Alameda County Library

All libraries will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. You can still enjoy digital content 24/7 with your library card: download and stream eBooks, eMagazines, movies, music, and more.

We have some exciting news to share! Alameda County Library has been selected as one of eight public libraries nationwide for a program that connects public libraries with local news organizations.

Selected libraries will learn and share solutions to help people:
• Build trust in local information
• Ensure community voices are included in local stories
• Encourage open public conversations

The program is led by More Perfect and the Urban Libraries Council.

Learn more: https://www.urbanlibraries.org/initiatives/democracy/libraries-and-local-news-initiative

Why is Juneteenth important? In 1865, General Gordon Granger went to Galveston, Texas, with an important message. He announced that enslaved Black people were finally free.

Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the United States. It also reminds us of the long fight for freedom and equality.

Learn more about Juneteenth and ways you can celebrate with AC Library and across the Bay Area.
aclibrary.org/blogs/post/juneteenth-freedom-roots

Starting today, visit any AC Library location or Mobile Library stop to pick up a free Juneteenth activity book! Don’t wait—activity books are available while supplies last.