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Albany Reads: One Community, One Shared Book
Albany Reads unites the community around one book, The Poet and the Silk Girl by Satsuki Ina. Connect and reflect on history and belonging.
Herstory: The Legal History of Chinese American Women
Curated by author Dr. Chang Chen, the Herstory Exhibit celebrates Chinese American women who helped shape U.S. history from 1874 to today.
Local Vote Centers Open Soon at AC Library
The Alameda County Registrar of Voters will offer in-person voting in the library Meeting Room.
Youth & Families
Explore resources, events, and activities that spark curiosity and joy!
LOTE4Kids
Kids can now enjoy over 9,000 read-along eBooks in over 100 languages, together with English translations. Now includes Sign Language!
Grades 6-8 Dia Booklist 2026
This list features titles for Grades 6–8 students that reflect diverse languages, cultures, and abilities in celebration of Dia.
K-Grade 2 Dia Booklist 2026
This list features titles that represent various languages, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities in celebration of Dia.
LOTE4Kids
Kids can now enjoy over 9,000 read-along eBooks in over 100 languages, together with English translations. Now includes Sign Language!
Grades 6-8 Dia Booklist 2026
This list features titles for Grades 6–8 students that reflect diverse languages, cultures, and abilities in celebration of Dia.
K-Grade 2 Dia Booklist 2026
This list features titles that represent various languages, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities in celebration of Dia.
Teens
Find your people, explore what matters to you, and build skills for what's next.
Volunteer with the Library
Want to help your library? Explore volunteer opportunities and apply through Better Impact.
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.
Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month, Teens & Adults
Here are some books for teens and adults from authors across this diverse community.
Volunteer with the Library
Want to help your library? Explore volunteer opportunities and apply through Better Impact.
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.
Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month, Teens & Adults
Here are some books for teens and adults from authors across this diverse community.
Adults & Seniors
Discover something new, from author visits, career support, learning new languages, and more!
New Book Alerts Ending in April 2026
New Book Alerts is ending. Visit our New Titles page to see new titles, coming soon items, and more.
New Book Alerts Ending in April 2026
New Book Alerts is ending. Visit our New Titles page to see new titles, coming soon items, and more.
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