Tuesday February 9, 2010 Go To Top 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  -  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       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 Wednesday February 10, 2010 Go To Top 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 Thursday February 11, 2010 Go To Top 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       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 Tuesday February 16, 2010 Go To Top 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  -  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  -  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       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   6:30 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     Wednesday February 17, 2010 Go To Top 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

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  -  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 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       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       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 Saturday February 20, 2010 Go To Top 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   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 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 Monday February 22, 2010 Go To Top 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   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  -  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

Tuesday February 23, 2010 Go To Top 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  -  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       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 Wednesday February 24, 2010 Go To Top 1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Great Books Discussion: Eichmann in Jerusalem by Arendt     Join this lively discussion of selected Great Books that will be led by Rosalie Gonzales. This group meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month. Come to one or all the meetings. Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions     Location: Edith Stone Room   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  -  9:00 PM Albany Library Board meeting     The Albany Library Board advises the Albany City Council on matters pertaining to the Albany Library. Members are appointed by the City Council; one member represents the Friends of the Albany. The agenda for this meeting is posted at the Library. The public is welcome to attend. br> Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions     Location: Edith Stone Room Thursday February 25, 2010 Go To Top 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       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  -  7:00 PM Drop-In Computer Help     Whatever your skill level, learn more about using a computer, e-mail and searching the Internet. For more information, call (510) 795-2627 x20 or e-mail Barbara Telford-Ishida. Location: NEWARK BRANCH - Get Directions Monday March 1, 2010 Go To Top 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 Tuesday March 2, 2010 Go To Top 12:00 PM  -  1:00 PM League of Woman Voters Brown Bag Meeting on public policy issues - public invited     Join the local chapter of the League of Woman Voters. Speakers will present information on public policy issues. The public is invited. Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions     Location: Edith Stone Room   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

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 Lawyer in the Library - sign up in advance     Free 15 minute consultation with an attorney who will clarify your situation, advise you of your options, get you started with a solution, and make a referral when needed. Advance registration is required. Sign up in person at the Reference desk or call 510-526-3720 ext. 5 during library hours. Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions     Location: Edith Stone Room   6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Mystery Scene Book Club     Meet with your neighbors and fellow mystery lovers on the first Tuesday of each month to discuss member selected books. Group is facilitated by best selling author Camille Minichino, a Castro Valley resident. Upcoming selections include March 2 How to Host a Killer Party by Penny Warner April 6 Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeffrey Lindsay . For more information ask at the Information desk or e-mail camille@minichino.com. Book club is in the Learning Center. Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900 Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions Wednesday March 3, 2010 Go To Top 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 Thursday March 4, 2010 Go To Top 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       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 Saturday March 6, 2010 Go To Top 12:00 PM  -  3:00 PM CalHFA Homeowner's Workshop     Representatives from California State and Federal Housing agencies will be here to assist with information for first time buyers programs, affordable housing options, mortgage modification, refinancing, and foreclosure prevention. No registration is necessary, though seating capacity will be observed. Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900 Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions   2:00 PM  -  3:30 PM Connect @ the Library Computer Basics: The Essentials     For those with no prior computer experience, this class includes hands-on instruction and exercises in the use of a mouse and keyboard and information on the basic parts of the computer. Registration is required Contact: Fremont Main Library Information Desk (510) 745-1401 Location: FREMONT BRANCH - Get Directions Sunday March 7, 2010 Go To Top 2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Photography Workshop with Treve Johnson     Local photographer Treve Johnson will present a free photography workshop. Bring your camera and camera manual. No registration is required. Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions     Location: Edith Stone Room   2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Photography Workshop with Treve Johnson     Local photographer Treve Johnson will present a free photography workshop. Bring your camera and camera manual. No registration is required. Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions     Location: Edith Stone Room Monday March 8, 2010 Go To Top 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 Lawyer in the Library     An attorney will be available to consult with you to help define your problem, advise you of options, get started with a solution, and/or make a referral if necessary. Expect 20 minutes of discussion time. Lawyer the Library is available the second Monday of the month; appointments are available up to one month in advance. Sign up in person,or by phone, at the Library Information Desk. Program is offered in partnership with the Alameda County Bar Association.. Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900 Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions Other services from the Alameda County Bar Assoc.

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     Tuesday March 9, 2010 Go To Top 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       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   6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Meditation Workshop: Find Peace and Serenity in an Uncertain World     Dr. Marshall Zaslove returns to the Castro Valley Library to present a new program to help you learn how to reach the "haven of peace within" in these turbulent times. Dr. Zaslove is a Board certified psychiatrist with years of experience offering guided meditations and workshops based on the best-selling Inner and Outer Peace Through Meditation by Rajinder Singh. Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions Inner and Outer Peace in ACL Catalog     Wednesday March 10, 2010 Go To Top 1:30 PM  -  3:00 PM Take Charge of Your Driving Safety!     Contact: Mira Geroy    (510) 745-1464   mgeroy@aclibrary.org     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. Location: UNION CITY BRANCH Click Here for Flier & More Information       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 Thursday March 11, 2010 Go To Top 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       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 Saturday March 13, 2010 Go To Top 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Meet the Author Lora Jo Foo     Ms. Foo, the author of Asian American Women, will read from and discuss her new work Earth Passages: Journeys Through Childhood, a collection of Chinese American stories, based on her own experiences growing up, as told thorugh narrative and beautiful color photography. Program will include a multi media presentation. Ms. Foo, a Castro Valley resident, is a former staff attorney at the Asian Law Caucus who has had a fantastic career representing low income immigrant workers in the garment industry and other occupations. Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions More about Lora Jo Foo       2:00 PM  -  3:30 PM Connect @ the Library Computer Basics II: The Essentials of Microsoft Windows     You've mastered the mouse, now what? For those with little computer experience, this class includes a review of computer basics and an introduction to Microsoft Windows. Hands-on instruction and exercises in : desktop essentials, working with files and printing. Prerequisites:participants must be familiar with using a mouse and keyboard Registration is required Contact: Fremont Main Library Information Desk (510) 745-1401 Location: FREMONT BRANCH - Get Directions Sunday March 14, 2010 Go To Top 1:30 PM  -  4:30 PM Transition Albany: Film showing - Urban Transportation Alternatives     Urban Transportation Alternatives Transition Albany http://transitionalbany.org and Carbon Neutral Albany http://www.carbon0albany.org present short, uncommon films depicting exciting alternatives to the private automobile and lead discussion on how we can reduce the carbon emitted by transportation. 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: transitionalbanyca@gmail.com for more information Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions     Location: Edith Stone Room Monday March 15, 2010 Go To Top 12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Albany YMCA/Albany Library Brown Bag Speaker's Forum: Storyteller Joel ben Izzy     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

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     Tuesday March 16, 2010 Go To Top 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     Wednesday March 17, 2010 Go To Top 7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Evening Book Group: Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger     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 March book is Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions     Location: Edith Stone Room   7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM Waterwise Gardening with Native Plants     Join Deva Luna, sustainable landscape designer, and hear her tips and how-to notes on care of a native plant garden. Contact: Fremont Main Library Information Desk (510) 745-1401 Location: FREMONT BRANCH - Get Directions Thursday March 18, 2010 Go To Top 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     Saturday March 20, 2010 Go To Top 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 March 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 Sunday March 21, 2010 Go To Top 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Photography Workshop with Treve Johnson     Local photographer Treve Johnson will present a free photography workshop. Bring your camera and camera manual. No registration is required. Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions     Location: Edith Stone Room Monday March 22, 2010 Go To Top 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     Tuesday March 23, 2010 Go To Top 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     Wednesday March 24, 2010 Go To Top 1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Great Books Discussion: Which Era Would That Be? by Gordimer     Join this lively discussion of selected Great Books that will be led by Rosalie Gonzales. This group meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month. Come to one or all the meetings. Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions     Location: Edith Stone Room   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-examination.      *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 program is for older adults, their family members, and service providers who work with seniors. No reservations required. Contact: Fremont Main Library Information Desk (510) 745-1401 Location: FREMONT BRANCH - Get Directions Click Here for Flier & More Information

7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Albany Library Board meeting     The Albany Library Board advises the Albany City Council on matters pertaining to the Albany Library. Members are appointed by the City Council; one member represents the Friends of the Albany. The agenda for this meeting is posted at the Library. The public is welcome to attend. br> Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions     Location: Edith Stone Room Thursday March 25, 2010 Go To Top 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     Saturday March 27, 2010 Go To Top 2:00 PM  -  3:30 PM Connect @ the Library     Internet Basics Registration is required Prerequisites: Participants must be familiar with using a mouse and keyboard. For the Internet novice, this class will provide an introduction to Internet terminology and basic instructions on how to surf the web. Contact: Fremont Main Library Information Desk (510) 745-1401 Location: FREMONT BRANCH - Get Directions Tuesday March 30, 2010 Go To Top 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     Thursday April 1, 2010 Go To Top 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     Tuesday April 6, 2010 Go To Top 12:00 PM  -  1:00 PM League of Woman Voters Brown Bag Meeting on public policy issues - public invited     Join the local chapter of the League of Woman Voters. Speakers will present information on public policy issues. The public is invited. Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions     Location: Edith Stone Room   6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Lawyer in the Library - sign up in advance     Free 15 minute consultation with an attorney who will clarify your situation, advise you of your options, get you started with a solution, and make a referral when needed. Advance registration is required. Sign up in person at the Reference desk or call 510-526-3720 ext. 5 during library hours. Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions     Location: Edith Stone Room   6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Mystery Scene Book Club     Meet with your neighbors and fellow mystery lovers on the first Tuesday of each month to discuss member selected books. Group is facilitated by best selling author Camille Minichino, a Castro Valley resident. Upcoming selections include March 2 How to Host a Killer Party by Penny Warner April 6 Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeffrey Lindsay . For more information ask at the Information desk or e-mail camille@minichino.com. Book club is in the Learning Center. Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900 Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions Thursday April 8, 2010 Go To Top 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     Sunday April 11, 2010 Go To Top 1:30 PM  -  4:30 PM Transition Albany: Film showing     Transition Albany is an organization that is engaging Albany in the transition from fossil fuel dependency to a resilient and interdependent community. Film screenings are followed by discussion. Contact Transition Albany : www.transitionalbany.org for more information Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions     Location: Edith Stone Room Monday April 12, 2010 Go To Top 12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Albany YMCA/Albany Library Brown Bag Speaker's Forum: Poet and Artist Salma Arastu     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 Thursday April 15, 2010 Go To Top 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

Saturday April 17, 2010 Go To Top 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 April 17. 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 Wednesday April 21, 2010 Go To Top 7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Evening Book Group: Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides     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 April book is Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides. Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions     Location: Edith Stone Room Thursday April 22, 2010 Go To Top 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     Saturday April 24, 2010 Go To Top 1:30 PM  -  3:00 PM Demystifying the Naturalization Process     A team from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Field Office in San Francisco will present information on how to prepare to become a United States citizen. Presentation: “Demystifying the Naturalization Process” Mock Interview conducted by Immigration Service Officers Q & A Session A FREE DVD with all published USCIS materials on naturalization will be distributed to participants at the end of the session. Presented by The Fremont Main Library and the Alameda County Write to Read Literacy Program Contact: Fremont Main Library Information Desk (510) 745-1401 Location: FREMONT BRANCH - Get Directions Wednesday April 28, 2010 Go To Top 1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Great Books Discussion: Reader's Choice     Join this lively discussion of selected Great Books that will be led by Rosalie Gonzales. Bring a favorite book, poem or play to share. This group meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month. Come to one or all the meetings. Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions     Location: Edith Stone Room Thursday April 29, 2010 Go To Top 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     Tuesday May 4, 2010 Go To Top 12:00 PM  -  1:00 PM League of Woman Voters Brown Bag Meeting on public policy issues - public invited     Join the local chapter of the League of Woman Voters. Speakers will present information on public policy issues. The public is invited. Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions     Location: Edith Stone Room   6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Lawyer in the Library - sign up in advance     Free 15 minute consultation with an attorney who will clarify your situation, advise you of your options, get you started with a solution, and make a referral when needed. Advance registration is required. Sign up in person at the Reference desk or call 510-526-3720 ext. 5 during library hours. Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions     Location: Edith Stone Room   6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Mystery Scene Book Club     Meet with your neighbors and fellow mystery lovers on the first Tuesday of each month to discuss member selected books. Group is facilitated by best selling author Camille Minichino, a Castro Valley resident. Upcoming selections include March 2 How to Host a Killer Party by Penny Warner April 6 Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeffrey Lindsay . For more information ask at the Information desk or e-mail camille@minichino.com. Book club is in the Learning Center. Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900 Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions Thursday May 6, 2010 Go To Top 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     Sunday May 9, 2010 Go To Top 1:30 PM  -  4:30 PM Transition Albany: Film showing 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

Monday May 10, 2010 Go To Top 12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Albany YMCA/Albany Library Brown Bag Speaker's Forum: Michael McGee on Travel Podcasts     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 Thursday May 13, 2010 Go To Top 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     Saturday May 15, 2010 Go To Top 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 May 15. 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 Wednesday May 19, 2010 Go To Top 7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Evening Book Group: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer     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 May book is Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer. Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions     Location: Edith Stone Room Thursday May 20, 2010 Go To Top 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     Wednesday May 26, 2010 Go To Top 1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Great Books Discussion: Frankenstein by Shelley     Join this lively discussion of selected Great Books that will be led by Rosalie Gonzales. This group meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month. Come to one or all the meetings. Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions     Location: Edith Stone Room   7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Albany Library Board meeting     The Albany Library Board advises the Albany City Council on matters pertaining to the Albany Library. Members are appointed by the City Council; one member represents the Friends of the Albany. The agenda for this meeting is posted at the Library. The public is welcome to attend. br> Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions     Location: Edith Stone Room Tuesday June 1, 2010 Go To Top 6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Lawyer in the Library - sign up in advance     Free 15 minute consultation with an attorney who will clarify your situation, advise you of your options, get you started with a solution, and make a referral when needed. Advance registration is required. Sign up in person at the Reference desk or call 510-526-3720 ext. 5 during library hours. Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions     Location: Edith Stone Room   6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Mystery Scene Book Club     Meet with your neighbors and fellow mystery lovers on the first Tuesday of each month to discuss member selected books. Group is facilitated by best selling author Camille Minichino, a Castro Valley resident. Upcoming selections include March 2 How to Host a Killer Party by Penny Warner April 6 Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeffrey Lindsay . For more information ask at the Information desk or e-mail camille@minichino.com. Book club is in the Learning Center. Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900 Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions Saturday June 5, 2010 Go To Top 2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Organizing Your Home     Professional organizer Emily Wilska shares her system for regaining control of your space, stuff and time and living a richer, happier, saner life. Copies of her book, Organizing Your Home: Decluttering Solutions and Storage Ideas, will be available for purchase. Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions     Location: Edith Stone Room Saturday June 19, 2010 Go To Top 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

Sunday June 20, 2010 Go To Top 1:30 PM  -  4:30 PM Transition Albany: Film showing     Transition Albany is an organization that is engaging Albany in the transition from fossil fuel dependency to a resilient and interdependent community. Film screenings are followed by discussion. Contact Transition Albany : www.transitionalbany.org for more information Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions     Location: Edith Stone Room Wednesday June 23, 2010 Go To Top 1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Great Books Discussion: Guests of the Nation by O'Connor     Join this lively discussion of selected Great Books that will be led by Rosalie Gonzales. This group meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month. Come to one or all the meetings. Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions     Location: Edith Stone Room Saturday June 26, 2010 Go To Top 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Knit One, Purl Two     The Dublin Library will host a free knitting workshop for adults on June 26. 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 Tuesday July 6, 2010 Go To Top 6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Lawyer in the Library - sign up in advance     Free 15 minute consultation with an attorney who will clarify your situation, advise you of your options, get you started with a solution, and make a referral when needed. Advance registration is required. Sign up in person at the Reference desk or call 510-526-3720 ext. 5 during library hours. Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions     Location: Edith Stone Room   6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Mystery Scene Book Club     Meet with your neighbors and fellow mystery lovers on the first Tuesday of each month to discuss member selected books. Group is facilitated by best selling author Camille Minichino, a Castro Valley resident. Upcoming selections include March 2 How to Host a Killer Party by Penny Warner April 6 Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeffrey Lindsay . For more information ask at the Information desk or e-mail camille@minichino.com. Book club is in the Learning Center. Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900 Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions Wednesday July 28, 2010 Go To Top 1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Great Books Discussion: Copenhagen by Frayn     Join this lively discussion of selected Great Books that will be led by Rosalie Gonzales. This group meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month. Come to one or all the meetings. Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions     Location: Edith Stone Room   7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Albany Library Board meeting     The Albany Library Board advises the Albany City Council on matters pertaining to the Albany Library. Members are appointed by the City Council; one member represents the Friends of the Albany. The agenda for this meeting is posted at the Library. The public is welcome to attend. br> Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions     Location: Edith Stone Room Tuesday August 3, 2010 Go To Top 6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Lawyer in the Library - sign up in advance     Free 15 minute consultation with an attorney who will clarify your situation, advise you of your options, get you started with a solution, and make a referral when needed. Advance registration is required. Sign up in person at the Reference desk or call 510-526-3720 ext. 5 during library hours. Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions     Location: Edith Stone Room   6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Mystery Scene Book Club     Meet with your neighbors and fellow mystery lovers on the first Tuesday of each month to discuss member selected books. Group is facilitated by best selling author Camille Minichino, a Castro Valley resident. Upcoming selections include March 2 How to Host a Killer Party by Penny Warner April 6 Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeffrey Lindsay . For more information ask at the Information desk or e-mail camille@minichino.com. Book club is in the Learning Center. Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900 Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions Wednesday August 25, 2010 Go To Top 1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Great Books Discussion: Palace Walk by Mahfouz     Join this lively discussion of selected Great Books that will be led by Rosalie Gonzales. This group meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month. Come to one or all the meetings. Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions     Location: Edith Stone Room Tuesday September 7, 2010 Go To Top 6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Lawyer in the Library - sign up in advance     Free 15 minute consultation with an attorney who will clarify your situation, advise you of your options, get you started with a solution, and make a referral when needed. Advance registration is required. Sign up in person at the Reference desk or call 510-526-3720 ext. 5 during library hours. Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions     Location: Edith Stone Room   6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Mystery Scene Book Club     Meet with your neighbors and fellow mystery lovers on the first Tuesday of each month to discuss member selected books. Group is facilitated by best selling author Camille Minichino, a Castro Valley resident. Upcoming selections include March 2 How to Host a Killer Party by Penny Warner April 6 Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeffrey Lindsay . For more information ask at the Information desk or e-mail camille@minichino.com. Book club is in the Learning Center. Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900 Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions

Wednesday September 22, 2010 Go To Top 1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Great Books Discussion: What we talk about when we talk about love by Carver     Join this lively discussion of selected Great Books that will be led by Rosalie Gonzales. This group meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month. Come to one or all the meetings. Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions     Location: Edith Stone Room   7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Albany Library Board meeting     The Albany Library Board advises the Albany City Council on matters pertaining to the Albany Library. Members are appointed by the City Council; one member represents the Friends of the Albany. The agenda for this meeting is posted at the Library. The public is welcome to attend. br> Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions     Location: Edith Stone Room Tuesday October 5, 2010 Go To Top 6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Lawyer in the Library - sign up in advance     Free 15 minute consultation with an attorney who will clarify your situation, advise you of your options, get you started with a solution, and make a referral when needed. Advance registration is required. Sign up in person at the Reference desk or call 510-526-3720 ext. 5 during library hours. Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions     Location: Edith Stone Room   6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Mystery Scene Book Club     Meet with your neighbors and fellow mystery lovers on the first Tuesday of each month to discuss member selected books. Group is facilitated by best selling author Camille Minichino, a Castro Valley resident. Upcoming selections include March 2 How to Host a Killer Party by Penny Warner April 6 Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeffrey Lindsay . For more information ask at the Information desk or e-mail camille@minichino.com. Book club is in the Learning Center. Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900 Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions Wednesday October 27, 2010 Go To Top 1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Great Books Discussion: Reader's Choice     Join this lively discussion of selected Great Books that will be led by Rosalie Gonzales. Bring a favorite book, poem or play to share. This group meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month. Come to one or all the meetings. Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions     Location: Edith Stone Room Tuesday November 2, 2010 Go To Top 6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Lawyer in the Library - sign up in advance     Free 15 minute consultation with an attorney who will clarify your situation, advise you of your options, get you started with a solution, and make a referral when needed. Advance registration is required. Sign up in person at the Reference desk or call 510-526-3720 ext. 5 during library hours. Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions     Location: Edith Stone Room   6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Mystery Scene Book Club     Meet with your neighbors and fellow mystery lovers on the first Tuesday of each month to discuss member selected books. Group is facilitated by best selling author Camille Minichino, a Castro Valley resident. Upcoming selections include March 2 How to Host a Killer Party by Penny Warner April 6 Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeffrey Lindsay . For more information ask at the Information desk or e-mail camille@minichino.com. Book club is in the Learning Center. Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900 Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions Wednesday November 24, 2010 Go To Top 1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Great Books Discussion: Death in Venice by Mann     Join this lively discussion of selected Great Books that will be led by Rosalie Gonzales. This group meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month. Come to one or all the meetings. Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions     Location: Edith Stone Room Wednesday December 1, 2010 Go To Top 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Albany Library Board meeting     The Albany Library Board advises the Albany City Council on matters pertaining to the Albany Library. Members are appointed by the City Council; one member represents the Friends of the Albany. The agenda for this meeting is posted at the Library. The public is welcome to attend. br> Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions     Location: Edith Stone Room Tuesday December 7, 2010 Go To Top 6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Lawyer in the Library - sign up in advance     Free 15 minute consultation with an attorney who will clarify your situation, advise you of your options, get you started with a solution, and make a referral when needed. Advance registration is required. Sign up in person at the Reference desk or call 510-526-3720 ext. 5 during library hours. Contact: Ronnie Davis (510) 526-3720 x16 rdavis@aclibrary.org Location: ALBANY BRANCH - Get Directions     Location: Edith Stone Room   6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Mystery Scene Book Club     Meet with your neighbors and fellow mystery lovers on the first Tuesday of each month to discuss member selected books. Group is facilitated by best selling author Camille Minichino, a Castro Valley resident. Upcoming selections include March 2 How to Host a Killer Party by Penny Warner April 6 Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeffrey Lindsay . For more information ask at the Information desk or e-mail camille@minichino.com. Book club is in the Learning Center. Contact: Castro Valley Library (510) 667-7900 Location: CASTRO VALLEY BRANCH - Get Directions

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