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The mission of the Butte County Library is to serve the Learning, Cultural, and Community needs of the diverse populations of our County.
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Adult Programming Schedule

Fall 2021

September 2021 - November 2021

If you have questions about any of these, contact us.

Print a PDF version of the schedule here

Did you attend one of our programs or events? Tell us about it!

CREATIVE WRITING GROUP
1st and 3rd Tuesdays @ 11:00 in Gridley
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1st and 3rd Tuesdays @ 11:00 at the Gridley Branch

In an informal setting, writers share their stories, poems, reflections with the group. Members provide feedback and encouragement. From time to time, there are discussions about the variety of writing techniques and genres, and introduction of the pertinent online resources that Butte County Library offers.

CHICO LIBRARY BOOK CLUB
All are welcome to join!
4th Thursday @ 10:00am in Chico
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This Book Club meets on Zoom every 4th Thursday at 10:00am and is open to anyone.
Upcoming meetings are posted on our Meeting Flyer.

  • Sep 23: Four Winds, by Kristin Hannah
  • Oct 28: Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley
  • Nov 18: There There, by Tommy Orange (2021-22 Book in Common)
View a list of the 2021 book selections
For more information, call us or ask at any library
OROVILLE BRANCH MORNING THINKING READERS' BOOK CLUB
9/15, 10/20, 11/17 @ 10:00 a.m. at the Oroville Branch
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Call 530.552.5652, option 2, for meeting location or information about the book club. Everyone is welcome. Book selection chosen at each meeting

OROVILLE BRANCH EVENING THINKING READERS' BOOK CLUB
9/7, 10/5, 11/17 @ 7:00 pm at the Oroville Branch
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The Oroville Library Evening Thinking Readers' Book Club meets the first Tuesday of every month @ 7:00 p.m. in-person.
at the Oroville Branch
~ Everyone is welcome! ~
Contact Jim at cjbishop1991@sbcglobal.net for location info.
View their flier
The next month's selection will be announced at the next meetings.
Copies of the current month's book are available at the Oroville Library.

LITERACY THROUGH CONVERSATION
Join Butte County Library, Literacy Services in a conversation group
Every Monday, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
(click here for more details and to sign up)
Butte County Library, Literacy Services invites you to join us live on Zoom
Every Monday, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Practice speaking English in this friendly group setting.
All levels are welcome to attend any or all sessions
ADULT BOOK CLUB
All are welcome to join!
9/23, 10/28, 11/18 @ 3:00pm on Zoom
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Join us on Zoom for good books and good company!
9/23, 10/28, 11/18 @ 3:00pm on Zoom
Open to anyone!

DURHAM BOOK CLUB
9/20, 10/18, 11/15 @ 11:00 at the Durham Branch
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9/20, 10/18, 11/15 @ 11:00 at the Durham Branch
  • September: Flight Attendant, by Chris Bohjalian
  • October: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, by Gail Honeyman
  • November: Atonement, by Ian McEwan
GRIDLEY BOOK CLUB
9/6, 10/4, 11/1 at the Gridley Branch
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9/6, 10/4, 11/1 @ 11:00 at the Gridley Branch
Members of the book club choose the book for the month a the meeting.
COLORING YOUR WORLD
  • Gridley: Thrusdays@ 11:00-12:00
  • Oroville: Saturdays @ 11:00-12:00
  • Durham: 9/15, 10/20, 11/17 @ 3:00
Adults: let's relax at the Gridley Branch, the Durham Branch, or the Oroville Branch
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Think crayons and coloring are just for kids? Come to the Gridley, Oroville, or Durham for a fun, hour-long journey into Coloring Your World. Learn a few basics of diving into the fun of exploring colors.
WELCOME BACK, AUTUMN!
Oct. 30 2:00-3:00 at the Oroville Branch
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Celebrate Autumn with Oroville! Colors and crafts, word puzzles and brain teasers will be provided for an hour of hands-on fun and entertainment.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES
Thursdays @ 3:00-6:00 Chico Branch
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Thursdays @ 3:00-6:00 at the Chico Branch
Watch a free movie at the Chico library! All ages welcome.
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BUTTE COUNTY LIBRARY
DIAL-A-STORY
Call 530-869-6999 to listen to to a story 24/7.
(click here for more details)
Need a story to listen to? Your library has Dial-a-Story!
Simply call 530.869.6999 to listen to to a story 24/7.
Visit: www.buttecounty.net/bclibrary/dial-a-story to see the current selection of stories.
Butte County Library Dial-a-Story is made possible with support from California Library Literacy Services.
If you are on a phone,

or call 530.869.6999
BASIC COMPUTER TRAINING
By registration at the Oroville Branch
(click here for more details)
Having trouble with technology? Learn the basics of desktops, laptops, tablets, and phones in Oroville. Patrons can bring their own devices, or use our public computer.
Register at Oroville Branch or call 530.552.5652, option 2.
LADIES' NIGHT OUT MOVIE
9/17, 10/15, 11/19 @ 6:00p.m. - 8:30p.m. at the Gridley Branch
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Come to Gridley to watch a newly released, classic or older movie. Light refreshments served. Men and teens invited.
POP-UP COMMUNITY SCAN DAY
Oct. 2, 2021 at the Chico Branch
(click here for more details and to sign up)
Digitize your family photos, negatives, slides, and documents to share with future generations. Space is limited, sign-ups are required.
See sign-up form for details.

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