Alameda Library Seeks Community Feedback

Published on July 01, 2025

The Alameda Free Library seeks community feedback that will inform its future direction through a new five-year strategic plan. Community members are encouraged to complete a brief online survey and participate in a community conversation.

Community members may complete the online survey in English, Spanish, or Chinese at https://alamedafree.org/survey. The survey takes between 5-8 minutes to complete and will be available until July 31,2025.

People are also encouraged to attend a community conversation. The community conversations will occur in July and August, and the dates and times for those conversations are below.

• Saturday, July 12, 3:30-4:30 pm at the West End Library, 788 Santa Clara Avenue.
• Tuesday, July 15, 6:00-7:00 pm via Zoom using the link https://alamedafree.org/cczoom.
• Saturday, July 19, 2:00-3:00 pm at Leydecker Recreation Center, 3225 Mecartney Road.
• Sunday, July 20, 2:00-3:00 pm in the Family Study Room at the Main Library, 1550 Oak Street. Please note that this session will be in Spanish.
• Saturday, August 2, 11:00 am-12:00 pm in the Second Floor Conference Room at the Main Library, 1550 Oak Street. Please note that this session will be in Chinese.

The Main Library is located at 1550 Oak Street and is served by AC Transit routes 21 and 51A. West End Library is located at 788 Santa Clara Avenue and is also served by AC Transit Route 51A. Bicycle parking racks are available at both libraries. Bay Farm Island Library is located at 3221 Mecartney Road. All three locations are wheel-chair accessible. For more information about the library, please visit https://alamedafree.org or contact the library at 510-747-7700.