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Alameda Post - Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor for August 21, 2026

August 21, 2026

Alameda Post - A collage of posters for upcoming events.

All Around Alameda – Art, Nature, and More

July 30, 2026

Alameda Post - A collage of posters and photos for upcoming events in Alameda this week.

All Around Alameda – Summertime Vibes

July 9, 2026

Alameda Post - The banner for Alameda Book Con hangs in front of the library.

Alameda Free Library Launches First-Ever Book Con

July 7, 2026

Alameda Post - A photo of the Alameda Free Library with text that says Call for Local Creators and Alameda Book Con 2026.

Alameda Book Con 2026 to Feature Local Authors – Applications Now Open

May 11, 2026

Alameda Post -A cute drawing of seeds and foods with seeds reading on a farm. Text says "Plant a Seed, Read."

Alameda Free Library Announces 2026 Bookmark Design Contest

April 21, 2026

Alameda Post - A collage of posters and photos representing events this week.

All Around Alameda – A Scholarly Saturday

April 2, 2026

Alameda Post - A collage of local events this week.

All Around Alameda – Local Arts and More

March 26, 2026

Alameda Post - A collage of events this week in Alameda.

All Around Alameda – Learn, Create, and Play

March 12, 2026

Alameda Post - Eight banjos laid out on a table.

Celebrate Black History Month with the Black Banjo Reclamation Project

February 17, 2026

Alameda Post - A diorama of Peeps enjoying a day on the beach.

Get ready for Alameda Free Library’s Annual Peeps Diorama Contest

February 16, 2026

Alameda Post - A collage of posters for local Alameda events.

All Around Alameda – Arts, Culture, and History

November 20, 2025

Alameda Post - Children play on the large slide at Jean Sweeney Park.

Council Puts Spotlight on Urgent Library and Parks Infrastructure Needs

November 7, 2025

Alameda Post- Alameda's historic Carnegie Library.

Alameda Free Library to Receive $10,000 Gift from Carnegie Corporation

November 4, 2025

Alameda Post - the cover of San Francisco Boy by Lois Lenski.

‘San Francisco Boy’: A Whole New (Yet Familiar) World

October 7, 2025

Alameda Post - a collage of event posters from local events in Alameda

All Around Alameda — A Scintillating Selection

September 11, 2025

Alameda Post - the poster for the library card design contest

Alameda Free Library Launches Card Design Contest

September 10, 2025

Alameda Post - a collage of posters and photos for local events this week in Alameda

All Around Alameda – Father’s Day and Free Festivities

June 12, 2025

Alameda Post - A photo of a CARE Team vehicle with the words "EMS Week" and "EMS Program of the Year"

Council Approves Continuing AFS Services for Award-Winning CARE Team

May 9, 2025

Alameda Post - a blue and green plant,

Bringing Pollinators Back to Bay Farm Island: A Community Effort

April 21, 2025

Alameda Post - a collage of posters for events this week in Alameda

All Around Alameda – Saturday Shenanigans

April 17, 2025

Alameda Post - a collage of events this week

All Around Alameda – Lots to Learn!

April 3, 2025

Alameda Post - a collage of events this week including a breadmaking class, CarrierCon 2025, a walking tour, community day at Corica Park, and a gardening class

All Around Alameda – All the Hobbies

March 20, 2025

All Around Alameda – Grab a Seat, Take a Walk

March 6, 2025