The staff at the Ygnacio Valley Library are hosting events again! Check out all the amazing opportunities to connect with the community and books or get help with technology:
Peek-a-Book Story Time
Every Tuesday, 10:15-11:15am
Get ready to wiggle and giggle in Peek-A-Book Storytime, where we practice early literacy skills through sharing books, singing songs, and moving around. Best for ages 0-2, with their caregivers. No registration necessary. All ages and abilities welcome. For special accommodations, please contact the library with 72 hours’ notice.
S.S. Story Time
Every second Saturday, 11-12
Ahoy and welcome aboard the S.S. Storytime! Every second Saturday of the month we will be setting sail and exploring early literacy through story, song, dance and much more! All ages and abilities welcome. For special accommodations, please contact the library with 72 hours’ notice.
Family Story Time
Every Thursday, 10:15-11:15am
Fun for the whole family! Family Storytime is a fun combination of storybooks, flannel boards, and songs to strengthen early literacy skills. Most appropriate for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome. No registration necessary. For special accommodations, please contact the library with 72 hours’ notice.
Bilingual Story Time: Mandarin
Every Wednesday, 10:15-11:15am
Nǐ Hǎo! We hope that you will join us for a fun filled Mandarin Bilingual Storytime the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. This Storytime will introduce your little ones to the beauty of the Mandarin language through story, play and song. We hope to see you there! No registration necessary. All ages and abilities welcome. For special accommodations, please contact the library with 72 hours’ notice.
All Ears Reading
Every Tuesday, 15-minute sessions from 3:00 through 5:00
Reading aloud is one of the best ways to improve reading skills. It is even more fun when you have a furry friend. With All Ears Reading, children can improve their core reading skills in a relaxed non-judgmental environment with a dog from ARF’s Pet Hug Pack. These 15 minute sessions begin at 3:00pm and last until 5:00pm. Register online to get your spot today. Perfect for children in grades 1-5.
Homework Help
Every Tues. and Thurs., 4-6pm and Sat., 1-3pm
Homework troubles? Our Homework Helpers are here for you! Please call the Ygnacio Valley Library (925-938-1481) or stop by the front desk to schedule an appointment. Sessions are offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm and on Saturdays from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.
Homework Help is offered for students grades K-9. Communication with the Homework Helper will just be regarding academic work. Any assistance that they provide will be with a school textbook and/or a school assignment.
Computer Coaching Club
1st and last Friday of each month, 3:30-4:30pm
Our purpose is to help introduce the world of computers/computer science to people, no matter their age! We are a group of High School students that share a passion for computer science. We are coming to the Ygnacio Valley Library on the First and Last Friday of every month to teach the basics of computer programming to anyone who wants to join us. At the end of the presentation, those attending will have a chance to work on their Scratch project. This is entirely free, and anyone can join us. Bring a laptop/Chromebook to work on your own Scratch project.
Tech Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Tuesday, 2:30-3:30
Have you had difficulty finding an email? Need help setting up an email account? Would your life be a little easier if you knew all the short cuts for Microsoft Word or Google Docs? You can learn all of these things, and more, if you join us at Ygnacio Valley Library for Tech Tuesdays. We will be teaching you computer basics. These classes will be held every First and Third Tuesday of each month. Register now, seating is limited!
By Kara Navolio, Resident since 1991