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Alameda County Youth Poet Laureate Competition Opens April 1

Alameda County teens: be a voice for social justice, civic engagement, and literary excellence as the next Youth Poet Laureate!
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Holi: A Festival of Colors

Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, celebrates unity and new beginnings as people throw colored water and powders at one another.
March 2026 Seed Kit (2)

March 2026: Black Beauty Eggplant

March’s Seed Kit features Black Beauty Eggplant! Deep purple, rich in fiber and antioxidants, its rich flavor is perfect grilled or roasted.

Youth & Families

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

If You Liked KPop Demon Hunters...

...Then you might like these books, which are full of demon-hunting, Korean mythology, and, of course, K-pop.
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Bring Your Little Ones to the Library

Bring little ones to the library for storytimes and play. Use early learning eResources online or pick up a free Early Literacy Calendar.

All the Stars

We love picture books! These books have one or more starred reviews from major book review sites.

Adults & Seniors

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

The Unquiet Pen

New fiction by female authors

Not Your Muse

Graphic Novels from female creators

Wilder Tongues

Contemporary female voices in nonfiction

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