The Irvington Library will close this summer. The last day of library service will be July 31, 2024. We will bring new library services to Irvington soon. The Irvington and Fremont Main makerspaces will be combined to provide a more enriched makerspace experience at the Fremont Main Library. AC Library will bring innovative and modern ways to check out books in nearby locations and add an additional pick-up location in South Fremont.
The decision to close the Irvington Library was made after careful evaluation of how we can best serve our community. AC Library has determined that the building, a temporary structure owned by the City of Fremont, has reached a point where it can no longer provide a sustainable space for library service. The City of Fremont intends to evaluate future recreation programming at the site.
The Irvington Library opened in 1971 and has provided service in the same building for over 50 years. Over the years, limited service has been offered within this temporary building. Since 1997, the Irvington Library has rarely been open more than one day a week. After the COVID-19 pandemic, it reopened as a limited Makerspace with a small Tool Lending Library and a reduced book collection.
We want to thank our community members for all their support throughout the years. Although the Irvington Library is closing, we are working in partnership with the City of Fremont to continue the services you love in South Fremont. While we’re developing these services, we encourage you to use our other libraries in the Fremont area and be on the lookout for pop-up events outside the Irvington Library. Stay connected with us as we navigate this change together. Visit our website and follow us on social media for updates. For questions, please contact us at irvington@aclibrary.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Irvington Library closing?
The Irvington Library will close this summer. The last day of library service will be July 31, 2024. We will bring new library services to Irvington soon.
Will there be future library services for Irvington?
From self-service book lockers to pop-up maker crafts to a combined makerspace for working on creative projects, these are some of the new ways we will bring you services soon.
Book lockers
Self-service book lockers will provide a convenient way for library members to pick up and return their holds. Two book lockers will be installed at the following locations soon and will allow for more consistent hold pickup services in Southern Alameda County.
- The Wally Pond Irvington Community Center, adjacent to the Irvington Library
- Warm Springs Community Center
Makerspace
We will combine the Irvington and Fremont Main makerspaces soon. They will form the Archimedes Makerspace at the Fremont Main Library and provide an improved makerspace experience. A makerspace provides opportunities to tinker, build, and learn. Library members can learn different technologies and use those skills to work on creative projects.
When is the last day to return library items at the Irvington Library?
July 31 is the last day to return library items at the Irvington Library. You can return your library books and materials at any of our AC Library locations.
When is the last day to place holds for pickup at the Irvington Library?
July 31 is the last day to place holds for pickup at the Irvington Library. If items are not picked up by July 31 the holds will be transferred to Fremont Main Library for pickup.
Where can I check out books when the Irvington Library closes?
When the Irvington Library closes, we encourage you to use our other AC Libraries in the Fremont area.
2400 Stevenson Blvd
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 745-1400
3801 Nicolet Ave
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 795-2629
150 I Street
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 795-2626
Walk-Up Library at Warm Springs Community Center Park
Warm Springs Community Park
47300 Fernald Street
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 745-1477
Digital Content
In addition to our AC Libraries in the Fremont area, you can also access digital content 24/7 with your library card. Explore our eLibrary to download and stream eBooks, eMagazines, movies, music, and more.
What will happen to the Makerspace?
We will combine the Irvington and Fremont Main makerspaces soon. They will form the Archimedes Makerspace at the Fremont Main Library and provide an improved makerspace experience for our communities to tinker, build, and learn.
What will happen to the Tool Lending Library?
The Tool Lending Library will move to a different AC Library location.