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Sounds of South Asia

Nov 14th - Dec 5th | All day
This interactive photography exhibit showcases several musical instruments from the South Asian subcontinent.

Diwali Celebration

Nov 15th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
​Join us at the Berryessa Branch Library for a fun-filled event to celebrate and highlight the diversity of people and cultures around us.
Computer monitor and tower with a graduation cap on the side of the monitor.

Digital Skills: Computer Basics

Nov 15th | 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Build up your knowledge and boost your confidence with technology!

Monday Matinee: Smoke Signals

Nov 16th | 2:30pm - 4:15pm
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with the 1998 film Smoke Signals.

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TIROC: Nature as Healer

Next in the series of Trauma-Informed, Resilience-Oriented Care (TIROC) blogs: nature as a healer for weary minds and bodies.

Youth Herald: The Annual Youth Priorities Survey Is Out!

By participating, you will help foster a sense of civic engagement and empowerment among our youth residents.

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