Alameda County Library
Official public library system associated with Alameda County for browsing. Independent city library systems may also serve the county. Membership rules, branch service areas and every address in the county are not implied by this association.
Official public library system associated with Alameda County for browsing. Independent city library systems may also serve the county. Membership rules, branch service areas and every address in the county are not implied by this association.
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ALAMEDA COUNTY LIBRARY · ALAMEDA COUNTY LIBRARY — library services (opens in a new tab)
Official library page — provider identity and services
Alameda County Library Foundation
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Choose the actual provider’s named branch and confirm its posted opening/contact arrangements before travel. Membership and special-card eligibility remain subject to the separate card rules; directory status widgets are not a CountyWiki live-opening guarantee.
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Alameda County Library · Alameda County Library — Locations (opens in a new tab)
Alameda County Library — Locations — 06001 branch directory
1247 Marin Ave Albany, CA 94706 Get directions Phone:(510) 526-3720
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot bf519a15030152d5
Check the provider’s specific aids, request notice periods and branch/service-area conditions. Home delivery, interpretation and staff assistance retain their own eligibility and availability limits.
Before you start · 5 requirements & conditions
- Accessibility · Named RF-listening-system locations and request to staff
- 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.
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Alameda County Library · Alameda County Library — Accessibility Services (opens in a new tab)
Alameda County Library — Accessibility Services — 06001 accessibility p6
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.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot
1370316266e4bb88 - Accessibility · Program accommodations requested at least seven days in advance
- 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.
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Alameda County Library · Alameda County Library — Accessibility Services (opens in a new tab)
Alameda County Library — Accessibility Services — 06001 accessibility p7
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.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot
1370316266e4bb88 - Accessibility · Extended Services card longer loan period for disability/mobility access
- Extended Services Library Cards are intended to ease access to library materials for our members with disabilities or mobility issues. These cards allow members to borrow items for 30 days (as opposed to the normal 21 days).
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Alameda County Library · Alameda County Library — Accessibility Services (opens in a new tab)
Alameda County Library — Accessibility Services — 06001 accessibility p13
Extended Services Library Cards are intended to ease access to library materials for our members with disabilities or mobility issues. These cards allow members to borrow items for 30 days (as opposed to the normal 21 days).
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot
1370316266e4bb88 - Accessibility · Disability verification requirement; examples in linked source
- To have an account updated to an Extended Services Library Card, the member just needs to show some form of verification of disability, including (but not limited to):
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Alameda County Library · Alameda County Library — Accessibility Services (opens in a new tab)
Alameda County Library — Accessibility Services — 06001 accessibility p14
To have an account updated to an Extended Services Library Card, the member just needs to show some form of verification of disability, including (but not limited to):
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1370316266e4bb88 - Accessibility · Contact staff if verification cannot easily be provided
- If you cannot easily provide this verification, just speak with your local Alameda County Library staff or contact Accessibility Services. We'll find a solution.
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Alameda County Library · Alameda County Library — Accessibility Services (opens in a new tab)
Alameda County Library — Accessibility Services — 06001 accessibility p17
If you cannot easily provide this verification, just speak with your local Alameda County Library staff or contact Accessibility Services. We'll find a solution.
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Alameda County Library · Alameda County Library — Accessibility Services (opens in a new tab)
Alameda County Library — Accessibility Services — 06001 accessibility
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.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 1370316266e4bb88