The Alameda Free Library invites Peep-le of all ages to bring their imagination to life by designing and constructing a Peep-tastic diorama featuring Peeps marshmallow characters. Need supplies to get started? Starting Friday, March 6, you can pick up a Peeps diorama kit from the Main Library. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/alameda-free-librarys-annual-peeps-diorama-contest/

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This week in Alameda, you can bowl for free, celebrate radio legends, grab a beer, shop used books, and play mahjong for a great cause! Check out our Community Events Calendar for more fun, and post your events for free. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-celebrating-old-new/

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Bay Farm Island is becoming a pollinator haven, featuring two native plant gardens in public spaces—Bay Farm School and Bay Farm Island Library. Kristen Smeal and Mike Nettles share the flourishing spaces and how you can get involved with pollinator-friendly planting. https://alamedapost.com/features/nature/bringing-pollinators-back-to-bay-farm-island-a-community-effort/

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Dreary, drizzly days on on their way. Keep warm and have fun this week with some local indoor events including a used book sale, calligraphy class, and more! https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-cozy-fun/

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The Alameda Free Library’s annual Peeps Diorama Contest, which culminates in the Peeple’s Choice Award, is almost upon us! Starting Thursday, April 4, you can pick up a free Peeps diorama kit from the Main Library while supplies last.

https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/peep-le-get-ready-peeps-diorama-contest-entries-due-april-15/

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Award-winning journalist and essayist Julia Park Tracey will discuss her latest book, "The Bereaved," this Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Main Library. Author Lauren Hough describes the book as “heartbreaking, heartwarming, and absolutely beautiful… a story that captures the devastation of loss and the power of enduring hope.”

https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/library-lecture-former-alameda-poet-laureate-julia-park-tracey/

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The Alameda County Arts Commission awarded $17,500 to seven nonprofit Alameda arts groups. Funding like this keep Alameda's art scene alive and thriving.

https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/county-empowers-local-alameda-arts-organizations/

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Congratulations to Jane Chisaki, who has retired from the Alameda Free Library after 39 years. She started as Children's Librarian in 1984 and became Director in 2006.

https://alamedapost.com/news/library-celebrates-chisakis-39-years/

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Alameda came out to support Karin Jensen’s 'The Strength of Water, an Asian American Coming of Age Memoir,' including a surprise guest near and dear to the author. Jensen discusses her debut memoir, "I felt I couldn’t die without getting this story into the world."

https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/books-inc-hosts-successful-launch-for-the-strength-of-water/

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