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aerial view of Oakland, CA and the book, The Pacific Circuit. Text, "A colonized account of the battle. The Pacific Circuit, Alexis Madrigal. For the Soul of an American City"

Book Discussion

Feb 23rd | 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Highlights

Highlights

two horses, fireworks and a gold banner.

Lunar New Year Showcase

Feb 21st | 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Celebrate Lunar New Year with NHUSD students! Performances presented in collaboration with Guy Emanuele Mandarin Immersion Program.
Golden Detroit Beets

February 2026: Golden Detroit Beets

February’s Seed Kit features Golden Detroit Beets. Sweet and orange-yellow in color, its leaves are edible, and flavor improves after frost!
A group of women dancing in a studio

Latin Dance Fitness Class

Salsa, cha-cha, and groove into wellness! Join Latin Dance Fitness at Newark Library on Tuesdays from 10:30–11:30 am. All ages are welcome!

Youth & Families

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

For Your Happy Heart!

AC Library teams up with Alameda County Public Health to share heart-healthy books and web links for all ages!

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.
On an AC Library blue background, three organically shaped photo frames of young children are displayed, including two preschoolers with down syndrome joyously blowing bubbles, two happy black moms snuggling their smiling baby, and a father with a hearing aid looking at a phone with his child.

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!

Meanwhile in 1984

1984 saw the start of PG-13 as a rating, the beginning of several franchises, and both This is Spinal Tap and Purple Rain.

Black History Month 2026 - Booklist for Adults

Works about varied experiences in African American life and culture.

Radiant Legacies

Must-read fiction for Black History Month

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

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