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ESL Let's Talk Online

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Conversation Group
Age Group:
Adults

Practice speaking English in this friendly online setting. All levels are welcome to attend any or all sessions!

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Conversation Group
Event Details:

Practice speaking English in this friendly online setting. All levels are welcome to attend any or all sessions!

Sure Start for Early Years: Library Playtime

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 8:30am - 11:30am
Chico Branch Meeting Room at Chico Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games and Puzzles, Family Literacy Event, Literacy Services Program
Age Group:
Babies, Children

The library invites families to learn through play and meet new people in an educational setting. Educators, health and human service agency guests will answer questions and curiosity about your child’s early learning and development.

Library Branch: Chico Branch
Room: Chico Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games and Puzzles, Family Literacy Event, Literacy Services Program
Event Details:

The library invites families to learn through play and meet new people in an educational setting. Educators, health and human service agency guests will answer questions and curiosity about your child’s early learning and development.

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Chico Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Library Branch: Chico Branch
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime

Babies Love Books!

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Oroville Children's Area at Oroville Branch
Program Type:
Babies Love Books
Age Group:
Babies

Babies ages 0-18 months will love this fun program! 

Library Branch: Oroville Branch
Room: Oroville Children's Area
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Babies Love Books
Event Details:

Babies ages 0-18 months will love this fun program! 

Family Storytime

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Durham Children's Area at Durham Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Library Branch: Durham Branch
Room: Durham Children's Area
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime

Oroville ESL Let's Talk

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Literacy Services Program
Age Group:
Adults

Practice speaking English in this friendly group setting. All levels are welcome to attend any or all sessions! You don’t need to be a student of Oroville Adult Education to attend.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy Services Program
Event Details:

Practice speaking English in this friendly group setting. All levels are welcome to attend any or all sessions! You don’t need to be a student of Oroville Adult Education to attend.

Adult Craft Club

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Oroville Meeting Room at Oroville Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Work on your crafts, and see what others are working on, too! It's a fun social time at the library

Library Branch: Oroville Branch
Room: Oroville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Work on your crafts, and see what others are working on, too! It's a fun social time at the library

Loose Parts

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Chico Branch Meeting Room at Chico Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies, Children

Inventors, architects, and imagineers alike are all invited to Chico Branch's "Loose Parts", our very own Cardboard Construction Day!

Library Branch: Chico Branch
Room: Chico Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Inventors, architects, and imagineers alike are all invited to Chico Branch's "Loose Parts", our very own Cardboard Construction Day!

Teen Craftopia

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Durham Teen Area at Durham Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Teens

Teen Craftopia is a craft club where teens create, relax, and express themselves through fun and sometimes messy hands-on projects in a welcoming space.
 

Library Branch: Durham Branch
Room: Durham Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Teen Craftopia is a craft club where teens create, relax, and express themselves through fun and sometimes messy hands-on projects in a welcoming space.
 

Holiday Closure - Independence Day Observed

All Day
Biggs Branch, Chico Branch, Durham Branch, Gridley Branch, Oroville Branch, Paradise Branch
Closing
Branches:
Biggs Branch, Chico Branch, Durham Branch, Gridley Branch, Oroville Branch, Paradise Branch

Chico ESL Let's Talk!

Friday, July 3, 2026 at 8:30am - 9:30am
Chico Branch Meeting Room at Chico Branch
Program Type:
Conversation Group, Literacy Services Program
Age Group:
Adults

Practice speaking English in this friendly group setting. All levels are welcome to attend any or all sessions!

Library Branch: Chico Branch
Room: Chico Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Conversation Group, Literacy Services Program
Event Details:

Practice speaking English in this friendly group setting. All levels are welcome to attend any or all sessions!

Babies Love Books!

Friday, July 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Chico Children's Area at Chico Branch
Program Type:
Babies Love Books
Age Group:
Babies
Library Branch: Chico Branch
Room: Chico Children's Area
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Babies Love Books

Babies Love Books!

Friday, July 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Chico Children's Area at Chico Branch
Program Type:
Babies Love Books
Age Group:
Babies
Library Branch: Chico Branch
Room: Chico Children's Area
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Babies Love Books

CFOL Book Sale

Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Chico Branch Meeting Room at Chico Branch
Program Type:
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Chico Branch
Room: Chico Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Friends of the Library Book Sale

Japanese Story Time

Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Chico Branch Meeting Room at Chico Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children

Children's stories in Japanese and other activities.
 

Library Branch: Chico Branch
Room: Chico Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children's stories in Japanese and other activities.
 

Mystery Etc.

Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Emma Blackburn Community Room (Paradise) at Paradise Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Like a good classic who dunnit? The Mystery Etc book club will meet monthly to discuss puzzles and clues to figure out the most bone chilling mysteries. Snacks will also be included!


 

Library Branch: Paradise Branch
Room: Emma Blackburn Community Room (Paradise)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Like a good classic who dunnit? The Mystery Etc book club will meet monthly to discuss puzzles and clues to figure out the most bone chilling mysteries. Snacks will also be included!


 

Gridley Book Club

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Nora Wiley Conference Room (Gridley) at Gridley Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Contact 530.552.5652, option 2, for information about the book club.

Library Branch: Gridley Branch
Room: Nora Wiley Conference Room (Gridley)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Contact 530.552.5652, option 2, for information about the book club.

Gridley Friends of the Library Meeting

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Nora Wiley Conference Room (Gridley) at Gridley Branch
Library Branch: Gridley Branch
Room: Nora Wiley Conference Room (Gridley)

Sure Start Family Playtime

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Emma Blackburn Community Room (Paradise) at Paradise Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games and Puzzles, Family Literacy Event, Literacy Services Program
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Everyone

The library invites families to learn through play and meet new people in an educational setting. Educators, health and human service agency guests will answer questions and curiosity about your child’s early learning and development.

Library Branch: Paradise Branch
Room: Emma Blackburn Community Room (Paradise)
Age Group: Babies, Children, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games and Puzzles, Family Literacy Event, Literacy Services Program
Event Details:

The library invites families to learn through play and meet new people in an educational setting. Educators, health and human service agency guests will answer questions and curiosity about your child’s early learning and development.

Babies Love Books!

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Paradise Children's Area at Paradise Branch
Program Type:
Babies Love Books
Age Group:
Babies

It's never too early to encourage a love of reading and learning! Bring your baby into the library for a fun program full of songs, games, and stories tailored for children up to two years of age!

Library Branch: Paradise Branch
Room: Paradise Children's Area
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Babies Love Books
Event Details:

It's never too early to encourage a love of reading and learning! Bring your baby into the library for a fun program full of songs, games, and stories tailored for children up to two years of age!

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Chico Branch Meeting Room at Chico Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Chico Branch
Room: Chico Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

Babies Love Books!

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Durham Children's Area at Durham Branch
Program Type:
Babies Love Books
Age Group:
Babies
Library Branch: Durham Branch
Room: Durham Children's Area
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Babies Love Books

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Chico Branch Meeting Room at Chico Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Chico Branch
Room: Chico Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

Creative Writing Group

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Nora Wiley Conference Room (Gridley) at Gridley Branch
Program Type:
Writing Group
Age Group:
Adults

In an informal setting, writers share their stories, poems, reflections with the group. Discussion about the variety of writing techniques and genres, and introduction to the Library's eResources happens periodically.

Library Branch: Gridley Branch
Room: Nora Wiley Conference Room (Gridley)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing Group
Event Details:

In an informal setting, writers share their stories, poems, reflections with the group. Discussion about the variety of writing techniques and genres, and introduction to the Library's eResources happens periodically.