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01 11:30 a.m., Blue Lake Library, Bilingual Story Time & Crafts with AnaDecember 1, 2018, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM @ Blue Lake Branch Library
11:30 a.m., Blue Lake Library, Bilingual Story Time & Crafts with Ana2018-12-01T11:30:00Bilingual Family Story Time - Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe en Familia
Welcome to bilingual story time at Blue Lake Library! Join us to share stories in Spanish and English, with activities or a simple craft. Story time helps prepare children for reading and develops a love of books. Sharing the wonders of books as a family helps children get ahead in learning and reading skills. Children, their families and caregivers are all welcome to attend.
Blue Lake Branch Library111 Greenwood AveBlue LakeCA95525 1:00 p.m., Sarah Johnson, Humboldt's First Lighthouse Keeper - Bonus Historical Lecture!December 1, 2018, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Eureka Main Library, Large Meeting Room (to your left as you enter the lobby)
1:00 p.m., Sarah Johnson, Humboldt's First Lighthouse Keeper - Bonus Historical Lecture!2018-12-01T13:00:00Peggy Wheeler will tell the story of Humboldt’s only known female lighthouse keeper. Sarah Johnson began tending the Humboldt Harbor Lighthouse in 1857 as a widow with a newborn baby and five other children.
Eureka Main Library, Large Meeting Room (to your left as you enter the lobby)1313 3rd StreetEurekaCA95501 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., McKinleyville Library, Try Virtual Reality TechDecember 1, 2018, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ McKinleyville Branch Library
2:00 to 5:00 p.m., McKinleyville Library, Try Virtual Reality Tech2018-12-01T14:00:00Drop in to try out virtual reality! The McKinleyville Public Library is part of the CA Virtual Reality Experience, a joint program of the CA State Library and CALIFA to bring this new tech to towns across our state. Today McKinleyville Library offers you the chance to use Oculus Rift virtual reality equipment. Come in to try it out! This program is recommended for ages 13 and up.
McKinleyville Branch Library1606 Pickett RoadMcKinleyvilleCA95519 |
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05 CANCELLED for now, Eureka Library Family Fun Night, Polar Adventures. December 5, 2018, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Eureka Main Library, Children's Room
CANCELLED for now, Eureka Library Family Fun Night, Polar Adventures. 2018-12-05T18:30:00Children and their families are invited to the children's room to enjoy stories and activities celebrating the frozen reaches of the far North and the far South.
Eureka Main Library, Children's Room1313 Third StEurekaCA95501 |
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07 11:00 a.m., Eureka Library, Baby Read & GrowDecember 7, 2018, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM @ Eureka Main Library, Story Room
11:00 a.m., Eureka Library, Baby Read & Grow2018-12-07T11:00:00Babies and their families are invited to share songs, rhymes, bouncing games, finger plays, and short stories at this early literacy event. Following the program, there's time for play with developmentally appropriate toys and socializing for both parents and children. The program is designed for children aged 3-24 months, and occurs on the first and third Friday of each month.
Eureka Main Library, Story Room1313 3rd StreetEurekaCA95501 |
08 1:00 p.m. Eureka Library, Dumb Movies with Smart People, Twister! with Ryan Alward.December 8, 2018, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM @ Eureka Main Library, Large Meeting Room (to your left as you enter the lobby)
1:00 p.m. Eureka Library, Dumb Movies with Smart People, Twister! with Ryan Alward.2018-12-08T13:00:00The first film in this monthly series is Twister, a disaster adventure film about scientists chasing tornadoes to create a better storm warning system. After the film, stay for a Q&A with local Warning Coordinating Meteorologist, Ryan Alward. Ryan will answer all of your tornado-related questions, tell us more about extreme weather situations, and let us know what the movie got right -- and what it got so, so wrong.
Eureka Main Library, Large Meeting Room (to your left as you enter the lobby)1313 3rd StreetEurekaCA95501 11:30 a.m. Eureka Library, Baby Sign WorkshopDecember 8, 2018, 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM @ Eureka Main Library, Story Room
11:30 a.m. Eureka Library, Baby Sign Workshop2018-12-08T11:30:00Families and young children are invited to attend the Baby Sign Workshop together to learn and play. This month the theme is "My First Signs", and includes signs for everyday use. Sign language is a fine way to start communicating with your baby even before baby can talk. The workshop includes time for individual and small group practice on signs based on participants' needs.
Eureka Main Library, Story Room1313 3rd StreetEurekaCA95501 Month of December, McKinleyville Library Friends' Holiday Book SaleDecember 8, 2018, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ McKinleyville Branch Library
Month of December, McKinleyville Library Friends' Holiday Book Sale2018-12-08T12:00:00This holiday book sale features books to celebrate the winter holidays, for old and young, offered by the Friends of McKinleyville Library.
McKinleyville Branch Library1606 Pickett RoadMcKinleyvilleCA95519 |
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12 6:30 p.m., Eureka Library, PAWS to Read with Therapy Dog EeleDecember 12, 2018, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Eureka Main Library, Story Room
6:30 p.m., Eureka Library, PAWS to Read with Therapy Dog Eele2018-12-12T18:30:00Meet Eele, a licensed therapy dog, and her human, Joan. Read to Eele, tell her a story, or just give her belly a rub. Reading to a dog is a low-pressure way for children to practice their reading skills, and fun besides! A parent or legal guardian must sign a permission form before children read with Eele. Stop by the desk in the children's room to complete the form and sign up for a turn with Eele.
Eureka Main Library, Story Room1313 Third StEurekaCA95501 6:30 p.m. Fortuna Library, Quack and Wabbit Puppets, Stone Soup!December 12, 2018, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Fortuna Branch Library
6:30 p.m. Fortuna Library, Quack and Wabbit Puppets, Stone Soup!2018-12-12T18:30:00The popular puppets of Quack and Wabbit perform a holiday version of the classic story, 'Stone Soup' - in which newcomers to a fearful and suspicious town show the townsfolk how to make something out of nothing, soup from a stone!
Fortuna Branch Library753 14th StreetFortunaCA95540 Drop In All Day, McKinleyville Library Nature Craft, Magnets & ButtonsDecember 12, 2018, 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ McKinleyville Branch Library
Drop In All Day, McKinleyville Library Nature Craft, Magnets & Buttons2018-12-12T12:00:00Make buttons and magnets using dried, pressed natural materials. Use the ones the library has for you or bring your own.
McKinleyville Branch Library1606 Pickett RoadMcKinleyvilleCA95519 |
13 11:00 a.m., Trinidad Library Book BuddiesDecember 13, 2018, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Trinidad Branch Library
11:00 a.m., Trinidad Library Book Buddies2018-12-13T11:00:00Need some recommendations for new books to read? Want to share a great new read with someone? This casual community gathering discusses books, shares recent reads, and offers new suggestions of titles to read. No mandatory reading is required, just a love of reading.
Trinidad Branch Library380 Janis CourtTrinidadCA95570 |
14 12:00 noon, Eureka Library, Friday Afternoon Book Group - Holiday FavoritesDecember 14, 2018, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM @ Eureka Main Library
12:00 noon, Eureka Library, Friday Afternoon Book Group - Holiday Favorites2018-12-14T12:00:00Join us and bring a favorite story, poem, or book of inspiration for the holiday spirit - and a treat to share.
Eureka Main Library1313 3rd StreetEurekaCA95501 10:30 a.m. Fortuna Library, Holiday Stories, Choir, & SantaDecember 14, 2018, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Fortuna branch library
10:30 a.m. Fortuna Library, Holiday Stories, Choir, & Santa2018-12-14T10:30:00Enjoy a morning of holiday cheer for all ages with holiday stories, live music by Fortuna High School choir, and a visit by Santa Claus, plus free treats for all.
Fortuna branch library753 14th StreetFortunaCA95540 |
15 11:30 a.m., Blue Lake Library, Bilingual Story Time & Crafts with AnaDecember 15, 2018, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM @ Blue Lake Branch Library
11:30 a.m., Blue Lake Library, Bilingual Story Time & Crafts with Ana2018-12-15T11:30:00Bilingual Family Story Time - Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe en Familia
Welcome to bilingual story time at Blue Lake Library! Join us to share stories in Spanish and English, with activities or a simple craft. Story time helps prepare children for reading and develops a love of books. Sharing the wonders of books as a family helps children get ahead in learning and reading skills. Children, their families and caregivers are all welcome to attend.
Blue Lake Branch Library111 Greenwood AveBlue LakeCA95525 Month of December, McKinleyville Library Friends' Holiday Book SaleDecember 15, 2018, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ McKinleyville Branch Library
Month of December, McKinleyville Library Friends' Holiday Book Sale2018-12-15T12:00:00This holiday book sale features books to celebrate the winter holidays, for old and young, offered by the Friends of McKinleyville Library.
McKinleyville Branch Library1606 Pickett RoadMcKinleyvilleCA95519 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., McKinleyville Library, Try Virtual Reality TechDecember 15, 2018, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ McKinleyville Branch Library
2:00 to 5:00 p.m., McKinleyville Library, Try Virtual Reality Tech2018-12-15T14:00:00Drop in to try out virtual reality! The McKinleyville Public Library is part of the CA Virtual Reality Experience, a joint program of the CA State Library and CALIFA to bring this new tech to towns across our state. Today McKinleyville Library offers you the chance to use Oculus Rift virtual reality equipment. Come in to try it out! This program is recommended for ages 13 and up.
McKinleyville Branch Library1606 Pickett RoadMcKinleyvilleCA95519 |
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19 6:30 p.m., Eureka Library Family Literacy Night with Storyteller Ross MackinneyDecember 19, 2018, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Eureka Main Library, Large Meeting Room
6:30 p.m., Eureka Library Family Literacy Night with Storyteller Ross Mackinney2018-12-19T18:30:00Ross Mackinney has been juggling, telling stories, and studying folklore since his youth. He studied Celtic Folklore at UC Berkeley, and in Wales, where he performed at local festivals and for the BBC television and radio. Since 1988, Ross has taught juggling, drama, and speech to students of all ages in addition to his performing career. Come enjoy the fun! Each child in attendance will receive a free book, new or gently used.
Eureka Main Library, Large Meeting Room1313 3rd StreetEurekaCA95501 |
20 2:00-5:00 p.m. Trinidad Library, Holiday Crafting for FamiliesDecember 20, 2018, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Trinidad Branch Library
2:00-5:00 p.m. Trinidad Library, Holiday Crafting for Families2018-12-20T14:00:00What's more fun than making things with your family? Stop in and get ready for the winter holidays with crafts at the library. There's a special yummy treat coming at 5:00 p.m. from the Friends of the Trinidad Library.
Trinidad Branch Library380 Janis CourtTrinidadCA95570 |
21 11:00 a.m., Eureka Library, Baby Read & GrowDecember 21, 2018, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM @ Eureka Main Library, Story Room
11:00 a.m., Eureka Library, Baby Read & Grow2018-12-21T11:00:00Babies and their families are invited to share songs, rhymes, bouncing games, finger plays, and short stories at this early literacy event. Following the program, there's time for play with developmentally appropriate toys and socializing for both parents and children. The program is designed for children aged 3-24 months, and occurs on the first and third Friday of each month.
Eureka Main Library, Story Room1313 3rd StreetEurekaCA95501 |
22 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Trinidad Library, Read to a DogDecember 22, 2018, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Trinidad Branch Library
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Trinidad Library, Read to a Dog2018-12-22T13:00:00Kids have fun and build confidence as they read to an interested, uncritical four-footed friend.
Trinidad Branch Library380 Janis CourtTrinidadCA95570 |
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27 6:00 p.m., Trinidad Library's Pajama Story TimeDecember 27, 2018, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM @ Trinidad Branch Library
6:00 p.m., Trinidad Library's Pajama Story Time2018-12-27T18:00:00Swing by Trinidad Library for for an evening of night-time stories to wrap up your day. Children are encouraged to wear pajamas & bring a snuggly toy or blanket, but it's not required!
Trinidad Branch Library380 Janis CourtTrinidadCA95570 |
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29 1:00 p.m., Eureka Library, Preview the First Episode of Victoria, Season 3.December 29, 2018, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Eureka Main Library, Large Meeting Room (to your left as you enter the lobby.)
1:00 p.m., Eureka Library, Preview the First Episode of Victoria, Season 3.2018-12-29T13:00:00As season three of this very popular PBS show gets underway, Queen Victoria is pregnant with her sixth child, and has much on her mind. It's 1848, and downtrodden people throughout Europe are agitating for the overthrow of aristocratic rule. Charity Grella will give a brief introduction to this dynamic historical period before the film begins.
Eureka Main Library, Large Meeting Room (to your left as you enter the lobby.)1313 3rd StreetEurekaCA95501 |
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