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Winter Around the World

Dec 13th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Events

Highlights

Highlights

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Holiday Crafting: Cards & Gift Tags

Dec 14th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Stop by the library and create holiday cards to send to loved ones, or decorate personalized gift tags for a personal touch to your gifts.
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Kwanzaa Storytime at Newark Library!

Dec 16th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for a Kwanzaa storytime with Oakland author Robert Liu-Trujillo as he reads Fresh Juice, a joyful tale of family and community.
microgreens

December 2025: Beet Microgreens

December’s Seed Kit features beet microgreens! Sweet and earthy, they’re best enjoyed as sprouts, though they can grow into full-size beets.

Youth & Families

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

Meanwhile in 1982

A year of sequels, musicals, SciFi, and awesome films for children.

Teen Books by Indigenous and First Nations Authors

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

Meanwhile in 1981

DeLorean is introduced. Donkey Kong released. First woman on the US Supreme court. Prince Charles and Lady Diana wed. MTV goes live.

Adults & Seniors

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

Austentatious Reads - Fiction

From Regency romances to modern-day remixes to Jane Austen herself as a character, the world of Austen-inspired fiction is wide and varied.

Surviving on a Tight Budget

This is a collection of budget-conscious cookbooks and practical guides to dealing with financial hardship in uncertain times.

Meanwhile in 1983

This year featured a number of zany films, ones that examined modern life and technology, and the usual crop of sequels/next in a series.

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