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Get to know the real Abraham Lincoln!   Join us at the Dublin Library on Saturday, October 24 at 3 pm for a talk about P...
10/14/2026

Get to know the real Abraham Lincoln!

Join us at the Dublin Library on Saturday, October 24 at 3 pm for a talk about President Abraham Lincoln.

Professor Gerald Henig will uncover the life and presidency of Abraham Lincoln, separating fact from fiction. Learn about Lincoln as a son, husband, and father, as well as his roles as president, commander in chief, politician, and communicator.

About the speaker: Gerald S. Henig is professor emeritus of history at California State University, East Bay. He has written three books and many articles about American history. His latest book, America's Presidents: What Your History Teacher Never Told You, was named “Best Indie Book of 2024” by Kirkus Reviews.

Learn more: aclibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6aa1ad62a29f1b002adbe932

Celebrate Family Literacy Day on Saturday, October 17 from 2–4 pm at the Newark Library!   Join us for: • Free books • S...
10/12/2026

Celebrate Family Literacy Day on Saturday, October 17 from 2–4 pm at the Newark Library!

Join us for:
• Free books
• Snacks
• Games
• Activities to help you read the world around you.

All ages are welcome!

aclibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/699623a14dacf581ff7c361f

Congratulations to the Golden State Valkyries on making it to the WNBA Finals! Show your Valkyries pride by picking up a...
10/12/2026

Congratulations to the Golden State Valkyries on making it to the WNBA Finals!

Show your Valkyries pride by picking up a free Golden State Valkyries AC Library Card Decal! Pick one up at any AC Library location while supplies last. This decorative sticker goes over your library card!

Don’t have an AC Library card? Sign up for free in person and get your decal on the same visit!

Learn more: aclibrary.org/news/get-your-valkyries-library-card-decal

All libraries will be closed on Thursday, October 15 for Staff Training Day. You can still enjoy digital content 24/7 wi...
10/12/2026

All libraries will be closed on Thursday, October 15 for Staff Training Day. You can still enjoy digital content 24/7 with your library card: download & stream eBooks, eMagazines, movies, music, and more.

Did you know that the American Library Association shares its most challenged books every year? When a book is challenge...
10/09/2026

Did you know that the American Library Association shares its most challenged books every year? When a book is challenged, someone is trying to remove or restrict it. This matters because everyone should have the freedom to choose what they read. This includes reading and learning about different people and ideas.

Find the Top 11 Most Challenged Books of 2025 at AC Library:
aclibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/2254226179/3074832029

Come to a free, fun Halloween event! Join our friends at the Alameda County Probation Department for Trunk or Treat. Eve...
10/08/2026

Come to a free, fun Halloween event! Join our friends at the Alameda County Probation Department for Trunk or Treat.

Event Details:
Date: Friday, October 30
Time: 5-8 pm
Location: Juvenile Justice Center (2500 Fairmont Drive, San Leandro).
All families are welcome!

Enjoy:
• Free candy and treats from decorated cars.
• Fun games for all ages.
• Listen to music.
• Meet people from your community.
• Wear your favorite Halloween costume!

For more details, contact Lorena Briseño at [email protected].

Did you get your AC Library Golden State Valkyries Library Card Decal? Now it’s time to find your next basketball story....
10/07/2026

Did you get your AC Library Golden State Valkyries Library Card Decal? Now it’s time to find your next basketball story. We have books for you and for fans of all ages. Happy reading!

What does the right to read mean to you? If you’re under 18 years old, be a part of the Banned Books Week Bookmark Conte...
10/05/2026

What does the right to read mean to you? If you’re under 18 years old, be a part of the Banned Books Week Bookmark Contest. Draw or write something inspired by the theme. One winner will be selected from each age group:

• Ages 0–7
• Ages 8–13
• Ages 14–17

Your design could be our next bookmark! Pick up a bookmark sheet at any AC Library location and enter the contest by Sunday, November 1.

Find an AC Library near you at aclibrary.org/locations.

October is AAC Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the many ways we communicate! Join AC Library for these upcoming eve...
10/02/2026

October is AAC Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the many ways we communicate! Join AC Library for these upcoming events all month long:

• AAC and Disability Resource Fair
Saturday, October 10, 10:30 am–12:30 pm at Union City Library.
Learn about local AAC and disability resources in the Bay Area.

• Storytime with AAC
Saturdays, October 10, 24, and 31 from 10:30–11:30 am at Union City Library

• Online Author Storytime with Kathryn Arnold
Saturday, October 17 from 10:30–11:30 am.
Pick up a free copy of Arnold’s book, I Don’t Like It, at Union City Library while supplies last.

• Storytime with AAC
Sunday, October 18 from 10:30–11:30 am at Fremont Main Library

• Inclusive Book Club with AAC (Online Event) on Tuesdays: October 6, October 13, October 20, and October 27 from 4–5 pm.

View these AAC Awareness Month events at aclibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?q=aac%20awareness

AC Library celebrates Banned Books Week from October 4-10. Visit our libraries throughout the week to view themed displa...
10/02/2026

AC Library celebrates Banned Books Week from October 4-10. Visit our libraries throughout the week to view themed displays, join fun events, and pick up a banned book or bookmark.

Curious about why so many books are being challenged and removed from shelves? Learn more in our blog: aclibrary.org/blogs/post/banned-books-week-october-4-10-2026

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