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December 2025: Beet Microgreens

December’s Seed Kit features beet microgreens! Sweet and earthy, they’re best enjoyed as sprouts, though they can grow into full-size beets.
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Photos With Santa

Dec 6th | 10:30am - 12:00pm
Visit the library for a jolly photo opportunity with Santa, along with fun holiday crafts, games, and activities for kids.
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Winter Reading Challenge

Join the Winter Reading Challenge at Castro Valley and Dublin Libraries! Participate in different challenges, have fun, and win prizes.

Youth & Families

Explore resources, events, and activities that spark curiosity and joy!

Meanwhile in 1982

A year of sequels, musicals, SciFi, and awesome films for children.

Teen Books by Indigenous and First Nations Authors

Borrow these young adult books written by Indigenous and First Nations authors.

Meanwhile in 1981

DeLorean is introduced. Donkey Kong released. First woman on the US Supreme court. Prince Charles and Lady Diana wed. MTV goes live.

Adults & Seniors

Discover something new, from author visits, career support, learning new languages, and more!

Meanwhile in 1983

This year featured a number of zany films, ones that examined modern life and technology, and the usual crop of sequels/next in a series.

Choose your Aesthetic: Dark Academia

Books to listen to while you lurk in the shadowy corner of an old library.

New Indigenous Fiction

Check out one of these titles - all published in 2025!

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