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Winter Around the World

Dec 13th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Events

Highlights

Highlights

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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.
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Cultivating Abundance: Regenerative Gardening Practices

Restorative gardening focuses on rebuilding healthy soil, supporting pollinators, and creating a balanced, thriving ecosystem.
Science Storytime with Local Author Ruchi Shah + Nature Craft

Science Storytime with Local Author Ruchi Shah

Dec 14th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join local children’s author Ruchi Shah and illustrator Joanna Stopyra for a cozy, nature-themed storytime rooted in climate curiosity!

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!

Austentatious Reads - Fiction

From Regency romances to modern-day remixes to Jane Austen herself as a character, the world of Austen-inspired fiction is wide and varied.

Surviving on a Tight Budget

This is a collection of budget-conscious cookbooks and practical guides to dealing with financial hardship in uncertain times.

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.

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