May Calendar / Calendario de Mayo
Daily literacy activities to share with your child. Actividades diarias de alfabetización para compartir con tu hijo.
Ready For Reading
Ready For Reading
Homework Help
Homework Help at AC Library
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.
Homework Help at AC Library
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.
Family Support
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.
Alameda County Family Justice Center
Provide services and support to individuals and families who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, exploitation, and abuse.
Staff Picks
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.
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.
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.
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.
Announcing the Refreshed Parenting Collection at AC Library
The AC Library’s Parenting Collection provides information on raising healthy, happy children, for everyone helping a child grow up.
Family Resource Navigator
Provides free education, support, and advocacy to families with children with disabilities or special health care needs in Alameda County.
Parenting Stress Helpline
Family Paths provides free, confidential counseling and information to anyone in need of parenting support. Call 800-829-3777 for support.
Help Me Grow
Free resources on early learning, social and emotional development, developmental milestones, and support for parents and families.
Watch & Listen Together
Watch & Listen Together
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
Early Learning
LOTE4Kids
Kids can now enjoy 4,500+ read-along eBooks in over 65 languages, together with English translations. Now includes Sign Language!
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.
When Should I Start Reading to My Baby?
What exactly does it mean to set a child up for a life-long love of reading? When should you start, and what should you do?
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.