El Sobrante Library

10/15/2026

Family Movie Matinée
Saturday, October 17, 2026
1:00pm–2:30pm
El Sobrante Library

Family Movie Matinée - Nightmare Before Christmas (1993 · PG · 1h 16m)

Join us at El Sobrante Library on Saturday December 19th at 1pm for our Family Movie Matinée.

Popcorn and refreshments will be provided, while supplies last. Space is limited to 48.

For families with children 0-12.

Generously funded by the Friends of the El Sobrante Library.

09/23/2026

Charged Particles Jazz Concert
Saturday, September 26, 2026
1:00pm–2:00pm
El Sobrante Library

Join Bay Area jazz quartet Charged Particles for an electrifying afternoon of funky Latin jazz! Learn about the history of jazz, listen to different musical styles, and enjoy the music. For adults and teens.

Charged Particles is celebrating their 35th year of playing and features pianist Murray Low, bassist Aaron Germain, drummer Jon Krosnick, and saxophonist Tod Dickow.

09/23/2026

Special Family Storytime with Oaktown Jazz!
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
10:30am–11:00am
El Sobrante Library

Storytime with Oaktown Jazz

Join us for a special Storytime with Oaktown Jazz. Listen to a story read by your local librarian Mariah and hear some jazz performed by the Oaktown Jazz Performance Ensemble!

09/18/2026

El Sobrante Library offers free nutritious meals after school on Thursdays and Fridays to students 18 and under (while supplies last). The pick-up time is between 2:30 pm and 4:00 pm. Enjoy the meal in our Meeting Room, or outside in our amphitheater under the trees.

The meals are provided by West Contra Costa Unified School District Food Services and supported by the State of California.

09/17/2026

Family Movie Matinée
Saturday, September 19, 2026
1:00pm–3:00pm
El Sobrante Library

Family Movie Matinée - The Book of Life (2014 · PG · 1h 35m)

Join us at El Sobrante Library on Saturday September 19th at 1pm for our Family Movie Matinée.

Popcorn and refreshments will be provided, while supplies last. Space is limited to 48.

For families with children 0-12.

Generously funded by the Friends of the El Sobrante Library.

08/28/2026

The Electric Car: History and Overview
Tuesday, September 01, 2026
6:30pm–7:30pm
El Sobrante Library

Are you interested in learning about electric cars? Have you considered buying or leasing an electric car? Already own or lease an electric car and want to know more? El Sobrante Historical Society historian and electric car enthusiast Donald Bastin will provide an in-depth look at electric cars and the early history of the automobile.

08/14/2026

Family Movie Matinée
Saturday, August 15, 2026
1:00pm–2:45pm
El Sobrante Library

Family Movie Matinée - GOAT

(2026 · PG · 1h 40m)

Join us at El Sobrante Library on Saturday August 15th at 1pm for our Family Movie Matinée.

Popcorn and refreshments will be provided, while supplies last. Space is limited to 48.

For families with children 0-12.

Generously funded by the Friends of the El Sobrante Library.

08/12/2026

Storytime is canceled today. Thank you for understanding and we look forward to next week!

08/11/2026

Storytime tomorrow is canceled due to unexpected changes. Thank you for understanding, and we look forward to next week!

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08/06/2026

Family Game Day
Saturday, August 08, 2026
1:00pm–3:00pm
El Sobrante Library

Bring the family to El Sobrante Library on Saturday, August 8th 1 - 3 p.m. for Family Game Day. We have traditional and new games, for all ages to play in the library!