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Monday, September 4: Labor Day

Since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held each September to mark the beginning of the school year. From borrowing books, ebooks, and audiobooks to getting homework help, learning new skills, or attending a book club or storytime, a library card helps everyone do more of what they enjoy. All without stretching their budget.

Celebrate your love for the library by designing the next library card. Selected artwork will be featured on all new Napa County Library cards. Submit your artwork Friday, September 1 through Saturday, September 30, 2023.

Desde 1987, el Mes de Inscripción para la Tarjeta de la Biblioteca se ha celebrado cada septiembre para marcar el comienzo del curso escolar. La tarjeta de la biblioteca nos ayuda a hacer más de lo que disfrutamos, desde préstamos de libros convencionales, electrónicos y audiolibros, hasta la obtención de ayuda con las tareas escolares, el aprendizaje de nuevas habilidades o la participación en un club de lectura o de la hora del cuento. Y todo sin afectar nuestro presupuesto.

Celebre su amor por la biblioteca y diseña la próxima tarjeta de la biblioteca. La ilustración seleccionada sera puesta en las nuevas tarjetas de Biblioteca del Condado de Napa. Puede entregar sus ilustraciónes del viernes, 1 de septiembre hasta el sábado, 30 de septiembre.

Take and Make Spice Kit: Za’atar 

Available starting Friday, September 1
All Locations

Announcing our newest take-and-make kit for teens and adults! Explore the world of spices with our Za’atar Kit. This kit includes a packet of Za’atar, recipes, and information about its rich and flavorful history. The Za’atar Kit will be available at all Napa County Library locations while supplies last. (Ages 11+)

Yarn Club

Friday, September 1 at 4 p.m.
Napa Library

Grab your yarn, hooks, and needles, and join us for Yarn Club! Meet other yarn lovers, work on your current projects, and get support from club members. The Yarn Club is open to knitters and crocheters of all skill levels.

Author Talk: Burnt: A Memoir of Fighting Fire by Clare Frank 

Tuesday, September 5 at 6 p.m.
Napa Library

Presenting Clare Frank, author of Burnt: A Memoir of Fighting Fire, in partnership with Napa Bookmine. Burnt is Clare’s inspiring, richly detailed, and open-hearted account of an extraordinary life in fire. It chronicles the transformation of a young adult determined to prove her mettle into a scarred and sensitive veteran, grappling with the weight of her duties as Chief of Fire Prevention—one of the highest-ranking women in Cal Fire history—while record-setting fires engulf her home state. 

Save Your Leaves. Save the Planet! 

Thursday, September 7 at 7 p.m.
Virtual

Join the Napa County Master Gardeners Compost Team for a discussion and guide on using organic materials from your kitchen and garden to enrich the soil and fight climate change. 

The Belle of Amherst: Live Performance 

Saturday, September 9 at 2 p.m.
Napa Library

One of America’s greatest and most important poets, Emily Dickinson, comes vibrantly to life in this one-person play starring Shiv Harris. An unforgettable play-going experience, “The Belle of Amherst” is riveting, giving beautiful and poignant insight into the warmth, wit, passion and loving nature of this prolific and beloved author.  
 
This is a live performance of an abridged version of the play which opened on Broadway in 1976. 

Anime Afternoon 

Saturday, September 9 at 3 p.m.
Napa Library

Are you a fan of Japanese animation and manga? Join us for Anime Afternoon! Watch a few episodes of anime, try your hand at origami, and enjoy some Japanese snacks. (Ages 11-18)

Noche de pintura 

Tuesday, September 12 at 5 p.m.
Napa Library

¡Únete a nuestra noche de pintura para celebrar el Día de independencia de México! Donde nuestro artista interior nos guiará para crear una obra maestra con toques personales. Decoración perfecta para tu hogar. 

Book Clubs

Thursday, September 14 at 1 p.m.
Napa Book Club: Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are? by Frans de Waal
(Napa Library)

Monday, September 18 at 11 a.m.
Virtual Coffee & Books
(Zoom)

Thursday, September 28 at 6 p.m.
Banned Books & Bites: Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison
(Napa Library)

Virtual Zentangle Class with Romi Marks 

Saturday, September 16 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.

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, September 16 through Sunday, September 24
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. Visit www.folnapa.org/membership to become a member.

Sewing Lab 

Wednesday, September 27 at 5 p.m.
Napa Library

Have a project but no machine? Come to our Sewing Lab. The Sewing Lab provides open sewing time to use the library’s machines. Registration is required, space is limited. 

Kids & Families

Saturday, September 2 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. 

Study Center 

Wednesdays starting September 6 through December 13 at 2:30 p.m.
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! 

Thursday, September 7 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 booktalking, 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 School Stories. 

Discovery Lab: Paper Airplanes 

Saturday, September 9 at 10:30 a.m.
Napa Library

What makes a paper airplane fly? Children are invited to learn different ways to make paper airplanes as they learn the basics of aerodynamics. Let’s see how far they soar! 

Starting Tuesday, September 12
Napa Library

We'll share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we'll always have fun! Kids will discover their lifelong love of books and the library today. 

Everyone is welcome! Children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver at all times.

Literacy Classes

Starting Friday, September 1 at 10 a.m.
Intermediate Level
(Napa Library)

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

Basic Math Class & GED Preparation  

Thursdays starting September 7 - December 28 at 6 p.m.
Napa Library

Basic arithmetic instruction in Spanish. Provides students whose primary language is Spanish a strong foundation in basic mathematical concepts like addition, subtraction, fractions, and multiplication up to preparation for the GED. Please register in person. 

Instruction aritmética básica en español. Proporciona a los estudiantes cuyo idioma principal es el español una base sólida en conceptos matemáticos básicos como suma, resta, fracciones y multiplicación hasta la preparación para el GED. Por favor regístrese en persona.

International Literacy Day 

Friday, September 8 at 10 a.m.
Napa Library

Join the Napa County Library Literacy Center as we highlight the importance of literacy for individuals, communities and societies. 

Film Screening: The Right to Read

Friday, September 8 at 4 p.m.
Napa Library

Produced by Levar Burton, this recent film tells stories of a courageous Oakland NAACP activist, a teacher, and two American families who fight to provide our youngest generation with the most foundational indicator of life-long success: the ability to read. Families are welcome. Refreshments will be served. 

Talleres de tecnologia 

Tuesdays starting September 19 - October 31 at 9 a.m.
Napa Library

Los estudiantes aprenderán a identificar diferentes tipos de dispositivos, verificar la duración de la batería, conectarse a Wi-Fi y abrir aplicaciones y programas. Por favor regístrese en persona. 

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