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June 2026: Black Beauty Zucchini

This month’s seed kit features Black Beauty Zucchini! This tasty summer squash keeps producing lots of crops until the first frost.
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Marc Griffiths Ventriloquist

Jun 3rd | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Enjoy a fun magic show with ventriloquist Marc Griffiths. Get ready to laugh out loud at this family event!
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Film Screening: The Librarians

Jun 7th | 2:30pm - 4:30pm
The award-winning film pays tribute to America’s library workers and their efforts to protect the right to read and learn.

Youth & Families

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

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OverDrive Read-Alongs

Read and listen to a story together!
Resting on a Creature Quest Summer Adventure 2026 background of colorblocks, a black illustrated frog, axolotl, and banana slug encircle a photo of Vivarium instructor holding a turtle while little hands reach out to touch the reptile.

Vivarium's Traveling Reptile Show

Jun 6th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ocean View Park
Meet snakes, lizards, amphibians, insects, and other fascinating animals at this live presentation from the East Bay Vivarium.

Animal Art Books for Kids

This list will help you get inspired to make animal-themed artworks!

Teens

Find your people, explore what matters to you, and build skills for what's next.

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Volunteer with the Library

Want to help your library? Explore volunteer opportunities and apply through Better Impact.

YA with Animal Companions

What's better than going on adventures with a trusted animal friend at your side? These stories all feature an important animal character.

Teen Mental Health and Self Care

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Check out a staff list focused on mental health and self-care curated for teens.

Adults & Seniors

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

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Borrow a Free California State Library Parks Pass

Learn how the parks pass works, where it’s accepted, and how to borrow one with your AC Library Card.

The Human-Animal Bond

Books for adults about people who care for, study, and live closely with animals.

Artists Inspired by Nature

Check out these biographies, for adults, of artists that took inspiration from the world around them.

Support the Library

Your contributions to the library help us support and strengthen our communities!

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