Dublin Readers Can Pick Up Free Books By Native Authors In November

Dublin readers can pick up a free book by Native authors at any AC Library location during November, while supplies last. The giveaway is part of Native American Heritage Month programming that also includes crafts, a law discussion and an art project display.

The Family Craft: Cheyenne and Mexica Shields program runs Saturday, Nov. 14, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Union City Library's Community Meeting Room, 34007 Alvarado-Niles Road. Participants will make cardboard-and-feather shields while learning about Cheyenne and Mexica cultures. Children ages 8 and older can participate independently, while children ages 5 to 7 need an adult helper.

No registration is required for the craft, and participation is first come, first served. Questions can go to unioncitylibrary@aclibrary.org or 510-745-1464. Interpreter or closed-captioning requests require at least seven days' notice through the library or accessibility@aclibrary.org.

Albany Library will host Current Issues in California Native American Law on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 3 p.m. A lobby display at Castro Valley Library, 3600 Norbridge Ave., continues throughout November, showing materials and photographs documenting the creation of the Mákkin Mak Wárep tapestry project. Questions about the display can go to castrovalley@aclibrary.org or 510-667-7900.

Readers can also explore Indigenous-focused booklists for children, middle-grade readers and adults. Online resources include an interactive map featuring recordings of 47 contemporary Native American poets and Native Land maps of Indigenous territories, languages and treaties.

Source: “Celebrate Native American Heritage Month” (aclibrary.org)