The Contra Costa County Library is excited to announce that James by Percival Everett is this year's Read Contra Costa book. The Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning novel is a powerful retelling of Huckleberry Finn from its character Jim's perspective. The countywide Read Contra Costa program runs from Sept. 2 through Nov. 8, encouraging residents to read the same book and share their experiences. You can find James in hardback, e-book and e-audiobook formats.
The Contra Costa County Library is partnering with Tech Exchange to offer drop-in tech support at three branches, beginning July 29. Tech Exchange will assist patrons with various technology needs, including Internet service sign-ups and navigating library computers.
The library is taking the lead to be the interdisciplinary hub, which helps avoid silos created by department-specific AI guidelines. Libraries are for everyone; anyone should feel they can ask us for help.