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Youth Resume Workshop

Jul 15th | 12:00pm - 1:30pm
A free resume workshop for ages 18–24! Get everything you need to build your resume: templates, writing tips, hands-on help, and resources.
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Free Summer Lunch for Kids at San Lorenzo & Newark Libraries

This summer, AC Library teams up with local school districts to provide free summer lunches for kids at Newark and San Lorenzo Libraries.
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Teen Escape Room: Pharaoh's Curse

Discover Pharoah’s Curse, an escape room for teens ages 13-18. Available July 10 through July 15.

Youth & Families

Explore resources, events, and activities that spark curiosity and joy!

Fascinating Moments in History for Kids - Summer 2025

Explore a Paris mosque in WWII, a crash in New Mexico, and the Partition of India in these gripping stories from history.

Building New Skills - Summer Adventure 2025

This list will provide you a range of places to start.

When Phones Flipped & Playlists Burned... Born in the 2000's

From Romance to Sci-Fi and everything in between, the following books document the massive changes that dominated the turn of the century.

Adults & Seniors

Discover something new, from author visits, career support, learning new languages, and more!

I'll Drink to That: Beverage Histories

Like a bit of popular nonfiction? How about food history? Then why not try these books about the history of various beverages?

Meanwhile in 1980

Mt. St. Helens erupts. Miracle on Ice. Iron Maiden releases first album. The word "yuppie" appears. Pac-man is released. CNN launches.

The Joyful Art of the Mend

Learn to repair, reinforce, and embellish garments with these non-fiction books for adults.

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