Contra Costa County Library selected James by Percival Everett as the Read Contra Costa book, a Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning retelling of Huckleberry Finn from Jim's perspective. The countywide reading program runs Sept. 2 through Nov. 8 and offers James in hardback, e-book and e-audiobook formats. The library system partners with Los Medanos College and the Richmond Public Library for program events available via ccclib.org and local book clubs. September is Library Card Sign-Up Month; library cards provide free access to e-resources, streaming films, tutoring, language learning, career help, digital subscriptions, and museum passes. Pittsburg Library will host Hispanic Heritage Month programs including a Quinceanera Memories exhibit and a teen modeling call.
The Contra Costa County Library is excited to announce that James by Percival Everett is this year's Read Contra Costa book. The Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning novel is a powerful retelling of Huckleberry Finn from its character Jim's perspective. The countywide Read Contra Costa program runs from Sept. 2 through Nov. 8, encouraging residents to read the same book and share their experiences. You can find James in hardback, e-book and e-audiobook formats.
Get library cards: September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and Contra Costa libraries invite you to participate. A library card unlocks free access to e-books, e-audiobooks, streaming films, online tutoring, language learning and career help. It also provides free digital subscriptions to newspapers and magazines, free museum passes and more. As new school years begin, it's the perfect tool for students of all ages, offering resources to learn, explore and grow.
Hispanic Heritage: Each year, the library system celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with special programs, events and booklists that honor the history, culture and contributions of the Latinx community. This year, in addition to these offerings, the Pittsburg Library will host a multipart celebration that includes three unique programs. Quinceanera Memories: Stories from Our Community is a special exhibit featuring photos and reflections from local women about their own quinceanera experiences.
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