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AC Library Joins the West Coast’s Largest Book Club

Alameda County Library joins One Book, One Coast, bringing West Coast libraries together to celebrate literacy, learning, and community.
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Ways to Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month

Explore Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) histories and cultures through events, books, and more.
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May 2026: Straight-Eight Cucumbers

May's seed kit features Straight Eight Cucumbers! With dark green skin and a sweet, crisp bite, they’re great for slicing or pickling,

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.

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month, Teens & Adults

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

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.

Beyond the Horizon

Captivating new fiction from AANHPI voices.

Ink & Ancestry

Modern classics and bold debuts by AANHPI authors.

Support the Library

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

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