Hosted ten community conversation workshops at each of our ten libraries. Library gradual reopening beginning april 5 the library we will be offering these new services. Opl is not accepting book donations at this time due to the novel coronavirus covid19 pandemic. The alameda county library, in alameda county, california, is a public library system that. Book donations law library alameda county law library. Library book savers members say those books instead should be preserved and donated to schools, nonprofit groups, other libraries and other. You can chose to apply your donation to a specific donor fund.
Alameda county library, based in fremont, california, runs the same program in june, and its possible yours does, too. Attorneys, law firms, community members and organizations can help the law library expand access to legal information and access to justice by making a taxdeductible donation the alameda county law library. All of the above, plus invitation to a private breakfast with county librarian and a special gift book from the county librarian. Alameda county library foundation aclf, established in 1996, is the. Unless it is a rare, historic, or particularly significant collection, the foundation is unable to accept gifts of books. Alameda county library foundation aclf, established in 1996, is the fundraising arm of the alameda county library. You can also support fal by donating books for our twiceyearly used book sales. Find answers to questions about getting a library card, borrowing and returning items, managing your account, using online resources. Please do not leave any donated books outside the store since volunteers will not be available to process them.
All proceeds from the sale of used books support the law library. Read and play at home events alameda county library. What are my responsibilities as an alameda county library member. According to 20052006 statistics, the total service area represents a population of about 522,000, and annual circulation is. Access all types of media that the alameda free library offers. The app brings together titles from our ebook providers, including overdrive, cloudlibrary, rbdigital, and enki. They also have a fairly good collection of manga compared to other libraries, and theyve got some awesome swings in the front for kids and adults alike to use. Thomson reuterswestlaw is allowing any alameda county law library patron to register for their own free temporary id to westlaw classic.
As the executive assistant to a local philanthropic businessman, hes used to fielding. The alameda county library foundation aclf is the private fundraising arm of the alameda county public library system. The alameda county library, in alameda county, california, is a public library system that provides services from ten branch libraries in the cities of albany, dublin, fremont, newark and union city and the unincorporated communities of castro valley and san lorenzo. We are committed to providing safe access to physical library materials through a limited curbside pickup service. Gifts of money may be donated directly to the library for a specific program or community. Dial 833990 book 2665, press 1 to hear nikki giovannis poems celebrating libraries and librarians.
Find your librarys matchmaker library offers online chat. Jul 14, 2020 as an essential service, ac library will continue serving our communities as fully as possible, while prioritizing the safety of all. One perfect spring alameda county library overdrive. San leandro public library covid19 response as of june 8, 2020 to all our library patronsthe city of san leandros update on covid19 posted on. In addition, each year over 1200 boxes of good quality books and audiovisual materials are put in temporary storage for our three annual weekend book sales. Friends of the albany library, albany recyclewhere. To ensure continued access to authoritative legal information materials during the shelter in place order, lexisnexis is allowing any alameda county law library patron to register for their own free temporary id to lexis advance ids created using the link below will have access to lexis advance for 30 days. Donating books and other items oakland public library. The lobby book sale shelves at the union city library are now stocked, open, and ready for business. Dec 10, 2020 it looks like youre using internet explorer 11 or older.
For large monetary donations or to donate a specific book you would like added to the collection, please contact administration. I have so many childhood memories of checking out books and playing book games during the summer. Your library during covid19 closure oakland public library. With one login and as few as 3 clicks, you can start discovering and reading our entire collection of nearly 100,000. Donations of books and other media in good condition are accepted and sold in the. What if i have library materials currently checked out. Friends of the brentwood library contra costa county. South florida isnt the only sunny state where libraries offer this program. Serving the counties of alameda, contra costa, and san francisco, and the.
Alameda county law library s circulation policy furthers the mission and vision of the law library by permitting qualified individuals to become registered borrowers and to borrow materials from the law library, pursuant to the book borrower rules set forth below. Alameda county law library is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and donations are. The friends of the albany public library provides support to the albany library. We appreciate your donation of books, equipment, and gifts of money to the library. Accepts donations of gently used, resaleable hardcover and paperback books and videos. Where to donate books friends of the alameda free library. Due to concerns about the coronavirus, the friends of the library bookstore is closed until further notice. Keith watson is a resultsoriented workaholic with no time for a social life. Donations are accepted with the understanding that the library has the right to determine the disposition of gift items. Please call first for large donations or if a pickup is needed. Alameda county law library is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
Attorneys, law firms, community members and organizations can help the law library expand access to legal information and access to justice by making a taxdeductible donation the alameda county law library you can chose to apply your donation to a specific donor fund. This website works best with modern browsers such as the latest versions of chrome, firefox, safari, and edge. Jan 30, 2015 the library book savers of alameda county and other critics have complained at recent meetings in albany and fremont, urging the library branches to stop throwing away books and other materials. Friends of the alameda free library is a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization. View the agenda for details of the meeting, including how to watch andor participate in the public meeting. Batteries can be recycled at all alameda county hazardous waste facilities. Alameda free library accepts used batteries at the main library, 1550 oak st. Mar 17, 2021 the alameda county library advisory commission welcomes you to its virtual meeting on wednesday, april 7, 2021 at 7 pm. Hello friends, we are excited that alameda county is now in the orange tier. Once donated to us, the library will decide how best to use your donation. Alameda county law library accepts donations of law books in good condition. Donations can be brought to the bookstores during business hours.
Donate online make a purchase at amazonsmile support the friends of the alameda free library every time you shop on amazon. Overdrive provides library patrons remote access to a large collection of premium audiobooks, e books, and music from their website. As an organization separate from the library, the foundation seeks private sector support for improvements and enhancements which cannot be funded through local government funding. In the fall of 2018, we invited people throughout alameda county to share their hopes, dreams, and desires for their families, communities, and the future of our library. Library dublin, ca official website city of dublin. Library databases law library alameda county, california. An asl american sign language interpreter will be provided for this program if requested at least 7 days in advance.
If you miss heading to your local library and borrowing books, dont fret. Events subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. Beginning april 5 the library we will be offering these new services. Computer courtyard, tech dropin via zoom, and online printing. Established an independent alameda county library foundation with the goal of seeking donations from businesses and individuals to enhance library services. Batteries are hazardous and must not go in any trash, recycling, or composting bin.
Starting monday, september 14, opl will have 16 locations providing sidewalk pickup service during limited hours. Friends of the alameda free library friends of the alameda library is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting the city of alamedas libraries through fundraising, volunteerism and advocacy. The sale depends on generous donors who bring their gently used books and materials for dropoff at the main library. Friends of the alameda library is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting the city of alameda s libraries through fundraising, volunteerism and advocacy. Book donations law library alameda county, california. Erase library fees with one of these forgiveness programs. We may refuse gifts that are not suitable for the library. Do not accept magazines, old textbooks or readers digest condensed books. We are open for book donations by appointment make your reservation here. Lexis advance use at home 247 register for a free 30day temporary id. Donated books are crucial to the success of programs supported by the friends of the alameda free library.
We accomplish this mission by raising revenue in support of library programs, facilities and services that promote traditional and digital literacy, encourage. Call 1800westlaw or 18009378529 247 and voice technical support from the menu. Alameda county librarys dumping of books draws criticism. The alameda free library is offering a library takeout service, a way to get your reserved materials inperson. Remaining books are donated to deserving organizations and programs throughout alameda county. Claire summers is a determined, independent single mother who is doing her best to make lemonade out of the lemons life has handed her. Friends and foundation of fremont public library district.
Mar 05, 2021 explore all the branches at alameda county library. Used book sale in alameda to support our public libraries. Newark library will close on march 31 to prepare for the move to the new library building this summer. Illustrated album of alameda county, california open library. The mission of the alameda county library foundation is to provide critical support to public libraries in the alameda county library system resulting in all people in our communities having access to knowledge in all of its forms. Oakland public library can accept up to two bags of donated books at the main branch. Library accounts frequently asked questions alameda. Donated books may be added to our collection or sold in our used book sale. Friends of the oakland public library is a nonprofit, membersupported. You may also donate to the alameda county library foundation, opens a new window or one of the library s support groups, opens a new window. The alameda county library bookmobile is a library on wheels with books, magazines, music cds, cdroms, videos, dvds and books on.
If you have a large quantity of books or media to donate, please call 5108415604 to arrange. Alameda county reads no contact holds pick up service looking for book recommendations. Click here for more details on when and how to donate. During the closure, we cannot accept book donations. It supports downloads to personal computers, ipodr, iphoner, ipadtm, androidtm, sonyrreader, kindle, and numerous other mobile devices. Mar 07, 2019 just bring overdue books and other items to get your fines waived, no questions asked. Donations are accepted anytime the library is open. Donations are accepted with the understanding that the library has the right to. Library administration will work with the city of oakland and the alameda county department of public health to determine a safe reopening date. Dec 10, 2020 simplye is an app that gives alameda county library card holders one interface to browse, borrow, and read ebooks. Mar 17, 2021 dial 833990 book 2665, press 1 to hear nikki giovannis poems celebrating libraries and librarians. Home strategic plan guides at alameda county library.
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