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Summer Reading Program:
All Together Now

June 1 - August 15  |  For all ages

Remember to log your reading online and/or turn in your completed game board by August 15 to qualify for your finisher prizes and the Grand Prize Drawing. Summer Reading Program finisher prizes may be picked up at all branches through August 31 and drawing winners will be notified by August 31.

Join us for these upcoming Summer Reading Program events:

Local Author Chat with Emese Parker
Wednesday, August 9, 11:00 am - Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library

Sculpt California’s Geologic History
Wednesday, August 9, 5:30 pm - Clarksburg Branch Library

Bohart Museum of Entomology
Thursday, August 10, 2:00 pm - Yolo Branch Library

Effie Yeaw Nature Center: Animal Ambassadors!
Thursday, August 10, 2:00 pm - Winters Community Library

West Coast Falconry: Triple Raptor Rally
Saturday, August 12, 2:00 pm - Arthur F. Turner Community Library

Cowboy Poetry Event Featuring Larry Maurice
Saturday, August 12, 4:30 pm - Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library

Sunday Afternoon Concert Featuring Biscuits & Honey with Me & Him
Sunday, August 13, 4:30 pm - Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library

NorCal Bats
Saturday, August 12, 12:00 pm - Knights Landing Branch Library

Wednesday, August 16, 2:00 pm - Esparto Regional Library

Wednesday, August 16, 5:30 pm - Clarksburg Branch Library

Conversation Backpacks

For kids ages 4-8 and their caregivers

If you’re the caregiver of a young child, you’ve probably noticed that they can ask some pretty tough questions! Discussing complex topics in developmentally appropriate ways can be tricky. Conversation Backpacks were designed help you start those big conversations while affirming your youngster’s curiosity.

Backpacks contain picture books and discussion tips on a number of themes, including: 

Body Boundaries & Consent, Bullying, Climate Change, Death & Grief, Disability, Divorce, Gender Expressions, Homelessness, Mental Health, Moving, Racism, Violence in the News

Pre-Beginning ESL Classes

Coming Soon!

Pre-beginning ESL classes are for adults who do not speak English as their first language. No personal documentation needed. Free class books included. 

Classes will be available at Esparto Regional Library, Knights Landing Branch Library, South Davis Montgomery Branch Library, and Winters Community Library.

For more information about our classes or to register, contact Nancy Pacheco by email Nancy.Pacheco@yolocounty.org or by phone 530-666-8019.

Join Our Library ESL Volunteer Team!

Create impact in your community by helping non-native speakers gain the necessary English language skills to advocate for themselves and their loved ones in their day to day lives. All levels of experience welcome. Must be at least 18 years old, bilingual in English and Spanish, and passionate about teaching.

To express interest in becoming an ESL tutor or if you have questions, contact Nancy Pacheco by email Nancy.Pacheco@yolocounty.org or by phone 530-666-8019.

Student Success Library Card Design Contest

The Student Success Library Card Design Contest is open to students who will be attending school at a participating school district in 2023-24. The winner from each school district will receive a $100 gift card and have their design placed on all library cards that students receive in fall 2023.

Completed application and design must be received by Saturday, September 16, 2023.

Participating school districts:
Davis Joint Unified School District (DJUSD), Esparto Unified School District (EUSD), and Winters Joint Unified School District (WJUSD)

Applications may be downloaded by following the link below or picked up at the following library branches:
DJUSD - Stephens Davis Branch Library or South Davis Montgomery Library
EUSD - Esparto Regional Library
WJUSD - Winters Community Library

Imagination Library

Start your child's love of reading with Imagination Library and your local Yolo County Library branch!

Enroll your child(ren) in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and they will receive one free book monthly until their 5th birthday. Eligible children are between 0 and 4 years 9 months and live in Yolo County.

We host story times and free family events every week. Check our events calendar or sign up for our newsletter to stay up-to-date with the latest. We’d love to see you soon!

More Upcoming Events

Smartphone Trainings
Arthur F. Turner Community Library

Learn how to use your device to its full potential at a Smartphone Training, brought to you by California Connect. 

iPhone Training: Tuesday, August 15, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Android Training: Wednesday, August 23, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Pre-registration is required. Ask at the information desk at the Arthur F. Turner Community Library or call 916-375-6467 to register.

Pride Movie Night: I’m Just Anneke and The Family Journey
Thursday, August 17, 6:30 pm
Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library

Join Yolo County Library and the Davis Phoenix Coalition for a screening of two award-winning documentaries I’m Just Anneke and The Family Journey. The films are part of New Day Film’s Youth and Gender Project. Discussion to follow the screenings. No registration required. 

West Sac Repair Café
Saturday, August 26, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm  
Arthur F. Turner Community Library

Free clothing repair with skilled seamstresses and seamsters and a hands-on sewing workshop. No registration required.

Save the date for our September 30th Repair Café where volunteers from the Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates will be offering free bicycle repairs.

Cruisin' into the Next Chapter Classic Car & Truck Show
Saturday, August 26, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Yolo Branch Library

Join us for this free family-friendly event featuring classic cars and trucks, a youth lowrider bike show, and antique fire trucks, tractors, and gas engines. Enjoy delicious food while listening to music performed by live DJs. There will be free books, balloon twisting, and activities for children. Participants will also be able to enter a donation drawing to win prizes, browse vendors, and purchase event t-shirts and Yolo souvenirs.

Visit www.friendsofyololibrary.org for more information and for car and lowrider bike registration forms.