You Are Here : Home / Adult Services

Adult Services

Ask A Librarian

Got a question? Check our status, and if we are online, just type in your question in the Chat box below, and we'll try to answer your question as soon as possible!

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 + Interlibrary Loan Requests

Fill out the form to request a book that is not part of the library collection. If the title is not available through the book vendor, we will fulfill your request through the Interlibrary Loan service.

Alameda Free Library Homebound Services

Homebound services offers free delivery service of library materials to Alameda residents who are unable to come to the library in person due to temporary or permanent disabilities or illness.

Upcoming Events

Islandia Clubhouse: A Cup of Coffee and a Good Book Club

Wednesday, February 19, 2020 | 01:15 PM to 02:15 PM

3 more dates

Monthly book discussions of a wide variety of books and topics. Please call the branch, 510-747-7787, for information on this month's topic/theme.

Alameda Free Library - Islandia Clubhouse, 1138 Island Drive, Bay Farm Island 94502

Tagged as: , Bay Farm Island Branch

BFI: Tween Crafts

Thursday, March 12, 2020 | 03:30 PM to 04:30 PM

50 more dates

Kids in grades 4-8, come be creative with Liz at a craft time just for Tweens!

Alameda Free Library - Bay Farm Island Branch, 3221 Mecartney Road, Bay Farm Island 94502

Tagged as: , Arts & Crafts, Bay Farm Island Branch, Youth events, Tween

BFI: Family Storytime

Tuesday, February 18, 2020 | 07:00 PM to 07:30 PM

28 more dates

With stories, songs and fingerplays suitable for children of all ages, this story time is perfect for the whole family.

**Please note that there will be NO story times during the month of August.

Alameda Free Library - Bay Farm Branch, 3221 Mecartney Road, Bay Farm Island 94502

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Bay Farm Island Branch, Youth events, Children, Family, Toddlers

BFI: Thursday Crafts

Thursday, March 05, 2020 | 03:30 PM to 04:30 PM