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Bay Area Comics and Comix Exhibition

Jun 1st - Sep 30th | All day
Explore the rich Bay Area history of cartooning, comics, graphic novels, and more at King Library’s California Room.
Baby Dinosaur Egg puppet.

Unearth a Story, Dinosaur Puppet and Magic Show

Jun 8th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Get ready for a prehistoric adventure with California Kids Fun as we kick of Summer Learning.
Crayon drawing of a Monarch Butterfly.

Make It Mondays: Immigrant Heritage Month Butterflies

Jun 8th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us every Monday for arts and crafts at the library!
June’s Recipe is: Street Fried Rice!

Teen Foodies

Jun 9th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
June’s Recipe is: Street Fried Rice!

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An illustration of a woman with flowing hair sitting on an open book with a castle in the background.

Find Your Next Great Read with NoveList!

Use NoveList to enhance your TBR list and meet your Summer Learning reading goals!

Mental Health Awareness: What is Trauma?

The word trauma is a heavy word that often gets misunderstood. What is trauma? What does it look like and how can we care for one another?
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Summer Learning: Read With Pride

Summer Learning is moving forward and we've got a list to help inspire your reading and learning this summer.

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