Oakley Library

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East Bay Regional Park District Presents: Hootin' Habitats
Wednesday, June 24 | 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Did you know that owls protect our homes and our food? Dissect owl pellets and discover how these wonderful birds provide pest control through their hunting habitats. Attendees will also find out that we can help owls by protecting safe spaces like Big Break that they need to live and grow. 🌿

This program is intended for ages 8 and up, though all ages and abilities are welcome.

For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/OAK-Hootin-2026

We're looking for teen volunteers to help with our Summer Reading Party in July! 📖🎉🌱🌞

Date: Saturday July 11, 2026
Volunteer shift: 10 am - 12:30 pm (Light refreshments will be provided.)

Volunteers will help set up/clean up, greet patrons, pass out scavanger hunt prizes, run game stations, and assist with arts and crafts.

If you are interested, please pick up an application from the front desk or complete the online interest form with a note mentioning wanting to help with the event.

We'd love to have you join us!

A big thank you to Miriam, a naturalist from Big Break Regional Shoreline, who joined us for Tuesday’s storytime and seed bomb craft!

Our patrons loved learning about nature and getting their hands a little dirty. We appreciate you spending the evening with us! 🌱📖🌿

Plants in the Parks
Wednesday, June 24 |11:00 am

Root yourself in our local plant species, learning via Zoom about the incredible botanical diversity found across the East Bay, from flower to fruit, stem to seed.

Register for Zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/CCCL-EBRP-Naturalist

Sign up for Summer Reading, "Plant a Seed, Read!" from June1- August 1 at: ccclib.org/summer

AI Literacy for Everyday Life

Thursday, June 18 | 11am

Participants will learn how to use tools like ChatGPT to support everyday tasks such as writing, research, organization, and creative projects.

Register here - https://tinyurl.com/AI-literacy-ccc

Storytime with AAC
Concord Library
Saturday, June 27 | 12:00-1:00pm

Build your child's communication skills through shared reading! Storytime with AAC aims to support families/caregivers of emergent communicators by demonstrating language using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems, helping children develop a love of reading and building language through shared interaction and connection.

This event is intended for those who are learning to communicate using AAC systems. All ages and abilities are welcome.

There is currently no internet or printing available at the Oakley Library. We’ll update when our services are restored.

UC Master Gardener Webinar
Orchids 101
Tuesday, June 16 | 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Do you have an orchid in bloom? This webinar will cover basic botany and general needs of orchids so you can keep your orchid alive and have it bloom again!

https://tinyurl.com/JuneMG2026

Big Break Regional Shoreline will be at the Oakley Library on Tuesday, 6/16 at 6:30 pm! We're excited to have Naturalist, Miriam, lead a storytime and craft to teach us about the Delta!

Come by to pick up your Summer Reading passport and join the storytime fun! 📚💚🌊🌱