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Refugee Film Festival Short Films

Jun 18th | 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Events

Highlights

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Juneteenth: Freedom Roots

Juneteenth celebrates the day in 1865 when enslaved Black people in Texas learned they were free from slavery.
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Urban Explorers with Alameda County Vector Control

Jun 10th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Join Alameda County Vector Control and meet local wildlife! Learn about raccoons, skunks, and opossums and help solve wildlife cases.
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June 2026: Black Beauty Zucchini

This month’s seed kit features Black Beauty Zucchini! This tasty summer squash keeps producing lots of crops until the first frost.

Youth & Families

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

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OverDrive Read-Alongs

Read and listen to a story together!

Soccer Stories for Young Readers

The World Cup is almost here! Get in the game with books about your favorite soccer stars and the world's most popular sport.

Animal Art Books for Kids

This list will help you get inspired to make animal-themed artworks!

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.

World Cup Reading for Teens

Celebrate the excitement and spirit of the World Cup! Read about real and fictional athletes who follow their dreams to become stars.

YA with Animal Companions

What's better than going on adventures with a trusted animal friend at your side? These stories all feature an important animal character.

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.

No Fiction, All Fur (and Feathers)

Unforgettable nonfiction about the animal kingdom.

Freedom Reaches

Books about Juneteenth and Freedom for adults and young adults.

Support the Library

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

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