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Native American Heritage Month
Please join us as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month 2024!

Partake in a special Native American Heritage Month storytime as we share Native storytelling, read books celebrating Indigenous culture, and listen to traditional Native American music.

Programs such as a Native American Beaded Jewelry Workshop and a Native Southwest Pottery Class will be held for community members interested in learning more about Native American artwork.

Be sure to pick up a Native American cultural activity bag at one of our library branches. All the materials within each bag have been generously provided by the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation. These activity bags are recommended for the entire family and will be distributed on a first come first serve basis.

We look forward to celebrating Native American Heritage Month with you all here at the Yolo County Library.
Download the 2024 Native American Heritage Month reading list [PDF]
NAHM Storytime
Monday, November 4
4:00 - 5:00 pm
 
Wednesday, November 6
3:00 - 5:00 pm
 
Thursday, November 7
10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Tuesday, November 26
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library

Tuesday, November 26
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Esparto Regional Library
Beaded Jewelry Workshop
Teens and Adults
Saturday, November 16
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Monday, November 25
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Native Southwest Pottery
All ages
Saturday, November 23
2:00 - 4:00 pm

 
 
November is Family Literacy Month
 
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Supporting adult and family literacy improves lives in your community! Research shows that when families read together, learning happens and memories are made that last a lifetime.
 
Yolo Reads Adult & Family Literacy Services needs you. Volunteer with Yolo Reads. Contact Nancy.Pacheco@yolocounty.gov or call 530-666-8019 to get started.
 
Sign up for our quarterly Literacy e-newsletter to stay in touch with Yolo County Library's Literacy Services, including Adult & Family Literacy and ESL classes.
 
Do you know someone who needs tutoring?
Yolo Reads is here to provide free tutoring services for adults who read below a 6th grade level.
 
Yolo Reads tutors can help with:
  • Reading & Writing
  • Resources for families
  • Computer skills
  • Resume writing
  • Job applications
  • GED/HISET
...and more!
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Reading Recommendations

Historical Fiction
Do you prefer novels with period detail? Become part of history without having to slop through the mud or face the guillotine yourself. Click on a book cover to read more about it.
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by Emily Dunlay
Book cover with pilot on wing of vintage airplane
by Carole Hopson
Women in elegant off shoulder dress with diamond necklace and earrings on victorian-like couch
by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
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by Gina María Balibrera
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Zip Books are Back
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Great news: Zip Books are back at Yolo County Library!
 
If you’re looking for a book, audiobook, or large print item that’s not in our collection, Zip Books lets you request it and we’ll purchase it for you through Amazon at no cost to you.
 
Once you’re done, simply return it to the library and it may become part of our collection. It’s a quick and easy way to get the titles you want.
 
Ask your local branch for details and start enjoying more books today!
Request a Zip Book

Dia de Los Muertos

November 1 - 2
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Join Yolo County Library to celebrate Día de los Muertos! Pick up a Día de los Muertos Kit at your local Yolo County Library branch while supplies last, and attend fun Día de los Muertos celebrations.
 
Día de los Muertos, known as Day of the Dead in English, is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd to honor deceased loved ones. While rooted in Mexico, it is also celebrated throughout Latin America and by communities around the world.
 
It’s a joyous occasion that blends ancient Aztec rituals with Catholic influences. Families create altares (altars) to welcome spirits back to the world of the living, decorating them with photos, candles, marigolds, and offerings like food and calaveras (sugar skulls).
 
The vibrant celebration reflects the belief that death is a natural part of life, and remembering those who have passed keeps their memory alive.
Dia De los Muertos Event Schedule [PDF]

Costume Contest

October 28 - November 4
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Enter the 13th Annual Yolo County Library Costume Contest!
 
3 ways to enter:
  • Post a picture to Instagram or Facebook with the hashtag #YCLContest24
  • Email us at YoloCountyLibrary@gmail.com
  • Come to the library in your costume so we can take your picture!
Winners will be announced on November 10.
 
By submitting your photo, you grant Yolo County Library permission to post it publicly in the library and on our website and social media.
 

Election Day

November 5
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2024 is an election year, and voters can make their voices heard in races at the federal, state, and local levels. The library provides access to trusted, non-partisan information for voters. Find resources on our voting page:
  • Learn about the election and how to register to vote
  • Track your ballot
  • Find non-partisan information about the issues
  • Find out what is on your ballot
  • Download the non-partisan Easy Voter Guide, available in five languages
More Information

Upcoming Closures
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Monday, November 11: Veterans Day 
 
Wednesday, November 27: Thanksgiving Eve 
All branches close by 6 pm.
 
Thursday- Friday, November 28 and 29: Thanksgiving 
Locations and hours

Upcoming & Ongoing Events
 
 
Farmworker Blanket Drive 
November 11 - December 13
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The cold is here! Let’s come together and make a difference by donating NEW blankets or throws to support Yolo County farmworkers this winter!
 
For more information, please contact Sue Billing or Rodrigo Lopez.
Sue Billing: sue.billing@yolocounty.gov
Rodrigo Lopez: rodrigo.lopez@yolocounty.gov
Donation Locations:
Opening Reception 
Grimm Tales: Stories of Life and Death
Thursday, November 14, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Grimm Tales: Stories of Life and Death examines the role of storytelling in the development of cultural practice and cultural understanding of life and death.
 
Explore how myth, fairytales, and storytelling have been used for centuries to help us make sense of the world and prepare us for darker times.

Find more information at Yolo Arts and the Yolo County Historical Collection.
Exhibition Open Hours

November 07, 2024 - February 22, 2025

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

Third Saturday of the Month, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Phone: (530) 666-8005
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