CCCL-Educates

02/19/2025

Check out these pictures from the Young Scientist Workshop with author Phelicia Lang last Saturday at the El Sobrante Library!

02/16/2025

Knitting Workshop
Saturday, February 22, 2025
1:00PM – 2:30PM

Learn a new craft in 2025. In this workshop teacher Susan Wright will teach how to knit a baby hat on a loom. You will learn the basics of knitting on the loom and different styles of hats created from the loom. No prior knitting experience or skills required. For ages 18 and up. Registration required. All materials provided. For special accommodations, please give the library 72 hours notice. This program made possible with the generous support of Friends of the El Sobrante Library.

https://ccclib.bibliocommons.com/events/6762139ed6b43536009405bc

02/11/2025

Young Scientist Workshop with author Phelicia Lang
Saturday, January 15
11PM-12PM
Calling all junior scientists! Celebrate Black Children's Book Week and learn how to make your own playdough with Phelicia Lang, author of the popular "Tay and Friends" series. Perfect for children age 4-9. Space is limited to the first 12 attendees, so please register online.
https://ccclib.bibliocommons.com/events/678c36a411f6220660c4a84f

02/09/2025

El Sobrante Library's Seed Library is sprouting!

02/05/2025

Community Jamboree
Saturday, February 8
1:00PM – 2:00 PM
El Sobrante Library presents: Community Jamboree! On Saturday, February 8th at 1pm, join our neighborhood jam session as we celebrate Black Children`s Book Week in community with stories and music including your favorite sing-alongs, old and new! Bring your own instrument or borrow one of ours. Fun for all ages. Recommended for families with children 12 and under.

02/04/2025

El Sobrante! That's the place for me! Cause you meet the nicest people in zip 94803!

02/03/2025

"Heartstopper Edition: What each character would wear."
Discover brilliance in El Sobrante Library's Teen Area.

02/03/2025

Come and play chess again with us on
Saturday at 11am!

♟️Chess Club (for adults, seniors, teens, tweens)
Saturday, February 8th
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Come play chess every 2nd Saturday at 11-12 p.m. at El Sobrante Library. This event is for ages 10-100 but beginning chess skills are required as this is not an instructional class.
Instructor TC Ball from West Coast Chess Alliance will referee each session.

01/31/2025

Do you know all the options available for early care and education for your child? Attend the Young Children's Issue Forum on March 8 at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center for information and inspiration. Registration is free and includes breakfast and child care.

01/30/2025

Love is in the Air
February 13, 6:30pm
Award-winning bird photographer Bob Lewis will introduce us to a variety of species that exhibit complex courtships, lifelong monogamy, and multiple partnerships.

https://tinyurl.com/oeb-feb-2025

01/30/2025

01/16/2025

💧West County Wastewater! Thursday, January 16
3:00PM – 4:00 PM
Come for a 30-minute session as Judy Chen of WCW discuss Sewer Lateral Compliance and the PIPES Incentive Program.

WCW is on a mission to spread the word about the importance of sewer pipes, including sewer laterals that connect sewer lines to your home or business. Did you know property owners are responsible for the care and maintenance of sewer laterals? Aging and unkept sewer laterals can lead to pipe cracks and breaks, smelly spills, and costly repairs. Together we can achieve the goal of environmental stewardship.
https://ccclib.bibliocommons.com/events/671a9ffdb77ff728001a75bd

01/12/2025

Come to El Sobrante Library for a seasonal program on mindfulness for kids and families. Librarian Mariah learned meditation techniques as a child, and has maintained a lifelong practice.

As an educator, she trained in mindfulness, meditation, and social emotional learning strategies with Mina Srinivasan and Healthy Oakland Kids & Teens. She will guide kids and families in building a mindfulness practice with stories, songs, movement, techniques, and tools. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to practicing mindfulness, so many strategies will be offered, for kids and families to use what works for them. Mindfulness supports social emotional learning, and ongoing personal development, for lifelong use.

Four seasonal sessions will be offered, on the last Saturday at 11am on January 25th, April 26th, July 26th, and October 25th. All families with children 12 and under are welcome.

Generously funded by the Friends of the El Sobrante Library.

Recommended for families with children 12 and under.

Participants limited to 48.

Online Registration required.
https://ccclib.bibliocommons.com/events/67411ef155d11a2800085753

Suitable for:Babies (Birth to 1 year)
Children (6 to 9 years)
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Type:Health, Wellness, and Fitness
Language:EnglishAdditional Details:The meeting room.

01/11/2025

Come and play chess with us!
Saturday at 11am!

♟️Chess Club (for adults, seniors, teens, and tweens)
Saturday, January 11
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Are you looking for a thrilling activity that allows you to connect with others while honing your strategic thinking and leadership skills? Come play chess every 2nd Saturday at 11-12 p.m. at El Sobrante Library, starting November. This event is for ages 10-100 but beginning chess skills are required as this is not an instructional class. Instructor TC Ball from West Coast Chess Alliance will referee each session.
https://ccclib.bibliocommons.com/events/66b7aaa36982fdb26f8a4b9a

01/09/2025

After school at the El Sobrante Library!

01/07/2025

Career Online High School (COHS) is an accredited online high school diploma and career certification program available through the Contra Costa County Library.

01/04/2025

❄Mindfulness through the Seasons
Saturday, January 25
11:00PM – 12:00 PM
Come to El Sobrante Library for a seasonal program on mindfulness for kids and families. Librarian Mariah learned meditation techniques as a child, and has maintained a lifelong practice. As an educator, she trained in mindfulness, meditation, and social emotional learning strategies with Mina Srinivasan and Healthy Oakland Kids & Teens. She will guide kids and families in building a mindfulness practice with stories, songs, movement, techniques, and tools. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to practicing mindfulness, so many strategies will be offered, for kids and families to use what works for them. Mindfulness supports social emotional learning, and ongoing personal development, for lifelong use.
https://ccclib.bibliocommons.com/events/67411ef155d11a2800085753