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Author Storytime with Amanda Hartmann (Online)

Jun 6th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online Event
Join Augmentative and Alternative Communication specialist Amanda Hartmann! Enjoy a virtual storytime, game, and Q&A about her new book.
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Albany Reads: One Community, One Shared Book

Albany Reads unites the community around one book, The Poet and the Silk Girl by Satsuki Ina. Connect and reflect on history and belonging.
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Film Screening: The Librarians

Jun 7th | 2:30pm - 4:30pm
The award-winning film pays tribute to America’s library workers and their efforts to protect the right to read and learn.

Youth & Families

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

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LOTE4Kids

Kids can now enjoy over 9,000 read-along eBooks in over 100 languages, together with English translations. Now includes Sign Language!

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.

Teen Mental Health and Self Care

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Check out a staff list focused on mental health and self-care curated for teens.

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month, Teens & Adults

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

Adults & Seniors

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

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Borrow a Free California State Library Parks Pass

Learn how the parks pass works, where it’s accepted, and how to borrow one with your AC Library Card.

Beyond the Horizon

Captivating new fiction from AANHPI voices.

Unmuted

Essential nonfiction perspectives from the AANHPI community

Support the Library

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

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