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Dixon Library Plans Teen Programs, Women’s History Month Activities

Mar 04, 2026 08:11AM ● By Kendall Brown

From 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. March 25, the library will host a Teen Meet and Greet with Brett Barley, superintendent of the Dixon Unified School District. Registration is recommended but not required. Photo by Debra Dingman


DIXON, CA (MPG) – Dixon Public Library, 230 N. First St., has announced a lineup of events for March and the coming months, including programs for teens, adults and families.

Beginning March 4 and continuing on the first Wednesday of each month through Dec. 2, the library will host Teen Financial Literacy with Patelco Credit Union from 4 to 5 p.m. The program is designed to help teens build money management skills.

In honor of National Reading Month, the library will hold an Audiobook Walking Day from 3 to 4 p.m. March 13. Participants are invited to get 45 minutes of cardio activity during a scenic walk while listening to a favorite audiobook. Comfortable walking attire and walking shoes are recommended. Registration is recommended, as space is limited to 50 participants.

Teens aged 10 to 18 are invited to a St. Patrick’s Day Cookie Decorating event from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. March 17. Attendees can decorate free St. Patrick’s Day cookies with a variety of toppings. The program is geared toward tweens and teens.

Teens aged 10 to 18 are invited to a St. Patrick’s Day Cookie Decorating event from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. March 17. Attendees can decorate free St. Patrick’s Day cookies with a variety of toppings. The program is geared toward tweens and teens. Photo courtesy of Dixon Library

From 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. March 25, the library will host a Teen Meet and Greet with Brett Barley, superintendent of the Dixon Unified School District. Registration is recommended but not required.

The library will also mark Women’s History Month with two adult-focused programs. Women’s History Month Collages will take place from 2 to 3 p.m. March 7. Participants will create empowering collages in honor of the month. All materials will be supplied while supplies last.

Women’s History Month Paint Night is set from 6 to 7 p.m. March 10. The guided painting session will feature the creation of a butterfly woman artwork. Creativity and individuality are encouraged, and participants are advised to wear comfortable clothing that they do not mind getting messy. The session will be facilitated by Painting Librarian Rhea Gardener. Registration is required, and materials will be provided.

The Morning Book Club at the Dixon Library will feature “Atmosphere” by Taylor Jenkins Reid. The monthly adult book club meets on the second Thursday of each month from 11 a.m. to noon in the library’s front room, unless otherwise specified. Coffee and tea will be provided. Participants are encouraged to pick up a copy of the next month’s selection at the front desk.

A Puzzle Exchange is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 14 as an all-day event. The drop-in community program allows participants to take home gently used puzzles. Puzzles for all ages will be accepted and available while supplies last. Puzzles must have no missing pieces, stains, smells or damage and will only be accepted on the day of the event. The exchange operates on the honor system.

The library will continue to host Read to a Dog on Mondays from 3 to 4 p.m. and Kids Homework Help from 4 to 5 p.m., courtesy of Dixon High School’s Key Club.

For more information or to register for events, visit solanolibrary.com or call 1-866-572-7587.

 Dixon Public Library, 230 N. First St., has announced a lineup of events for March and the coming months, including programs for teens, adults and families. Photo courtesy of Dixon Library