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Online English Conversation Circle

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Online
Virtual Event
Event Location: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Community Education, Language Learning
Event Details:

Online English Conversation Circles are designed for adults who are looking for a supportive and fun environment to practice their English speaking skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Diabetes Class

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Registration
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Are you an adult resident of Alameda County who has been diagnosed with prediabetes or Type 2 diabetes? If so, you are invited to register for this transformative series of weekly workshops. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Ukulele Lessons for Kids

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Kids
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Community Education
Event Details:

Learn to play the Ukulele!  If you don't have a ukulele, you can check one out from the Library just like a book!

Each lesson builds on the previous lesson for 4 consecutive weeks.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Bilingual Citizenship Small Group Tutoring

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Community Education, Language Learning
Event Details:

Bilingual Citizenship Small Group Tutoring:
Tailed for learners with low literacy levels, this program focuses on the English portion of the Naturalization test.

Starting Jan. 29th, 2025

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Chinese Storytime 中文 故事會

11:00am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

中文(普通話)故事會

Storytime with Miss Wenny in Mandarin Chinese! Recommended for kids under 6.

每個人 將需要一張票參加故事會。

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

English Conversation Circle--IN PERSON

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults, Seniors, Families
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Language Learning
Event Details:

English Conversation Circles are designed for adults looking for a supportive and fun environment to practice their English-speaking skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Tech Support Tutor Sessions (Video Lab, 2nd floor)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology
Event Details:

Do you need some basic tech support? Tech Support Sessions are here to help!

Meet one-on-one with a tutor to get assistance with basic tech issues, such as setting up your email, emailing photos, downloading an app, & more!

Ukulele Lessons for Adults

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Learn to play the Ukulele!  If you don't have a ukulele, you can check one out from the Library just like a book!

Each lesson builds on the previous lesson for 4 consecutive weeks.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Online English Conversation Circle

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Online
Virtual Event
Event Location: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Community Education, Language Learning
Event Details:

Online English Conversation Circles are designed for adults who are looking for a supportive and fun environment to practice their English speaking skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Online English Conversation Circle

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Online
Virtual Event
Event Location: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Community Education, Language Learning
Event Details:

Online English Conversation Circles are designed for adults who are looking for a supportive and fun environment to practice their English speaking skills.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Bilingual Stories/Cuentos Bilingües (English and Spanish)

11:30am - 12:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime
Event Details:

Acompáñenos para cuentos bilingües con rimas, canciones, y cuentos en Inglés y Español! 

Join us for bilingual storytime with rhymes, songs and stories in English and Spanish!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Tech Support Tutor Sessions (Video Lab, 2nd floor)

11:30am - 1:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology
Event Details:

Do you need some basic tech support? Tech Support Sessions are here to help!

Meet one-on-one with a tutor to get assistance with basic tech issues, such as setting up your email, emailing photos, downloading an app, & more!

Independence Day: Holiday Closure

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Digital Learning Center, Downtown Library, Downtown Library Study Rooms, Weekes Branch, Makerspace, Online, Offsite, City Hall, All Branches - Announcement
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Online English Conversation Circle

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults, Seniors
Online
Cancelled
Virtual Event
Event Location: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Community Education, Language Learning
Event Details:

Online English Conversation Circles are designed for adults who are looking for a supportive and fun environment to practice their English speaking skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Basic English Class

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Cancelled
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Language Learning
Event Details:

Basic English – Level 0

Small group of learners will begin by learning to read, write, and pronounce the letters in the alphabet. Then we’ll include vocabulary words and grammar.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Tech Support Tutor Sessions (Video Lab, 2nd floor)

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Cancelled
Event Location: Downtown Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology
Event Details:

Do you need some basic tech support? Tech Support Sessions are here to help!

Meet one-on-one with a tutor to get assistance with basic tech issues, such as setting up your email, emailing photos, downloading an app, & more!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Google Suite Workshop

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Computer Classroom
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to use computer programs like Google Docs, Google Sheets, or Google Slides? Participate in a Google Workspace Workshop!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Tech Support Tutor Sessions (Video Lab, 2nd floor)

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology
Event Details:

Do you need some basic tech support? Tech Support Sessions are here to help!

Meet one-on-one with a tutor to get assistance with basic tech issues, such as setting up your email, emailing photos, downloading an app, & more!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Book Sale

10:30am - 3:30pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: New Leaf Bookstore
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Pop in to the New Leaf Bookstore on the first floor, across from the Children's Room, for some great deals!

All proceeds support library programs for kids, teens, and adults.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Saturday Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Families
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs, and movement activities. All our storytimes help children develop early literacy skills through talking, reading, singing, playing and writing.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Mindfulness with Dr. Julia Lee

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Registration
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Fremont Bank Foundation Room - Large Room Subdivided 1/2 (Room B)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Silent Book Club

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Registration
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Looking for some companionable time to read and maybe chat about what you're reading?  Join us for Silent Book Club. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Storytime at Southland Mall

11:00am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Families
Offsite
Offsite Event
Event Location: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Families
Program Type: Special Events, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime at Southland Mall (Food Court)! It'll be 30 minutes of stories, songs, and movement activities. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Tech Support Tutor Sessions (Video Lab, 2nd Floor)

11:30am - 1:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Computer Classroom
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology
Event Details:

Do you need some basic tech support? Tech Support Sessions are here to help!

Meet one-on-one with a tutor to get assistance with basic tech issues, such as setting up your email, emailing photos, downloading an app, & more!