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
Do you absolutely love reading and sharing your thoughts on books? You can become a teen book reviewer and write book reviews for the library's teen community. For more information on the process, please read How to become a Book Reviewer with the Alameda Free Library here.
- Teens will earn 1 hour of community service for the review
- Teens are limited to one book review per month
Have a cool idea for a teen event at the library? Want to help with projects for the library's community? Interested in creating a welcoming space for teens? Join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB)!
If you're between the ages of 13 and 18, the Teen Advisory Board is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact at the library. By sharing your suggestions, offering input, and supporting the library, you can help improve the experience for yourself and other teens in Alameda. For more information, please contact the Reference Desk at refdesk@alamedaca.gov
- Teens will earn 1 hour of community service for attendance
- Meetings are the 1st Tuesday of the month from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM at the Main Library in the Stafford Room
- To register, click here