The Library Wellness Team

Contra Costa County Health Services in partnership with Contra Costa County Library System are here to support library staff and patrons alike. Currently the Library Wellness Team consists of a Community Support Worker and Mental Health Clinician. They assist individua......More

Contra Costa County Health Services in partnership with Contra Costa County Library System are here to support library staff and patrons alike. Currently the Library Wellness Team consists of a Community Support Worker and Mental Health Clinician. They assist individuals in various areas that library staff may not be able to. They offer education about Contra Costa Countyâs mental health and community support services. They do this through lived experience, education and a passion to help and serve our communities to enhance wellness. They offer a supportive ear and bring a new addition to the library system via connections and partnerships.  You can find the Library Wellness Team at these Libraries in Contra Costa County: Concord Library | Mon-Tues | 10am-4pm San Pablo Library | Wed-Thurs | 10am-4pm Antioch Library | Friday | 9am-4pm

Art Therapy

Use your creative expression and destress with this free art program led by the Library Wellness Team every second and fourth Monday of the month. 

Drop-In Tech Help (Concord)

Do you have basic computer and technology questions? Need help with eBooks, emailing, printing, or basic web searching? Drop in to the Concord Library for help from one of our tech volunteers!  Feel free to bring your own device (tablet, phone, or laptop) or use a lib......More

Do you have basic computer and technology questions? Need help with eBooks, emailing, printing, or basic web searching? Drop in to the Concord Library for help from one of our tech volunteers!  Feel free to bring your own device (tablet, phone, or laptop) or use a library computer. Please note that our volunteers may need to assist others who visit during drop in hours. Our Tech Help volunteers can help with: Basic web searching eBooks & eReaders Printing/copying Emailing Saving & attaching files Navigating Contra Costa County Library website Libby, Kanopy, Flipster, and other digital library resources Microsoft Office & Google Suite General computer/technology questions 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

Playtime with Kittens

If you love kittens and cats, this event is for you! We'll have furry pals up for adoption brought to us from Community Concern for Cats. You can play with these kittens and cats. They are excited to meet you!

The Library Wellness Team

Contra Costa County Health Services in partnership with Contra Costa County Library System are here to support library staff and patrons alike. Currently the Library Wellness Team consists of a Community Support Worker and Mental Health Clinician. They assist individua......More

Contra Costa County Health Services in partnership with Contra Costa County Library System are here to support library staff and patrons alike. Currently the Library Wellness Team consists of a Community Support Worker and Mental Health Clinician. They assist individuals in various areas that library staff may not be able to. They offer education about Contra Costa Countyâs mental health and community support services. They do this through lived experience, education and a passion to help and serve our communities to enhance wellness. They offer a supportive ear and bring a new addition to the library system via connections and partnerships.  You can find the Library Wellness Team at these Libraries in Contra Costa County: Concord Library | Mon-Tues | 10am-4pm San Pablo Library | Wed-Thurs | 10am-4pm Antioch Library | Friday | 9am-4pm

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

Join Concord Library's Teen Advisory Group! TAG works with library staff to help make the branch the best place possible for teens. As a member, you'll be involved in library projects, help to plan programs, meet other teens, and earn community service credit. Teens wi......More

Join Concord Library's Teen Advisory Group! TAG works with library staff to help make the branch the best place possible for teens. As a member, you'll be involved in library projects, help to plan programs, meet other teens, and earn community service credit. Teens will make new friends while building leadership and communication skills. Attend a meeting to learn more. We will meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 4pm. For students in grades 7-12. Please speak to staff for more information. All abilities welcome. For accommodations, please contact library with 72 hours notice.

Online ESL Conversation Group

The Concord Library's ESL Conversation Group is now online! Practice your English conversation skills with other English language learners in a friendly and comfortable environment. The group will take place online every Tuesday, 6-7pm. Those interested in attending sh......More

The Concord Library's ESL Conversation Group is now online! Practice your English conversation skills with other English language learners in a friendly and comfortable environment. The group will take place online every Tuesday, 6-7pm. Those interested in attending should contact Kristen at [email protected] for access to the Zoom meeting. ÂĄEl grupo de conversaciĂłn en inglĂŠs como segundo idioma de la Biblioteca Concord ahora estĂĄ en lĂ­nea! Practica tus habilidades de conversaciĂłn en inglĂŠs con otros estudiantes del idioma en un ambiente amigable y cĂłmodo. El grupo se llevarĂĄ a cabo en lĂ­nea todos los martes de 6 a 7 p.m. Los interesados en asistir deben contactar a Kristen al [email protected] para obtener acceso a la reuniĂłn de Zoom.

T(w)een Holiday Craft-a-thon

Bring a friend and drop in anytime to create tree ornaments, bracelets, or buttons at various craft stations to gift or keep for yourself. Treats will be provided. While supplies last. Recommended for t(w)eens ages 9-18.  Programming is made possible thanks to suppor......More

Bring a friend and drop in anytime to create tree ornaments, bracelets, or buttons at various craft stations to gift or keep for yourself. Treats will be provided. While supplies last. Recommended for t(w)eens ages 9-18.  Programming is made possible thanks to support from the Friends of the Concord Library.  For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.

Family Storytime

Join us at the Concord Library for Family Storytime on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Get ready for exciting stories, fun songs, and dances! Activities are most appropriate for learners ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome with a parent or caregiver. For special accommodations......More

Join us at the Concord Library for Family Storytime on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Get ready for exciting stories, fun songs, and dances! Activities are most appropriate for learners ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome with a parent or caregiver. For special accommodations, please get in touch with the library with 72 hours advance notice. Attendance is first come, first serve.

Read to a Dog @ the Concord Libraryđś

Join us for Read to a Dog at the Concord library! Kids ages 6 and up can have fun and practice reading with a certified therapy dog. The Joybound Pet Hug Pack pups are great listeners! Come meet Bailey, Theo, & Lulu đśđśđś Sign up when you get here. Sessions are for......More

Join us for Read to a Dog at the Concord library! Kids ages 6 and up can have fun and practice reading with a certified therapy dog. The Joybound Pet Hug Pack pups are great listeners! Come meet Bailey, Theo, & Lulu đśđśđś Sign up when you get here. Sessions are for 15 minutes. We ask that families with siblings share a session. Bring your own book or borrow a book from the library! 

Bundle Up Seek & Find

Search the library for hidden picture-book clues! Pick up a game sheet, find all the images, and look for your prize sticker at the front desk!â

The Library Wellness Team

Contra Costa County Health Services in partnership with Contra Costa County Library System are here to support library staff and patrons alike. Currently the Library Wellness Team consists of a Community Support Worker and Mental Health Clinician. They assist individua......More

Contra Costa County Health Services in partnership with Contra Costa County Library System are here to support library staff and patrons alike. Currently the Library Wellness Team consists of a Community Support Worker and Mental Health Clinician. They assist individuals in various areas that library staff may not be able to. They offer education about Contra Costa Countyâs mental health and community support services. They do this through lived experience, education and a passion to help and serve our communities to enhance wellness. They offer a supportive ear and bring a new addition to the library system via connections and partnerships.  You can find the Library Wellness Team at these Libraries in Contra Costa County: Concord Library | Mon-Tues | 10am-4pm San Pablo Library | Wed-Thurs | 10am-4pm Antioch Library | Friday | 9am-4pm

EHSD Our Families Navigators

The EHSD 4 Our Families Navigators are on site at the Concord Library every First and Third Mondays of the month from 10am-4pm. They can provide assistance with resource referrals, navigation and benefits application assistance. Benefit assistance includes CalFresh, Me......More

The EHSD 4 Our Families Navigators are on site at the Concord Library every First and Third Mondays of the month from 10am-4pm. They can provide assistance with resource referrals, navigation and benefits application assistance. Benefit assistance includes CalFresh, Medi-Cal, CalWORKS, General Assistance, and Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI). No need to make an appointment just drop in during these hours and our Family Navigator can assist you. 

Meditation Mondays

The Library Wellness Team offers a guided meditation to relax and re-center the mind, body, and spirit. Meditation will be guided in English at 1pm and will be guided in Spanish at 2pm.  Offered every first and third Monday of the month.   El equipo de bienestar de l......More

The Library Wellness Team offers a guided meditation to relax and re-center the mind, body, and spirit. Meditation will be guided in English at 1pm and will be guided in Spanish at 2pm.  Offered every first and third Monday of the month.   El equipo de bienestar de la biblioteca ofrece una meditaciĂłn guiada para relajar y equilibrar la mente, el cuerpo y el espĂ­ritu. En inglĂŠs: 1:00 p.m. En espaĂąol: 2:00 p.m. Disponible todos los primeros y terceros lunes de cada mes.