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Analise, a therapy dog from the Pet Partners Organization with a bones and dog paws background.

Read to a Dog

Nov 14th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Read to Analise, a trained therapy dog with Pet Partners. Enjoy a calm, supportive reading experience.
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Local Author Showcase

Nov 15th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Discover new books and meet more than Bay Area authors! Plus, get your books signed by participating authors.
California State Capitol Building

Current Issues in California Native American Law

Nov 15th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join Bay Area Indigenous law students for a fireside chat on California's Tribal nations and legal issues affecting Native communities.

Youth & Families

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

Native & Indigenous Children's Books

These Native centered board and picture books are for the youngest of the seven generations.

Dolores Huerta: A Trailblazer for Equality and Change

Discover the life and legacy of Dolores Huerta, the late labor leader and civil rights activist.
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Get Homework Help with Tutor.com

Get free K-12 tutoring, homework help, writing and math review, and test prep with Tutor.com. No library card needed.

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.

Teen Books by Indigenous and First Nations Authors

Borrow these young adult books written by Indigenous and First Nations authors.

New Horror Books for Teens and Adults

Embrace the spooky vibes of the season with these new horror books!

Adults & Seniors

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

Indigenous Authors

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with books published in 2024–2025 by Indigenous authors, featuring history, memoir, and more.

Black Medicine

This is a collection about Black healers who delivered care in the midst of racial health inequity.

Centering Indigenous Voices

Honor Native American Heritage Month by checking out one of these nonfiction eBooks.

Support the Library

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