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April 2026: San Marzano Tomatoes

April’s Seed Kit features San Marzano tomatoes! The bright red, plum-shaped tomatoes grow on tall vines and have a sweet, rich flavor.
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AC Library Joins the West Coast’s Largest Book Club

Alameda County Library joins One Book, One Coast, bringing West Coast libraries together to celebrate literacy, learning, and community.
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Teen Tuesday English Conversations

Learn English in a fun and friendly environment at Newark Library! For absolute beginners in grades 6–12. No registration required.

Youth & Families

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

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Free 24/7 Homework Help for Students

Get free online tutoring anytime, day or night, in English or Spanish. All you need is a library card to access Brainfuse HelpNow.

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.

Adults & Seniors

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

Microhistories

History examined through the lens of a specific topic.

Choose Your Aesthetic: Cottagecore films

Flee the pressures of a modern capitalistic society with these films that embrace a return to nature.

The Unquiet Pen

New fiction by female authors

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