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Bring Your Little Ones to the Library

Bring little ones to the library for storytimes and play. Use early learning eResources online or pick up a free Early Literacy Calendar.

Ready For Reading

Homework Help

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Get Homework Help

Need homework help? Get your homework questions answered at select AC Library locations. View our schedule for dates and times.

Brainfuse HelpNow

Free tutoring for students of all ages is now available 24/7! Adult learners can access writing help, citizenship resources, and more.

Novelist K-8

Novelist K-8 will help you find a new book or old favorite; read-alikes and award-winning titles. For kids in Kindergarten to 8th grade.

Explora for Elementary School

Designed with elementary school students in mind, this database provides access to full-text magazines for elementary school research.

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Events

Family Support

Alameda County Food Bank Until Everyone's Fed

Alameda County Food Bank - Food Now

Food Now is a quick and easy way to find the food you may need, or apply for CalFresh Food.
Call 211 Help Starts Here

Call 211 - Help Starts Here

Connecting your family to health, housing, and human services.

Alameda County Family Justice Center

Provide services and support to individuals and families who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, exploitation, and abuse.

Online Resources

Playgarden Prep Online Preschool

An online preschool program offering children 2-4 years old a private preschool experience at home.

ABCmouse Early Learning Academy Home Access

ABCmouse curriculum is designed to help young children (ages 2-8+) build a strong foundation for future academic success.
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LOTE4Kids

Kids can now enjoy 4,500+ read-along eBooks in over 65 languages, together with English translations. Now includes Sign Language!

Brainfuse HelpNow

Free tutoring for students of all ages is now available 24/7! Adult learners can access writing help, citizenship resources, and more.
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Parenting Support

Family Resource Navigator

Provides free education, support, and advocacy to families with children with disabilities or special health care needs in Alameda County.
Call Help Me Grow 888.510.1211

Help Me Grow

Free resources on early learning, social and emotional development, developmental milestones, and support for parents and families.
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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.

Watch & Listen Together

Family with a toddler looking at a laptop together in their living room.

Health and Wellness Support

Regional Center of the East Bay

Information and services to individuals and families of individuals with developmental disabilities.

Healthy Teeth, Healthy Communities

Assistance for families that are uninsured or underinsured, connecting to dentists for preventive care or dental treatment needs at no cost.

Medline Plus

Consumer health care information from the National Library of Medicine. Also available in Spanish.

LactMed: Drugs and Lactation Database

The LactMed® database contains information on drugs and other chemicals to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed.

Early Learning

Two photos of children leaning toward the Playgarden Prep logo. child on left is smiling over their shoulder while sporting a backpack while the toddler on the right in the other photo diligently moves a bead on an abacus while they hold a pencil in their little toddler hand. Text on chalkboard: First day of preschool!

Give Your Child a Great Start with Free Online Preschool

Looking for a free, flexible preschool option for you child aged 2–4? Get early learning resources anytime, anywhere—with your library card.

New Poetry Titles

Make every month poetry month
Cute bespectacled adult owl illustration waving to a child version of the owl superimposed over a photo of human children participating in storytime. Text: LOTE4 Kids Storytime in your language.

LOTE4Kids

Kids can now enjoy 4,500+ read-along eBooks in over 65 languages, together with English translations. Now includes Sign Language!
Two photos of children leaning toward the Playgarden Prep logo. child on left is smiling over their shoulder while sporting a backpack while the toddler on the right in the other photo diligently moves a bead on an abacus while they hold a pencil in their little toddler hand. Text on chalkboard: First day of preschool!

Give Your Child a Great Start with Free Online Preschool

Looking for a free, flexible preschool option for you child aged 2–4? Get early learning resources anytime, anywhere—with your library card.

Family Resource Centers

Davis Street Family Resource Center

Helps Eden Area families in securing their basic needs, including food distribution, clothing giveaways, and housing resources.

Fremont Family Resource Center

Access to services including CalFresh, housing information, educational programs, and drop-in childcare.

East Bay Agency for Children Resource Centers

Five locations connecting families to services including CalFresh, Medi-Cal, school enrollment, and emergency food and clothing supplies.
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