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BiblioWeb: webapp02 Version 4.35.0 Last updated 2026/04/21 09:38 ◈ Interior Pages — 10 pages crawledLibrary Accounts | Frequently Asked Questions | Alameda County Library Skip to main navigation Skip to main navigation Skip to search Skip to search Skip to content Hours & Location, opens an overlay Help Help, opens an overlay Hours & Locations Hours & Locations Find by address or ZIP code Search Use current location See all locations Help Help Search FAQs Search FAQ Catalog and Account Help Ask Us Admin Admin settings Log In / My Account Log In / Register My Library Dashboard My Borrowing Checked Out On Hold Borrowing History Fees ILL Requests My Collections For Later Shelf Completed Shelf In Progress Shelf Lists My Events My Profile My Settings Main navigation Open search form Search the Catalog Website FAQs Events by Keyword Title Author Subject Series Tag List User for All Content FAQs News Blog Posts Clear Text Search Saved Searches Advanced Search Search Catalog Website FAQs Events by Keyword Title Author Subject Series Tag List User for All Content FAQs News Blog Posts Clear Text Search Saved Searches Advanced Search Browse Browse By Format Books & Audiobooks eBooks & eAudiobooks Movies & TV Music Magazines & Newspapers Find Something New Book Match Explore Our Site Interlibrary Loan - Link+ New Titles Recent Activity Join Join Get a Library Card How to Use Your Card Visit Visit Locations Mobile Library Library Lockers Accessibility Room & Equipment Reservations Holidays & Closures Learn & Connect Learn & Connect Learn eLibrary Education & Literacy Families Teens Garden Center Connect Ask Us Social Justice Services Tell Us Your Library Story Support AC Library Support AC Library Alameda County Library Foundation Volunteer Library Support Groups Events Close Dialog Frequently Asked Questions Show Menu : Frequently Asked Questions Sidebar Top Questions Accessibility Services Booklegger Computers eLibrary Library Accounts Library Events Makerspace Mobile Library Print, Scan, and Fax Related Links Catalog & Account Help opens a new window Close Menu: Frequently Asked Questions Sidebar Top Questions Accessibility Services Booklegger Computers eLibrary Library Accounts Library Events Makerspace Mobile Library Print, Scan, and Fax Related Links Catalog & Account Help opens a new window Close Menu: Frequently Asked Questions Sidebar Library Accounts FAQs Expand All to show answers Close All to hide answers Print All Answers : Library Accounts FAQs Library Cards & eCards PINs Notices Holds AC Library App Library Lockers General Questions When can I return items? We are now accepting returns at any time! You may return items to any of our Alameda County Library location s , opens a new window , no matter which location they were originally checked out from. Book drops may be closed if full. We are not accepting donations at this time, and return receipts are unavailable. Print This Answer How can I renew my items? All eligible AC Library items renew automatically three (3) days before their due date, and most can be renewed twice. However, if you decide that you would like to renew your items ahead of that date, you can do so online or by phone 24/7. To Renew Your Items Online Renewing a Single Item 1. Log in to your account. 2. On the menu, click Checked Out . 3. Find the title you want to renew. 4. Click the Renew button below the item. 5. A popup message will let you know if your renewal was successful. Renewing Multiple Items 1. Log in to your account. 2. On the menu, click Checked Out . 3. If necessary, filter your checkouts by clicking Overdue , Next due or Due later under the My Borrowing summary on the left of the page. 4. Do one of the following: Click the checkbox next to each item you want to renew Click the checkbox above the items to select all of the items on the page. 5. A bar appears at the bottom of the page. Click Renew selected. The number of items affected appears in brackets on the menu. 6. A popup message will let you know if your renewals were successful. To Renew Your Items by Telephone Have your library card number and the barcode numbers for the items you wish to renew ready, then call 510-790-8096 and follow the automated instructions. Our telephone renewal service is available in English, Mandarin, and Spanish. Reasons Why Your Renewal Wasn't Successful Unable to renew? Your renewal request might not have been completed for the following reasons: Another member has put a hold on the item. Your library balance is $10.00 or more. An item on your record is ten or more days overdue. The item has already been renewed twice. Your library card account needs to be updated. Print This Answer Do you accept book donations? If you are interested in donating material, please contact your local library first to inquire. If we are not the right fit for your donation, StopWaste.org may help you locate another option in your community. Print This Answer What is LINK+? LINK+ is a free service that lets you borrow books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays, and VHS tapes from more than 60 libraries in California. With your Library Card, you can request these items and have them sent to your local library for pickup. Borrowing Basics Delivery Time: Most items arrive in about 4 days. Hold Period: Items stay on the hold shelf for 10 days. Loan Period: 3 weeks. Renewals: You can renew once if no one else is waiting. Renewals can be requested within 3 days of the due date. Limits: You can have up to 15 LINK+ transactions at one time. Fees: Lost or damaged LINK+ items may cost up to $115. How to Request LINK+ Items Search the Catalog: If AC Library does not own the item, click Try Your Search in LINK+ . Choose the Item: When you find what you want in LINK+, click Request It . Pick the library: Select Alameda County Public from the drop-down list. Enter Your Info: Type your name, Library Card number, and desired pickup location. Then click submit. Get a Notification: You will get a notice by email, phone, or text when the item is ready for pickup. Print This Answer How many items can I borrow, and for how long? The number of items you can borrow or place on hold depends on your account type. Total Physical Items Video (DVDs, BluRays) Audiobooks eDevices (Tech It Out) eBooks & eAudioBooks Library Cards & Extended Services Cards 100 20 20 2 10 per platform Welcome Cards 15 10 10 2 10 per platform eCards 0 0 0 0 10 per platform All Alameda County Library items check out for 3 weeks with the exception of in-library-use-only electronic devices. Your borrowed items may be renewed up to 2 times unless there is a hold on the item from another member, you owe $10.00 or more in fees, or you have an item that is 10 or more days late. Items borrowed from other libraries through Link + are subject to the borrowing policies of the owning library. Print This Answer Can I bring my pet into the Library? We love all animals, but pets, emotional support animals, and other animals that have not been trained to perform specific acts directly related to an individual’s disability are not allowed into our libraries. Service animals are always welcome in our libraries. Print This Answer How much are the Library's overdue fines and replacement fees? The following information is a summary of our fines and fees. Please check our Policies page for the full text of our Borrowing Policy. How to Pay As of January 2022, cash registers have been removed from our libraries. Charges for replacement materials may be paid in the following ways: Online : Online by credit card by logging into your account in the basic catalog . In-Person : At a Library location (not available at Niles or Mobile & Outreach Services) at a printing kiosk. Kiosks accept credit cards, and $1 and $5 bills. By Mail : Mail a check to our finance office. Please include your library card number beginning with 21157 on the check. You may also bring a check to your local library instead of mailing. 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Alameda County Library is always working to make our facilities and services more welcoming and accessible. Available accommodations include (but are not limited to): Large Print Books Physical and Digital Audiobooks Pocketalker Personal Sound Amplifiers Accessible Computer Workspaces Screen Reading and Magnification Software Disposable Respirators Rolling Walkers Portable Whiteboards Assistive Listening Systems Braille & Talking Book Library Membership American Sign Language Interpretation (upon request, with seven (7) days advance notice) Extended Service Library Cards Additional Authorized Account Users Requests for specific accommodations can be made by contacting your local Alameda County Library location or Accessibility Services . More information can be found on our Accessibility page . What assistive listening technology does Alameda County Library provide? Every library provides Pocketalkers for in-library use. Pocketalkers are personal sound amplifiers that help users hear more of what they want to hear and less of what they don't. They achieve this by reducing background noise and allowing the user to focus on and amplify specific sounds. Pocketalkers are ideal for library programs, film showings, group discussions, one-on-one conversation, and for library use in general. Using a Pocketalker is as simple as plugging in a pair of headphones (or using the included pair), positioning the microphone near the preferred sound, and adjusting the volume to your desired setting. Visit any of our libraries' Reference Desks to borrow a Pocketalker for use during your next library visit. In addition, we have RF (radio frequency)-based assistive listening systems from Listen Technologies at the Albany, Castro Valley, Dublin, Fremont Main and Newark libraries . These systems are great for larger events and programs. Users can adjust the volume of the presentation audio on an individual basis using an RF receiver. Simply let staff know if you would like the presenters to provide event or program audio through one of these systems. If you require accommodations for a specific library program, please contact the library where the program is being held or message Accessibility Services at least seven (7) days in advance. Are the Library Lockers ADA accessible? Yes! You can request an ADA-friendly Library Locker . When you place your hold, select one of these options: Wally Pond Locker - ADA Accessible Warm Springs Locker - ADA Accessible If you need help, let us know . View more View more about Accessibility Services Contact Accessibility Services Events We have events available in ASL and that are special needs friendly. Featuring ASL Jun 3 Signing and Music Storytime Jun 3rd | 10:30am - 11:30am Castro Valley Jun 5 Sing-A-Long Sign Language Storytime Jun 5th | 10:15am - 11:15am Fremont Jul 1 Signing and Music Storytime Jul 1st | 10:30am - 11:30am Castro Valley Jul 10 Sing-A-Long Sign Language Storytime Jul 10th | 10:15am - 11:15am Fremont Sep 2 Signing and Music Storytime Sep 2nd | 10:30am - 11:30am Castro Valley Oct 7 Signing and Music Storytime Oct 7th | 10:30am - 11:30am Castro Valley View more events Special Needs Friendly May 26 Accessible Yoga (Special Needs Friendly) May 26th | 12:00pm - 1:00pm Castro Valley May 30 Storytime with AAC (Special Needs Friendly) May 30th | 10:30am - 11:30am Union City Jun 5 Adaptive Yoga, Ages 7+ (Special Needs Friendly) Jun 5th | 4:30pm - 5:15pm Union City Jun 14 Community Circle for Kids with Special Needs Jun 14th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm Fremont Jul 16 Reuniones del grupo de apoyo "Alianza Latina" Jul 16th | 10:00am - 12:00pm Newark Jul 19 Community Circle for Kids with Special Needs Jul 19th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm Fremont View more events Accessible Books Large Print Digital Audiobooks Physical Audiobooks Select a carousel Large Print Digital Audiobooks Physical Audiobooks Accessible Movies & TV Closed Captioned Sound Descriptive Sign Language Select a carousel Closed Captioned Sound Descriptive Sign Language Diverse Reads Close Open Ableism and Disability Rights These resources explain the basics of ableism and the on-going fight for disabled rights by members of the disabled community. 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BiblioWeb: webapp04 Version 4.35.0 Last updated 2026/04/21 09:41 Back to Top How do I renew my library account? | Alameda County Library Skip to main navigation Skip to main navigation Skip to search Skip to search Skip to content Hours & Location, opens an overlay Help Help, opens an overlay Hours & Locations Hours & Locations Find by address or ZIP code Search Use current location See all locations Help Help Search FAQs Search FAQ Catalog and Account Help Ask Us Admin Admin settings Log In / My Account Log In / Register My Library Dashboard My Borrowing Checked Out On Hold Borrowing History Fees ILL Requests My Collections For Later Shelf Completed Shelf In Progress Shelf Lists My Events My Profile My Settings Main navigation Open search form Search the Catalog Website FAQs Events by Keyword Title Author Subject Series Tag List User for All Content FAQs News Blog Posts Clear Text Search Saved Searches Advanced Search Search Catalog Website FAQs Events by Keyword Title Author Subject Series Tag List User for All Content FAQs News Blog Posts Clear Text Search Saved Searches Advanced Search Browse Browse By Format Books & Audiobooks eBooks & eAudiobooks Movies & TV Music Magazines & Newspapers Find Something New Book Match Explore Our Site Interlibrary Loan - Link+ New Titles Recent Activity Join Join Get a Library Card How to Use Your Card Visit Visit Locations Mobile Library Library Lockers Accessibility Room & Equipment Reservations Holidays & Closures Learn & Connect Learn & Connect Learn eLibrary Education & Literacy Families Teens Garden Center Connect Ask Us Social Justice Services Tell Us Your Library Story Support AC Library Support AC Library Alameda County Library Foundation Volunteer Library Support Groups Events Close Dialog How do I renew my library account? Alameda County Library Cards and eCards must be renewed every five (5) years . You can renew your account in a few different ways: Online via our Library Card Renewal form. Over the phone by calling any AC Library location . We'll ask you to provide the following information to verify it's really you: Library Card or eCard number Full name Mailing address Phone number and/or email address In-person at any AC Library location . You will be asked to provide your Library Card or identification with name and current address. Related FAQs : How to Reset Your PIN , How to Set up Your Account Online Footer Menu About Who We Are Meet Our Management Policies Budget Get A Card Get Involved Work With Us Library Support Groups Volunteer Library Commission What's New Blogs News eNewsletter Still Searching? 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BiblioWeb: webapp08 Version 4.35.0 Last updated 2026/04/21 09:48 Back to Top Library Budget | Alameda County Library Skip to main navigation Skip to main navigation Skip to search Skip to search Skip to content Hours & Location, opens an overlay Help Help, opens an overlay Hours & Locations Hours & Locations Find by address or ZIP code Search Use current location See all locations Help Help Search FAQs Search FAQ Catalog and Account Help Ask Us Admin Admin settings Log In / My Account Log In / Register My Library Dashboard My Borrowing Checked Out On Hold Borrowing History Fees ILL Requests My Collections For Later Shelf Completed Shelf In Progress Shelf Lists My Events My Profile My Settings Main navigation Open search form Search the Catalog Website FAQs Events by Keyword Title Author Subject Series Tag List User for All Content FAQs News Blog Posts Clear Text Search Saved Searches Advanced Search Search Catalog Website FAQs Events by Keyword Title Author Subject Series Tag List User for All Content FAQs News Blog Posts Clear Text Search Saved Searches Advanced Search Browse Browse By Format Books & Audiobooks eBooks & eAudiobooks Movies & TV Music Magazines & Newspapers Find Something New Book Match Explore Our Site Interlibrary Loan - Link+ New Titles Recent Activity Join Join Get a Library Card How to Use Your Card Visit Visit Locations Mobile Library Library Lockers Accessibility Room & Equipment Reservations Holidays & Closures Learn & Connect Learn & Connect Learn eLibrary Education & Literacy Families Teens Garden Center Connect Ask Us Social Justice Services Tell Us Your Library Story Support AC Library Support AC Library Alameda County Library Foundation Volunteer Library Support Groups Events Close Dialog Library Budget Budget Presentation Annual budget presentations provide a snapshot of our budget, service areas, and key highlights of our programs and services. 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BiblioWeb: webapp07 Version 4.35.0 Last updated 2026/04/21 09:46 Back to Top Books & Audiobooks | Alameda County Library Skip to main navigation Skip to main navigation Skip to search Skip to search Skip to content Hours & Location, opens an overlay Help Help, opens an overlay Hours & Locations Hours & Locations Find by address or ZIP code Search Use current location See all locations Help Help Search FAQs Search FAQ Catalog and Account Help Ask Us Admin Admin settings Log In / My Account Log In / Register My Library Dashboard My Borrowing Checked Out On Hold Borrowing History Fees ILL Requests My Collections For Later Shelf Completed Shelf In Progress Shelf Lists My Events My Profile My Settings Main navigation Open search form Search the Catalog Website FAQs Events by Keyword Title Author Subject Series Tag List User for All Content FAQs News Blog Posts Clear Text Search Saved Searches Advanced Search Search Catalog Website FAQs Events by Keyword Title Author Subject Series Tag List User for All Content FAQs News Blog Posts Clear Text Search Saved Searches Advanced Search Browse Browse By Format Books & Audiobooks eBooks & eAudiobooks Movies & TV Music Magazines & Newspapers Find Something New Book Match Explore Our Site Interlibrary Loan - Link+ New Titles Recent Activity Join Join Get a Library Card How to Use Your Card Visit Visit Locations Mobile Library Library Lockers Accessibility Room & Equipment Reservations Holidays & Closures Learn & Connect Learn & Connect Learn eLibrary Education & Literacy Families Teens Garden Center Connect Ask Us Social Justice Services Tell Us Your Library Story Support AC Library Support AC Library Alameda County Library Foundation Volunteer Library Support Groups Events Close Dialog Books & Audiobooks More to Explore Coming Soon Award Winners Bestsellers Get Book Recommendations May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Close Open Staff List Unmuted Essential nonfiction perspectives from the AANHPI community Close Open Staff List AANHPI Graphic Novels Graphic novels focusing on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander characters, authors, and illustrators! Close Open Staff List Beyond the Horizon Captivating new fiction from AANHPI voices. Get Book Recommendations Close Open Service Book Match Not sure what to read next? Our matchmakers will create a personalized reading list based on what you enjoy. Close Open Online Resource Novelist+ Find your next great read. Browse by author, genre, mood, or theme. Get read-alikes, book club picks, and recommendations for all ages. Close Open Online Resource Novelist K-8 Novelist K-8 will help you find a new book or old favorite; read-alikes and award-winning titles. For kids in Kindergarten to 8th grade. Close Open Service Book Match Not sure what to read next? Our matchmakers will create a personalized reading list based on what you enjoy. Close Open Online Resource Novelist+ Find your next great read. Browse by author, genre, mood, or theme. Get read-alikes, book club picks, and recommendations for all ages. Close Open Online Resource Novelist K-8 Novelist K-8 will help you find a new book or old favorite; read-alikes and award-winning titles. For kids in Kindergarten to 8th grade. Staff Picks Close Open Staff List Dive Deeper Into Redlining and Displacement Interested in topics like segregation, redlining, and why some communities are torn down? Read these books to explore these issues. ACL_KalieM Close Open Staff List One Book, One Coast 2026 Join Alameda County Library and participate in the community read, One Book, One Coast with They Called Us Enemy by George Takei. ACL_BookMatch Close Open Staff List Dive Deeper Into Redlining and Displacement Interested in topics like segregation, redlining, and why some communities are torn down? Read these books to explore these issues. ACL_KalieM Close Open Staff List Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month, Teens & Adults Here are some books for teens and adults from authors across this diverse community. ACL_AmyY Beyond the Event Horizon Check out what's new in Science Fiction! Award Winning Books Let the library community help guide your next book pick. Family Style Family Style by Thien Pham JackOnMCLedu said: A wonderful book about a boy and his family coming to America. Beautiful illustrations and little slice-of-(new)life scenes. I wish the book was ten times… Read more Read more of this comment about Family Style Wandering Stars Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange colind85 said: The somber calm after the storm of just reading There There. This is a heavy book that builds to a beautiful resolve. Mexican Gothic Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia berrypre said: I’ve never really ventured into Gothic horror, so this novel caught me totally off guard. By chapter five, I was already hooked and couldn’t stop reading.… Read more Read more of this comment about Mexican Gothic Family Style Family Style by Thien Pham JackOnMCLedu said: A wonderful book about a boy and his family coming to America. Beautiful illustrations and little slice-of-(new)life scenes. I wish the book was ten times… Read more Read more of this comment about Family Style Wandering Stars Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange colind85 said: The somber calm after the storm of just reading There There. This is a heavy book that builds to a beautiful resolve. Mexican Gothic Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia berrypre said: I’ve never really ventured into Gothic horror, so this novel caught me totally off guard. 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