Don't Forget! Summer Library Adventure ends tomorrow, Tuesday, August 1. Turn in your log for a chance to win prizes!

Smart Landscaping with Ornamental Vines

Thursday, August 3 at 7 p.m.
Virtual

Ornamental vines—those grown primarily for their leaves and flowers— can be a home gardener’s best friend or worst enemy. Quick-growing, hardy, and water-wise, vines will lend texture, drama, and color to any garden setting, but they require proper selection and care. Join us to learn more about vine behavior, cultivation, and control, and to explore suggested species for Napa Valley landscapes. 

Youth Chess Club  

Wednesday, August 9 at 3 p.m.
American Canyon Library

Come sharpen your skills, compete against other players, and learn new techniques at this popular monthly program. 

Book Clubs

Wednesday, August 2 at 6:30 p.m.
American Canyon Book Club
(American Canyon Library or Zoom)

Monday, August 21 at 11 a.m.
Virtual Coffee & Books
(Zoom)

Monarch Butterflies Craft & Learn 

Tuesday, August 8 at 1 p.m.
American Canyon Library

Join us for a fun and fascinating day learning about monarch butterflies! We will talk about their life cycle, the role of milkweed, and the effects of climate change on these interesting insects. Then, kids are invited to participate in a collaborative craft to make their own marvelous monarchs! As a thank you, each family will receive their own pre-planted milkweed! 

Presented in partnership with the Napa Sierra Club. 

Kusudama Flower Ball   

Available starting Friday, August 11
All Locations

Create your own Japanese Kusudama Ball (Medicine Ball). Each kit contains the paper and instructions to create a hanging Kusudama Ball. Kits are available for pickup at all locations while supplies last. (Ages 11+)

Saturday Crafternoons: Origami Fruit Fans 

Saturday, August 12 at 12 p.m.
American Canyon Library

Summer is in full effect and that means heat! Come join us in making a cool watermelon fan! All supplies will be provided. 

Virtual Zentangle Class with Romi Marks 

Saturday, August 12 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. 

Author Talk: If You Were a Princess by Hillary Homzie 

Saturday, August 19 at 12 p.m.
American Canyon Library

Local author Hillary Homzie will perform a special storytime of her book, followed by a fun craft! Napa Bookmine will be there to sell signed copies of Hillary's books.

Friends of the American Canyon Library Book Sale 

August 24th through August 26th
American Canyon Library

This three-day sale is proudly brought to you by the Friends of the American Canyon Library. The sale features a diverse selection of gently used books and media for people of all age groups and interests. Want to donate? Good condition donations are accepted at the sale. 

Literacy Classes

Starting Monday, August 14 at 6 p.m.
Intermediate Level
(Napa Library)

Starting Wednesday, August 16 at 6 p.m.
Beginner Level
(Napa Library)

Students will improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. 
 
Los estudiantes mejorarán las habilidades de escuchar, hablar, leer y escribir. 

Triple P Positive Parenting Class 

Starting Tuesday, August 22 at 6 p.m.
Napa Library

Triple P Parenting will give you peace of mind and confidence. The class teaches typical behaviors at certain ages and stages of children's development. The class will help you recognize your strengths and use them in parenting. Connect with other parents for support and encouragement. 
 
Triple P Parenting le dará tranquilidad y confianza. La clase enseña comportamientos típicos a ciertas edades y etapas del desarrollo de los niños. La clase le ayudará a reconocer sus fortalezas y usarlas cuando sea padre. conectarse con otros padres para obtener apoyo y aliento. 

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Community Events for Library Lovers

StoryWalk American Canyon

Saturday, August 5 through Saturday, August 26
Wetlands Edge Park

StoryWalk is back! StoryWalk® is a delightful way for families to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. We’ve created a living art installation and placed pages from the book Señorita Mariposa, authored by Ben Gundersheimer and illustrated by Marcos Almada Rivero along a walking path in your favorite parks to help kids get outside to enjoy nature and reading together. Take a walk and enjoy the park, the outdoors, and this wonderful book about the annual migration of monarch butterflies.

Friends of the American Canyon Library SOS!

The Friends of the American Canyon Library is in danger of ceasing to exist. The Friends of the American Canyon Library is a nonprofit 501c3 organization that raises money to pay for programs at the American Canyon Library. The group pays for the summer reading program, Crafternoons, 3D printing supplies, the big screen TV in the community room, cultural celebrations, and many more programs and equipment.

We raise funds through our book sales throughout the year. We need residents interested in learning about the Friends and helping with the book sales.

Meet the New Poet Laureate

The Napa County Board of Supervisors named Aisha Rivera as the new poet laureate for the 2023-2025 term. As an ambassador for poetry, their mission will be to further infuse poetry into the community and make it more accessible in everyday life.

Do you have 1 minute? Share your thoughts about poetry events in our community below.

Looking to share your literary or musical talents? Join Aisha at Napa Bookmine's inaugural Open Mic Night, Friday, August 11 @ 6 PM.

American Canyon Library
300 Crawford Way
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707) 644-1136