StartupGrind Dublin Fireside Chat: From building to exiting a business successfully

January 30, 2020, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM @ Dublin Civic Center

StartUp Grind Dublin and the City of Dublin present this seminar where you will hear from Sourabh Satish (Co-founder, Phantom; now Splunk) about how to build and exit a business successfully.

DIY Craft Kits for Teens: January 2020

January 2, 2020, 10:00 AM - January 30, 2020, 8:00 PM @ Dublin Library

DIY Craft Kits for Teens are available at the Dublin Library starting Thursday, January 2, 2020! Our DIY Craft Kit for January is a Marimo Moss Ball Aquarium Kit! Please Note: * There is a limit of 1 DIY Craft Kit per teen per month. * Teen must be present to pick up DIY Craft Kit at the library. * Teen must be within 13-19 age range to participate. Please note supplies are limited. DIY Craft Kits are limited to the first 10 teens each month.

S.M.A.R.T. - Sing, Move, and Read Together

January 22, 2020, 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM @ Dublin Library

Join us for a new early literacy program for babies that are not yet walking. We will look at a few short books, practice a lot of rhymes and bounces, and learn some fun new songs. Stay and play will follow the 20 minute program, giving caregivers and babies a chance to socialize. This program is limited to the first 20 baby/caregiver pairs in line. Free tickets will be handed out in front of the Bennett Room five minutes before the program begins.

Baby Bounce

January 22, 2020, 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM @ Dublin Library

Join us for a new early literacy program for babies that are not yet walking. We will look at a few short books, practice a lot of rhymes and bounces, and learn some fun new songs. Stay and play will follow the 20 minute program, giving caregivers and babies a chance to socialize. This program is limited to the first 20 baby/caregiver pairs in line.

eBook Help

January 22, 2020, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM @ Dublin Library

Friendly teen volunteers are available to help you use the library's eBook collections Learn how to: Download eBooks from the library's collections onto your e-reader or device download and set up the apps (if needed) help you set up your accounts (and pin number) for any of the eBook databases check out, download, read, and return your eBooks.

Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5

January 23, 2020, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Dublin Library

Children ages 3 to 5 will have fun engaging with books, songs, and activities! This program is limited to children ages 3 to 5 (younger siblings will need to attend S.M.A.R.T or Baby Bounce). Parents may participate, or may wait outside of the room while the program is going on. Limited to the first 30 children in line.

iPhone/iPad 101 (Part 2 of 2)

January 23, 2020, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Dublin Library

Have an iPhone or iPad and want to know more about how to use it? This two-part class will help you get the most from your device. (Part 1 on January 9th, Part 2 on January 23rd.) Learn about the virtual keyboard, shortcuts, and Siri, find out how to use screen gestures and optimize settings. Bring your fully charged device, iTunes credentials and device passcode to class.

Family Board Game Night

January 23, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Dublin Library

Free board game play for everyone! Join us once a month at family board game night. Friendly teen volunteers will be available to show you how to play a new board game, or to join in if more game players are needed. We have a variety of games to play, including checkers, Monopoly Jr., Connect 4, Uno, matching games, and more. No registration required - please drop in!

Census Information

January 25, 2020, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Dublin Library

Learn about the 2020 Census, including how to get a job with the Census. The 2020 Census counts every person living in the 50 states, District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories. Once a decade, America comes together to count every resident in the United States, creating national awareness of the importance of the census and its valuable statistics. The decennial census was first taken in 1790, as mandated by the Constitution. It counts our population and households, providing the basis for reapportioning congressional seats, redistricting, and distributing more than $675 billion in federal funds annually to support states, counties and communities’ vital programs — impacting housing, education, transportation, employment, health care and public policy.

eBook Help

January 25, 2020, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Dublin Library

Friendly teen volunteers are available to help you use the library's e-Book collections. You'll learn how to download e-Books from the library's collections onto your e-reader or device; download and set up the apps (if needed); set up your accounts (and pin number) for any of the e-Book databases; check out, download, read, and return your e-Books.

eBook Help

January 25, 2020, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Dublin Library

Friendly teen volunteers are available to help you use the library's e-Book collections. You'll learn how to download e-Books from the library's collections onto your e-reader or device; download and set up the apps (if needed); set up your accounts (and pin number) for any of the e-Book databases; check out, download, read, and return your e-Books.

Pressed Flower Mason Jars for Adults

January 25, 2020, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Dublin Library

Make a pressed flower mason jar lid, perfect for gift giving. This is not a class but an opportunity to make pressed flower projects. Most materials are supplied. Space is limited and registration is required.

Protecting Your Portfolio in a Volatile Market

January 27, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Dublin Library

Learn why, and how to protect your investments with six proven risk management strategies. Often when investors see the market fluctuate 200-500 points in any single day, they tend to do two things: they hold onto their losers waiting for them to turn a profit, or they sell their winners to make sure they keep their profits. Either choice is a flawed investment strategy. Join local author and advisor John Lau, Certified Financial Planner and CPA, with a M.S. in taxation, to find out a better way to protect your portfolio. Sponsored by Financial Aptitude Training (FiAT), a nonprofit financial literacy organization.

Census Tabling

January 28, 2020, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM @ Dublin Library

Learn about the 2020 Census, including how to get a job helping.

One-on-one Career Counseling

January 28, 2020, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Dublin Library

Looking for a job? Sign up for a 20-minute session with a job search specialist from the Tri-Valley Career Center. He will recommend strategies for your job search. Registration is required. Call 510 803-7252 or register at the Information Desk. Please arrive early for your appointment and check-in at the Information Desk.

Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5

January 30, 2020, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Dublin Library

Children ages 3 to 5 will have fun engaging with books, songs, and activities! This program is limited to children ages 3 to 5 (younger siblings will need to attend S.M.A.R.T or Baby Bounce). Parents may participate, or may wait outside of the room while the program is going on. Limited to the first 30 children in line.

Fur, Scales, and Tails!

January 30, 2020, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM @ Dublin Library

Come visit the Dublin Library to see Tracy Hill and his amazing animal show. Tracy will bring out a selected group of his animal friends to show off their talents, and will discuss some of his animal pets. Free tickets are required; tickets will be handed out in front of the library beginning at 4:15 PM. All members of your party must be present to receive a ticket. Seating is limited to the first 90 people in line.

Community Workshop - Future Cultural Arts Center

January 25, 2020, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM @ Dublin Library

The City of Dublin has plans to turn the lower level of the current Dublin Police Services wing at the Civic Center into a Cultural Arts Center. The proposed Center will feature additional dance, music, art, and theater spaces than those that are already offered by Dublin Parks and Community Services. This is the second of three meetings that the City encourages residents to attend in order to provide feedback on the project. This workshop will provide an opportunity for the public to meet with the design consultant and City staff, and review the design value and programmatic elements. The final meeting will be a Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission meeting in the Dublin City Council Chamber on Thursday, February 13, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.

Parks and Community Services Commission

January 27, 2020, 7:00 PM

A Special Meeting of the Parks & Community Services Commission is scheduled for Monday, January 27, 2020 at 7:00 PM in the Dublin Civic Center Council Chambers located at 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin. The Parks and Community Services Commission generally meets the third Monday of each month. Please click on the Meeting Agendas and Notices link to view upcoming and past Meeting Agendas and Notices.

Planning Commission Meeting

January 28, 2020, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM @ Dublin Civic Center

Youth Advisory Committee Meeting

January 22, 2020, 7:00 PM @ Dublin Senior Center

The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) generally meets the fourth Wednesday of every month. YAC is a positive and creative youth driven forum that gives Dublin teens a way to provide input on programs and activities offered by the City.