Yolo County Library

Lunar New Year
2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse
2026 Happy Lunar New Year. Red Chinese lanterns surrounded by gold stars in the top corners. Water pattern in the bottom corners. Two gold paper cut horses under 2026.
The Lunar New Year of 2026 marks the Year of the Horse, beginning on February 17, 2026, and ushering in the powerful Fire Horse year (火马年). Individuals born in a Fire Horse year are traditionally described as energetic, bold, and fiercely independent, with a strong desire to follow their own path. Known for their confidence, quick thinking, and charismatic presence, Fire Horses often stand out as natural leaders whose creativity, passion, and determination drive them toward meaningful achievements.
 
To celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse, Yolo County Library will offer two give-away crafts at all branches starting early January. Each craft kit includes supplies for making two movable horses and two paper Chinese luck knots (中国吉祥结 / 中国结), symbolizing good fortune, unity, and protection. Kits will be available while supplies last on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
Yolo County Library will also host a community celebration on February 7, 2026, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Davis Veterans Memorial Center. The event will begin with dragon and lion dancing, followed by folk dances, ballet, music, and martial arts. The performers include members of the Chinese, Korean, and Filipino communities, as well as UC Davis students.

52 Reading Challenge
52 a yearlong reading journey: Around the world in 52 books. 52 un viaje de lectura de un ano: Alrededor del mundo en 52 libros. White bookshelf filled with different sized books. One framed picture shows lineart of earth and the other reads 2026.
Yolo County Library has a New Year’s resolution for you: Read more in 2026. The Library is once again challenging patrons to read as many books as they can in 2026 with the help of our weekly prompts through the reading program that spans the entire calendar year entitled, 52: a yearlong reading journey. Pick up a 52 checklist at your local library branch or sign up on Beanstack to join the program digitally. Beanstack is available on mobile devices through the Apple App Store, Google Play Store or can be accessed on the web.
 
Sign up through Beanstack

Every Story Counts
Every Story Counts...A week in the life of your public library. Woman sitting with a baby at a festival.
Every Story Counts @ Yolo County Library!
 
During the week of January 25-31, we invite community members to complete a short survey and submit photos to share your library story.  This statewide initiative, led by the California State Library, aims to capture data, stories and photos about how and why Californians use their local public libraries to create a more complete picture of library use across the state.
 
For more information, visit your local branch library or follow Yolo County Library on social media.  

January Staff Picks
Check out what Library staff read in their spare time.
Open book page with title in a quirky red font over a black and white illustration of a baby in a basket on top of a stack of books.
By Gabrielle Zevin
Watercolor image of a three story apartment made of red brick with a cobblestone sidewalk out front. A thin tree the same height as the apartment sprouts from the sidewalk.
By Betty Smith
Black and white high-contrast image of dark clouds over a dramatically glowing city skyline reflected in a rectangular manmade body of water.
By Erik Larson
The face of a white girl with hazel eyes and brown bangs mostly obscured by thick green leaves.
By Scott Westerfeld
 
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Upcoming Closures
Monday, January 19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
CLOSED
 
Monday, January 26: Staff Day
All branches open 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. except Winters which opens at 8:00 a.m.
2026 Happy New Year. Gold confetti and baubles flying over a dark background
Locations and Hours

Thank You!
Conference room with 350 new packaged blankets lined up on tables, chairs, carts, and the floor.
On behalf of YoloWorks! and the Yolo County Library, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generosity and support in the recent Farmworker Blanket Drive. Thanks to your contributions, we collected over 350 blankets and throws to help keep our hardworking farmworkers warm this season.

Your kindness and support highlight the incredible community we are part of, where we work together to recognize and uplift those who sustain us. Thank you once again for helping us show appreciation for our farmworkers. 

Upcoming Events
Music with Anna May
Sunday, January 11, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Anna May. Photo of young white woman with reddish blonde hair in a black shortsleeved dress pushing her hair behind her left ear.
Bring the entire family to listen and move to live music with singer-songwriter Anna May!

Jazz with Charged Particles
Sunday, January 18, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Orange saxaphone and violin over black background with white music notes emenating from the instruments. Jazz with Charged Particles.
Join us for jazz in the afternoon with Charged Particles. Charged Particles features three of the country's virtuosos in the electric jazz arena. The trio's reperoire blends jazz styles with elements from Latin music, classical music, funk and more.

Carabiner Keychains
Wednesday, January 21, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Come decorate your own carabiner keychain. Charcol textured background with chrome stars and mouse arrow. Pink carabiner with bulky keychain made of dice, a toy car, and a magic 8 ball. Second keychain made of paracord and tiles with fingerprint, checkmark, and house icons on them.
Utility meets creativity! Teens are invited to come have a snack, choose from our wide array of carabiners, and listen to some tunes while customizing. We've got clips in the shape of fish, stars, hearts, and more materials than the mind can comprehend to leave your mark on them. All materials are free and provided.

Pokémon Club
Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m.
Pokemon Club logo over white background
Welcome trainers, to Pokémon Club! Pokémon club meets every Wednesday to share in the love of Pokémon. Come participate in activities and learn to play the trading card game, and even take down powerful Pokémon in Raids! 
 
Materials are provided. Participants may bring their own deck, but we recommend you leave your most precious cards at home.

Drop-In Tutoring
Mondays from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Drop-In Tutoring. Best for Grades 1-8. Brightly illustrated mathmatical symbols, numbers, and equations over a graph paper background.
West Sacramento students in grades 1-8 are invited to join us every Monday when school is in session for homework help in math, science, and more with a high school volunteer! Spots are first come, first served, and are limited to 20 minutes if other students are waiting.

Teen Advisory Board
Tuesdays from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Teen Advisory Board. Your Voice Matters. Photo of open book with pages tucked into the spine crease to form a heart.
Need community service hours for school? Want to make the library better? The Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is an opportunity for young people (ages 13-18) in West Sacramento to serve their community by sharing ideas to make the library a better place, planning events, and more, all while gaining valuable leadership experience that looks great on a college application and fulfilling their service learning requirement for school. Students receive guidance and mentorship from library staff, but are encouraged to take initiative and follow their interests and passions. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., and we have snacks and books! 

Tech Help is Here
Sundays 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Basic computer skills, eBooks (Libby), Email, Internet. Minimalist drawing of woman with short black hair and a yellow button-up shirt sitting at a computer.
Need tech help? Join us for free drop-in tech help on Sundays from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. AND Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch. Get help with email, eBooks (Libby), internet, social media, and basic computer skills. Bring your own device or use one of our computers.

GIVE FACE 给面子 Curator’s Tour with Sarah Bartlett, Yolo County Museum Curator and Bz Zhang, Exhibition Artist
Saturday, January 17, 1:00 p.m.
Give Face. Grey clay mask with blue tears streaming from the eye sockets down its cheeks propped up on a quilt made of traditional Chinese silk fabric and American tourist t-shirts.
The exhibition, GIVE FACE 给面子, features historical objects and contemporary art through which visitors can explore the stories of the Chinese communities in Yolo County and Northern California.

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Yolo County Library
Administrative Center 226 Buckeye St. Woodland, California, 95695
Phone: (530) 666-8005
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