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May the 4th Celebration

May 4th | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Ready to travel to a galaxy far, far away? Join us for Star Wars Day on May 4! Enjoy Crafts and activities for padawans ages 5–12.
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May 2026: Straight-Eight Cucumbers

April's seed kit features Straight Eight Cucumbers! With dark green skin and a sweet, crisp bite, they’re great for slicing or pickling,
Herstory 3: The Legal History of Chinese American Women

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.

Youth & Families

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

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Gale Presents: National Geographic Kids

Explore animals, space, and science with fun stories, photos, and videos.

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.

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Volunteer with the Library

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

Adults & Seniors

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

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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.

Dive Deeper Into Redlining and Displacement

Want to learn more about Black and Brown history? Explore topics like segregation and community displacement both locally and nationwide.

Meanwhile in 1985

Flashback to 1985 with some retro gems!

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

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