April is Arab American Heritage Month, a time to honor and celebrate the culture, history, and achievements of Arab Americans. At each Yolo County Library branch, you will find a bibliography of Arab American books and a take-home craft based on traditional Bedouin weaving patterns.

 

Curious? Here are some resources from the Arab American National Museum to learn more about the diverse experiences and contributions of Arab Americans in our communities and across the nation:

Día de los Libros

This April marks the 15th anniversary of Yolo County Library’s annual celebration of Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day). Children and their families are invited to join Yolo County Library in celebrating this special event honoring young readers and families throughout the community.

County Librarian and Chief Archivist Diana Lopez invites all Yolo County residents to attend: “Día is a highlight we eagerly anticipate each year. Although our dedication to celebrating kids, families, and literacy is year-round, Día offers a special chance to host grand, exciting programs designed to encourage children's learning and growth by immersing them in a wide array of books and cultures. The Yolo County Library team has once again prepared joyful and engaging events that guarantee a wonderful time!”

Children who attend will receive a free book to keep, and each library location will host crafts, activities, and a special performance.

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Find Your Joy, April 19–25, 2026 

 

Beginning April 19, get the newest edition library card! This new card is an image of the Yolo Bibliobus driving through our beautiful county on the way to its next stop. This card is designed by Danni Greenlee, who also designed the graphics visible on the Yolo Bibliobus, in commemoration of National Library Outreach Day on April 22 during National Library Week. The card is free for anyone getting their first card or $1 for anyone who wants to replace their existing card.

By Fábio Moon & Gabriel Bá

By Syou Ishida

By Cassie Yeung

By Rick Riordan

Join the Yolo County Library Foundation for a community fundraiser supporting Yolo County Library ESL and Bookmobile programming. 

Mary's Supper for Stories 2026 will be held April 16, 6 - 8 p.m. at the Woodland Community Center, 2001 East Street, Woodland. 

Tickets are $35, Students $20, Kids ages 10 and under are free.  Sponsorships start at $250. 

Mary's Supper for Stories 2026 is hosted by Mary Vixie Sandy, Yolo County Supervisor, District 3, Community Benefit Fund, and the Yolo County Library Foundation.  

Yolo County Library is partnering with United Way California Capital Region and UC Davis Students in VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) to offer free tax assistance to individuals and families with a household income of $68,000 of less. Dial 2-1-1, 1-855866-1783 or (530) 392-4182 for more information or to schedule an appointment at the location nearest you. Appointments are available in English and Spanish.

Find your gardener heart’s desire at the UC Master Gardeners-Yolo plant sale on Saturday, April 18th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Winters Community Library Teaching Garden. The sale will feature plants from Morningstar Herb Farm of Vacaville in addition to plants propagated by UC Master Gardeners-Yolo and community volunteers. The plants offered for sale provide habitat for pollinators (bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds) and birds and will include a variety of dwarf butterfly bushes, lavenders, ornamental sages, culinary herbs, and various California native plants. And for succulent aficionados, Sharon Bloom, “The Succulent Lady”, will have boxed succulents by the dozen and individual plants for sale in addition to her handmade ceramic planters. The Winters High School Agriculture Class and the FFA will sell vegetable starts and hanging baskets filled with flowers. 

The Winters Community Library Teaching Garden has been selected as a site for the 2026 garden tour of the Sacramento Valley Chapter of the California Native Plant Society for their Gardens Got Natives Tour. The garden will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for the 2026 Gardens Got Natives Tour on Saturday, April 18th and Sunday, April 19th. The focus of our teaching garden is on the use of low water-use plants and plants that provide year-round habitats for pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds as well as habitat for all wildlife species. The garden hosts a total of 130 plant species of which 65 are California natives. For more information about the tour sites and free registration may be found on their web site: https://sacvalleycnps.org/gardens-gone-native-tour/