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The Librarians Documentary Screening

Apr 18th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for a screening of The Librarians, a film about censorship and how library staff work to protect everyone’s freedom to read.
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Alameda County Youth Poet Laureate Competition Now Open!

The Youth Poet Laureate serves as an ambassador to inspire civic engagement, social justice, cultural awareness, and literary excellence.
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Día: Celebrating Young Readers and the Joy of Books

Día is celebrated on April 30. It's a day to honor children, families, reading, and different cultures.

Youth & Families

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

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Youth Poet Laureate Submission Tips

Interested in becoming the 2026 Alameda County Youth Poet Laureate? Here are a few tips to consider when submitting your YPL application!
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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!

Microhistories

History examined through the lens of a specific topic.

Choose Your Aesthetic: Cottagecore films

Flee the pressures of a modern capitalistic society with these films that embrace a return to nature.

The Unquiet Pen

New fiction by female authors

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