Why do we celebrate Pride in June? Pride events are held in June to commemorate the anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion in 1969. At that time, LGBTQ+ people often faced criminalization and harassment for their sexual orientation and were subject to frequent raids and even violence at the hands of law enforcement. Prominent leaders like Marsha…
A Story for Each Night!
For those who want to celebrate Hanukkah (or just learn more!), check out this blog and list of eight great books—one for each night of the Festival of Lights.
Back to School Magic: Summer Adventure 2023
As we reach the end of a wonderful 2023 Summer Adventure program, AC Library welcomes the upcoming school year and reimagines our role to encourage reading for pleasure year-round. This blog and book list seeks to hook kids with new magical books that feature schools from fantastical worlds.
Rethinking Disability in Science Fiction and Fantasy
This month, AC Library recognizes July as Disability Pride Month. Since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990, Disability Pride Month not only focuses on adaptations, challenges, and awareness, but on the contributions of disabled people as well as their identity and culture.
Find Magic in Pride!
This month, AC Library joins its LGBTQIA+ community members in celebrating Pride Month 2023. Pride Month was celebrated following the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall Rebellion —a historical turning point in the fight for queer rights.
This month, AC Library joins its LGBTQIA+ community members in celebrating Pride Month 2023. Pride Month was celebrated following the an
How to Start Your Magical Journey: Tracking Your Summer Adventure Progress
How to Start Your Magical Journey: Options for Tracking Your Progress in AC Library's Summer Adventure 2023
Welcome to Our 2023 Summer Adventure: A Magical Journey Awaits!
Alameda County Library invites people of all ages and abilities to come along for our 2023 Summer Adventure: A Magical Journey! Pick up an Adventure Guide at any library location starting June 1 or download it from our website at aclibrary.org/summer.
International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2023
On Jan 27, we recognize Holocaust Remembrance Day - a day when we honor the six million Jewish Victims of the Holocaust and millions of other victims of Nazism.
Ready, Set…Write! 5 Tips to Make Your NaNoWriMo Successful
Ready, Set...Write! 5 Tips to Make Your NaNoWriMo Successful
How Your Tween Can Benefit From Spooky Books
Have a kid who just can't put down a scary story? Check out this interview with middle grade horror authors, Ally Malinenko and Lora Senf!
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