Masala Chai Kit, Tech Help, Painted Pouches, and more!

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Summer Library Adventure Reminder

August 1st is the last day to turn in your Summer Library Adventure log and receive your raffle tickets. The raffle drawing will take place on August 5th. Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's Summer Library Adventure.

Teen & Adult Events

Vertebrate Pests in the Garden

Thursday, August 4 at 7 p.m.
Virtual

What’s eating your plants? If you see signs of gnawing, or sudden, dramatic damage, something bigger than an insect may be the culprit. Join the UC Master Gardeners of Napa County for an overview of vertebrate pests, including birds, deer, and a host of burrowing creatures that want to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Learn to identify them, and to use integrated pest management to protect your bounty.

Hooked on Crochet: Basic Skills

Wednesday, August 10 at 6 p.m.
Napa Library

Do you know your way around a hook and some yarn? If not, then join our basic skills class where your crochet skills will be put to the test. Who knows you may be the next crochet expert! No registration required, but space is limited.

Book Clubs

Thursday, August 11 at 1 p.m.
Napa Book Club: Torn Lilacs: A True Story of Love, Defiance and Hope by Henry Michalski (Napa Library)

Monday, August 15 at 11 a.m.
Virtual Coffee & Books (Zoom)

Thursday, August 18 at 3:30 p.m.
LGBTQ Teen Book Club: Once & Future by A.R. Capetta and Cory McCarthy (LGBTQ Connection)

Art in the Library: Philip Venable

Friday, August 12 at 6:15 p.m.
Napa Library

A fine arts photographer from Vacaville, Philip Venable specializes in landscape photography. He also enjoys creating abstract images. He is a member of the Napa Valley Photographic Society.

Teen Movie Screening: Jungle Cruise

Wednesday, August 10 at 3 p.m.
Napa Library

Based on Disneyland's theme park ride where a small riverboat takes a group of travelers through a jungle filled with dangerous animals and reptiles but with a supernatural element. (Ages 11-18)

Masala Chai Kit

Available starting Friday, August 12
All Locations

Announcing our newest take-and-make kit for teens and adults! Explore the world of spices with our Masala Chai Kit. This kit includes all you need to brew your own pot of Chai and learn about its rich and flavorful history. The Masala Chai Kit will be available at all Napa County Library locations, while supplies last.

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Basic Math Class in Spanish

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m.
Starting Tuesday, August 16
Napa Library

Beginning and intermediate math. Prepare for the GED and go at your own pace. This class is helpful for people who have not attended school for a long time and need basic math.

Matemáticas para principiantes e intermedios. Prepárese para el GED y vaya a su propio ritmo. Esta clase es útil para las personas que no han asistido a la escuela durante mucho tiempo y necesitan matemáticas básicas.

Zentangle with Romi Marks

Saturday, August 20 at 10 a.m.
Virtual

Zentangle is a fun, relaxing and easy-to-learn art form that uses repetitive patterns to create beautiful images while improving focus and creativity. This new art form can be enjoyed by anyone, from beginners to professionals, providing artistic satisfaction and releasing stress and anxiety. Registration required.

Tech Workshop Class

Every Monday at 5:30 p.m.
Starting Monday, August 22
Napa Library

These workshops will cover basic computer functions.

Esta serie de talleres cubrira las funciones basicas de la computatcion.

ESL Class

Every Friday at 5:30 p.m.
Starting Friday, August 26
Napa Library

Learn basic English reading, writing, and speaking skills in a classroom setting.

Aprenda habilidades básicas de lectura, escritura y habla en inglés en un salón de clases.

Teen Crafternoon: DIY Painted Pouches

Wednesday, August 31 at 3:30 p.m.
Napa Library

Channel your inner Picasso and get painting! All materials provided. (Ages 11-18)

Simply Sewing: Know Your Machine

Wednesday, August 31 at 6 p.m.
Napa Library

Get to know your sewing machine! This class will teach you the basic principles of how to use your machine. This class is good for beginners and advanced. Registration is required as space is limited.

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Events for Kids & Families

Study Center

Every Wednesday from 2 - 4 p.m.
Starting Wednesday, August 31
Napa Library

Come to the free Study Center in the Napa Library where we offer homework help tools, computers, and a place to get your homework done!

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Napa Kids Bug Out at the Napa Library During Giant Insect Encounter

Napa kids met some big bugs at a Napa library event presented by the Insect Discovery Lab of San Francisco. They met a 240-legged millipede, a giant grasshopper, a spindly stick bug, and a hissing cockroach...

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Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-4241

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