Alameda County Library

The school year may have wound down, but summer is still a great time for reading and learning. As the sun shines brighter, start a quest with us and journey into a new book!

Read the latest Book Match blog: aclibrary.org/blogs/post/summer-2026-book-match-quest-for-a-new-read/

Wonder at the night sky with a starry picture book, or explore an animal story based on real events.

Looking for more books? Interested in other themes? Reach out to our matchmakers and get personalized book picks based on what you like to read: aclibrary.org/Book-Match.

Check out some of our Summer Adventure prizes! Which one will you win?

Whether it’s art kits, puppets, games, or puzzles that inspire you, we have prizes for all ages!

Visit aclibrary.org/summer or any AC library location to join the fun.

Father’s Day is around the corner on Sunday, June 21! Check out our list of books about fathers and father figures who make our lives brighter and full of love.

This booklist is great for early elementary and middle-grade readers!

aclibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/2254226179/3027146607

Our library staff shares pets that inspire them to connect and care for the world around them.

Now it’s your turn, Adventurers!

Share your own animal friends in our Submission Showcase at aclibrary.org/summer

Storytime with AAC on Saturday, June 20 is now open for registration. aclibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a19fc4446d5f64f7dcd4eb7
Enjoy photos from our recent sessions! Dr. Dukhovny from California State University, East Bay reads “Perfectly Norman.”

The book is about a boy who grows wings and learns to accept what makes him different. After the story, participants shared how they would fly through the sky.

We also celebrated the program’s third anniversary with an amazing concert by the Dream Achievers Band / Musicians with Autism.

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

Friday, June 12: The Union City Library is closed today due to plumbing issues. Check our locations page to find other AC Libraries open today.

Pick up all four activity sheets this summer: Learn, Observe, Create, and Care.

Visit any AC Library location or aclibrary.org/summer.

Collect them all for a summer you won’t forget!

We have some exciting news to share! Alameda County Library has been selected as one of eight public libraries nationwide for a program that connects public libraries with local news organizations.

Selected libraries will learn and share solutions to help people:
• Build trust in local information
• Ensure community voices are included in local stories
• Encourage open public conversations

The program is led by More Perfect and the Urban Libraries Council.

Learn more: https://www.urbanlibraries.org/initiatives/democracy/libraries-and-local-news-initiative

Why is Juneteenth important? In 1865, General Gordon Granger went to Galveston, Texas, with an important message. He announced that enslaved Black people were finally free.

Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the United States. It also reminds us of the long fight for freedom and equality.

Learn more about Juneteenth and ways you can celebrate with AC Library and across the Bay Area.
aclibrary.org/blogs/post/juneteenth-freedom-roots

Starting today, visit any AC Library location or Mobile Library stop to pick up a free Juneteenth activity book! Don’t wait—activity books are available while supplies last.