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The 2026 Día Bookmark Contest Begins April 1

Kids and teens: Enter in the Día Bookmark Contest from April 1 to May 1! Three designs will be featured in the library’s next giveaway.
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Celebrating 50 Years of Centerville Library

Share your library love! Send us a memory, story, or photo. Or boogie down at our funky 1970s party on April 11. Let's celebrate together!
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April 2026: San Marzano Tomatoes

April’s Seed Kit features San Marzano tomatoes! The bright red, plum-shaped tomatoes grow on tall vines and have a sweet, rich flavor.

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!

Meanwhile in 1985

Flashback to 1985 with some retro gems!

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.

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

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