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Summer Reading Program
Are you signed up for the 2024 all-ages Summer Reading Program? 
 
Remember to complete the challenge and return to your local branch library by August 15 to collect your prizes (while supplies last) and be entered into the grand prize drawing.
 
Also, please fill out a short survey in English or Spanish to share your feedback about this year's program.
 
Across Yolo County, close to 5,000 people are participating in the Summer Reading Program. So far, they have read over 20,000 books and for more than 7,000 hours. Amazing!
 
Haven't signed up yet? Registration is still open!
 
Adventure continues at your library with free weekly events in August.
 
August Featured Events
Mario Party
Saturday, August 3, 11:00 am
 
Mario Party
Wednesday, August 7, 5:30 pm
Clarksburg Branch Library
Art Rocks!
Thursday, August 8, 4:00 pm
Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library
 
Amazing Animals of the World
Thursday, August 15, 4:00 pm
Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library
 
 

Reading Recommendations

This Month's Highlight: Thrillers & Suspense

Footsteps behind you... Conspiracy theories... A race against time... Horrific consequences... If you're seeking white knuckles and a racing heart, you've come to the right place. 

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Red Orange gradient sillhouette of a woman against a black background

by Emiko Jean
Left edge of band member photo burning

by Christine

Ma-Kellams
book cover with small turquoise play flying through a path of palm trees

by Emma Rosenblum
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Featured Resource

Archives & Historical Collection
6 photos in 3 by 2 labeled Archives Collections (leather bound book image), Archives Maps & Blueprints (map of Yolo County image) , Archives Photographs (black and white photo), Historical Ephermera (illustrated calendar), Historical Objects (pocket watch) and Historical Textiles (with visual of dress)
Search for collections and browse through digitized Yolo County Archives and Historical Collection documents and objects online.
 
Visit our website to view 10,178 photographs, 787 maps, 669 other Archives items, and 81 Historical Collection objects.
 
Want to learn more about Yolo County's history? We can help!
 
Contact us for a research appointment:
 archives@yolocounty.org or 530-666-8010

Upcoming Events
Yolo Community Band Concert & Picnic
Saturday, August 10, 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Peach Volkswagen Bus
The Yolo Community Band will have a summer concert at the Gibson House.
 
Come early and enjoy a picnic in the park and explore the Gibson House's summer exhibition.Street and on-site parking are available.
 
Concert starts at 6 pm!
 
Free for all ages.
 
For more information, contact Sarah Bartlett (Museum Curator):
sarah.bartlett@yolocounty.org or 530-908-9421
Cruisin' into the Next Chapter Classic Car & Truck Show
Saturday, August 24, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Peach Volkswagen Bus
Join us for this free, family-friendly event at the Yolo Branch Library!
 
As in the past, we expect over 100 classic cars and trucks. There will be antique fire trucks, tractors, and gas engines as well as a Youth Lowrider Bike show.
 
There will be free balloon twisting, books, and activities for children.  
 
Visit www.friendsofyololibrary.org for more information.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Yolo Branch Library and the Yolo County Library 
All proceeds will go to support the Yolo Branch Library serving Yolo, Zamora, Dunnigan, and the surrounding areas.
Bubble Workshop with Jazmine Williams
Saturday, August 24, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
close up of a young girl blowing bubbles
Let’s make bubbles blow and bubbles grow!
 
Join Jazmine Williams, author of The Bubble Making & Recipe Book, for a fun, hands-on workshop.
 
Make your own bubble solution & bubble wand, try fun experiments to see how big your bubbles can get, and play Bubble Bingo for a chance to win a copy of the book!
All ages welcome.
Evolution of Sound Exhibition 
June 20 - October 12

Open Hours

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Third Saturday of the Month, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

 
Violin, opera glasses, and white arm-length gloves
Come see the Evolution of Sound exhibition at the Gibson House! 
 
This exhibition tracks the way that audiences have listened to musical performances from the 18th century to today.
 
Explore objects from opera to the electronic radio and see how one led to the other.
 
Learn about the development of the record player and the many different types of early sound recording showcased within the Yolo County Historical Collection.
 
Free for all ages.
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Yolo County Library
Administrative Center 226 Buckeye St. Woodland, California, 95695
Phone: (530) 666-8005
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