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Online Resources

The Alameda Free Library subscribes to a host of digital books, magazines, movies, and more.

The Computer Lab is a space at the Main Library where patrons can find a quiet space for internet access, learn how to use computers, as well as where classes are held on wednesday evenings (as scheduled).

Adult Literacy

Learn about Alameda Reads, a free service to help adults improve their reading and writing skills.

Information for Seniors

Resources for our senior citizen community

Voting and Immigration

Information about voting issues, where to vote, how to find your ballot as well as information about becoming a United States Citizen.

Lawyers in the Library

A free consultation and referral program held at different libraries and staffed by volunteer attorneys.

Special Check-Outs

The Alameda Library has plenty of things outside of books and media for the public to check out.

Library Purchase Suggestion

Want to see a particular addition to our collection? Fill out this form.

Interlibrary Loan Request

Use this form to request materials from other library systems.

Upcoming Events

Teen Book Club

Wednesday, May 01, 2019 | 06:30 PM to 07:15 PM

Join the Book Club for a chance to read Advance Reader Copies (ARC's) of books before they're published.
We'll discuss ARC's at our meeting, eat snacks, and swap books

Tagged as: , Teen

The Graphic Novel Book Club for Adults

Monday, May 20, 2019 | 05:45 PM to 07:00 PM

We love and enjoy reading Graphic Novels and comics and this is the place where we can meet people with similar interests, where we can talk about what we just read, or what to read next. All ages are invited but you have to be 18+. The theme for November is to read a biography or an autobiography - your choice!

Tagged as: , Adult, Main Library, Talks & workshops

Peeps Diorama Contest Entries Due

Sunday, April 28, 2019 | 01:00 PM to 05:00 PM

Enter your Peeps Diorama for the chance to win the Peeple's Choice Award. All entries are due by Sunday, April 28. Entries must be turned into the Main Library and follow all guidelines.

Tagged as: , Adult, Arts & Crafts, Kids & family, Main Library, Teen, Youth events, Crafts, Music & arts, DIY, Children, Family

Film Series - April 2019

Saturday, April 27, 2019 | 02:00 PM to 04:45 PM

Join us our monthly film festival. The dates got mixed up so we had to improvise! The film this month is BlackkKlansman directed by Spike Lee. The Film series is founded and facilitated b Jeff M. Giordano and is usually the first Monday of the month. Hope to see you!

Tagged as: , Movies