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A collection of Delicata Squash.

July 2026: Delicata Squash

July’s seed kit features Delicata squash! This sweet winter squash with cream-orange skin and green stripes adds rich flavor to any dish.
Resting on a Creature Quest Summer Adventure 2026 background of color blocks, an illustrated black duck flies and a curious illustrated black rabbit pokes its head up toward a black-and-white illustration of a picnic with an open book.

Book'nic: A Reading Picnic

Jul 12th | 11:00am - 1:00pm
Bring a book and a blanket or chair and join our outdoor reading celebration. Don't forget to bring your own snacks and drinks.
An apple and lunch bag sit on top of a stack of books outdoors in a park setting.

Free Lunch for Kids at Newark and San Lorenzo Libraries

This summer, AC Library is partnering with Newark and San Lorenzo Libraries to offer free lunches for kids. View schedule for dates.

Youth & Families

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

Three designed bookmarks and a watercolor background.

Celebrate the Winners of the 2026 Día Bookmark Contest

AC Library announces the winners of the 2026 Día Bookmark Contest! Young artists shared artwork inspired by culture, language, and reading.

Soccer Stories for Young Readers

Get in the game with books about your favorite soccer stars and the world's most popular sport.

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.

Teen smiling at the camera with a book in their lap while sitting on some steps outside in the sunshine.

Volunteer with the Library

Want to help your library? Explore volunteer opportunities and apply through Better Impact.
Three designed bookmarks and a watercolor background.

Celebrate the Winners of the 2026 Día Bookmark Contest

AC Library announces the winners of the 2026 Día Bookmark Contest! Young artists shared artwork inspired by culture, language, and reading.

World Cup Reading for Teens

Celebrate the excitement and spirit of the World Cup! Read about real and fictional athletes who follow their dreams to become stars.

Adults & Seniors

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

Outside magazine cover and Libby logo over a vast mountain range with a distant hiker at sunrise.

Outside Magazine

Big skies, open trails, and time to move. Find ideas and inspiration to get outside.

Nonfiction Page Turners

From microhistories to cultural commentary, science journalism to true crime, these are fascinating nonfiction reads.

Meanwhile in 1986

There can be only one...list of films from 1986.

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

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