Niles Library

Time marches on, and the new moon brings us refreshed rooms at the Listen Inn! Call the Listen Inn at 833-990-BOOK (2665) to discover new sounds, poems, and sto...ries. We’re looking forward to your visit! With this moon phase, we are observing Ramadan, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. Press 1: Ramadan Moon, a song by Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens) Press 2: When Aidan Became a Brother, a story by Kyle Lukoff Press 3: Self-Portrait as Mae West One-Liner, a poem by Paisley Rekdal

Let’s continue celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by reading books written by AAPI authors that share the beauty of AAPI cultures. Pass along these staff-recommended titles to the tweens in your life: http://bit.ly/AAPITweenBooks

May is National Bike Month! To celebrate, join us and Bike East Bay for Bike to Wherever Day on Friday, May 21. It's the Bay Area's biggest day for bicycling, a...nd this year Bike East Bay is bringing you safe, socially distanced fun. Pledge to ride to get all the details, find your nearest energizer station, and get ready for the big day! Read our blog to learn more: http://bit.ly/ACLBikeWithUs #BTWD2021 #BTWD

Need help with a reading or writing task? Make an appointment with a staff member from Education and Literacy Services to get help on a quick task, such as fill...ing out a form, reading mail, etc., or if you have general questions about reading and writing skills. These one-time appointments can be made by calling 510-745-1480 and will meet either online or by phone. This service will be available until June 4. See more

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Let’s celebrate by reading books written by AAPI authors that share the beauty of AAPI cultures. Start with a picture book from our staff list: http://bit.ly/AAPIPictureBooks

Now that the new year is well underway, why not pick up a new skill with one of our newest eLearning platforms? Gale Presents: Udemy offers high-quality, on-dem...and video courses and O’Reilly for Public Libraries has books on a wide range of subjects from technology to cooking! Both can be accessed for free with your Alameda County Library card. Read Stacy Tomaszewski’s blog to learn more: https://bit.ly/3scrwMq See more

¡Cuentos es un programa para todos! Vamos a leer y cantar en Español é inglés con nuestra comunidad. Por favor regístrese: http://bit.ly/ACLCuentos Domingo, f...ebrero 28, 2021 1:00pm 1:30pm ---------- Cuentos is a program for everyone! Let's read and sing in Spanish and English with our community. Please register: http://bit.ly/ACLCuentos Sunday, February 28, 2021 1:00pm 1:30pm

Engage your child in daily literacy-building activities! Visit our Families page at the beginning of each month to download a calendar with reading, writing, ta...lking, playing, singing, and counting activities that you and your child can do together. https://aclibrary.org/families/#early-learning See more

Join us for Bring Your Own Book Club: Black History Month tomorrow, February 18, at 7:00pm! We will celebrate by sharing books about Black families, Black commu...nities, and Black history. All genres are welcome choose any book that is meaningful to you. If you would like some ideas, you can choose a title from our book club list. Learn more and register: http://bit.ly/ACLBYOBC See more

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, our No Contact Pickup Service, Live Chat, and Virtual Programs will not be available on Monday, January 18. You can still enjoy digital content 24/7 with your library card. Download & stream eBooks, eMagazines, movies, music, and more.

Want to immerse yourself further into the world of food after reading our Alameda County Reads selection, Eat Joy, edited by Natalie Eve Garrett? Join us for on...e of our upcoming virtual events! We have book discussion groups, film screenings, cooking demos, storytimes, and more. Find an event and register: http://bit.ly/ACReadsEvents See more

With a new moon comes new sounds, poems, and stories at the Listen Inn! Cuddle up and dial-in toll-free 1.833.990.BOOK (2665), anytime night or day. Leave an anonymous message for the moon at the end of your experience. http://bit.ly/ListenInn

Are you logging in to our catalog for the first time? Use your library card number and your PIN, then create a username. After creating your username, you can u...se it to log in to your account. Take a look at your dashboard and explore all of its features. Check the due date on your borrowed materials and find the status of your holds! Read the blog to learn more: http://bit.ly/ACLCatalogAccount See more

Read Mental Health First Aid USA's Mental Health at School infographics to learn how to support a young person experiencing a mental health or substance use cha...llenge, including ways to support a teen’s mental health, conversation tips for talking to teens about mental health, and ways teens ask for help without asking for help. http://bit.ly/3nzZCHk See more

Hi Everyone!! Great news, we'll be open for No Contact Holds Pickup Service at Niles Library starting January 22nd!!! Start putting holds ready to pick up at Niles effective now :) https://aclibrary.org/no-contact/

Another official ballot box available for drop off! Centerville library, Fremont main library, and Irvington library boxes are available for drop off until 8 pm on election night. They are emptied multiple times per day! Get out and vote!

Join us as we talk with author Malaka Gharib about her experiences growing up Filipino-Egyptian-American on Thursday, November 12, from 4:00-5:00pm. Last year, ...Malaka published her zine-style memoir I Was Their American Dream about growing up in southern California and Egypt. Teen volunteer hours are available for this event. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/ACLMalakaGharib See more

Get a Library Card by Mail! For a limited time, anyone who lives in the state of California can get a free Alameda County Library Card by mail. We’re offering Welcome Card upgrades by mail, too! Learn more: https://guides.aclibrary.org/accounts

Our Mobile Outreach Services team has been working hard over the past several months to reshape our outreach library services in response to COVID. We are very ...excited to be back out in the community serving our members in a safe way with one of our brand new mobile library vehicles nicknamed Poppy. Read more https://guides.aclibrary.org//Meet-Poppy-One-of-Our-New-Mo See more

Kate loves to read young adult and children's books, especially those that have a dash of humor. Her favorite books are hilarious and heartbreaking all at once.... Kate is especially drawn to contemporary, humor and mystery/thriller in these age groups (and as an avid Nancy Drew fan, especially mystery!). On the adult side, she mostly enjoys true crime. Ask Kate what to read next! https://bit.ly/2EFl7pG See more

Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Take part by reading through this booklist for kids that feature Native American and First People as main characters, and/or are written or illustrated by them. http://bit.ly/IndigenousBooklist

We're hiring! Learn about the Library Manager II position by visiting the Alameda County Website: https://bit.ly/2GTSgP2

The October 1 AC Health Officer Order authorizes libraries to reopen at less than 25% capacity, effective October 9. We will not be opening on October 9. We are... developing a plan to reopen our buildings in accordance with this Health Officer Order. This plan includes modification of library spaces and training of Library staff, which are currently underway. Our highest priority is the health and safety of all. At this time, we are continuing to order the supplies and develop the protocols necessary to reopen our buildings safely. You can continue to use our Contactless PickUp, Virtual Programs, eBooks & more online resources; find out more at https://guides.aclibrary.org/c.php?g=1065017 See more

Many children and their caregivers are currently struggling from the stresses of distance learning, disrupted home routines, and anxiety and fear about the pand...emic. Join us on Zoom Wednesday, October 14, from 7-8:30pm for a group discussion with other parents and caregivers dealing with the same issues. A volunteer from NAMI East Bay (National Alliance on Mental Illness) will be on hand to moderate the discussion and offer support and resources. Register here https://bit.ly/2S9VGQj See more

Learn how to create a one-of-a-kind mini art quilt (10-inch x 10-inch) to represent your family history. Leslie Marsh, a renowned artist from North Carolina, will guide us through the process. No previous experience is necessary. Read more and register: http://bit.ly/MiniQuilt1

Julia reads a wide variety of children’s, young adult, and adult fiction. She loves picture books, especially those about food, animals, and general silliness. ...When she picks out a chapter book she enjoys anything that is filled with page-turning adventure and mystery. She also loves stories that can give her a good scare or realistic fiction that helps her understand more about the lives of other people. Ask Julia for personalized book recommendations here. https://bit.ly/2DTZRMa See more

Today is the last day to complete the 2020 Census. When you fill out the census you’re doing more than just taking a 10-minute survey you’re bringing billions... of dollars back to our community, ensuring our community has accurate data, and helping to determine the number of decision-makers representing our community. Call 844-330-2020 or complete the questionnaire at https://my2020census.gov/ See more