We’re excited to welcome Ramses Escobedo (he/him) as AC Library’s new Division Director of Community Libraries! With an extensive library career across the Bay Area, Ramses is passionate about inclusive, innovative services and the transformative power of libraries.

Curious which books had our AC Library team buzzing all year? Check out our 2024 Staff Picks at bit.ly/3C4RgEW Looking for more personalized recs? Our Book Match program is here to create a customized reading list just for you! Learn more at aclibrary.org/book-match.

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

All libraries will be closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. You can still enjoy digital content 24/7 with your library card: download & stream eBooks, eMagazines, movies, music, and more.

Is fitness or adding movement part of your New Year’s resolutions? AC Library offers FREE health and fitness classes! From yoga to Tai Chi and more, there’s something for everyone —no matter your age or fitness level. Find a class that’s right for you: bit.ly/3Vh5s40

Level up your software, creative, or business skills with your AC Library card! Unlock Linkedin Learning and gain unlimited access to bite-sized tutorials & in-depth courses offered in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Portuguese, and more. Learn more: bit.ly/3CWG0KN.

Are you an artist, poet, or photographer ages 11-24 currently or formerly living in Alameda County? Don’t miss your chance to showcase your creativity in the Youth Poet Laureate Anthology! The deadline to submit is this Friday at 11:59 pm. tinyurl.com/antypl24.

Happy Lunar New Year from AC Library! Are you looking for Lunar New Year events and activities near you? Join us for fun crafts, live performances, a special storytime, and parade! bit.ly/4jCPfk5 Wishing you a happy and prosperous Lunar New Year!

Exciting news! The deadline for the Alameda County Anthology of Youth Poetics 2025 has been extended! You now have until Friday, February 28 at 11:59 pm to participate in this countywide project and submit your work. Learn more and submit at tinyurl.com/antypl24.

Join us for #StorytimeWithAugmentativeAndAlternativeCommunication (AAC), a special program designed to support families and caregivers of AAC users in demonstrating language on their child’s AAC device. Register for the Feb. 9 storytime on Feb. 2! bit.ly/4fRuxuP

February’s seed kit features #CherryTomatoes! #SeedKits are free & available year-round at these AC Libraries: #Albany #Cherryland #Centerville #Dublin #Fremont #MobileOutreachServices #Newark #Niles #REACHAshland #SanLorenzo #UnionCity

All libraries will be closed on Wednesday, February 12 in observance of Lincoln’s Birthday. You can still enjoy digital content 24/7 with your library card: download & stream #EBooks, #EMagazines, movies, music, and more.

All libraries will be closed on Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents Day. You can still enjoy digital content 24/7 with your library card: download & stream #EBooks, #EMagazines, movies, music, and more.

Online services including the catalog, library accounts, and eResources are currently unavailable. Thanks for your patience as we work on resolving this.

UPDATE: Online services including the catalog, library accounts, and eResources are now restored.

All libraries will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. You can still enjoy digital content 24/7 with your library card: download & stream eBooks, eMagazines, movies, music, and more.

All libraries will be closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. You can still enjoy digital content 24/7 with your library card: download & stream eBooks, eMagazines, movies, music, and more.

All libraries will be closed on Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. You can still enjoy digital content 24/7 with your library card: download & stream eBooks, eMagazines, movies, music, and more.