month for our book discussion. Check with staff at the
Pinole Library for this month’s title selection. Pinole
Library, 2935 Pinole Valley Rd. 510- 758-2741.
JANUARY 3: PINOLE ARTISANS MONTHLY
MEETING
7pm. Pinole Artisans has an inspiring art program at
each of our monthly meetings. Check our web site for
information about our current program at pinoleartisans.
weebly.com. All are welcome to this event. Refreshments
will be served. Pinole United Methodist Church,
2000 San Pablo Ave., Pinole.
JANUARY 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: MINDFULNESS
MEDITATION @ PINOLE LIBRARY
Fridays, 4pm. Open to all adults. Take the stress out of
the week with an hour of meditation. Pinole Library,
2935 Pinole Valley Rd., 510-758-2741.
JANUARY 4: PACKING FOR THE MILITARY
TROOPS
11-1pm. Join Their Angels Military Support Group for
their troops packing to help prepare care packages to
send to active duty military personnel. Packing items
are furnished and light refreshments are served. Hilltop
Church of Christ, 3301 Morningside Drive, Richmond.
theirangels.org.
JANUARY 4, 11, 18, 25: BUILDERS CLUB @
PINOLE LIBRARY
12-1:30pm. The Pinole Library has Legos! Kids of all
ages and the young at heart are welcome to drop in and
play with Lego blocks. Creations will be displayed at the
front of the library for one week! Pinole Library,
2935 Pinole Valley Rd., 510-758-2741.
JANUARY 4, 18: FINDING YOUR VOICE @
PINOLE LIBRARY
2pm. Open to all adults. Join our ongoing creative writing
group on 1st and 3rd Saturdays. Pinole Library,
2935 Pinole Valley Rd., 510-758-2741.
JANUARY 4, 11, 18, 25: HOMEWORK HELP
2-5pm. Free Homework Help provided by our teen
volunteer. Tutoring is provided for students, kindergarten
through 6th grade, on a first come, first served basis.
San Pablo Library, 13751 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo
94806 510-374-3998.
JANUARY 4, 11, 18, 25: SAN PABLO
BUILDER’S CLUB
1-3pm. It’s block and brick building time at the library!
See what you can build with our huge collection of Legos.
All creations stay in the library. Best for ages 4 and up.
San Pablo Library, 13751 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo.
510-374-3998.
JANUARY 4, 11, 18, 25: PUZZLES IN THE
LIBRARY
10am-5pm. Do you like puzzles? Then come to the library
every Saturday to work on puzzles for all ages. Drop in
anytime and pick up where you left off, work off a puzzle
someone else has started, or start a brand new one. San
Pablo Library, 13751 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo.
510-374-3998.
JANUARY 6: SLEEP WELL
6pm. Join us to examine the root causes of poor sleep,
the process of investigating those root causes, and ways
to improve sleep using natural protocols and behavior
modification. El Cerrito Library, 6510 Stockton Ave,
El Cerrito. 510-526-7512.
JANUARY 6: DOGS FOR TEENS!
4pm. Need to decompress? Teens ages 10-18 are invited
to cuddle, hang out with, or read to the beloved doggies
from Therapy Pets during this special library program. El
Cerrito Library, 6510 Stockton Ave, El Cerrito.
510-526-7512.
JANUARY 6: KNITTING AND CROCHET CLUB
6pm. El Cerrito Library’s yarn club provides free yarn,
knitting needles and crochet hooks to help you get started.
All skill levels are welcome - we’d be thrilled to show you
how to knit and/or crochet. El Cerrito Library,
6510 Stockton Ave, El Cerrito. 510-526-7512.
JANUARY 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 EL
CERRITO LIBRARY STORYTIME!
Mondays 12:30pm, Thursdays 10:15am. Babies, toddlers,
preschoolers and your caregivers, join us for stories,
songs, and fun! All children are welcome at this free
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