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Library Catalog

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A digital streaming service for library card holders to access eBooks, eAudiobooks, music, movies and more.

Novelist K-8 Plus

Recommendations and Read-Alikes for titles, authors, and series for library cardholders.

Libby

Provides library cardholders remote access to a large collection of premium audiobooks, e-books,and music.

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An engaging collection of free resources that brings books to life.

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Participate in our reading challenges, earn incentives, and discover great books.

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Lists created by Alameda Free Library Staff, including Grade Level lists, Book Pairs, Books for a Better Planet, and more!

A Book and a Hug

No Flying No Tights

A page devoted to graphic novel reviews specifically for those who read them the most - mostly teens.

Read Kiddo Read

Find the very best books to turn kids into lifelong, dedicated readers on this website created by James Patterson.


Book Lists Created by Alameda Free Library Staff

  • Books by Grade Level
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  • Rainbow Reads: LGBTQIA Pride Month Books (Ages 0-8)
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