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Chico Chess Club

Saturday, August 22, 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, August 22, 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

Dungeons & Dragons Day

Saturday, August 22, 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, August 22, 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.

Babies Love Books!

Tuesday, August 25, 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, August 25, 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, August 25, 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, August 25, 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

Paradise Crafternoon

Tuesday, August 25, 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!

Kids' Crafternoon

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Durham Children's Area at Durham Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Grab-'n'-Go, Crafternoon
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Durham Branch
Room: Durham Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Grab-'n'-Go, Crafternoon

Knitter Natter

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Oroville Main Area at Oroville Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for relaxing fun and conversation with Knitter Natter at Oroville Library! Bring an existing knit or crochet project or start something new at the library! We will have supplies and good company waiting for you.

Library Branch: Oroville Branch
Room: Oroville Main Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Join us for relaxing fun and conversation with Knitter Natter at Oroville Library! Bring an existing knit or crochet project or start something new at the library! We will have supplies and good company waiting for you.

Sure Start for Early Years: Library Playtime

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 8:30am - 11:30am
Oroville Meeting Room at Oroville 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: Oroville Branch
Room: Oroville 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.

Color Your World

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gridley Main Area at Gridley Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Gridley Branch
Room: Gridley Main Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Family Storytime

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Oroville Children's Area at Oroville Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Library Branch: Oroville Branch
Room: Oroville Children's Area
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Paradise Children's Area at Paradise Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Library Branch: Paradise Branch
Room: Paradise Children's Area
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime

Knit One, Purl Two-gether with the Durham Purls

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Durham Meeting Area at Durham Branch
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Looking to relax, connect, and create with fellow fiber crafters? Join Knit On Purl Two-gether with the Durham Purls, a welcoming knitting group open to all skill levels, from curious beginners to seasoned stitchers.

Library Branch: Durham Branch
Room: Durham Meeting Area
Age Group: Babies, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Looking to relax, connect, and create with fellow fiber crafters? Join Knit On Purl Two-gether with the Durham Purls, a welcoming knitting group open to all skill levels, from curious beginners to seasoned stitchers.

Gridley ESL Let's Talk

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
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!

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!

Afternoon Kids' Club

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Oroville Meeting Room at Oroville Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games and Puzzles, LEGOs
Age Group:
Children

Looking for a great way to spend an afternoon? Bring your creativity and explore with crafts, games and more. Each week is a different fun activity, 

Library Branch: Oroville Branch
Room: Oroville Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games and Puzzles, LEGOs
Event Details:

Looking for a great way to spend an afternoon? Bring your creativity and explore with crafts, games and more. Each week is a different fun activity, 

Teens Collaborate & Create

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Oroville Teen Scene at Oroville Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games and Puzzles, Maker Space, Crafternoon, Other
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us in the Oroville Teen Space for hands on activities and social connection every Wednesday at 3:30 PM! 

Library Branch: Oroville Branch
Room: Oroville Teen Scene
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games and Puzzles, Maker Space, Crafternoon, Other
Event Details:

Join us in the Oroville Teen Space for hands on activities and social connection every Wednesday at 3:30 PM! 

Teen Hangout

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Chico Branch Meeting Room at Chico Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games and Puzzles, Teen Fandom
Age Group:
Teens

Hey teens! Want to hangout in the library? Join us every second Friday from 3:30-5pm in the Teen Area of the Chico Library for our "Teen Hangout". Each month we will have a different activity, ranging from games, to art, to STEAM projects.

Library Branch: Chico Branch
Room: Chico Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games and Puzzles, Teen Fandom
Event Details:

Hey teens! Want to hangout in the library? Join us every second Friday from 3:30-5pm in the Teen Area of the Chico Library for our "Teen Hangout". Each month we will have a different activity, ranging from games, to art, to STEAM projects.

ESL Let's Talk Online

Wednesday, August 26, 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!

Chico Library Book Club

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Chico Main Area at Chico Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

This is an informal group that meets to discuss books!

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

This is an informal group that meets to discuss books!

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, August 27, 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

Babies Love Books!

Thursday, August 27, 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!