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ESL Let's Talk Online

Wednesday, November 25, 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!

Holiday Closure - Thanksgiving Day & Follow

All Day 11/26 - 11/27
Biggs Branch, Chico Branch, Durham Branch, Gridley Branch, Literacy Services, Oroville Branch, Paradise Branch
Closing
Branches:
Biggs Branch, Chico Branch, Durham Branch, Gridley Branch, Literacy Services, Oroville Branch, Paradise Branch

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, November 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Chico Branch Meeting Room at Chico Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Library Branch: Chico Branch
Room: Chico Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime

Family Storytime

Thursday, November 26, 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

Afternoon Creation Station

Thursday, November 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Chico Main Area at Chico Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, LEGOs, Maker Space, Crafternoon
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

A different craft or activity each week to encourage imaginative thinking and creativity! 

Library Branch: Chico Branch
Room: Chico Main Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, LEGOs, Maker Space, Crafternoon
Event Details:

A different craft or activity each week to encourage imaginative thinking and creativity! 

Biggs Chess Club

Thursday, November 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Biggs Branch at Biggs Branch
Program Type:
Games and Puzzles
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Chess fun every Thursday at Biggs Library

Library Branch: Biggs Branch
Room: Biggs Branch
Age Group: Babies, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games and Puzzles
Event Details:

Chess fun every Thursday at Biggs Library

Adult Craft Club

Thursday, November 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
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

Dungeons and Dice

Thursday, November 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Emma Blackburn Community Room (Paradise) at Paradise Branch
Program Type:
Games and Puzzles
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone

Dungeons and Dice

A thrice monthly board game night full of strategy, surprises, and community.

Library Branch: Paradise Branch
Room: Emma Blackburn Community Room (Paradise)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games and Puzzles
Event Details:

Dungeons and Dice

A thrice monthly board game night full of strategy, surprises, and community.

Sure Start Family Playtime

Friday, November 27, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Nora Wiley Conference Room (Gridley) at Gridley 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: Gridley Branch
Room: Nora Wiley Conference Room (Gridley)
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.

Lego Day

All Day
Oroville Branch
Program Type:
LEGOs
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Kids and families are welcome to join us for a day of building with Legos in the Children's Room!

 

Library Branch: Oroville Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: LEGOs
Event Details:

Kids and families are welcome to join us for a day of building with Legos in the Children's Room!

 

CFOL Book Sale

Saturday, November 28, 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

Chico Chess Club

Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Chico Teen Area at Chico Branch
Program Type:
Games and Puzzles, Other
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Chico Branch
Room: Chico Teen Area
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games and Puzzles, Other

Lego Lab

Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Chico Branch
Program Type:
LEGOs
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Chico Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: LEGOs

Family Movie

Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Oroville Meeting Room at Oroville Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Oroville Branch
Room: Oroville Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Movie

Dungeons & Dragons Day

Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Nora Wiley Conference Room (Gridley) at Gridley Branch
Program Type:
Games and Puzzles
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for an epic adventure! The Gridley branch of the Butte County library is going on a quest in Dungeons and Dragons. All experience levels welcome for adventurers 13 and older.
 

Library Branch: Gridley Branch
Room: Nora Wiley Conference Room (Gridley)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games and Puzzles
Event Details:

Join us for an epic adventure! The Gridley branch of the Butte County library is going on a quest in Dungeons and Dragons. All experience levels welcome for adventurers 13 and older.
 

Historical Fiction Book Club

Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Chico Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Explore compelling fictional narratives featuring historical times and people, in hopes that the human story will help us connect to our past, understand our present and, perhaps, help us shape a better future.

Library Branch: Chico Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Explore compelling fictional narratives featuring historical times and people, in hopes that the human story will help us connect to our past, understand our present and, perhaps, help us shape a better future.

Sure Start Family Playtime

Tuesday, December 1, 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.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, December 1, 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, December 1, 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, December 1, 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, December 1, 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.

Paradise Crafternoon

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Paradise Children's Area at Paradise Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Crafternoon
Age Group:
Children

Come into the library for a fun activity or cool craft! Activities change every week!

Library Branch: Paradise Branch
Room: Paradise Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Crafternoon
Event Details:

Come into the library for a fun activity or cool craft! Activities change every week!

LEGO Tuesdays

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Biggs Branch at Biggs Branch
Program Type:
LEGOs
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Bring your imagination to life by joining us for a hands-on afternoon of LEGO fun. All are welcome to attend, however kiddos under 8 need to be accompanied by an adult. See you there!

Library Branch: Biggs Branch
Room: Biggs Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: LEGOs
Event Details:

Bring your imagination to life by joining us for a hands-on afternoon of LEGO fun. All are welcome to attend, however kiddos under 8 need to be accompanied by an adult. See you there!

Chess Club

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Durham Branch
Program Type:
Games and Puzzles
Age Group:
Teens

All levels of chess players are welcome. If you are a beginner or an expert player come join the fun!


 

Library Branch: Durham Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games and Puzzles
Event Details:

All levels of chess players are welcome. If you are a beginner or an expert player come join the fun!