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Upcoming Closures:
Monday, July 4: Independence Day
Summer Library Adventure
We're in the final month of the Summer Library Adventure! Keep reading, exploring library services, and attending events to finish strong.
Turn in your logs, or enter your time through the Beanstack app, by Monday, August 1st to be eligible to win the raffle prize drawings.
Haven't signed up yet? Now is the time! You can still sign-up in person at your home library or online at www.napalibrary.org/sla.
Teen & Adult Events
Tech Help
Every Wednesday at 2 p.m. Napa Library
Have a question about your device? From tablets and phones to email and eBooks, we can help! Registration required. Please call 707-253-4235 to book an appointment.
Author Hour: Napa Valley Case Files: Justice in Wine Country by Raymond A Guadagni
Tuesday, July 5 at 6 p.m. Napa Library
Join us for an evening with local author Raymond Guadagni and Napa Bookmine! Shocking incidents have rocked the small communities nestled among the vineyards, like that of greedy young Billy Duvall, who killed his parents as they slept, and Bob Edwards, who suffocated his beloved wife in a misguided attempt to keep a promise. Two victims of domestic violence came to very different ends--one murdered and the other offered a second chance at life after a jail sentence. Author and retired Napa Superior Court judge Raymond A. Guadagni offers his unique perspective on these notorious court cases and the criminal justice system.
Do you have questions about compost or composting? Join the Napa County Master Gardeners to get your answers for successful composting: What to add or not, when to harvest, and what about those worms? We will present how to harvest worms and backyard compost, plus cover how "hot" composting works and why to do it.
Participate in the Summer Library Adventure and go off the bee-ten path with our July craft kit. Our beehive cross-stitch kit will be available for pickup beginning July 8 at all Napa County Library locations, while supplies last! (Ages 11+)
Art in the Library: Sam Chapman
Friday, July 8 at 6:15 p.m. Napa Library
Sam Chapman's painting is a colorful exploration of the world that surrounds him. Whether the focus is on landscapes, such as work based on his visit to Monet's garden in Giverny, France, or the contemporary issues that influence our lives, his observations of the world fill the observer with endless surprise, beauty, and the full spectrum of possibilities.
Evening class: Wednesdays at 6 p.m. starting July 13 Napa Library
Who’s in charge at your house? Triple P Parenting will give you peace of mind and confidence. Learn typical behaviors at certain ages and stages of children’s development. This class will help you recognize your strengths and use them in parenting while connecting with other parents for support and encouragement.
Author Hour: A Prayer for the Crown-Shy with Becky Chambers
Wednesday, July 13 at 6 p.m. Napa Library
Join Napa Bookmine for an evening with author Becky Chambers at the Napa County Library! Napa Bookmine welcomes author Becky Chambers at Napa County Library to discuss the second book in her Monk & Robot series, A Prayer for the Crown Shy. This event is presented in partnership with LGBTQ Connection Napa.
Thursday, July 14 at 1 p.m. Napa Book Club: Marbles, Mania, Depression, Michelangelo, & Me by Ellen Forney (Napa Library)
Monday, July 18 at 11 a.m. Virtual Coffee & Books (Zoom)
Thursday, July 21 at 3:30 p.m. LGBTQ Teen Book Club: This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron (LGBTQ Connection)
Teen Movie: Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Wednesday, July 20 at 3 p.m. Napa Library
When a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind. (Ages 11-18)
Outdoor Skills with the Scouts
Saturday, July 23 at 11 a.m. Napa Library
Join Scout Troop 7062 for fun with outdoor skills at an open-house style event! Learn how to tie knots and lashings, identify native plants and animals, and pack a great day pack for hikes! Train your first aid skills, check out a tent, and practice how to leave no trace!
Teen Crafternoon: Painted Rock Cactus Garden
Wednesday, July 27 at 3:30 p.m. Napa Library
Create your own mini cactus garden without the worry of caring for a plant or getting stuck by its prickly spines. Paint rocks to make your own unique cacti and feel free to decorate the pot! (Ages 11-18)
Simply Sewing: Tote Bag
Wednesday, July 27 at 6 p.m. Napa Library
Come learn the basics of sewing and create a tote bag. This class is good for beginners and advanced. Registration is required as space is limited. For more information, please call 707-253-4235.
Calling all BFFs! The Napa County Library wants to thank you for being a friend and celebrating International Friendship Day. There will be classic movies, crafting, snacks, and more. It will be fun - we pinky promise!
Starting Tuesday, June 21st through Friday, July 22nd. All Locations
Storytime is back! We'll share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. And we'll always have fun! Times and dates vary by location.
Monday, July 11 at 5:30 p.m. A Bug's Life (Napa Library)
Monday, July 18 at 5:30 p.m. Luca (Napa Library)
Kids are invited to come in pajamas and bring pillows. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
Insect Discovery Lab
Wednesday, July 13 9:30 a.m.& 10:45 a.m. Napa Library
Kids are invited to explore the fantastic lives of beetles, millipedes, tarantulas, walking sticks, whip scorpions, and more! Learn about scientific observation, insect identification, and the natural history of bugs.
Library Literacy Summer DAZE
Tuesday, July 19 at 10 a.m. Napa Library
Join us at the library for craft activities and games for all ages. The library will be giving out free backpacks loaded with school supplies. Get a jump on the school year!
Únase a nosotros en la biblioteca para actividades artesanales y juegos para todas las edades. La biblioteca estará entregando mochilas gratis cargadas con útiles escolares. ¡Dale un salto al año escolar!
Art in the Library: The fine art of quilting in Napa
Unless you are standing near them the impressive wall hangings at the Napa Valley Library could be mistaken for paintings, but the beautiful art created by the Napa Valley Quilters Guild was not done with acrylic or oil paint.
