Join an evening of talking, reading, and writing your own poetry. All ages encouraged to participate. No experience necessary. There will be an opportunity to perform at the end of the workshop.

Free Public Tours of the City of El Cerrito Recycling and Environmental Resource Center for individuals and small groups. Please contact us for more information via email. Larger group tours can be scheduled - fee applies.

The Human Relations Commission meets in the Hillside Conference Room at City Hall on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm. Click on the link to the right for more information about the HRC.

Regular meeting agendas are typically available at least 3 days prior to the meeting. An icon will appear in the upper right corner of this page when the agenda for this meeting is available for download.

Join us for stories, songs, and fun! All children are welcome at this free program: babies, toddlers, young children to age 5.

Technology Training for Older Adults -- El Cerrito High teens can help you with things like: Setting up an email account Using your smart phone, tablet or laptop computer Using FaceTime! Taking pictures from your smartphone Installing apps-like LYFT, Google, Door Dash!- on your phone Learning how to use Ebooks and audio books through Contra Costa County Libraries Tips, tricks and shortcuts to make technology work FOR YOU! Seniors, Adults (18+)

The El Cerrito Recreation Department Office at the Community Center and City Hall are open for business as follows:
•Monday, Wednesday, and alternate Fridays: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
•Tuesday and Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
•Closed every other Friday and major holidays

Join us for stories, songs, and fun! All children are welcome at this free program: babies, toddlers, young children to age 5.

Join Erin McCluskey Wheeler, Recycling Center artist in residence, at the El Cerrito Library for this free community workshop. Make a custom journal out of recycled materials using simple sewing and folding techniques. Incorporate poetry into your book or use it as a mini journal. Recommended for ages 13+

The Financial Advisory Board meets in the Hillside Conference Room on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Click on the link to the right for more information about the FAB.

Regular meeting agendas are typically available at least 3 days prior to the meeting. An icon will appear in the upper right corner of this page when the agenda for this meeting is available for download.

The Crime Prevention Committee meets at City Hall on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Click on the link to the right for more information about the CPC.

Regular meeting agendas are typically available at least 3 days prior to the meeting. An icon will appear in the upper right corner of this page when the agenda for this meeting is available for download.

Join in 30-minute guided meditations in the peaceful morning library. New and experienced practitioners welcome.

Join us for stories, songs, and fun! All children are welcome at this free program: babies, toddlers, young children to age 5.

Have you ever thought that an empty milk jug looked like a whale? Well, Dr. Recycle will show you how to transform "junk" into cool toys that you can take home! Please bring a washed gallon milk jug or yogurt container so you can make something amazing. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the El Cerrito Library. Kids (5-11), All Ages

Join us for stories, songs, and fun! All children are welcome at this free program: babies, toddlers, young children to age 5.

Come by the library to practice English, meet people, and have fun. The group is led by experienced, certified ESL teachers, is free and open to all levels.

The Committee on Aging meets at City Hall on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 3:00pm. Click on the link to the right for more information about the Committee on Aging.

Regular meeting agendas are typically available at least 3 days prior to the meeting. An icon will appear in the upper right corner of this page when the agenda for this meeting is available for download.

Join in 30-minute guided meditations in the peaceful morning library. New and experienced practitioners welcome.

Erin McCluskey Wheeler, El Cerrito Recycling Center artist in residence, will exhibit "You Will Have to Leave," a group of collaged and painted found book pages will look at climate change-related displacement. Exhibit on view from April 19 through June 14, 2019.

This event has been postponed until further notice. This 2-hr community gathering will ask questions about what home means to each of us...individually and for all El Cerritans. Reflection will include conversation and art-making (individual and group). El Cerrito Poet Laureate Dani Gabriel will participate. All ages are welcome.

The Arts and Culture Commission meets at City Hall on the 4th Monday of every month at 7:00pm. Click on the link to the right for more information about the Arts & Culture Commission. Regular meeting agendas are typically available at least 3 days prior to the meeting. An icon will appear in the upper right corner of this page when the agenda for this meeting is available for download.

Join us for stories, songs, and fun! All children are welcome at this free program: babies, toddlers, young children to age 5.

Come by the library to practice English, meet people, and have fun. The group is led by experienced, certified ESL teachers, is free and open to all levels.

Join in 30-minute guided meditations in the peaceful morning library. New and experienced practitioners welcome.

Teens, come to the library after school for a movie matinee! This month we are celebrating Earth Day: Wall-E, The Lorax, or Atlantis: The Lost Empire. Vote for your favorite movie in the teen section of the library, and come to the library on Wednesday the 24th to see the winner. All movies rated PG-13 or under. For special accommodations, please contact the library with 72 hours notice. Teens (12-17), High School (Grades 9-12), Middle School (Grades 6-8)

Join Erin McCluskey Wheeler, Recycling Center artist in residence, at the El Cerrito Library for this free community workshop. Make a custom leaf stamp out of recycled materials and stamp leaves all over your recycled paper tree. This free event is brought to you by the Friends of the El Cerrito Library. For kids (3+) and their grown ups.

The Economic Development Committee meets on the 4th Thursday of the month at the El Cerrito City Hall in the Hillside (upstairs) Conference room. Click on the "Download Agenda" button to view the agenda.

Are you interesting in learning about the plants and animals around you? Join your neighbors for the 2019 City Nature Challenge! On April 26-29 people around the world will participate in this friendly competition to record the most local flora and fauna. Here in El Cerrito, UC Berkeley scientists will be available 10am-noon on April 27 to provide training and help you get started on a nature walk in the Hillside Natural Area. Meet at the trailhead for the Memorial Grove on Schmidt Lane between Navellier St. and the Recycling Center. You can also participate on your own by downloading the iNaturalist app and taking photos of the plants, animals, and fungi around you. Ants in your backyard? That weed in the sidewalk? These all count toward our Bay Area score. More details at http://citynaturechallenge.org/participate-2/ For more information contact the City of El Cerrito at (510) 525-7622.

Come to this town hall meeting to hear about how changes in the international recycling markets are impacting El Cerrito’s recycling programs.