The Main Library and its branches will be closed on Monday, October 9th, 2023 for a Staff Development Day and will reopen on Tuesday, October 10th for regular hours.
State and County indoor mask mandates have been lifted in most places for everyone who is vaccinated starting June 24, 2022. Indoor masking is strongly recommended for everyone in high-risk settings and the City of Alameda continues to recommend masks at all City facilities.
COVID-19 Updates
How to get a library card with the Alameda Free Library
More information about the Alameda Free Library
Various tutorials on things you can do with your library account.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Chat Service is available during Library Open hours. If you have a question about your account or need help from a librarian, please send an email to refdesk@alamedaca.govThank you for your patience.
How to do things around the library
The Alameda Free Library is now a member of Link+. Request books from other libraries within the Link+ network using this service.