Black History Month And Other Events At The Library

From gardening to computer help to a Feb. 25 Black History Month celebration with an oratorical contest, drummers from Ghana and black family tree exploration, the library is a happening place this month. The Black History Celebration starts Saturday, Feb. 25 at 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Events:

Computer Workshop: This month’s class focuses on learning how to use the computer, keyboard, and mouse. By appointment. Ask library staff for more information.

Adult Literacy New Student Meeting: Learn how to read or improve your reading with a tutor. This meeting will be held at the Fairfield Civic Center Library Thursday, Feb. 16 from 10 a.m. to noon, and Wednesday, Feb. 22 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Garden Friends:  Learn secrets to keeping to growing dahlias and other plants, and more. This class will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m.

Chess Club: Play games and make friends at the chesboard. Saturdays at 10 a.m.

Online Teen Book Club: Teens can join a great book club from the comfort of their own home. Just go to htttp://bit/solanoteens

Babies Love Books: Bring your baby, ages 0 to 18 months, for story and play time. This group will meet every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.

Cuentos y Cantos en Espanol: Fun and games for the kids in two languages! This group meets every Tuesday at 4:30 p.m.

Preschool Storytime: Bring your preschoolers in for crafts, stories and songs. Meetings will be held every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.

PAWS for Reading: Bring your kids down to read to the library’s fun and friendly pup, Cooper. They meet on Wednesdays at 3 p.m.

Chess Club: Learn how to play, or practice improve you game. This group meets every Saturdays at 10 a.m.

Homework Help: Kids ages 5 to 12 can drop in and get assistance for homework. Homework Help is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.