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May 10th | 2:30pm - 4:30pm

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Illustration of red flowers with golden pollen floating on water with gentle ripples. Orange top and bottom border. Text: Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Ways to Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month

Explore Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) histories and cultures through events, books, and more.
a dish with salsa and tortilla chips, jars of pesto sauce, and a person pouring sauce on a pizza

Plant Your Recipe: Eat What You Grow

May 10th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join CompostGal Lori Caldwell to learn how to grow herbs and vegetables to make salsa, pizza sauce, pesto & more!
family reading a book

May Family Literacy Day Events!

Family Literacy Day is back this May with two fun events! Enjoy free books, snacks, games and activities to help you read the world!

Youth & Families

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

Golden State Warriors Reads

Explore the legacy of the Golden State Warriors with our book collection! Get front row access into player bios, team triumphs, and more.

Climate-Fiction for Tweens

Cli-fi tackles climate change and global warming. These books may take place in a world we know or in the near future!
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.

Adults & Seniors

Discover something new, from author visits, career support, learning new languages, and more!

New and Noteworthy

See what's new in Asian American fiction!

Beyond the Page

This list contains a variety of nonfiction works by Asian American authors.

Get Out in Nature

Spring can be a lovely time to explore Northern California. The summer crowds haven't arrived, and wildflower blooms are starting.

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