Veterans In Person Services

Our Veterans Service Representatives (VSR's) are thoroughly trained and accredited by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to represent you. Contra Costa County VSR's are not employees of the federal government, they are county employees ready to assist you......More

Our Veterans Service Representatives (VSR's) are thoroughly trained and accredited by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to represent you. Contra Costa County VSR's are not employees of the federal government, they are county employees ready to assist you with any Veterans claim. They will assist you in securing the maximum benefits. Your representative will work closely with service officers from a Veterans organization of your choice. Appointments are required. We can assist you with information and applications for: Compensation for service-related disabilities. Pension for wartime Veterans with non-service-connected disabilities. Education benefits and vocational rehabilitation. Medical treatment at VA Medical Centers Home loan benefits Government Life Insurance. Burial Benefits. Pension for non-service-related deaths. Proceeds of government life insurance. Military Survivor Benefits Plan (SBP). Medical benefits. California College Tuition Fee Waiver Program. Visit the Veterans Service Office | Contra Costa County, CA Official Website for more information and an appointment. This office is closed for all county holidays.

Computer Help

Drop in for computer help with our library volunteers. Volunteers can assist with eReaders, smart phones, basic computer skills, and printing/scanning. First come, first serve. Please note that Tech Help volunteers cannot: Repair devices Install hardware, softw......More

Drop in for computer help with our library volunteers. Volunteers can assist with eReaders, smart phones, basic computer skills, and printing/scanning. First come, first serve. Please note that Tech Help volunteers cannot: Repair devices Install hardware, software, or program updates on devices Provide word processing services (e.g., typing letters, preparing/formatting documents) Provide private lessons or accept payment of any kind Recommend products for purchase Provide online shopping services or place online ads Conduct personal research

Kindergarten Countdown

Enjoy fun school readiness activities for preschoolers; practice something new each Monday in May. Drop-in, no registration required.  Also, starting May 1, grab a Kindergarten Countdown kit at the desk for more hands-on practice. Available all May at the desk, while ......More

Enjoy fun school readiness activities for preschoolers; practice something new each Monday in May. Drop-in, no registration required.  Also, starting May 1, grab a Kindergarten Countdown kit at the desk for more hands-on practice. Available all May at the desk, while supplies last. 

Insiders

Come hang out with fun Crafts, Hobbies, and DIY activities for adults with disabilities. ever 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month.  Insiders' programs offer people with intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity to build confidence while navigating the......More

Come hang out with fun Crafts, Hobbies, and DIY activities for adults with disabilities. ever 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month.  Insiders' programs offer people with intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity to build confidence while navigating the library and accessing library services and resources.

Computer Help

Drop in for computer help with our library volunteers. Volunteers can assist with eReaders, smart phones, basic computer skills, and printing/scanning. First come, first serve. Please note that Tech Help volunteers cannot: Repair devices Install hardware, softw......More

Drop in for computer help with our library volunteers. Volunteers can assist with eReaders, smart phones, basic computer skills, and printing/scanning. First come, first serve. Please note that Tech Help volunteers cannot: Repair devices Install hardware, software, or program updates on devices Provide word processing services (e.g., typing letters, preparing/formatting documents) Provide private lessons or accept payment of any kind Recommend products for purchase Provide online shopping services or place online ads Conduct personal research

Homework Help

Homework help is available for students K-8thgrade. Teen Homework Helpers will be here Tuesdays 4:00pm – 5:30pm to help students on a first come basis for 20 minute sessions with school assignments.

Computer Help

Drop in for computer help with our library volunteers. Volunteers can assist with eReaders, smart phones, basic computer skills, and printing/scanning. First come, first serve. Please note that Tech Help volunteers cannot: Repair devices Install hardware, softw......More

Drop in for computer help with our library volunteers. Volunteers can assist with eReaders, smart phones, basic computer skills, and printing/scanning. First come, first serve. Please note that Tech Help volunteers cannot: Repair devices Install hardware, software, or program updates on devices Provide word processing services (e.g., typing letters, preparing/formatting documents) Provide private lessons or accept payment of any kind Recommend products for purchase Provide online shopping services or place online ads Conduct personal research

Read to a Dog for Grades 1-5

Is your school-age child shy about their reading skills, or in need of some readaloud practice? Register today for a 15-minute session to build reading confidence with a therapy dog from Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Bring a book from home or choose from the library! Sign ......More

Is your school-age child shy about their reading skills, or in need of some readaloud practice? Register today for a 15-minute session to build reading confidence with a therapy dog from Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Bring a book from home or choose from the library! Sign up at the front desk or by calling 925-516-5290. Read to a Dog occurs every last Saturday of each month. This program is organized by H.A.L.O. Angel Ears. Drop-ins are welcome if space allows. Younger siblings can visit with dogs between sessions.  Alliance of Therapy Dogs is an international registry of certified therapy dog teams. ATD provides testing, certification, registration, support, and insurance for members who volunteer with their dogs in animal-assisted activities. ATD's objective is to form a network of caring individuals and their special dogs are willing to share smiles and joy with people, young and old alike.

Veterans In Person Services

Our Veterans Service Representatives (VSR's) are thoroughly trained and accredited by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to represent you. Contra Costa County VSR's are not employees of the federal government, they are county employees ready to assist you......More

Our Veterans Service Representatives (VSR's) are thoroughly trained and accredited by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to represent you. Contra Costa County VSR's are not employees of the federal government, they are county employees ready to assist you with any Veterans claim. They will assist you in securing the maximum benefits. Your representative will work closely with service officers from a Veterans organization of your choice. Appointments are required. We can assist you with information and applications for: Compensation for service-related disabilities. Pension for wartime Veterans with non-service-connected disabilities. Education benefits and vocational rehabilitation. Medical treatment at VA Medical Centers Home loan benefits Government Life Insurance. Burial Benefits. Pension for non-service-related deaths. Proceeds of government life insurance. Military Survivor Benefits Plan (SBP). Medical benefits. California College Tuition Fee Waiver Program. Visit the Veterans Service Office | Contra Costa County, CA Official Website for more information and an appointment. This office is closed for all county holidays.

Computer Help

Drop in for computer help with our library volunteers. Volunteers can assist with eReaders, smart phones, basic computer skills, and printing/scanning. First come, first serve. Please note that Tech Help volunteers cannot: Repair devices Install hardware, softw......More

Drop in for computer help with our library volunteers. Volunteers can assist with eReaders, smart phones, basic computer skills, and printing/scanning. First come, first serve. Please note that Tech Help volunteers cannot: Repair devices Install hardware, software, or program updates on devices Provide word processing services (e.g., typing letters, preparing/formatting documents) Provide private lessons or accept payment of any kind Recommend products for purchase Provide online shopping services or place online ads Conduct personal research