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Alameda County Community Food Bank - Sign Up

May 6th | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Alameda County Community Food Bank staff will be on-site to assist families and individuals with CalFresh and SAR 7 applications.
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Teen Study Hall

May 12th | 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Stop by the Union City Library to study for final exams! Snacks and teas will be provided.
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Albany Reads: One Community, One Shared Book

Albany Reads is here! Find out how to participate and get a free copy of Accountable through 1/31 at Albany Library, while supplies last.

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.

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month, Teens & Adults

Here are some books for teens and adults from authors across this diverse community.

Beyond the Horizon

Captivating new fiction from AANHPI voices.

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

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