Union City Library

In observance of Washington's Birthday, our No Contact Pickup Service, Live Chat, and Virtual Programs will not be available on Monday, February 15. You can still enjoy digital content 24/7 with your library card. Download & stream eBooks, eMagazines, movies, music, and more.

We're thrilled to announce that we've added Gale Presents: National Geographic Virtual Library to our line-up of electronic resources! This full-text archive co...vers The National Geographic Magazine from the first issue in 1888 through 2015. It's fully searchable (including advertisements) and is presented in full color. Read Stacy Tomaszewski’s blog to learn more: http://bit.ly/ACLNationalGeographic See more

Join us for Bring Your Own Book Club: Black History Month on Thursday, February 18 at 7:00pm. We will celebrate by sharing books about Black families, Black com...munities, 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

Are you feeling inspired by our Alameda County Reads selection, Eat Joy? Upload your cooking videos, recipes, spice challenge results, or food essays to share w...ith our community! We look forward to seeing how food has provided you with comfort during difficult times, and are hopeful our County will be a stronger, more compassionate place as a result of sharing our experiences with one another. Upload and share: http://bit.ly/ACReadsShare Natalie Eve Garrett See more

Celebrate Black History Month with us by reading Melissa Santosa’s blog, Black History Month 365: Celebrating Beyond February. Learn about how Black History M...onth came to be, register for an upcoming virtual event, discover titles of interest in the book lists, and find actions you can take to ensure that Black history is celebrated throughout the year. http://bit.ly/BlackHistoryMonth365 See more

In observance of Lincoln’s Birthday, our No Contact Pickup Service, Live Chat, and Virtual Programs will not be available on Friday, February 12. You can still enjoy digital content 24/7 with your library card. Download & stream eBooks, eMagazines, movies, music, and more.

Nancy enjoys reading picture books, young adult fiction, and a variety of adult nonfiction. Some favorite topics include histories that need some digging into, ...often of ethnic groups that have not been given the opportunity to tell their side of the story. She also loves checking out crafting and astrology books. Ask Nancy for reading recommendations! https://bit.ly/2SkgkgR See more

Sign up to receive live homework help direct from our library to your computer! We offer tutoring Monday through Friday for all ages, grades K-6 from 2:00-3:30p...m and grades 7-12 from 4:00-5:30pm. You can sign up for sessions from now until November 20th. Learn more and sign up: http://bit.ly/ACLHomeworkHelp See more

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

Attention Voters: --Nonpartisan voter information at the library, 1:00-5:00 Wed - Fri and 10:00 - 2:00 pm Saturdays --A ballot box located next door at City Hall is ready to accept your ballot 24/7!

Join us for Introduction to Home Match on Tuesday, October 20, from 1:00-2:00pm! This virtual event is for homeowners in the Tri-City area who want to rent out ...a room, and for renters who want to learn more about receiving support from the Home Match program. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/33JEtDS See more

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