Storytimes near CONCORD LIBRARY

This 6-week online workshop is designed for adults and teens interested in starting their own podcast or vlog. No prior experience is required. We provide comprehensive guidance through every stage of production: Production: Planning and recording techniques. Management: Editing and marketing strategies. Growth: Skills to manage and scale your show. Important Course Details Format: Hands-on training with provided resources. Recording Policy: Please note that sessions will not be recorded for later viewing. Materials: Registered participants will receive a Zoom link, program outline, and additional details via email approximately one week before the start date.

Practice your English conversation skills with other adult ESL learners in an informal and friendly setting at the Dougherty Station Library! Registration is not required. All abilities are welcome. To receive the Zoom link and weekly Program Notes, please email Dean Jones at  dean.jones@library.cccounty.us .

This 6-week online workshop is designed for adults and teens interested in starting their own podcast or vlog. No prior experience is required. We provide comprehensive guidance through every stage of production: Production: Planning and recording techniques. Management: Editing and marketing strategies. Growth: Skills to manage and scale your show. Important Course Details Format: Hands-on training with provided resources. Recording Policy: Please note that sessions will not be recorded for later viewing. Materials: Registered participants will receive a Zoom link, program outline, and additional details via email approximately one week before the start date.

Learn how to grow your best winter vegetable garden ever! Join us for tips and tricks from UC Master Gardeners to get your longest winter harvest season, care for soil, and manage pests. Karen is a UC Master Gardener volunteer, class of 2020, and a former Nutrition Education Specialist for UC CalFresh Healthy Living. She currently serves on the executive leadership team for the UC Contra Costa County Master Gardeners. Karen spent many years working in higher education as an instructor, senior administrator and campus nutritionist. A career highlight was working as a director for the Presidio Trust converting an army base into the Presidio National Park. She earned an RD (registered dietitian) after completing her graduate work in nutrition at UC Berkeley and an MBA from Saint Mary’s College Karen loves to teach, cook, grow her own food, and is a beekeeper. Register with an email address you can check on the day of the event.

Practice your English conversation skills with other adult ESL learners in an informal and friendly setting at the Dougherty Station Library! Registration is not required. All abilities are welcome. To receive the Zoom link and weekly Program Notes, please email Dean Jones at  dean.jones@library.cccounty.us .

Join us online for a panel discussion with Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members. Learn the latest emergency preparedness tips and what to do in the event of an earthquake or wildfire. The CERT program provides a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and support that helps professional responders focus on more complex tasks during disasters. There will be time for questions and answers. Registration is required to receive the Zoom information.

Join Gaurav Singh to learn how meditation can help you develop a sense of calm, peace, and balance. Meditation may be beneficial to your emotional well-being and your overall health. Gaurav Singh is an experienced management consultant working as a Senior Manager with Ernst & Young. Along with managing his professional commitments, Gaurav is also very passionate about meditation and has been practicing meditation for over 20 years. He has used meditation as an anchor to find balance between his personal and professional life. He has led many meditation workshops and retreats which has enabled him to speak firsthand about the role of meditation in enhancing the daily lives of busy people.

Practice your English conversation skills with other adult ESL learners in an informal and friendly setting at the Dougherty Station Library! Registration is not required. All abilities are welcome. To receive the Zoom link and weekly Program Notes, please email Dean Jones at  dean.jones@library.cccounty.us .

Online Rainbow Book Club is for all readers ages 18 and over who enjoy thoughtful and supportive discussions of titles centering on LGBTQ+ authors, characters, and themes. This month, we will go over  Dead Collections by Isaac R Fellman. By joining, you agree to respect your fellow participants. Register with your email on this page. You will receive information on how to access the Zoom event on the day before the program.

Practice your English conversation skills with other adult ESL learners in an informal and friendly setting at the Dougherty Station Library! Registration is not required. All abilities are welcome. To receive the Zoom link and weekly Program Notes, please email Dean Jones at  dean.jones@library.cccounty.us .

Practice your English conversation skills with other adult ESL learners in an informal and friendly setting at the Dougherty Station Library! Registration is not required. All abilities are welcome. To receive the Zoom link and weekly Program Notes, please email Dean Jones at  dean.jones@library.cccounty.us .

Join UC Master Gardeners to learn about Tulips. Register with an email address you can check on the day of the event.

Practice your English conversation skills with other adult ESL learners in an informal and friendly setting at the Dougherty Station Library! Registration is not required. All abilities are welcome. To receive the Zoom link and weekly Program Notes, please email Dean Jones at  dean.jones@library.cccounty.us .

Join Ankaj Goel, a longtime meditator, for a discussion about how meditation may help reduce stress, improve concentration, and support clearer thinking and emotional balance. He will also share a simple, time-tested meditation technique. The program will include a short meditation session. ABOUT ANKAJ GOEL Ankaj Goel is a Director of Quality Assurance in the healthcare industry with many years of experience in problem solving and quality assurance. He has a strong background in leading teams and working with complex systems across multiple technologies and platforms. He currently develops test strategies for applications and data products. Ankaj has a degree in mechanical engineering and has been meditating for more than 15 years. He has found the practice personally valuable and has spent the past 10 years leading meditation workshops. In his presentations, he discusses the benefits of meditation and how to make it part of daily life. He also leads meditation programs at his workplace through a wellness club and teaches teens in the community about the benefits of meditation. He is married and has one son.

Practice your English conversation skills with other adult ESL learners in an informal and friendly setting at the Dougherty Station Library! Registration is not required. All abilities are welcome. To receive the Zoom link and weekly Program Notes, please email Dean Jones at  dean.jones@library.cccounty.us .

Practice your English conversation skills with other adult ESL learners in an informal and friendly setting at the Dougherty Station Library! Registration is not required. All abilities are welcome. To receive the Zoom link and weekly Program Notes, please email Dean Jones at  dean.jones@library.cccounty.us .

Practice your English conversation skills with other adult ESL learners in an informal and friendly setting at the Dougherty Station Library! Registration is not required. All abilities are welcome. To receive the Zoom link and weekly Program Notes, please email Dean Jones at  dean.jones@library.cccounty.us .

Join UC Master Gardeners to learn about Firescaping . Register with an email address you can check on the day of the event.

Practice your English conversation skills with other adult ESL learners in an informal and friendly setting at the Dougherty Station Library! Registration is not required. All abilities are welcome. To receive the Zoom link and weekly Program Notes, please email Dean Jones at  dean.jones@library.cccounty.us .

Practice your English conversation skills with other adult ESL learners in an informal and friendly setting at the Dougherty Station Library! Registration is not required. All abilities are welcome. To receive the Zoom link and weekly Program Notes, please email Dean Jones at  dean.jones@library.cccounty.us .

Online Rainbow Book Club is for all readers ages 18 and over who enjoy thoughtful and supportive discussions of titles centering on LGBTQ+ authors, characters, and themes. By joining, you agree to respect your fellow participants. Register with your email on this page. You will receive information on how to access the Zoom event on the day before the program.

Join Bruce Faithwick for a workshop on meditation and the peace within. Start the fall season by learning a simple technique that can help you reach deep calm, peace, and joy. Participants will have the opportunity to practice the technique through a short meditation session. Bruce will also discuss the many benefits of meditation and how it can enrich daily life. There will be time for questions and answers. ABOUT BRUCE FAITHWICK Bruce Faithwick is a business consultant in the software industry with many years of experience in product management and marketing. He has a degree in economics from the University of California. Bruce currently leads workshops and training sessions for groups in California, where he connects meditation and self-development to important parts of life. He has been meditating for more than 40 years and now focuses much of his time on personal growth and helping others do the same.

Discover the varied and unique Korean art reflected in various media and over multiple dynasties. The virtual program, hosted on Zoom, offers the flexibility to participate from the comfort of your home. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Hosted by the Asian Art Museum. After watching this online program, consider visiting the San Ramon Library to check out the Korean Language collection. This program was generously sponsored by the San Ramon Library Foundation.