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All Contra Costa County library branches offer programs for children, teens, adults and families. All libraries are closed May 27-28 for the observance of Memorial Day. For library hours and updated information, call the local branch or 800-984-4636 or visit www.ccclib.org.

  • At the Martinez Library, Story Time programs are free.

    Mother Goose Time: 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays through May 22. For babies and toddlers, ages 0-3, it features songs, bounces, tickles and simple stories.

    Pajama Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. May 7, 14. Preschoolers ages 0-5 and kids 5-11 can come in their pajamas and listen to a story and participate in a craft. Best for ages 3 and older.

    Cross Stitch Embroidery Class: 6-7:30 p.m. May 15, 29. Open for all who want to learn cross-stitch embroidery. Supplies provided free. Space is limited to sign-ups are required.

    May Origami: 3:30-4:30 p.m. May 8. Elementary and middle school students can learn the paper folding art of origami from Charles Esseltine.

    May Tea Party: 6:30-7:30 p.m. May 14. Preschoolers ages 0-5 and kids ages 5-11 can hear a story and stay for tea at the party just for kids. The event is sponsored by Martinez Parks and Recreation and registration is required by calling 925-372-3510.

    Why We Laugh: 3:30-4:30 p.m. May 12. For adults, author Darryl Littleton — also the executive produce of Robert Townsend’s documentary, “Why We Laugh” — offers a historical approach to comedy. In his book, he interviewed Dick Gregory, Eddie Murphy, Cedric the Entertainer, Mike Epps, Bernie Mac and Arsenio Hall, among others.

    Martinez Library Book Club: 6:45 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month. On May 8, the discussion will be on “Mirage,” by Bandula Chandraratna. Set in a modern-day Arab kingdom, the story is about Sayeed, a middle-aged man who leaves his village to find prosperity.

    The library is at 740 Court St., Martinez. Phone: 925-646-2898. Hours: noon-8 p.m. Mondays; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesdays; noon-5 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays. It is closed Sundays and Thursdays.

  • At the Pleasant Hill Library, Story Time programs are free.

    Mother Goose Time: 11:15-11:45 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; and also 1:15-1:45 p.m. Fridays. There will be songs, rhymes, bounces, tickles and simple stories for tots up to age 3.

    Preschool Storytime: 11:15-11:45 a.m. Thursdays features stories and songs for preschoolers and toddlers, ages 3-5.

    Saturday Storytime: 11:15-11:45 a.m. Saturdays, for babies, preschoolers and kids. There will be stories, songs and more.

    Contra Costa Teen Chess Club: 3-5 p.m. Fridays. Students 12-17 can get instruction and participate in friendly matches and tournaments. Games are in the Baldwin Room and participants who have them are encouraged to bring their own chess board and pieces.

    Pleasant Hill Teen Advisory Group (TAG) is PHUN: 3:30-5 p.m. May 9. Now called the PHUN Team — Pleasant Hill United Nerds Team invites teens ages 13-18 to meet other teens and the young adult librarian every second Wednesday of the month in Room A to share and plan what they want to see happen in the library.

    Farouche: Hot Jazz Ensemble: 6:30-7:30 p.m. May 15. All ages are invited to hear Farouche perform high-energy hot swing numbers, gypsy ballads, Latin grooves and versions of modern jazz standards.

    One-On-One Computer Tutor: 11 a.m.-noon and noon-1 p.m. May 3, 10. Adults can schedule an appointment for a one-hour, one-on-one computer training session to learn the basics, set up an email account, print and save, use Microsoft Word and search the Internet. Select tutors may also offer assistance on digital gadgets like laptops, smart phones, e-readers and cameras.

    Pleasant Hill Library Book Club: 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month in Room A. On May 8, the discussion will be on “Zeitoun” by Dave Eggers.

    The library is at 1750 Oak Park Blvd., Pleasant Hill. 925-646-6434. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays; 1-8 p.m. Tuesdays; and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays.

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