We congratulate our #AlamedaCountyYouthPoetLaureates who are finalists in this weekend’s National and California #YouthPoetLaureate competitions! The commencements will take place this Saturday at 3 pm PDT at the The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

Livestream: bit.ly/4cXB8mi

Is your teen currently taking an #APClass ? Our AP Study Session series at #DublinLibrary will review sections of the class materials, review each unit's content, and share tips and tricks! Join our first workshop on Sat., April 20 as we discuss AP Science! bit.ly/3wXRL0L

What is Día? Día is short for Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros (Children's Day/Books Day) and is held on April 30. Learn more about this joyous holiday celebrated in many Latin American cultures – and how we celebrate it monthlong at AC Library! bit.ly/3KXCnWt

Today, the #Alameda CountyBoardOfSupervisors proclaimed April as #NationalPoetryMonth ! The #BOS thanked the #YouthPoetLaureate team from AC Library and acknowledged the YPLs from #Alameda County, Oakland Public Library, and Berkeley Public Library in Berkeley, CA.

Have you picked up your  #UtahCelery #SeedKits yet? Kits are free & available year-round at these AC Libraries:
#Albany #Cherryland #Centerville #Dublin #Fremont #Irvington #MobileOutreachServices #Newark #Niles #REACHAshland #SanLorenzo #UnionCity

#AlamedaCounty teen poets: Want to make your poetry submissions stand out? In our latest blog, learn submission tips to increase your chances of becoming the 2024 #AlamedaCounty YouthPoetLaureate.

Don’t miss out – the last day to apply is April 30! bit.ly/4atBFe2 #YPL

As #NationalLibraryWeek wraps up, we continue to celebrate the contributions made by library staff year-round. Libraries offer spaces for everyone to connect with others, learn new skills, & pursue their passions, no matter where they're on life's journey. bit.ly/4avwhH7

Teens 13-18 who live in #AlamedaCounty , ignite #CivicEngagement and #LiteraryExcellence in your community as the next #AlamedaCounty YouthPoetLaureate!

Let your voice take center stage by performing your poetry at public events. Apply today! aclibrary.org/youth-poet/

Are you ready to #TakeActionForLibraries today?

Step 1: Pledge to be an informed, registered voter!

Step 2: Register or update your voter registration!

Step 3: Tell your community to get #ReaderVoterReady !

Learn more & take action: ala.org/conferenceseve…

The Alameda County Assessor's Office is hosting their 5th Annual Homeowners Fair on Saturday, April 27th at the Shannon Community Center in City of Dublin, California! This year’s topic is accessory dwelling units (ADUs) - also known as granny flats, in-law units, backyard cottages, and more. This is a FREE event!

Celebrate #NationalArabAmericanHeritageMonth at Newark Library! Led by violinist Basma Edrees, Music in-Takht is an instrumental ensemble dedicated to sharing and preserving Egyptian musical heritage. Join us on Saturday, April 20 from 2-3 pm. bit.ly/3TFpDbl

It’s National Library Outreach Day! Today we celebrate our Mobile Library professionals and their commitment to meeting our members where they are. Discover what our Mobile Library offers—visit us at our next stop! aclibrary.org/mobile #LibraryOutreachDay #NationalLibraryWeek

In honor of #NationalLibraryWorkersDay , we’re sharing this video to highlight the incredible work of library staff who create spaces of exploration and creativity beyond books. Stay tuned for the full-length video at the end of this week. youtu.be/Qri1soODXI4 #NLWD24

Deb Sica, #ActingCountyLibrarian spoke with KTVU to discuss the #AlamedaCountyYouthPoetLaureate competition in time for #NationalPoetryMonth AND #NationalLibraryWeek ! Learn how #YPL celebrates teen poets committed to artistic excellence and social impact. ktvu.com/video/1438125

How well do we know our neighbors? Join us on Monday, April 15 from 6-7:30 pm at #NewarkLibrary and hear community members' stories to understand better those living close to us and learn what it means to walk in other people’s shoes. bit.ly/49icOZi

It's #RightToReadDay . We can't let censorship eclipse our freedom to read!

The number of unique titles challenged in 2023 shattered the previous records. We need EVERYONE who believes in the right to read to take action today and #UniteAgainstBookBans : uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-read-…

In celebration of the #AlamedaCountyYouthPoetLaureate competition and #NationalPoetryMonth , we invite you to unleash your poetic potential with our poetry book lists: bit.ly/3ZrVT1l.

Feeling inspired? Apply to become the next #YouthPoetLaureate !

Teens, we invite you to share your poetry or beats at our next open mic event! Join this event in celebration of #NationalPoetryMonth on Thurs., 4/11 from 4:30-6 pm at REACH Ashland Youth Center. bit.ly/4akL7QC

Check out our previous teen poetry slam event! bit.ly/43Mkt0M

Make your summer sensational! Our 2024 Summer Adventure begins on June 1. Check out our 2024 submission showcase to see what adventures people found at the library last year. bit.ly/submissionshow…

#ACLibrarySummerAdventure

Today is #SafePlaceSelfie Day! Do you know where you would go during an emergency? Our 'safe place' is here, at OES! Talk about a “safe place” with your family and update your emergency plan at ready.acgov.org.