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Saturday August 1, 2009 - Friday April 30, 2010			Go To Top
		Teen Volunteers Needed
		If you like working with children, enjoy reading, and want to make a difference, Centerville Library has an excellent opportunity for you! You'll earn community service hours, too. Be a story reader to preschoolers, or a reading partner to an elementary student, find out details here. Contact: Chien-Chun Chang (510) 795-2629 or email cchang@aclibrary.org Location: CENTERVILLE BRANCH - Get Directions
Saturday August 1, 2009 - Tuesday May 25, 2010			Go To Top
	3:15 PM - 5:15 PM	Read With Me
		This one-on-one reading assistance program is for children in grades 1-6. It is provided by our high quality teen volunteers. Choose one from the six reading periods: 3:15-3:45pm, 4:00-4:30pm, 4:45-5:15pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Program runs from October through May with some breaks following the calendar of Fremont School District. Yearly registration is required and starts September 1st, 2009. To register, parents must call or come in person during Centerville Library's open hours: Tue. 1-8pm, Thurs. 11am-6pm. Seats are limited and fill up very quickly so register as early as possible. Contact: Chien-Chun Chang (510)795-2629 or email cchang@aclibrary.org Location: CENTERVILLE BRANCH - Get Directions *Interested in volunteering? Click here for information.
Sunday September 13, 2009 - Thursday May 27, 2010			Go To Top
	3:30 PM - 4:30 PM	Read To Me
		Drop-in story-telling program for children ages 2-6. Centerville Library's trained teen volunteers read stories to children (and their parents) to discover the fun and love of reading. This year-round storytime will take place every Thursday between 3:30 and 4:30 PM with a few short breaks. Children can listen to as many stories as they want. Parents must stay in the library. Contact: Chien-Chun Chang (510)795-2629 or email cchang@aclibrary.org Location: CENTERVILLE BRANCH - Get Directions *Interested in volunteering? Click here for information.
Tuesday February 9, 2010			Go To Top
	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Winter Preschool Story Time at the Union City Library
		Did you know that regular exposure to books and reading is one of the best ways to prepare your young child for reading and future success in school? A great way to introduce your 3 - 5 year-old child to the joy of reading is to bring them to Preschool Storytime at the Library! No registration is required for this ten-week series running January 19 - March 23. The Union City Library Preschool Story Time, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon, is a fun introduction to books, fingerplays and stretches for our youngest Library patrons. Contact: Patricia Ryan (510) 745-1464 ext. 7 for information pryan@aclibrary.org Location: UNION CITY BRANCH - Get Directions

	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	Cover to Cover
		Do you like to read and talk about the books you've read? If the answer is "Yes", than consider joining Cover to Cover! There is a book of the month to read and a book discussion following on the second Tuesday of the month, facilitated by library staff. December 8th: A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens January 12th: Innocent Traitor: a Novel of Lady Jane Grey by Alicon Weir February 9th: Heretic's Daughter by Kathleen Kent March 9th: Master Pip by Lloyd Jones April 13th: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life by Barbara Kingsolver Contact: Kathy Steel-Sabo (510) 795-2627 x11 KSteel@aclibrary.org Location: NEWARK BRANCH - Get Directions

	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Computer Classes for Adults
		Registration is necessary for these hands-on classes offered each Tuesday afternoon throughout February: Febrary 2 Internet Basics February 9 E-mail basics February 16 Internet Searching February 23 Microsoft Word for Beginners Classes are in the Learning Center. Please register in person or by phone at the Library Information Desk. Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900 Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions

	1:30 PM - 2:10 PM	English/Mandarin Bilingual Storytime Plus
		Length of session: 6 weeks, every Tuesday, Jan. 12 - Feb. 16. For children ages 3-6. This stroytime plus program is conducted in English and Mandarin. Children will enjoy 30 minutes of stories, fingerplays, and songs PLUS crafts or other activities. Registraton is required for this popular storytime. If you prefer register by email, please provide the following information: child's name, age, does s/he speak Mandarin, parent's name and a contact phone number. You'll receive an email confirmation once your child is registered. Contact: Chien-Chun Chang (510)795-2629 or email cchang@aclibrary.org Location: CENTERVILLE BRANCH - Get Directions

	1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	One-on-One Resume Critique
		Would you like advice on improving your resume so that it gets you more job interviews? Then come for a 20-minute individual resume critique with Jerry Simerman of the Tri-Valley One-Stop Career Center. These resume critique sessions will take place in the Dublin Library Program Room. Registration is required at the adult reference desk or by calling (925) 803-7275. Contact: Eugene Marangoni (925) 803-7286 EMarangoni@aclibrary.org Location: DUBLIN BRANCH - Get Directions

	2:00 PM - 2:30 PM	Winter Storytime
		Bring your 2-5 child for 30 minutes of stories, fun, and the Hokey Pokey! Drop-in; no registration is needed. We'll see you there! Contact: Sally Kusalo (510) 795-2626 skusalo@aclibrary.org Location: NILES BRANCH - Get Directions

	2:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Congresswoman Barbara Lee's Community Office Hours
		A representative from Congresswoman Barbara Lee's office will be here every Tuesday from 2-5 pm, to help you with Federal related issues, such as veterans benefits & military service, Social Security & Medicare, immigration, and more. Drop-ins are welcome; no appointment is necessary. Please call the Congresswoman's office, 510-763-3070, if you would like to make an appointment or for more information. Contact: Congresswoman Barbara Lee 510-763-3070 Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions Congresswoman Barbara Lee's web link

	3:15 PM - 5:15 PM	Homework Center
		Need help with school assignments? Writing a report? Studying for a test? Our free, drop-in Homework Center is here to help students in grades 2 through 6 with subjects from English to math, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15pm to 5:15pm. Assistance is provided by a tutor and volunteers. No appointment is necessary; just bring your homework to the library. For more information or to learn how to become a volunteer, ask at the library information desk or call 510-526-3720. The Homework Center is closed during AUSD breaks. Contact: Vivian Jaquette (510) 526-3720 x20 vjaquette@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions

	3:15 PM - 5:15 PM	Read With Me
		This one-on-one reading assistance program is for children in grades 1-6. It is provided by our high quality teen volunteers. Choose one from the six reading periods: 3:15-3:45pm, 4:00-4:30pm, 4:45-5:15pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Program runs from October through May with some breaks following the calendar of Fremont School District. Yearly registration is required and starts September 1st, 2009. To register, parents must call or come in person during Centerville Library's open hours: Tue. 1-8pm, Thurs. 11am-6pm. Seats are limited and fill up very quickly so register as early as possible. Contact: Chien-Chun Chang (510)795-2629 or email cchang@aclibrary.org Location: CENTERVILLE BRANCH - Get Directions *Interested in volunteering? Click here for information.


	3:30 PM - 4:15 PM	Valentine Craft
		Celebrate Valentine's Day by making a bookmark for someone special. All supplies will be provided. Young children may need an adult helper. See you there! Contact: Sally Kusalo (510) 795-2626 skusalo@aclibrary.org Location: NILES BRANCH - Get Directions

	3:30 PM - 5:00 PM	After School Homework Help
		Need help with math problems, studying for a spelling test, writing a book report or essay? Homework help is available each aftenoon at the Castro Valley Library where high school student volunteers, working with an adult coordinator, are available for 1 to 1 help. No registration is needed for this free service. Just bring your homework assignments to the Learning Center. After School Homework Help is offered in partnership with the Castro Valley Unified School District and is closed on school holidays. Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900 Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions

	3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Dublin Library Homework Help
		Students in grades 3 to 8 can drop by and receive help on their after school assignments from teen volunteers. Help is available Monday through Thursday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Library. No signups are required, but each child will be given a permission slip at their first visit, for their parent/guardian to sign and return. Parents, please note that the Homework Center is not child care and cannot substitute for professional tutoring. For Online, Live Homework help try Homework Help Now! offered by Brainfuse. This service offers one-to-one tutoring with live, online Instructors. Tutor and student meet in an online "classroom" and chat. All core subjects are covered for grades 3-12 including math, science, social studies, English/language arts, writing assistance and reading assistance.

	3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Homework Central
		Students, grades 1-12, receive assistance with any kind of homework. High school-age volunteers, supervised by an instructor from the SLUSD, work with all ages. If are a high school student who would like to volunteer for Homework Central, please see a librarian at the Information Desk or call Anthony Dos Santos at 510-670-6283. Contact: Anthony Dos Santos(510) 670-6283 adossantos@aclibrary.org Location: SAN LORENZO BRANCH - Get Directions

	3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Homework Express @ The Newark Library
		High School and college volunteers help K-12 students Tuesday-Thursday from 3:30-5:00 p.m. Whether your student needs help doing tomorrow’s homework, writing a report, or studying for that big test, Homework Express volunteers are there to help. This service is free, and attendance is on a drop-in basis. Contact: Kathleen Hannon (510) 795-2627 x18 KHannon@aclibrary.org Location: NEWARK BRANCH - Get Directions

	3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Teen Volunteers for Student Success
		Teen volunteers are available to help students in grades K-10 with reading, writing, and math. Come to the Information Desk to find a teen volunteer tutor. Volunteers are available Monday-Thursday starting at 3:30 p.m. For more information contact the information desk at the Union City Branch at 510-745-1464 X 7. Contact: Mira Geroy (510) 745-1464 mgeroy@aclibrary.org Location: UNION CITY BRANCH - Get Directions

	3:30 PM - 7:00 PM	Drop-in Valentine Crafts
		Stop by any time between 3:30 and 7 pm today to make a valentine for some one special. All the materials are provided, just bring your imagination and creativity! Younger children will also need to bring an adult to help. Contact: Chien-Chun Chang (510)795-2629 or email cchang@aclibrary.org Location: CENTERVILLE BRANCH - Get Directions

	4:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Preschool Storytime-English/Hindi
		This is a bilingual storytime (in English and Hindi)is just for children ages 3 - 5 years old who are not yet in kindergarten. This program includes stories, songs and fingerplays. Registration is necessary and begins on Monday January 4 at 1 p.m. Contact: Children's Information Desk (510) 745-1421 Location: FREMONT BRANCH - Get Directions

	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Teen-Assisted Computer Learning for Adults
		Would you like help setting up e-mail, working with Microsoft Word or Excel, or doing simple Internet searches? If so, come to our Teen-Assisted Computer Learning for Adults program! Dublin Library is providing trained teen volunteers to help you between 4 to 6 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between January 4 and March 11, 2010. This service is free and no registration is required. Contact: Eugene Marangoni (925) 803-7286 EMarangoni@aclibrary.org Location: DUBLIN BRANCH - Get Directions

	5:30 PM - 8:00 PM	ESOL
		All speakers of languages other than English may attend. Classes are free. Contact: Anthony Dos Santos(510) 670-6283 adossantos@aclibrary.org Location: SAN LORENZO BRANCH - Get Directions

	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Lawyer in the Library
		Meet with a lawyer for a brief appointment that will get you started solving your problem. The San Lorenzo Library takes sign-ups for appointments one week before the lawyer's appearance (Tuesday, 2/2/10). This service is free. Contact: Anthony Dos Santos(510) 670-6283 adossantos@aclibrary.org Location: SAN LORENZO BRANCH - Get Directions

	6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Computer Classes
		Free computer classes. One on one classes with a San Lorenzo Librarian. Learn what you need to know to use a personal computer! No experience needed for Beginning Computers. For all other classes, you must be able to use a mouse and keyboard. Contact: Anthony Dos Santos(510) 670-6283 adossantos@aclibrary.org Location: SAN LORENZO BRANCH - Get Directions


	6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Newark Teen Advisory Group Meeting
		Do you want your voice to be heard? Come to the Newark Teen Advisory Group meeting. You can make new friends as well as make a difference in the community. Join us for food, fun and an honest chat about improving library services for teens. Community service hours can be earned for this event. Contact: Kathleen Hannon (510) 795-2627 x18 KHannon@aclibrary.org Location: NEWARK BRANCH - Get Directions

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Second Tuesdays Poetry Reading and Open Mic
		Poetry reading featuring Wendy Barker and Kevin Clark, co-hosted by Sandra Gilbert. Barker is an award-winning poet and author of Nothing Between Us: The Berkeley Years, a "genre-bending" work of prose poetry set in the 1960s. Clark's recently published Self-Portrait with Expletives won the 2009 Pleiades Press Award and has been called "brilliant and hilarious... invigorating poetry." Open mic follows. Free. Contact: Vivian Jaquette (510) 526-3720 x20 vjaquette@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions
		Location: Edith Stone Room
Wednesday February 10, 2010			Go To Top
	10:30 AM	Preschool Storytime Winter Session
		Half hour sessions of stories and fun every Wednesday through February 24. Storytime is designed for children 3-5 years old. Please plan to "stay & play" afterward with time to select and check out picture books. Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900 Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions

	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Mother Goose on the Loose
		Tickets given out 5 minutes before the program starts. Limit 46 participants. Children 10 - 24 months are invited to listen, love and learn their way to early literacy skills. Bells, scarves, rhythm sticks, nursery rhymes, flannel board stories and books encourage their development of positive social skills like listening, putting toys away and taking turns. Contact: Susan Rodriquez (925) 828-1315 srodriquez@aclibrary.org Location: DUBLIN BRANCH - Get Directions

	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Preschool Storytime
		Specially selected stories and games for ages 3-5 years old (families may stand in the area). No registration necessary. A wonderful first group experience. Contact: Anthony Dos Santos(510) 670-6283 adossantos@aclibrary.org Location: SAN LORENZO BRANCH - Get Directions

	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Baby Time at the Union City Library
		Registration opens Monday, February 1, for a four-week series running February 3 - 24. The Union City Library Baby Time, from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., is a fun introduction to books, songs and games for our youngest Library patrons, and an opportunity for the parent to make new friends and socialize. Space is limited to 20 adult/child pairs, one child from birth - 15 months per adult as each child needs an adult lap to sit on. Attendance at all four meetings is highly recommended. There is no waiting list, and we cannot take registration by email. Contact: Patricia Ryan (510) 745-1464 ext. 7 for information pryan@aclibrary.org Location: UNION CITY BRANCH - Get Directions

	11:30 AM - 12:00 PM	English/Mandarin Preschool Storytime
		This popular English/Mandarin Preschool storytime is coming back to the Union City Library again. It is designed to let the 3 - 5 years old children whose native language is Mandarin but like to get familiar with English, or vice versa. Stories, fingerplays and some body movements are included in these 30 minutes fun filled sessions runs from January 6th through February 24th for 8 weeks on every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at the Union City Library meeting room. No registration is required. Just drop in to have some fun, and learn some English and Chinese at the same time. For more information please contact Joy Tsou at (510) 745-1464 Ext. 21, or jtsou@aclibrary.org Location: UNION CITY BRANCH - Get Directions

	11:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Preschool Storytime
		Just for children ages 3 - 5 years old who are not yet in kindergarten - this program includes stories, songs and fingerplays. Registration is necessary and begins on Monday January 4 at 1 p.m. Contact: Children's Information Desk (510) 745-1421 Location: FREMONT BRANCH - Get Directions

	11:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Winter Storytime
		Bring your 2-5 year old child for 30 minutes of stories, fun and the Hokey Pokey! Drop-in; no registration needed. See you there!. Contact: Sally Kusalo (510) 795-2631 skusalo@aclibrary.org Location: IRVINGTON BRANCH - Get Directions

	3:30 PM - 4:15 PM	Make a Craft for Chinese New Year
		Christie of Christie's Creative Cupboard will help us Celebrate Chinese New Year by teaching us to design our own Dancing Dragon! This program is for children 4 and up. Younger children will need an adult helper. This is sure to be a popular program, so tickets will be handed out beginning 30 minutes prior to the program's start. See you there! Contact: Sally Kusalo (510) 795-2631 skusalo@aclibrary.org Location: IRVINGTON BRANCH - Get Directions

	3:30 PM - 4:30 PM	Make a Valentine
		If you have a special someone in your life -- maybe mom or dad, brother or sister, or a friend -- why not make them a special valentine? Drop into the program room anytime between 3:30 and 4:30. All supplies are being provided by the Friends of the Dublin Library. Please note: Children under the age of six must be accompanied by a parent. Contact: (925) 828-1315 ptollefson@aclibrary.org Location: DUBLIN BRANCH - Get Directions

	3:30 PM - 5:00 PM	After School Homework Help
		Need help with math problems, studying for a spelling test, writing a book report or essay? Homework help is available each aftenoon at the Castro Valley Library where high school student volunteers, working with an adult coordinator, are available for 1 to 1 help. No registration is needed for this free service. Just bring your homework assignments to the Learning Center. After School Homework Help is offered in partnership with the Castro Valley Unified School District and is closed on school holidays. Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900 Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions


	3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Dublin Library Homework Help
		Students in grades 3 to 8 can drop by and receive help on their after school assignments from teen volunteers. Help is available Monday through Thursday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Library. No signups are required, but each child will be given a permission slip at their first visit, for their parent/guardian to sign and return. Parents, please note that the Homework Center is not child care and cannot substitute for professional tutoring. For Online, Live Homework help try Homework Help Now! offered by Brainfuse. This service offers one-to-one tutoring with live, online Instructors. Tutor and student meet in an online "classroom" and chat. All core subjects are covered for grades 3-12 including math, science, social studies, English/language arts, writing assistance and reading assistance.

	3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Homework Central
		Students, grades 1-12, receive assistance with any kind of homework. High school-age volunteers, supervised by an instructor from the SLUSD, work with all ages. If are a high school student who would like to volunteer for Homework Central, please see a librarian at the Information Desk or call Anthony Dos Santos at 510-670-6283. Contact: Anthony Dos Santos(510) 670-6283 adossantos@aclibrary.org Location: SAN LORENZO BRANCH - Get Directions

	3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Homework Express @ The Newark Library
		High School and college volunteers help K-12 students Tuesday-Thursday from 3:30-5:00 p.m. Whether your student needs help doing tomorrow’s homework, writing a report, or studying for that big test, Homework Express volunteers are there to help. This service is free, and attendance is on a drop-in basis. Contact: Kathleen Hannon (510) 795-2627 x18 KHannon@aclibrary.org Location: NEWARK BRANCH - Get Directions

	3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Teen Volunteers for Student Success
		Teen volunteers are available to help students in grades K-10 with reading, writing, and math. Come to the Information Desk to find a teen volunteer tutor. Volunteers are available Monday-Thursday starting at 3:30 p.m. For more information contact the information desk at the Union City Branch at 510-745-1464 X 7. Contact: Mira Geroy (510) 745-1464 mgeroy@aclibrary.org Location: UNION CITY BRANCH - Get Directions

	4:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Valentine Making Workshop - THIS EVENT IS FULL
		Come and make valentine's for your family and friends. You might also choose to make a heart pin or bracelet. All supplies are provided by the Fremont Friends of the Library. Registration is necessary and begins Monday Feb. 1 at 1 pm. Especially for school age children but younger children are welcome if accompained by an older helper. Contact: Children's Information Desk (510) 745-1421 Location: FREMONT BRANCH - Get Directions

	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Teen-Assisted Computer Learning for Adults
		Would you like help setting up e-mail, working with Microsoft Word or Excel, or doing simple Internet searches? If so, come to our Teen-Assisted Computer Learning for Adults program! Dublin Library is providing trained teen volunteers to help you between 4 to 6 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between January 4 and March 11, 2010. This service is free and no registration is required. Contact: Eugene Marangoni (925) 803-7286 EMarangoni@aclibrary.org Location: DUBLIN BRANCH - Get Directions

	4:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Family Sing-along
		Join us at our weekly sing-along! Sing some favorites and learn some new songs. Singing is led by Dale Allen Boland, who has been sharing the joy of community music-making with East Bay singers from newborn to 96 for over 15 years. The sing-along is free and for all ages. No registration is required. Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions
		Location: Edith Stone Room

	6:15 PM - 8:00 PM	Meeting --- Friends of the Dublin Library
		The Friends are a volunteer community organization, keenly interested in books and libraries. They work to focus public attention on the Dublin Library and to raise funds for the Library. The Friends sponsor two booksales a year, publish a newsletter, sell promotional items, and promote the library during community events such as the Day on the Glen. In addition to their two large book sales each year, they have an ongoing book sale in the lobby of the Library. Rare and collectible books are sold online and offered for silent auction. Funds from booksales support library programming, the adult book discussion groups, Dublin Reads, the Homework Center, and other services and equipment needs of the Library. The Friends meet on the second Wednesday of the month from 6:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Dublin Library. More information is available at their website Friends of the Dublin Library. NEWCOMERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME! Contact: Dublin Library (925) 828-1315 Location: DUBLIN BRANCH - Get Directions

	7:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Preschool Storytime -SESSION FULL
		Just for children ages 3 - 5 years old who are not yet in kindergarten - this program includes stories, songs and fingerplays. Registration is necessary and begins on Monday January 4 at 1 p.m. Contact: Children's Information Desk (510) 745-1421 Location: FREMONT BRANCH - Get Directions

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Second Wednesdays Poetry Writing Workshop
		Like to write? This monthly workshop is about generating new writing. We focus on the places poems come from - memory, imagination, and the inspiration found in daily life. Fun, interactive exercises stimulate new poems and we share our in-class writing in a supportive atmosphere. Both beginning and experienced writers are welcome. No registration is required and cookies are always served! This workshop is led by Alison Seevak, an Albany parent, poet and teacher who has taught creative writing to children and adults at schools and community centers throughout the Bay Area. Contact: Ronnie Davis(510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions
Thursday February 11, 2010			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Toddler Time
		Registration required and begins on Monday, January 11. Join us for a beginning parent/child story time that features interactive stories, action songs and finger plays. Contact: Peggy Tollefson (925) 828-1315 ptollefson@aclibrary.org Location: DUBLIN BRANCH - Get Directions

	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Literacy Reading Club
		Join a free Reading Club to practice your English conversation skills. This program is sponsored by Alameda County Library's Write to Read program. Call 510-745-1480 to sign up. Contact: Sally Ianiro sianiro@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions


	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Computer Classes
		Free computer classes. One on one classes with a San Lorenzo Librarian. Learn what you need to know to use a personal computer! No experience needed for Beginning Computers. For all other classes, you must be able to use a mouse and keyboard. Contact: Anthony Dos Santos(510) 670-6283 adossantos@aclibrary.org Location: SAN LORENZO BRANCH - Get Directions

	11:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Preschool Storytime-English/Mandarin
		This bilingual storytime (in English and Mandarin)is just for children ages 3 - 5 years old who are not yet in kindergarten. This program includes stories, songs and fingerplays. Registration is necessary and begins on Monday January 4 at 1 p.m. Contact: Children's Information Desk (510) 745-1421 Location: FREMONT BRANCH - Get Directions

	11:30 AM - 12:10 PM	Preschool Storytime Plus
		Length of session: 7 weeks, every Thursday, Jan. 14 - Feb. 25. For children ages 3-5. Children will enjoy 30 minutes of stories, fingerplays, and songs PLUS crafts or other activities. Registraton is preferred for this storytime. If you register by email, please provide the following information: child's name, age, parent's name and a contact phone number. You'll receive an email confirmation once your child is registered. Contact: Beth Buchanan(510)795-2629 or email ebuchanan@aclibrary.org Location: CENTERVILLE BRANCH - Get Directions

	12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Windows to the World Reading Club
		Improve your reading and writing in English by joining a small group reading club. Perfect for English language learners and others who wish to brush up their skills. Registration is required. Call 510-745-1480, or ask for more information at the Library Information Desk. Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900 Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions More info about Windows to the World Reading Clubs

	3:15 PM - 5:15 PM	Homework Center
		Need help with school assignments? Writing a report? Studying for a test? Our free, drop-in Homework Center is here to help students in grades 2 through 6 with subjects from English to math, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15pm to 5:15pm. Assistance is provided by a tutor and volunteers. No appointment is necessary; just bring your homework to the library. For more information or to learn how to become a volunteer, ask at the library information desk or call 510-526-3720. The Homework Center is closed during AUSD breaks. Contact: Vivian Jaquette (510) 526-3720 x20 vjaquette@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions

	3:15 PM - 5:15 PM	Read With Me
		This one-on-one reading assistance program is for children in grades 1-6. It is provided by our high quality teen volunteers. Choose one from the six reading periods: 3:15-3:45pm, 4:00-4:30pm, 4:45-5:15pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Program runs from October through May with some breaks following the calendar of Fremont School District. Yearly registration is required and starts September 1st, 2009. To register, parents must call or come in person during Centerville Library's open hours: Tue. 1-8pm, Thurs. 11am-6pm. Seats are limited and fill up very quickly so register as early as possible. Contact: Chien-Chun Chang (510)795-2629 or email cchang@aclibrary.org Location: CENTERVILLE BRANCH - Get Directions *Interested in volunteering? Click here for information.

	3:30 PM - 4:30 PM	Read To Me
		Drop-in story-telling program for children ages 2-6. Centerville Library's trained teen volunteers read stories to children (and their parents) to discover the fun and love of reading. This program will take place every Thursday between 3:30 and 4:30 PM. Children can listen to as many stories as they want. Parents must stay in the library. Contact: Chien-Chun Chang (510)795-2629 or email cchang@aclibrary.org Location: CENTERVILLE BRANCH - Get Directions *Interested in volunteering? Click here for information.

	3:30 PM - 5:00 PM	After School Homework Help
		Need help with math problems, studying for a spelling test, writing a book report or essay? Homework help is available each aftenoon at the Castro Valley Library where high school student volunteers, working with an adult coordinator, are available for 1 to 1 help. No registration is needed for this free service. Just bring your homework assignments to the Learning Center. After School Homework Help is offered in partnership with the Castro Valley Unified School District and is closed on school holidays. Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900 Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions

	3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Dublin Library Homework Help
		Students in grades 3 to 8 can drop by and receive help on their after school assignments from teen volunteers. Help is available Monday through Thursday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Library. No signups are required, but each child will be given a permission slip at their first visit, for their parent/guardian to sign and return. Parents, please note that the Homework Center is not child care and cannot substitute for professional tutoring. For Online, Live Homework help try Homework Help Now! offered by Brainfuse. This service offers one-to-one tutoring with live, online Instructors. Tutor and student meet in an online "classroom" and chat. All core subjects are covered for grades 3-12 including math, science, social studies, English/language arts, writing assistance and reading assistance.

	3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Homework Central
		Students, grades 1-12, receive assistance with any kind of homework. High school-age volunteers, supervised by an instructor from the SLUSD, work with all ages. If are a high school student who would like to volunteer for Homework Central, please see a librarian at the Information Desk or call Anthony Dos Santos at 510-670-6283. Contact: Anthony Dos Santos(510) 670-6283 adossantos@aclibrary.org Location: SAN LORENZO BRANCH - Get Directions

	3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Homework Express @ The Newark Library
		High School and college volunteers help K-12 students Tuesday-Thursday from 3:30-5:00 p.m. Whether your student needs help doing tomorrow’s homework, writing a report, or studying for that big test, Homework Express volunteers are there to help. This service is free, and attendance is on a drop-in basis. Contact: Kathleen Hannon (510) 795-2627 x18 KHannon@aclibrary.org Location: NEWARK BRANCH - Get Directions

	3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Teen Volunteers for Student Success
		Teen volunteers are available to help students in grades K-10 with reading, writing, and math. Come to the Information Desk to find a teen volunteer tutor. Volunteers are available Monday-Thursday starting at 3:30 p.m. For more information contact the information desk at the Union City Branch at 510-745-1464 X 7. Contact: Mira Geroy (510) 745-1464 mgeroy@aclibrary.org Location: UNION CITY BRANCH - Get Directions


	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Centerville Kids Book Club
		Join the Centerville Kids’ Book Club On February 11th from 4 to 5pm. Author Deborah Grabian will be join us to speak about her new book, Dark’s Tale(March, 2010). Abandoned by her owners, a young cat struggles to survive in the wilds of Golden Gate Park. Read more about the story here. While priority will be given to book club members , the author has graciously consented to open the program to a larger audience. Suitable for grades 4 and up. Tickets will be given out one hour before the program begins Contact: Beth Buchanan (510) 795-2629 ebuchanan@aclibrary.org Location: CENTERVILLE BRANCH - Get Directions

	4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Family Board Games
		Kids ages 5-12 are invited to Union City Library for a fun afternoon playing classic board games like Scrabble, chess, Trivial Pursuit or Go to the Head of the Class.Younger children can enjoy games like Candyland or Cootie. Teen volunteers are also needed to help the children learn how to play. Parents are also welcome to join the fun. For more information contact the information desk at the Union City Branch at 510-745-1464 X 7. Contact: Mira Geroy (510) 745-1464 mgeroy@aclibrary.org Location: UNION CITY BRANCH - Get Directions

	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Teen-Assisted Computer Learning for Adults
		Would you like help setting up e-mail, working with Microsoft Word or Excel, or doing simple Internet searches? If so, come to our Teen-Assisted Computer Learning for Adults program! Dublin Library is providing trained teen volunteers to help you between 4 to 6 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between January 4 and March 11, 2010. This service is free and no registration is required. Contact: Eugene Marangoni (925) 803-7286 EMarangoni@aclibrary.org Location: DUBLIN BRANCH - Get Directions

	5:45 PM - 7:00 PM	Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day Craft
		Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day fall on the same day this year, so we're having a craft afternoon to celebrate both! We'll be in the Meeting Room making paper dragons and Valentines, plus we'll have some information about the Chinese New Year available. Better yet, it's a free program and everyone will have something to take home. No registration necessary, just drop in. Contact: Mary Ayers (510) 795-2627 x15 mcayers@aclibrary.org Location: NEWARK BRANCH - Get Directions

	7:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Winter Preschool Story Time at the Union City Library
		Did you know that regular exposure to books and reading is one of the best ways to prepare your young child for reading and future success in school? A great way to introduce your 3 - 5 year-old child to the joy of reading is to bring them to Preschool Storytime at the Library! No registration is required for this eleven-week series running January 14 - March 25. The Union City Library Preschool Story Time, from 7 - 7:30 p.m., is a fun introduction to books, fingerplays and stretches for our youngest Library patrons. Contact: Patricia Ryan (510) 745-1464 ext. 7 for information pryan@aclibrary.org Location: UNION CITY BRANCH - Get Directions
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		Lincoln’s Birthday - Library Closed

	10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Toddler Time
		For 18-35 month olds, Toddler Time happens on 4 Fridays per session. This session begins February 5th, 2010 and goes through February 26th. Each child needs a lap for special one-on-one attention while we read, sing, dance, and learn baby sign language! Registration is required. Contact: Kathleen Blair (510) 795-2627 x23 KBlair@aclibrary.org Location: NEWARK BRANCH - Get Directions

	10:30 AM - 11:15 AM	Stay 'n' Play
		For 18-35 month old children, we will have the space, some toys, and the society of other children available to your child. No babysitter is available, this is time for you and your child to socialize. This is a drop-in event, no registration is necessary. Contact: Kat Blair (510) 795-2627 x23 KBlair@aclibrary.org Location: NEWARK BRANCH - Get Directions

	11:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Preschool Storytime
		Join Miz Kat or Miss Mary for preschool storytime! We read stories, learn fingerplays, listen to music and have fun. There is no registration for these storytimes. Storytime is designed for children 3-5 years old. Contact: Kathleen Blair (510) 795-2627 x23 KBlair@aclibrary.org Location: NEWARK BRANCH - Get Directions
Saturday February 13, 2010			Go To Top
		Library Closed
Sunday February 14, 2010			Go To Top
		Library Closed
Monday February 15, 2010			Go To Top
		Presidents’ Day - Library Closed

Tuesday February 16, 2010			Go To Top
		Chinese New Year Lantern Riddle Game
		Solve a lantern riddle and win a lantern! Stop by any time today and Thursday to play this traditional Chinese New Year game. Riddles are in Chinese and English, choose up to three per day. For all ages. Contact: Chien-Chun Chang (510)795-2629 or email cchang@aclibrary.org Location: CENTERVILLE BRANCH - Get Directions

	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Winter Preschool Story Time at the Union City Library
		Did you know that regular exposure to books and reading is one of the best ways to prepare your young child for reading and future success in school? A great way to introduce your 3 - 5 year-old child to the joy of reading is to bring them to Preschool Storytime at the Library! No registration is required for this ten-week series running January 19 - March 23. The Union City Library Preschool Story Time, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon, is a fun introduction to books, fingerplays and stretches for our youngest Library patrons. Contact: Patricia Ryan (510) 745-1464 ext. 7 for information pryan@aclibrary.org Location: UNION CITY BRANCH - Get Directions

	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Computer Classes for Adults
		Registration is necessary for these hands-on classes offered each Tuesday afternoon throughout February: Febrary 2 Internet Basics February 9 E-mail basics February 16 Internet Searching February 23 Microsoft Word for Beginners Classes are in the Learning Center. Please register in person or by phone at the Library Information Desk. Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900 Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions

	1:30 PM - 2:10 PM	English/Mandarin Bilingual Storytime Plus
		Chinese New Year Parade today! Parents, please have your child wear traditional Chinese dress or Chinese New Year colors. The parade is held indoors in the library. Everyone is welcome to watch the parade! Length of session: 6 weeks, every Tuesday, Jan. 12 - Feb. 16. For children ages 3-6. This stroytime plus program is conducted in English and Mandarin. Children will enjoy 30 minutes of stories, fingerplays, and songs PLUS crafts or other activities. Registraton is required for this popular storytime. If you prefer register by email, please provide the following information: child's name, age, does s/he speak Mandarin, parent's name and a contact phone number. You'll receive an email confirmation once your child is registered. Contact: Chien-Chun Chang (510)795-2629 or email cchang@aclibrary.org Location: CENTERVILLE BRANCH - Get Directions

	1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	One-on-One Career Counseling
		Are you unhappy in your current job and thinking of changing your career? Then come and talk to Jerry Simerman of the Tri-Valley One-Stop Career Center for an individual 20-minute career counseling session in the Dublin Library Program Room. This program is free of charge, but you must register for an individual session by calling (925) 803-7275 or signing up at the adult reference desk. Contact: Eugene Marangoni (925) 803-7286 EMarangoni@aclibrary.org Location: DUBLIN BRANCH - Get Directions

	1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Take Charge of Your Driving Safety!
		Become More Informed and Active Learn what you can do to maintain your driving skills as you age. Know when and how to change your driving behaviors to stay safe. Understand what's involved with license renewal and DMV re-examinations. Obtain information about alternative community transportation resources and prepare a back-up plan for when you are no longer able to drive. Speakers: Colleen Campbell, Senior Injury Prevention, Alameda County Public Health Dept. Veronica Conley, Community Outreach Ombudsman, Department of Motor Vehicles Representatives from community transportation programs This FREE programs is for older adults, their family members, and service providers who work with seniors. No reservations required. Contact: Kathy Steel-Sabo(510) 795-2627 x11 KSteel-Sabo@aclibrary.org Location: NEWARK BRANCH - Get Directions Click Here for Flier & More Information

	2:00 PM - 2:30 PM	Winter Storytime
		Bring your 2-5 child for 30 minutes of stories, fun, and the Hokey Pokey! Drop-in; no registration is needed. We'll see you there! Contact: Sally Kusalo (510) 795-2626 skusalo@aclibrary.org Location: NILES BRANCH - Get Directions

	2:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Congresswoman Barbara Lee's Community Office Hours
		A representative from Congresswoman Barbara Lee's office will be here every Tuesday from 2-5 pm, to help you with Federal related issues, such as veterans benefits & military service, Social Security & Medicare, immigration, and more. Drop-ins are welcome; no appointment is necessary. Please call the Congresswoman's office, 510-763-3070, if you would like to make an appointment or for more information. Contact: Congresswoman Barbara Lee 510-763-3070 Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions Congresswoman Barbara Lee's web link

	3:15 PM - 5:15 PM	Read With Me
		This one-on-one reading assistance program is for children in grades 1-6. It is provided by our high quality teen volunteers. Choose one from the six reading periods: 3:15-3:45pm, 4:00-4:30pm, 4:45-5:15pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Program runs from October through May with some breaks following the calendar of Fremont School District. Yearly registration is required and starts September 1st, 2009. To register, parents must call or come in person during Centerville Library's open hours: Tue. 1-8pm, Thurs. 11am-6pm. Seats are limited and fill up very quickly so register as early as possible. Contact: Chien-Chun Chang (510)795-2629 or email cchang@aclibrary.org Location: CENTERVILLE BRANCH - Get Directions *Interested in volunteering? Click here for information.

	3:30 PM - 5:00 PM	After School Homework Help
		Need help with math problems, studying for a spelling test, writing a book report or essay? Homework help is available each aftenoon at the Castro Valley Library where high school student volunteers, working with an adult coordinator, are available for 1 to 1 help. No registration is needed for this free service. Just bring your homework assignments to the Learning Center. After School Homework Help is offered in partnership with the Castro Valley Unified School District and is closed on school holidays. Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900 Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions

	3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Dublin Library Homework Help
		Students in grades 3 to 8 can drop by and receive help on their after school assignments from teen volunteers. Help is available Monday through Thursday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Library. No signups are required, but each child will be given a permission slip at their first visit, for their parent/guardian to sign and return. Parents, please note that the Homework Center is not child care and cannot substitute for professional tutoring. For Online, Live Homework help try Homework Help Now! offered by Brainfuse. This service offers one-to-one tutoring with live, online Instructors. Tutor and student meet in an online "classroom" and chat. All core subjects are covered for grades 3-12 including math, science, social studies, English/language arts, writing assistance and reading assistance.

	3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Homework Central
		Students, grades 1-12, receive assistance with any kind of homework. High school-age volunteers, supervised by an instructor from the SLUSD, work with all ages. If are a high school student who would like to volunteer for Homework Central, please see a librarian at the Information Desk or call Anthony Dos Santos at 510-670-6283. Contact: Anthony Dos Santos(510) 670-6283 adossantos@aclibrary.org Location: SAN LORENZO BRANCH - Get Directions


	3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Homework Express @ The Newark Library
		High School and college volunteers help K-12 students Tuesday-Thursday from 3:30-5:00 p.m. Whether your student needs help doing tomorrow’s homework, writing a report, or studying for that big test, Homework Express volunteers are there to help. This service is free, and attendance is on a drop-in basis. Contact: Kathleen Hannon (510) 795-2627 x18 KHannon@aclibrary.org Location: NEWARK BRANCH - Get Directions

	3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Teen Volunteers for Student Success
		Teen volunteers are available to help students in grades K-10 with reading, writing, and math. Come to the Information Desk to find a teen volunteer tutor. Volunteers are available Monday-Thursday starting at 3:30 p.m. For more information contact the information desk at the Union City Branch at 510-745-1464 X 7. Contact: Mira Geroy (510) 745-1464 mgeroy@aclibrary.org Location: UNION CITY BRANCH - Get Directions

	4:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Preschool Storytime-English/Hindi
		This is a bilingual storytime (in English and Hindi)is just for children ages 3 - 5 years old who are not yet in kindergarten. This program includes stories, songs and fingerplays. Registration is necessary and begins on Monday January 4 at 1 p.m. Contact: Children's Information Desk (510) 745-1421 Location: FREMONT BRANCH - Get Directions

	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Teen-Assisted Computer Learning for Adults
		Would you like help setting up e-mail, working with Microsoft Word or Excel, or doing simple Internet searches? If so, come to our Teen-Assisted Computer Learning for Adults program! Dublin Library is providing trained teen volunteers to help you between 4 to 6 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between January 4 and March 11, 2010. This service is free and no registration is required. Contact: Eugene Marangoni (925) 803-7286 EMarangoni@aclibrary.org Location: DUBLIN BRANCH - Get Directions

	5:30 PM - 8:00 PM	ESOL
		All speakers of languages other than English may attend. Classes are free. Contact: Anthony Dos Santos(510) 670-6283 adossantos@aclibrary.org Location: SAN LORENZO BRANCH - Get Directions

	6:00 PM	HAGS
		Hayward Area Genealogy Society Contact: Anthony Dos Santos(510) 670-6283 adossantos@aclibrary.org Location: SAN LORENZO BRANCH - Get Directions

	6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Computer Classes
		Free computer classes. One on one classes with a San Lorenzo Librarian. Learn what you need to know to use a personal computer! No experience needed for Beginning Computers. For all other classes, you must be able to use a mouse and keyboard. Contact: Anthony Dos Santos(510) 670-6283 adossantos@aclibrary.org Location: SAN LORENZO BRANCH - Get Directions

	6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Meet the Author Mystery Night
		Mystery writers Cara Black, Penny Warner and Diana Orgain will discuss their latest works, share their writing experience, and give insights into the high stakes world of publishing. This speical event is moderated by Camille Minichino. Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900 Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions Click here for flyer with more information

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Math Science Nucleus Presents - Rain or Shine - Exploring Weather
		Weather can be predicted if you understand how air moves and how air interacts with large bodies of water and land. We will look at the water cycle and experiment with water. Reading: Weather Lores, Hippy Drippy. Plus, several hands-on activities. This free 1 hour program, especially for school-age children and their families, is sponsored by the Alameda County Library with generous assistance from the Lam Research Foundation at the East Bay Community Foundation. . Contact: Children's Information Desk (510) 745-1421 Location: FREMONT BRANCH - Get Directions
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	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	ECHO Housing Rental Counseling and Workshop
		ECHO offers help with landlord/tenant issues, gives information to help you get temporary rental assistance, and will work to investigate instances of housing discrimination. Bring your housing probems to this workshop and get started with a solution. ECHO was founded in the Hayward Area in 1964 and helps people thoughout the Bay Area resolve their housing issues. This workshop is offerered in the Library Learning Center in partnership with Castro Valley Library. For immediate assistance call ECHO at 888-887-ECHO (3246) Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900 Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions Learn More About ECHO Programs

	10:30 AM	Preschool Storytime Winter Session
		Half hour sessions of stories and fun every Wednesday through February 24. Storytime is designed for children 3-5 years old. Please plan to "stay & play" afterward with time to select and check out picture books. Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900 Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions

	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Mother Goose on the Loose
		Tickets given out 5 minutes before the program starts. Limit 46 participants. Children 10 - 24 months are invited to listen, love and learn their way to early literacy skills. Bells, scarves, rhythm sticks, nursery rhymes, flannel board stories and books encourage their development of positive social skills like listening, putting toys away and taking turns. Contact: Susan Rodriquez (925) 828-1315 srodriquez@aclibrary.org Location: DUBLIN BRANCH - Get Directions


	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Preschool Storytime
		Specially selected stories and games for ages 3-5 years old (families may stand in the area). No registration necessary. A wonderful first group experience. Contact: Anthony Dos Santos(510) 670-6283 adossantos@aclibrary.org Location: SAN LORENZO BRANCH - Get Directions

	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Baby Time at the Union City Library
		Registration opens Monday, February 1, for a four-week series running February 3 - 24. The Union City Library Baby Time, from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., is a fun introduction to books, songs and games for our youngest Library patrons, and an opportunity for the parent to make new friends and socialize. Space is limited to 20 adult/child pairs, one child from birth - 15 months per adult as each child needs an adult lap to sit on. Attendance at all four meetings is highly recommended. There is no waiting list, and we cannot take registration by email. Contact: Patricia Ryan (510) 745-1464 ext. 7 for information pryan@aclibrary.org Location: UNION CITY BRANCH - Get Directions

	11:30 AM - 12:00 PM	English/Mandarin Preschool Storytime
		This popular English/Mandarin Preschool storytime is coming back to the Union City Library again. It is designed to let the 3 - 5 years old children whose native language is Mandarin but like to get familiar with English, or vice versa. Stories, fingerplays and some body movements are included in these 30 minutes fun filled sessions runs from January 6th through February 24th for 8 weeks on every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at the Union City Library meeting room. No registration is required. Just drop in to have some fun, and learn some English and Chinese at the same time. For more information please contact Joy Tsou at (510) 745-1464 Ext. 21, or jtsou@aclibrary.org Location: UNION CITY BRANCH - Get Directions

	11:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Preschool Storytime
		Just for children ages 3 - 5 years old who are not yet in kindergarten - this program includes stories, songs and fingerplays. Registration is necessary and begins on Monday January 4 at 1 p.m. Contact: Children's Information Desk (510) 745-1421 Location: FREMONT BRANCH - Get Directions

	11:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Winter Storytime
		Bring your 2-5 year old child for 30 minutes of stories, fun and the Hokey Pokey! Drop-in; no registration needed. See you there!. Contact: Sally Kusalo (510) 795-2631 skusalo@aclibrary.org Location: IRVINGTON BRANCH - Get Directions

	2:30 PM	Chinese New Year Craft & Stories
		Celebrate the New Year with stories and a craft! Contact: Anthony Dos Santos(510) 670-6283 adossantos@aclibrary.org Location: SAN LORENZO BRANCH - Get Directions

	3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Family Game Afternoon
		Come play games with us Every third Wednesday! We have a collection of board games like Monoploy , Scrabble and Chutes and Ladders. Bring a friend and come play! No Registration required. Contact: Call (510) 795-2631 or email Beth ebuchanan@aclibrary.org Location: IRVINGTON BRANCH - Get Directions

	3:30 PM - 4:30 PM	Middle School Crafts
		Join us for an all-new craft series for middle schoolers! Classes will meet in the Dublin Library Program Room. January 20th: Friendship Bracelets February 17th: Origami March 17th: Photo Ball April 21st: String Art Participation is limited to the first 40 people to arrive and classes start promptly at 3:30 pm. Participants must be in 6th, 7th or 8th grade - no exceptions. Contact: Lee Jouthas (925) 828-1315 ljouthas@aclibrary.org Location: DUBLIN BRANCH - Get Directions

	3:30 PM - 5:00 PM	After School Homework Help
		Need help with math problems, studying for a spelling test, writing a book report or essay? Homework help is available each aftenoon at the Castro Valley Library where high school student volunteers, working with an adult coordinator, are available for 1 to 1 help. No registration is needed for this free service. Just bring your homework assignments to the Learning Center. After School Homework Help is offered in partnership with the Castro Valley Unified School District and is closed on school holidays. Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900 Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions

	3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Dublin Library Homework Help
		Students in grades 3 to 8 can drop by and receive help on their after school assignments from teen volunteers. Help is available Monday through Thursday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Library. No signups are required, but each child will be given a permission slip at their first visit, for their parent/guardian to sign and return. Parents, please note that the Homework Center is not child care and cannot substitute for professional tutoring. For Online, Live Homework help try Homework Help Now! offered by Brainfuse. This service offers one-to-one tutoring with live, online Instructors. Tutor and student meet in an online "classroom" and chat. All core subjects are covered for grades 3-12 including math, science, social studies, English/language arts, writing assistance and reading assistance.

	3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Homework Central
		Students, grades 1-12, receive assistance with any kind of homework. High school-age volunteers, supervised by an instructor from the SLUSD, work with all ages. If are a high school student who would like to volunteer for Homework Central, please see a librarian at the Information Desk or call Anthony Dos Santos at 510-670-6283. Contact: Anthony Dos Santos(510) 670-6283 adossantos@aclibrary.org Location: SAN LORENZO BRANCH - Get Directions

	3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Homework Express @ The Newark Library
		High School and college volunteers help K-12 students Tuesday-Thursday from 3:30-5:00 p.m. Whether your student needs help doing tomorrow’s homework, writing a report, or studying for that big test, Homework Express volunteers are there to help. This service is free, and attendance is on a drop-in basis. Contact: Kathleen Hannon (510) 795-2627 x18 KHannon@aclibrary.org Location: NEWARK BRANCH - Get Directions


	3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Teen Volunteers for Student Success
		Teen volunteers are available to help students in grades K-10 with reading, writing, and math. Come to the Information Desk to find a teen volunteer tutor. Volunteers are available Monday-Thursday starting at 3:30 p.m. For more information contact the information desk at the Union City Branch at 510-745-1464 X 7. Contact: Mira Geroy (510) 745-1464 mgeroy@aclibrary.org Location: UNION CITY BRANCH - Get Directions

	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Find it Fast! - Webclass for Students in Grades 4-6
		This is a free, one hour, hands on workshop, using laptop computers. Students will learn the basics of using the library catalog, Kidsplace (website for students) and databases to help with their homework. Registration necessary and begins Monday Feb. 8 at 1 p.m. Contact: Children's Information Desk (510) 745-1421 Location: FREMONT BRANCH - Get Directions

	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Teen-Assisted Computer Learning for Adults
		Would you like help setting up e-mail, working with Microsoft Word or Excel, or doing simple Internet searches? If so, come to our Teen-Assisted Computer Learning for Adults program! Dublin Library is providing trained teen volunteers to help you between 4 to 6 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between January 4 and March 11, 2010. This service is free and no registration is required. Contact: Eugene Marangoni (925) 803-7286 EMarangoni@aclibrary.org Location: DUBLIN BRANCH - Get Directions

	4:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Family Sing-along
		Join us at our weekly sing-along! Sing some favorites and learn some new songs. Singing is led by Dale Allen Boland, who has been sharing the joy of community music-making with East Bay singers from newborn to 96 for over 15 years. The sing-along is free and for all ages. No registration is required. Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions
		Location: Edith Stone Room

	7:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Preschool Storytime -SESSION FULL
		Just for children ages 3 - 5 years old who are not yet in kindergarten - this program includes stories, songs and fingerplays. Registration is necessary and begins on Monday January 4 at 1 p.m. Contact: Children's Information Desk (510) 745-1421 Location: FREMONT BRANCH - Get Directions

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Evening Book Group: History of Love by Nicole Krauss
		Contact: Ronnie Davis 510-526-3720 ext. 16 rdavis@aclibrary.org
		Join a lively, monthly book discussion group. Come to one meeting or all meetings. This group is moderated by Rosalie Gonzales. The February book is History of Love by Nicole Krauss. Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions
		Location: Edith Stone Room
Thursday February 18, 2010			Go To Top
		Chinese New Year Lantern Riddle Game
		Solve a lantern riddle and win a lantern! Stop by any time today to play this traditional Chinese New Year game. Riddles are in Chinese and English, choose up to three per day. For all ages. Contact: Chien-Chun Chang (510)795-2629 or email cchang@aclibrary.org Location: CENTERVILLE BRANCH - Get Directions

	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Literacy Reading Club
		Join a free Reading Club to practice your English conversation skills. This program is sponsored by Alameda County Library's Write to Read program. Call 510-745-1480 to sign up. Contact: Sally Ianiro sianiro@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions

	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Computer Classes
		Free computer classes. One on one classes with a San Lorenzo Librarian. Learn what you need to know to use a personal computer! No experience needed for Beginning Computers. For all other classes, you must be able to use a mouse and keyboard. Contact: Anthony Dos Santos(510) 670-6283 adossantos@aclibrary.org Location: SAN LORENZO BRANCH - Get Directions

	11:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Preschool Storytime-English/Mandarin
		This bilingual storytime (in English and Mandarin)is just for children ages 3 - 5 years old who are not yet in kindergarten. This program includes stories, songs and fingerplays. Registration is necessary and begins on Monday January 4 at 1 p.m. Contact: Children's Information Desk (510) 745-1421 Location: FREMONT BRANCH - Get Directions

	11:30 AM - 12:10 PM	Preschool Storytime Plus
		Length of session: 7 weeks, every Thursday, Jan. 14 - Feb. 25. For children ages 3-5. Children will enjoy 30 minutes of stories, fingerplays, and songs PLUS crafts or other activities. Registraton is preferred for this storytime. If you register by email, please provide the following information: child's name, age, parent's name and a contact phone number. You'll receive an email confirmation once your child is registered. Contact: Beth Buchanan(510)795-2629 or email ebuchanan@aclibrary.org Location: CENTERVILLE BRANCH - Get Directions

	12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Windows to the World Reading Club
		Improve your reading and writing in English by joining a small group reading club. Perfect for English language learners and others who wish to brush up their skills. Registration is required. Call 510-745-1480, or ask for more information at the Library Information Desk. Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900 Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions More info about Windows to the World Reading Clubs


	12:30 PM	Afternoon Book Discussion Group Meeting
		The afternoon book discussion group meets at 12:30 for a stimulating discussion of *Shanghai Girls, by Lisa See. New to the group? Check in at the Information Desk to pick up this month's book. Contact: Peggy Tollefson (925) 803-7269 ptollefson@aclibrary.org Location: DUBLIN BRANCH - Get Directions*

	1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Take Charge of Your Driving Safety!
		Become More Informed and Active Learn what you can do to maintain your driving skills as you age. Know when and how to change your driving behaviors to stay safe. Understand what's involved with license renewal and DMV re-examinations. Obtain information about alternative community transportation resources and prepare a back-up plan for when you are no longer able to drive. Speakers: Colleen Campbell, Senior Injury Prevention, Alameda County Public Health Dept. Veronica Conley, Community Outreach Ombudsman, Department of Motor Vehicles Representatives from community transportation programs This FREE programs is for older adults, their family members, and service providers who work with seniors. No reservations required. Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900 Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions Click Here for Flier & More Information

	3:15 PM - 5:15 PM	Read With Me
		This one-on-one reading assistance program is for children in grades 1-6. It is provided by our high quality teen volunteers. Choose one from the six reading periods: 3:15-3:45pm, 4:00-4:30pm, 4:45-5:15pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Program runs from October through May with some breaks following the calendar of Fremont School District. Yearly registration is required and starts September 1st, 2009. To register, parents must call or come in person during Centerville Library's open hours: Tue. 1-8pm, Thurs. 11am-6pm. Seats are limited and fill up very quickly so register as early as possible. Contact: Chien-Chun Chang (510)795-2629 or email cchang@aclibrary.org Location: CENTERVILLE BRANCH - Get Directions *Interested in volunteering? Click here for information.

	3:30 PM - 4:30 PM	Read To Me
		Drop-in story-telling program for children ages 2-6. Centerville Library's trained teen volunteers read stories to children (and their parents) to discover the fun and love of reading. This program will take place every Thursday between 3:30 and 4:30 PM. Children can listen to as many stories as they want. Parents must stay in the library. Contact: Chien-Chun Chang (510)795-2629 or email cchang@aclibrary.org Location: CENTERVILLE BRANCH - Get Directions *Interested in volunteering? Click here for information.

	3:30 PM - 5:00 PM	After School Homework Help
		Need help with math problems, studying for a spelling test, writing a book report or essay? Homework help is available each aftenoon at the Castro Valley Library where high school student volunteers, working with an adult coordinator, are available for 1 to 1 help. No registration is needed for this free service. Just bring your homework assignments to the Learning Center. After School Homework Help is offered in partnership with the Castro Valley Unified School District and is closed on school holidays. Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900 Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions

	3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Dublin Library Homework Help
		Students in grades 3 to 8 can drop by and receive help on their after school assignments from teen volunteers. Help is available Monday through Thursday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Library. No signups are required, but each child will be given a permission slip at their first visit, for their parent/guardian to sign and return. Parents, please note that the Homework Center is not child care and cannot substitute for professional tutoring. For Online, Live Homework help try Homework Help Now! offered by Brainfuse. This service offers one-to-one tutoring with live, online Instructors. Tutor and student meet in an online "classroom" and chat. All core subjects are covered for grades 3-12 including math, science, social studies, English/language arts, writing assistance and reading assistance.

	3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Homework Central
		Students, grades 1-12, receive assistance with any kind of homework. High school-age volunteers, supervised by an instructor from the SLUSD, work with all ages. If are a high school student who would like to volunteer for Homework Central, please see a librarian at the Information Desk or call Anthony Dos Santos at 510-670-6283. Contact: Anthony Dos Santos(510) 670-6283 adossantos@aclibrary.org Location: SAN LORENZO BRANCH - Get Directions

	3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Homework Express @ The Newark Library
		High School and college volunteers help K-12 students Tuesday-Thursday from 3:30-5:00 p.m. Whether your student needs help doing tomorrow’s homework, writing a report, or studying for that big test, Homework Express volunteers are there to help. This service is free, and attendance is on a drop-in basis. Contact: Kathleen Hannon (510) 795-2627 x18 KHannon@aclibrary.org Location: NEWARK BRANCH - Get Directions

	3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Teen Volunteers for Student Success
		Teen volunteers are available to help students in grades K-10 with reading, writing, and math. Come to the Information Desk to find a teen volunteer tutor. Volunteers are available Monday-Thursday starting at 3:30 p.m. For more information contact the information desk at the Union City Branch at 510-745-1464 X 7. Contact: Mira Geroy (510) 745-1464 mgeroy@aclibrary.org Location: UNION CITY BRANCH - Get Directions

	4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Family Board Games
		Kids ages 5-12 are invited to Union City Library for a fun afternoon playing classic board games like Scrabble, chess, Trivial Pursuit or Go to the Head of the Class.Younger children can enjoy games like Candyland or Cootie. Teen volunteers are also needed to help the children learn how to play. Parents are also welcome to join the fun. For more information contact the information desk at the Union City Branch at 510-745-1464 X 7. Contact: Mira Geroy (510) 745-1464 mgeroy@aclibrary.org Location: UNION CITY BRANCH - Get Directions

	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Teen-Assisted Computer Learning for Adults
		Would you like help setting up e-mail, working with Microsoft Word or Excel, or doing simple Internet searches? If so, come to our Teen-Assisted Computer Learning for Adults program! Dublin Library is providing trained teen volunteers to help you between 4 to 6 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between January 4 and March 11, 2010. This service is free and no registration is required. Contact: Eugene Marangoni (925) 803-7286 EMarangoni@aclibrary.org Location: DUBLIN BRANCH - Get Directions

	7:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Winter Preschool Story Time at the Union City Library
		Did you know that regular exposure to books and reading is one of the best ways to prepare your young child for reading and future success in school? A great way to introduce your 3 - 5 year-old child to the joy of reading is to bring them to Preschool Storytime at the Library! No registration is required for this eleven-week series running January 14 - March 25. The Union City Library Preschool Story Time, from 7 - 7:30 p.m., is a fun introduction to books, fingerplays and stretches for our youngest Library patrons. Contact: Patricia Ryan (510) 745-1464 ext. 7 for information pryan@aclibrary.org Location: UNION CITY BRANCH - Get Directions

Friday February 19, 2010			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Toddler Time
		For 18-35 month olds, Toddler Time happens on 4 Fridays per session. This session begins February 5th, 2010 and goes through February 26th. Each child needs a lap for special one-on-one attention while we read, sing, dance, and learn baby sign language! Registration is required. Contact: Kathleen Blair (510) 795-2627 x23 KBlair@aclibrary.org Location: NEWARK BRANCH - Get Directions

	10:30 AM - 11:15 AM	Stay 'n' Play
		For 18-35 month old children, we will have the space, some toys, and the society of other children available to your child. No babysitter is available, this is time for you and your child to socialize. This is a drop-in event, no registration is necessary. Contact: Kat Blair (510) 795-2627 x23 KBlair@aclibrary.org Location: NEWARK BRANCH - Get Directions

	11:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Preschool Storytime
		Join Miz Kat or Miss Mary for preschool storytime! We read stories, learn fingerplays, listen to music and have fun. There is no registration for these storytimes. Storytime is designed for children 3-5 years old. Contact: Kathleen Blair (510) 795-2627 x23 KBlair@aclibrary.org Location: NEWARK BRANCH - Get Directions

	12:00 PM - 12:30 PM	Toddler Art
		Toddler Art returns with fun-filled art activities for your little ones. Children under the age of 5 are welcome to join us in our projects every month. Each month we'll have a new activity, like finger painting, chalk drawings and more. Please make sure to wear clothing that can get dirty as we often make a mess! Contact: Mary Ayers (510) 795-2627 x15 mcayers@aclibrary.org Location: NEWARK BRANCH - Get Directions

	12:15 PM - 12:45 PM	Preschool Storytime
		Just for children ages 3 - 5 years old who are not yet in kindergarten - this program includes stories, songs and fingerplays. Registration is necessary and begins on Monday January 4 at 1 p.m. Contact: Children's Information Desk (510) 745-1421 Location: FREMONT BRANCH - Get Directions

	1:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Mother Goose on the Loose
		Tickets given out 5 minutes before the program starts. Limit 46 participants. Children 10 - 24 months are invited to listen, love and learn their way to early literacy skills. Bells, scarves, rhythm sticks, nursery rhymes, flannel board stories and books encourage their development of positive social skills like listening, putting toys away and taking turns. Contact: Susan Rodriquez (925) 828-1315 srodriquez@aclibrary.org Location: DUBLIN BRANCH - Get Directions

	1:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Story Readers Program
		Story Readers is a storytime for children 2 years through preschool. It consists of stories and a craft. It is put on by volunteers from the Fremont Parents' Nursery School on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. Contact: Children's Information Desk (510) 745-1421 Location: FREMONT BRANCH - Get Directions

	3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Friday Gaming @ the Newark Library
		Friday Gaming @ the Newark Library 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room Teens, have some fun and celebrate TGIF @ the Newark Library. We have video games like guitar hero for you to play, and some fun board games for your amusement. If you like to compete, and meet new people at the same time, put Friday Gaming @ the Newark Library on your schedule of fun things to do. Contact: Kathleen Hannon (510) 795-2627 x18 KHannon@aclibrary.org Location: NEWARK BRANCH - Get Directions
Saturday February 20, 2010			Go To Top
		Celebrate Chinese New Year - the Year of the Tiger
		Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with members of the Citizens For a Better Community, South Bay Chinese Club and Purple Lotus Chinese School. Activities include crafts, martial arts demonstration, dance, music and much more. Entertainment including a Lion Dance - 1-2 pm in the Fukaya Meeting Room Crafts and Traditional Art demonstrations from 1- 4pm in the Children's Area Contact: Children's Information Desk (510) 745-1421 Location: FREMONT BRANCH - Get Directions

		Teen/Senior Computer & Gadget Help
		Drop in any Saturday morning for help with word processing, email, computer questions, and electronic gadgets such as cell phones, digital cameras, and more. No registration required. Contact: Fremont Main Library Information Desk (510) 745-1401 Location: FREMONT BRANCH - Get Directions

	9:30 AM - 4:00 PM	PowerSelling on eBay
		Shari Smith, Certified Education Specialist trained by eBay & Gold Level Powerseller, teaches how to research & create listings to attract buyers, enhance listings with better descriptions & photography, set pricing to maximize profits, open and use a PayPal account, monitor sales and avoid costly beginners’ mistakes. Bonus Final Hour: Build or Expand an eBay Business using advanced listing, tracking and selling tools; opening an eBay Store; where to find items to sell and marketing. Registration is required. Sign up at the Information Desk or call Barbara at (510) 795-2627 x20 or e-mail btelford-ishida@aclibrary.org. To purchase the eBay Basics Manual ($17) Reserve in advance at http://7daysale4u.com/eBay-Basics-Book-Library with a debit or credit card or pay cash by arriving by 9:30 a.m. or waiting until lunch. Purchase is optional but hand-outs will not be provided. Lunch ($10) Bring your own or reserve in advance by paying $10 to the Newark Library League at the Information Desk by February 16. Cash or checks accepted. Location: NEWARK BRANCH - Get Directions

	10:00 AM - 11:00 PM	Experience Subtle Yoga with Art of Living Yoga
		Experience subtle yoga, practice simple breathing and relaxation techniques and enjoy a guided meditation with Satinder Grewal from Art of Living Foundation.Ms. Grewal is an experienced instructor and a Castro Valley resident. This program is offered free, in the Learning Center, in partnership with the Castro Valley Library. Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900 Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions


	10:30 AM - 4:00 PM	TAX ASSISTANCE
		Free Tax Assistance is available at the Dublin Library every Saturday, beginning February 6th and continuing until Saturday, April 10th from 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. in the Group Study room. There will be no appointments on Saturday, February 13, 2010 and Saturday, March 13, 2010. This program is jointly sponsored by the IRS and AARP. Trained volunteers will assist with U.S. Federal and California State income tax and e-filing. Appointments are available for morning and afternoon sessions. Starting January 14, 2010, call the Dublin Library at 925-803-7275 during normal open hours or sign up at the Reference Desk. Drop in's with no appointment are welcome at anytime from 10:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and will be served on a first come, first served basis, subject to availability of volunteer staff. Contact: Dublin Library (925) 828-1315 Location: DUBLIN BRANCH - Get Directions

	11:00 AM	Saturday Storytime
		Stories and fun for preschoolers & families on Saturday mornings at 11 through March 13. Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900 Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions

	11:00 AM - 11:45 AM	Winter Storytime
		Preschool children and their families are invited to share stories, songs and crafts. Contact: Suzi Sargent 510-526-3720 ext. 19 ssargent@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions

	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Saturday Family Stories at the Union City Library
		The Interact Club at Logan High School presents a series of story hours for school-age children and families at the Union City Library. Starting Saturday, January 23 and running every other week through April 17 high school volunteer readers will welcome kids of all ages to enjoy stories and books from 1 - 2 p.m. Find out how much fun books and reading can be! The program is free, and no registration is required. Drop in for fifteen minutes, or stay for the entire hour, it's up to you! . Contact: Patricia Ryan (510) 745-1464 ext. 7 for information pryan@aclibrary.org Location: UNION CITY BRANCH - Get Directions

	12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Stitch an Inch
		Stitch an Inch will continue with Colette Pispisa, our teacher of all things knitted. We will be meeting every other Saturday, today is one of those Saturdays! Drop on in and see what you are missing! Contact: Kathleen Blair (510) 795-2627 x23 KBlair@aclibrary.org Location: NEWARK BRANCH - Get Directions

	2:00 PM - 2:45 PM	Bob Kann - The Silly Man
		This magician/storyteller/juggler was once a Professor of Education but he’s found the light in slapstick and he’s bringing his “schtick” to us. Join us for hilarity with a capital HA HA HA! Free, drop-in event, funded by the Newark Library League. Contact: Kat Blair (510) 795-2627 x23 kblair@aclibrary.org Location: NEWARK BRANCH - Get Directions

	2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Tame Your Tech: Free Help with Gadgets
		Bring your cell phone, pda, digital camera, camcorder or laptop (and its manual, if you have it) to learn to program and use it. Stop handing off your tech to a kid or spouse when you need something done! Registration is required. Sign up at the Information Desk or by calling (510) 795-2627 x20 or e-mailing Barbara Telford-Ishida. Location: NEWARK BRANCH - Get Directions

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Knit One, Purl Two
		The Dublin Library will host a free knitting workshop for adults on February 20. Join a group of experienced knitters who will provide ideas and instruction. Bring your current project and provide inspiration to fellow knitters in the community. Bring an abandoned or difficult project and receive encouragement and advice from someone with more experience. Bring some yarn that you would like to swap. Needles and yarn will be available for beginners. Contact: Pam Blades(925) 803-7273 pblades@aclibrary.org Location: DUBLIN BRANCH - Get Directions

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Origami Workshop with Margo Wecksler: Make a Cityscape paper collage
		Free drop in craft workshop. Materials supplied or you may bring your own paper. Margo Wecksler is a local artist who has been folding paper since she was eight. These workshops are designed for all levels. Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions
		Location: Edith Stone Room
Sunday February 21, 2010			Go To Top
	1:30 PM - 4:30 PM	Transition Albany: Film Screening of HomeGrown
		Inspiring Urban Farms and Vegetable Gardens in Albany Transition Albany presents HomeGrown, a warm and inspiring movie about a family that creates a thriving farm in the heart of urban Pasadena. The movie will be followed by discussion and seed and plant sharing. Bring your starts, seeds, and seedlings! Transition Albany, http://transitionalbany.org , is a local manifestation of a global movement that invites ordinary communities to envision and create a positive transition from fossil fuel dependency to vital, engaged resilient and interdependent community. Film screenings are followed by discussion. Contact Transition Albany at transitionalbanyca@gmail.com for more information. Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions
		Location: Edith Stone Room

	3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Meet the Author @ Union City Library
		Meet author Javy W. Galindo as he shares insights from his new book on Creativity. The title of the book is called: The power of thinking differently. The author website: http://www.thinking-differently.com discusses the book in great detail. In his new book, The Power of Thinking Differently, Silicon Valley based author Javy W. Galindo lightheartedly explores the roots of our thinking habits and provides an imaginative six-stage roadmap to discovering fresh ideas and implementing creative change. Join us to see that creativity isn’t just for creative types. Javy Galindo will discuss that we all have the inherent capacity to think creatively and attain creative insights. Location: UNION CITY BRANCH - Get Directions
Monday February 22, 2010			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Preschool Storytime--FULL
		PLEASE NOTE: Preschool Story Time is FULL for the winter session. Just for children ages 3 - 5 years old who are not yet in kindergarten. This program includes stories, songs and fingerplays in an independent setting to build school readiness skills. Registration is necessary and begins on Monday January 4 at 10 a.m. Contact: Rebecca Maher or Peggy Tollefson (925) 828-1315 rmaher@aclibrary.org Location: DUBLIN BRANCH - Get Directions


	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Toddler/Preschool Music & Movement Time
		Come and join children's librarian Dennis Finnegan with singing, dancing, and lots of fun. For all ages. No registration required. For more information contact Dennis Finnegan (510)745-1464

	12:30 PM - 1:30 PM	Albany YMCA/Albany Library Brown Bag Speaker's Forum: Author Sophie Raday
		A monthly speaker series on a variety of topics. This program is sponsored by the Albany Library and the Albany YMCA. Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions
		Location: Edith Stone Room

	1:00 PM	Toddler Time Registration Begins
		Registration for Toddler Time, storytime for children 24 - 35 months old and a parent, begins at 1 p.m. This free, 20 minute program includes stories, fingerplays and songs. Sessions are - Mondays at 7 p.m,Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m and Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. Sessions begin the week of March 1 and run through the week of March 22. . Contact: Children's Information Desk (510) 745-1421 Location: FREMONT BRANCH - Get Directions

	1:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Preschool Storytime-English/Spanish - THIS SESSION IS FULL
		This bilingual storytime (in English and Spanish)is just for children ages 3 - 5 years old who are not yet in kindergarten. This program includes stories, songs and fingerplays. Registration is necessary and begins on Monday January 4 at 1 p.m. Contact: Children's Information Desk (510) 745-1421 Location: FREMONT BRANCH - Get Directions

	3:30 PM - 4:30 PM	Drop-in Knitting Group for All Ages
		Work on your own project or make pet blankets and children's hats to be donated to charity organizations. No registration necessary. Yarn and needles provided for charity projects. Contact: Ronnie Davis(510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions

	3:30 PM - 5:00 PM	After School Homework Help
		Need help with math problems, studying for a spelling test, writing a book report or essay? Homework help is available each aftenoon at the Castro Valley Library where high school student volunteers, working with an adult coordinator, are available for 1 to 1 help. No registration is needed for this free service. Just bring your homework assignments to the Learning Center. After School Homework Help is offered in partnership with the Castro Valley Unified School District and is closed on school holidays. Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900 Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions

	3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Dublin Library Homework Help
		Students in grades 3 to 8 can drop by and receive help on their after school assignments from teen volunteers. Help is available Monday through Thursday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Library. No signups are required, but each child will be given a permission slip at their first visit, for their parent/guardian to sign and return. Parents, please note that the Homework Center is not child care and cannot substitute for professional tutoring. For Online, Live Homework help try Homework Help Now! offered by Brainfuse. This service offers one-to-one tutoring with live, online Instructors. Tutor and student meet in an online "classroom" and chat. All core subjects are covered for grades 3-12 including math, science, social studies, English/language arts, writing assistance and reading assistance.

	3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Homework Central
		Students, grades 1-12, receive assistance with any kind of homework. High school-age volunteers, supervised by an instructor from the SLUSD, work with all ages. If are a high school student who would like to volunteer for Homework Central, please see a librarian at the Information Desk or call Anthony Dos Santos at 510-670-6283. Contact: Anthony Dos Santos(510) 670-6283 adossantos@aclibrary.org Location: SAN LORENZO BRANCH - Get Directions

	3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Teen Volunteers for Student Success
		Teen volunteers are available to help students in grades K-10 with reading, writing, and math. Come to the Information Desk to find a teen volunteer tutor. Volunteers are available Monday-Thursday starting at 3:30 p.m. For more information contact the information desk at the Union City Branch at 510-745-1464 X 7. Contact: Mira Geroy (510) 745-1464 mgeroy@aclibrary.org Location: UNION CITY BRANCH - Get Directions

	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Teen-Assisted Computer Learning for Adults
		Would you like help setting up e-mail, working with Microsoft Word or Excel, or doing simple Internet searches? If so, come to our Teen-Assisted Computer Learning for Adults program! Dublin Library is providing trained teen volunteers to help you between 4 to 6 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between January 4 and March 11, 2010. This service is free and no registration is required. Contact: Eugene Marangoni (925) 803-7286 EMarangoni@aclibrary.org Location: DUBLIN BRANCH - Get Directions

	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Citizenship Classes
		People from all backgrounds may attend these free classes. Learn to pass the Citizenship Exam and more! Contact: Anthony Dos Santos(510) 670-6283 adossantos@aclibrary.org Location: SAN LORENZO BRANCH - Get Directions

	6:00 PM - 10:00 PM	MAC Meeting in the Chabot Room
		MAC is an advisory body to 4th District Supervisor Nate Miley. Meetings are open to the public with time for public comment. Agendas are available in the Library and online (follow the link below). Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900 Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions Alameda County Planning MAC


	7:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Preschool Storytime
		Just for children ages 3 - 5 years old who are not yet in kindergarten - this program includes stories, songs and fingerplays. Registration is necessary and begins on Monday January 4 at 1 p.m. Contact: Children's Information Desk (510) 745-1421 Location: FREMONT BRANCH - Get Directions

	7:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Preschool Storytime
		Specially selected stories and games for ages 3-5 years old (families may stand in the area). No registration necessary. A wonderful first group experience. Contact: Anthony Dos Santos(510) 670-6283 adossantos@aclibrary.org Location: SAN LORENZO BRANCH - Get Directions

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	LINK TO JOBS
		FREE JOB HELP AND TRAINING Fukaya Meeting Room Each session will start with a demo of available library and other prime resources and conclude with expert advice and tips from recruiter Mark Jennings. February 22: Find Hidden Jobs / The Hidden Job Experience March 1: The Advertised Job Market / How to Apply for a Job March 8: Research Companies / Prepare for the Interview by Phone March 15: Salary Search / Prepare for the Interview in Person March 22: Job Support Groups / Keeping the Job To register, please e-mail: grooshan@aclibrary.org or call (510) 745-1440. Contact: Fremont Main Library Information Desk (510) 745-1401 Location: FREMONT BRANCH - Get Directions
Tuesday February 23, 2010			Go To Top
	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Winter Preschool Story Time at the Union City Library
		Did you know that regular exposure to books and reading is one of the best ways to prepare your young child for reading and future success in school? A great way to introduce your 3 - 5 year-old child to the joy of reading is to bring them to Preschool Storytime at the Library! No registration is required for this ten-week series running January 19 - March 23. The Union City Library Preschool Story Time, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon, is a fun introduction to books, fingerplays and stretches for our youngest Library patrons. Contact: Patricia Ryan (510) 745-1464 ext. 7 for information pryan@aclibrary.org Location: UNION CITY BRANCH - Get Directions

	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Computer Classes for Adults
		Registration is necessary for these hands-on classes offered each Tuesday afternoon throughout February: Febrary 2 Internet Basics February 9 E-mail basics February 16 Internet Searching February 23 Microsoft Word for Beginners Classes are in the Learning Center. Please register in person or by phone at the Library Information Desk. Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900 Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions

	2:00 PM - 2:30 PM	Winter Storytime
		Bring your 2-5 child for 30 minutes of stories, fun, and the Hokey Pokey! Drop-in; no registration is needed. We'll see you there! Contact: Sally Kusalo (510) 795-2626 skusalo@aclibrary.org Location: NILES BRANCH - Get Directions

	2:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Congresswoman Barbara Lee's Community Office Hours
		A representative from Congresswoman Barbara Lee's office will be here every Tuesday from 2-5 pm, to help you with Federal related issues, such as veterans benefits & military service, Social Security & Medicare, immigration, and more. Drop-ins are welcome; no appointment is necessary. Please call the Congresswoman's office, 510-763-3070, if you would like to make an appointment or for more information. Contact: Congresswoman Barbara Lee 510-763-3070 Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions Congresswoman Barbara Lee's web link

	3:15 PM - 5:15 PM	Homework Center
		Need help with school assignments? Writing a report? Studying for a test? Our free, drop-in Homework Center is here to help students in grades 2 through 6 with subjects from English to math, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15pm to 5:15pm. Assistance is provided by a tutor and volunteers. No appointment is necessary; just bring your homework to the library. For more information or to learn how to become a volunteer, ask at the library information desk or call 510-526-3720. The Homework Center is closed during AUSD breaks. Contact: Vivian Jaquette (510) 526-3720 x20 vjaquette@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions

	3:15 PM - 5:15 PM	Read With Me
		This one-on-one reading assistance program is for children in grades 1-6. It is provided by our high quality teen volunteers. Choose one from the six reading periods: 3:15-3:45pm, 4:00-4:30pm, 4:45-5:15pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Program runs from October through May with some breaks following the calendar of Fremont School District. Yearly registration is required and starts September 1st, 2009. To register, parents must call or come in person during Centerville Library's open hours: Tue. 1-8pm, Thurs. 11am-6pm. Seats are limited and fill up very quickly so register as early as possible. Contact: Chien-Chun Chang (510)795-2629 or email cchang@aclibrary.org Location: CENTERVILLE BRANCH - Get Directions *Interested in volunteering? Click here for information.

	3:30 PM - 5:00 PM	After School Homework Help
		Need help with math problems, studying for a spelling test, writing a book report or essay? Homework help is available each aftenoon at the Castro Valley Library where high school student volunteers, working with an adult coordinator, are available for 1 to 1 help. No registration is needed for this free service. Just bring your homework assignments to the Learning Center. After School Homework Help is offered in partnership with the Castro Valley Unified School District and is closed on school holidays. Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900 Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions

	3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Dublin Library Homework Help
		Students in grades 3 to 8 can drop by and receive help on their after school assignments from teen volunteers. Help is available Monday through Thursday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Library. No signups are required, but each child will be given a permission slip at their first visit, for their parent/guardian to sign and return. Parents, please note that the Homework Center is not child care and cannot substitute for professional tutoring. For Online, Live Homework help try Homework Help Now! offered by Brainfuse. This service offers one-to-one tutoring with live, online Instructors. Tutor and student meet in an online "classroom" and chat. All core subjects are covered for grades 3-12 including math, science, social studies, English/language arts, writing assistance and reading assistance.

	3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Homework Central
		Students, grades 1-12, receive assistance with any kind of homework. High school-age volunteers, supervised by an instructor from the SLUSD, work with all ages. If are a high school student who would like to volunteer for Homework Central, please see a librarian at the Information Desk or call Anthony Dos Santos at 510-670-6283. Contact: Anthony Dos Santos(510) 670-6283 adossantos@aclibrary.org Location: SAN LORENZO BRANCH - Get Directions


	3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Homework Express @ The Newark Library
		High School and college volunteers help K-12 students Tuesday-Thursday from 3:30-5:00 p.m. Whether your student needs help doing tomorrow’s homework, writing a report, or studying for that big test, Homework Express volunteers are there to help. This service is free, and attendance is on a drop-in basis. Contact: Kathleen Hannon (510) 795-2627 x18 KHannon@aclibrary.org Location: NEWARK BRANCH - Get Directions

	3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Teen Volunteers for Student Success