Contra Costa County Public Library: Sustainable 2022

See the latest announcement from the Contra Costa County Public Library.

Contra Costa County Public Library: Celebrate Black History Month

Our library has a wonderful collection of books written and illustrated for children to see themselves on the page, a slight quote from ...

Tiffany Zhang Wins 2nd El Cerrito School Spelling Bee

The Madera Elementary School 5th grader won by spelling the words “category” and “certificate.”

Contra Costa County Public Library: Library News For February 2022

One of my New Year's resolutions is to include a link to a booklist in each of these newsletters. The inaugural booklist features recomm ...

Contra Costa County Public Library: Contra Costa County Library Celebrates Another Year Of Record Breaking Digital Checkouts

The highest-circulating title readers borrowed in 2021 was The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. The top-circulating genre, romance, repre ...

Contra Costa County Public Library: Patron Notification Service Interruption

See the latest announcement from the Contra Costa County Public Library.

Contra Costa County Public Library: Ygnacio Valley Library To Reopen On February 7

Monday: 10 – 8 Tuesday: 10 – 8 Wednesday: 10 – 6 Thursday: 10 – 6 Friday: 9- 5 Saturday: 9 - 5

Beloved El Cerrito Cop, 26, Killed In Freeway Crash

Jerrick Bernstine was a 2019 Academy recruit nearing his two-year anniversary with the ECPD, which would have been next month.

3 Bay Area Mayors Help Lead Call To Aid Local Businesses

San Rafael Mayor Kate Colin is among 25 current and former mayors warning of "catastrophic" consequences should Congress fail to act.

Friends Of El Cerrito Library: Books For Little Free Libraries

We are pleased announce a new trial program – free books for Little Libraries in El Cerrito!

Contra Costa County Public Library: Library News For January 2022

Although 2021 continued to provide many challenges to our organization (as well as the entire world) we were still able to successfully ...

Deadly Death Cap, Western Destroying Angel Mushrooms Sprout

These mushrooms can be fatal to you or your pets. They grow in East Bay Regional Parks near El Cerrito.

Contra Costa County Public Library: Concord Library To Close For Two-Week Refresh Project

During the closure, patrons may place holds online and pick them up at the nearby Clayton or Martinez libraries or any other Contra Cost ...

Bay Area's 1918 ‘Mask-Up’ Message Surfaces In WSJ

The photo shows that resistance to mask-wearing isn’t confined to the last 18 months.

Contra Costa County Public Library: New Year's Resolution: Learn Something New

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Blood Donors Needed In El Cerrito Area: Red Cross Drive Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding a blood drive in the El Cerrito area soon.

Contra Costa County Public Library: Library News For December 2021

Have a safe, happy and healthy holiday season.

El Cerrito Holiday Event Guide 2021: Christmas Parades & Santa

Find tree lightings, Hanukkah menorah fests, Nutcrackers, concerts, ice rinks, craft boutiques & light shows & more in East Bay & nearby.

Contra Costa County Public Library: December 3rd Is International Day Of People With Disabilities

Join the Contra Costa County Library for a series of author talks, events and booklists focused on the disability experience.

Contra Costa County Public Library: Homelessness – Our County's Challenges And Solutions

Lynne Peralta discussed Contra Costa Resources, partnerships, and outreach efforts for rent relief programs. Melissa Breach discussed li ...

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drive In El Cerrito Area

There's a Red Cross blood drive being held nearby.

Friends Of El Cerrito Library: Accepting Donations Only On Saturdays, 10-12pm

Because of limited space at the Library, Friends are taking in donations only on Saturdays from 10am to 12pm. Please bring them to the b ...

Friends Of El Cerrito Library: Yes, CDs And DVDs Still Have Life Left In Them!

Many thanks to everyone who came and purchased over a hundred dollars worth of music and entertainment!

Contra Costa County Public Library: November 14-20 Is United Against Hate Week

If you are wondering, what can I do? We believe we can start by being kind and civil to one another. November 14-20 is celebrated as Uni ...

Contra Costa County Public Library: Pathways To Mental Health Resources In Contra Costa County

Check out the full program on our YouTube channel to get more information on the resources available for Mental Health.

Contra Costa County Public Library: Library News For November 2021

Click here to read the full report.

Friends Of El Cerrito Library: We Need Volunteers This Sat, Nov 6th, 10am-12pm

We need volunteers this Saturday, Nov 6 to help Friends set up a DVD/CD sale in front of the Library. The sale is 2 hours long, from 10A ...

El Cerrito Shooting Into Unoccupied Car Probed

Authorities are asking community members to check their home security cameras for suspicious activity.

East Bay Mayor’s Rebuke Of Marin Pipeline Plan Draws Response

MMWD Board President Cynthia Koehler disputes most of Richmond Mayor's assertions, but acknowledged not all his concerns are without merit.

Friends Of El Cerrito Library: Grace MacNeill, 1924-2021

Grace was a much loved and well known research librarian in the Contra Costa County Library System and worked for 25 years at the El Cer ...

East Bay Mayor Blasts Proposed Marin Water Pipeline (Updated)

Richmond Mayor Tom Butt has taken aim at a proposed approximately eight-mile pipeline that would run across the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge.

Contra Costa County Public Library: The Cycle Of Violence In Domestic Abuse

Abusive relationships follow this pattern. Called the Cycle of Violence, the pattern has three parts. First, the honeymoon, when things ...

Friends Of El Cerrito Library: Halloween Harvest Event Oct 30!

Join your community for a fun Halloween gathering on Saturday Oct 30th. Delicious treats from local business will be on hand (pre-order, ...

Contra Costa County Public Library: Celebrate Picture Book Month

If you need any help finding great titles the Youth Services Librarians have created some brand new booklists. Place your holds and pick ...

Friends Of El Cerrito Library: DVD & Music CD Sale 11/6, 10am-12pm

New Friends sale coming up! It's all about DVDs and CDs. We have a huge stock!

Friends Of El Cerrito Library: Magazines For Sale!

See the latest announcement from the Friends of El Cerrito Library.

Halloween In El Cerrito 2021: Trick-Or-Treats & Pumpkin Patches

Your fall guide to haunted houses, corn mazes, hayrides, festivals, Day of the Dead extravaganzas & more throughout El Cerrito & East Bay.

Friends Of El Cerrito Library: Accepting Donations Again!

Friends are now accepting donations. Please see this page for important information.

Contra Costa County Public Library: October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Aside from the risk, the abused person may feel like they are betraying their partner, feel guilty, or feel ashamed. Leaving is sometime ...

Contra Costa County Public Library: Seed Libraries: What Do I Grow Now?

We have also been hosting a series of webinars presented by Contra Costa Master Gardeners that are informative and enjoyable (and very p ...