Day of the Dead Events/ 
Eventos del día de los muertos

Breathtaking colorful Sugar Skulls have long been part of the Mexican culture. They are often used as decorations on graves and altars during Día de los muertos or Day of the Dead. Participants of this bilingual program will learn about sugar skulls as they each get to decorate their own. All supplies provided. Registration required.

Las calaveritas de azúcar han sido parte de la cultura mexicana durante mucho tiempo. Se utilizan como decoración en tumbas y altares durante el Día de los muertos. Los participantes en este programa bilingüe aprenderán sobre las calaveras de azúcar y tendrán la oportunidad de decorar su propia calavera. Se proporcionarán todos los materiales. Es necesario registrarse.

Napa Library (13 & Up):
Friday, October 1st at 3:30 p.m.
Viernes, 1 de octubre a las 3:30 p.m.

Calistoga Library (All Ages/ Todas edades):
Saturday, October 30 at 11 a.m.
Sábado, 30 de octubre a las 11 a.m.

Calistoga Library:
Monday, October 18th - Wednesday, November 3rd
Lunes 18 de octubre - Miércoles 3 de noviembre

Napa Library: 
Monday, October 25th - Wednesday, November 3rd
Lunes 25 de octubre - Miércoles 3 de noviembre

In honor of Day of the Dead, the Calistoga and Napa libraries will have community altars open to the public during open hours. We invite everyone to bring copies of photos, written stories, and memories to honor and celebrate our ancestors.  
  
En honor de Día de los muertos las bibliotecas de Calistoga y Napa tendrán ofrendas comunitarias abiertas al público durante las horas de apertura. Los invitamos a todos que traigan copias de fotos, historias escritas, y recuerdos para honrar y celebrar nuestros antepasados.

Book Buzz

No assigned reading! Just tell us which great books you've read recently. 

Replace Your Grass and Get Cash with UC Master Gardeners 

Replace your water-hungry lawn without digging it up. At this talk, UC Master Gardeners will discuss how to use sheet mulching to replace your lawn, create rich soil for replanting, and participate in the City of Napa Cash for Grass program. Registration required.

Art in the Library: John Comisky

John Comisky has enjoyed travel across the world. His goal is to travel to every state and continent. An avid photographer, he captures the essence of the locales he explores through the landscapes and wildlife he encounters on his journeys. Registration required. 

Zentangle Class with Romi Marks 

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. To register, please email tess.harper@countyofnapa.org.

Just for Tweens

Tweens may stop by the library anytime between 11 a.m.-1 p.m. to create silly and colorful monster bookmarks.

Haiku Poetry Workshop 

Join Poet Laureate Marianne Lyon and fellow poets to discuss your poetry, works that inspire you, and participate in a haiku workshop.

American Canyon Friends of the Library Book Sale 

This three-day sale is proudly brought to you by the Friends of the American Canyon Library. The sale features a diverse selection of books in great condition for people of all age groups and interests.

Saturday Crafternoons: 
Spooky Specimen Jars 

Join us for a spooky edition of Saturday Crafternoons where we will be making Spooky Specimen Jars, that are sure to add creepy charm to your Halloween decor. Registration required.

Pumpkinfest for Teens

Celebrate your pumpkin love! We will be painting pumpkins and enjoying festive snacks. All supplies are provided. You are welcome to come in costume! Registration required.

Spooky Napa

In celebration of this supernatural season, join local historian and Napa Valley Register columnist, Rebecca Yerger, for her 13th annual local ghost stories extravaganza. Closed captioning is available.

Spooky Saturday

Happy Halloween ghouls and goblins! Come and help us celebrate Halloween with a fun and casual party featuring: crafts, candy, prizes, and more. 

News

Expanded Hours

Calling all early birds and night owls! We’ve expanded our hours to meet your needs.

New hours in effect now:

American Canyon Library:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday through Saturday: 10 am − 6 pm
Wednesday: 12 pm - 8 pm

Calistoga Library:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday through Saturday: 10 am − 6 pm
Wednesday: 12 pm - 8 pm

Napa Library:
Monday through Thursday: 9 am − 8 pm
Friday and Saturday: 10 am − 6 pm
Sunday: 1 pm − 5 pm

Yountville Library:
Tuesday through Saturday: 9 am − 5 pm

Art in the Library: The artist from Diamond Mountain; Charles de Limur is the Napa library's featured artist in September

Driving up the steep and winding Diamond Mountain Road to reach Charles de Limur’s art studio at the top of the mountain overlooking Calistoga last week was like stepping into one of his paintings.
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