Friday, March 31: Cesar Chavez's Birthday 

Nom de Plume: The Inspiring Works of Napa Valley's Early Women Writers 

Thursday, March 2 at 6 p.m.
Virtual and at Napa Library

In celebration of Women's History Month, join local historian and Napa Valley Register columnist Rebecca Yerger to look back at local female authors over time. From famed foodie M.F.K. Fisher to Hollywood icon Frances Marion, we'll explore how Napa Valley inspired these trailblazing women.

Success with Citrus Trees Large and Small 

Thursday, March 2 at 7 p.m.
Virtual

Citrus lovers-Yes, you can successfully grow a wide variety of citrus trees in our Napa Mediterranean climate, whether in the ground or even in pots on your patio. Please join the UC Master Gardeners to learn how to choose the optimal tree for your garden space, healthy citrus growing techniques, fertilizing, pest management, water needs, frost protection, and tips for container-grown trees.

Video Game Tournament: Super Smash Brothers Brawl 

Saturday, March 4 at 3 p.m.
Napa Library

Compete for bragging rights and prizes! Registration is required; walk-in spots cannot be guaranteed. Personal controllers are not permitted. Ages 11-18. 

Book Clubs

Thursday, March 9 at 1 p.m.
Napa Book Club: Everything Inside by Edwidge Danticat 
(Napa Library)

Thursday, March 16 at 4 p.m.
LGBTQ Teen Book Club: This is Why They Hate Us by Aaron H. Aceves (Napa Library)

Thursday, March 23 at 6 p.m.
Banned Books & Bites: The House of Spirits by Isabel Allende
(Napa Library)

Monday, March 27 at 11 a.m.
Virtual Coffee & Books
(Zoom)

Art in the Library: 
Ellen Oppenheimer 

Friday, March 10 at 6:15 p.m.
Napa Library

Ellen Oppenheimer has worked with quilts as a studio artist for over 40 years. She is recognized as one of the most important contemporary quilt makers in the country. Her artwork is well represented in museum and private collections.

Paint Night: Women’s History Month  

Tuesday, March 14 at 5:30 p.m.
Napa Library

Follow along with our instructor Fugi, as she gives step-by-step instructions to paint your own female-inspired masterpiece in honor of Women's History Month. All supplies will be provided.

Virtual Zentangle Class with Romi Marks 

Saturday, March 18 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. 
  
A materials kit will need to be picked up from the library branch of your choice before the class. Colored pencils are not included in the kit. 

Friends of the Napa Library Book Sale

Saturday, March 18 through Sunday, March 26
Napa Library

Join us in the community room at the Napa County Library for another book sale! First Saturday is Members Day, and the rest of the sale is open to the public. 

Knit-A-Bit 

Tuesday, March 28 at 6 p.m.
Napa Library

Want to learn about knitting but don’t know how? That’s okay! This beginner class will teach you how to knit and lay the foundation for future projects. Space is limited. Ages 13+.

In-n-Out Burger Cover to Cover Club 

Sign-ups begin Saturday, March 4
All Locations

Read five library books and earn a free hamburger, cheeseburger, grilled cheese, or veggie sandwich! Sign-ups begin on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at all Napa County Library locations. Ages 4-12.

Sensory Friendly Storytime

Saturday, March 4 at 11 a.m.
Napa Library

Sensory Friendly Storytime is an interactive event designed for children ages 8 and younger who have a difficult time in large groups, are on the autism spectrum, have sensory processing challenges, or other special needs. 

Genre Club: Mystery

Thursday, March 9 at 3:30 p.m.
Napa Library

Join a group of like-minded readers as we explore the ups, downs, and all-arounds of a variety of genres. Unlike traditional book clubs, you will not be assigned a specific book to read each month. Instead, YOU choose what you want to read within the month’s genre. After 30 minutes of book talking, sharing our opinions, and getting suggestions from fellow readers, we will have an additional 30 minutes of a themed craft or activity. This month’s genre is Fantasy.  

Discovery Lab: Code & Go Robot Mouse Workshop 

Saturday, March 11 at 10:30 a.m.
Napa Library

This is a fun, interactive, and screen-free opportunity for children to learn how to code by programming a robotic mouse.

Spring Into a New Book!

See what our staff is reading this Spring...

Napa County Reads

The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora:

A Conversation with Author Pablo Cartaya

Thursday, March 9 at 5:30 p.m.

The Jarvis Conservatory
1711 Main Street, Napa, CA

Join us for a conversation with author Pablo Cartaya live onstage to discuss his book The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora and his career as a writer. His award-winning book is the vibrant story of a family, a striking portrait of a town, and one boy’s quest to save both.

The author’s reception at 5:30 p.m. in the lobby will include a book signing with the author and student art displays connected to the book.