Library Hours Expansion

Beginning September 12, 2022, the library and branches will have expanded hours. Read more here.

California Parks Pass

CA Parks Passes now available at your local branch for checkout. Limited quantities available.

Día de los Niños

Join us for Día de los Niños on Saturday, April 29th from 1-5pm at the Main Library.

Bookmark Contest

Design a one-of-a-kind bookmark for the 2023 Summer Reading Program!

Peeps Diorama Contest

It's that time, design and construct a diorama featuring Peeps marshmallows as the characters!

Lucky Day Collection

If it’s on the shelf, it’s your lucky day! Starting July 1st, check out two books at a time.

Link +

The Alameda Free Library is now a member of LINK+. Find out more information here.

Hotspots

Hotspots are now available for checkout. Wireless internet anywhere.

Computer Lab

The Computer lab at Main is open now for in person computer assistance. Click for the open hours.

Main Library

1550 Oak St.
Alameda, CA 94501

West End Branch

788 Santa Clara Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501

Bay Farm Island Branch

3221 Mecartney Rd
Alameda, CA 94502

Alameda Reads

Veterans Building, Room 350 (upstairs)
2203 Central Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501-4421
(510) 865-2454

Dewey's Friends Cafe

located inside the Main Alameda Free Library

Books for Friends

the Friends' used bookstore located at the Main Library is open!

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Alameda Reads

Free program has been helping adults improve their reading and writing skills for more than 30 years

Winter Tutor Training

Support life-long learning in our community and become a tutor for Alameda Reads