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The library has events for all ages! Library events are free and everyone is welcome - you do not need to have a library card to take part in library programs. On this page you see events that repeat weekly, monthly, or seasonally. Check our Special Events Calendar for the many other events that are unique or happen irregularly.
Library programs and services are intended to be accessible to people with disabilities. Please call the Main Library at 707-269-1915 with questions, or to let us know in advance when you plan to attend a program and will need assistance or accommodation.
For now, most (but not all) programs are offered online. Zoom meetings are live online, and require you to sign up ahead of time. Facebook or You Tube offerings are usually available online anytime for several weeks after the start date. Some Library You Tube films are available always.
For your convenience, these regularly occurring monthly programs also appear on the Special Events Calendar, with details of the presenter and topic, but here you can easily see what their usual schedule is.
Every summer when school lets out, the library offers a program of reading, events, and activities that encourage families to explore the fun of reading and keep their ability strong in this essential skill. Children, teens, and adults are welcome to join this free program.
It’s a relaxed program that works for everybody. Participation is simple.
1) Choose your summer challenge.
2) Read, learn, and play - and track your reading and activities.
3) Complete the summer challenge online or on paper to be eligible for prizes.
Find out more about Summer at Your Library.
A Call to Yarns is a weekly Zoom meetup for knitters and crocheters to connect, show off their creations, and work on their latest projects together. Call the Arcata Library at 707-822-5954 to get your Zoom invitation.
Each week we meet on Zoom to discuss a different short story and connect with other readers. For more information including how to sign up, visit the event on our web calendar or on Facebook.