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Veterans' Benefits: An Overview of Coverage and Options for Veterans and Their Families

Representatives from The Veterans Service Office will be discussing:

• V.A. non-service connected pension (for qualified veterans)

• Death pension (for surviving spouses)

• Dependency & Indemnity Compensation for surviving spouses

• V.A. compensation (for veterans who have current disabilities that may be service related)

• Getting enrolled in the V.A. medical system

• V.A. Aid & Attendance and Housebound benefits

• V.A. Burial and Funeral Benefits

Join our presentations:

• Albany Library:  Thursday, May 2 @ 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. - 1247 Marin Avenue, 510-526-3720

• Castro Valley Library:  Wednesday, May 15 @ 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. - 3600 Norbridge Avenue, 510-667-7900

• Fremont Main Library:  Wednesday, June 19 @ 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. - 2400 Stevenson Blvd., 510-745-1401

Interested?  All Library programs are FREE. No reservations required. For more information call the Library’s Older Services at 510-745-1491.

Libraries are wheelchair accessible. An ASL interpreter will be provided for this program if requested at least 7 working days in advance. Voice (see appropriate branch) / TTY 888-663-0660.

 

Want to Read & Write Better?

Know someone who wants to read better? For free!

Alameda County Library Adult Literacy Write to Read program has Castro Valley tutors available now!

• Who:  Adults, 18 and over, who speak English well but want to improve their reading, spelling or writing in English

• How:  Work one-on-one with your own tutor, at your own speed

• Where:  Castro Valley Library

• When:  Set up your own time with your tutor, one or two times each week

Interested? Contact the Alameda County Write to Read Adult Literacy Program. Sally Ianiro at 510-745-1573 or sianiro@aclibrary.org.

The Castro Valley Library, a branch of the Alameda County Library system, is located at 3600 Norbridge Avenue, Castro Valley, and is wheelchair accessible. The Library will provide an ASL interpreter for any event with at least seven working days notice; please call 510-745-1401 or TTY 888-663-0660.

Teen/Senior Computer Gadget Help

Fremont Main Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont

Saturdays, Feb. 9 - April 20, 2013 from 10:30am - 12:30pm
Drop-in. No registration required.

The library will provide trained teen volunteers to help you learn to use the Internet word processing, and more. You may drop in with your questions or take a structured lesson on the following topics: Computer Basics, Microsoft Word Basics, Internet Basics, or Email Basics. Bring your gadgets too! Teen volunteers will help you with your cellphones, digital cameras, iPods, etc..

For more information, ask at the Information Desk or call 510-745-1401. The Fremont library is wheelchair accessible. An ASL interpreter will be provided for this program if requested at least seven working days in advance. Voice 510-745-1401 or TTY 888-663-0660.

 

We Are Mobile!
Alameda County Library has a new Mobile App for smartphones. Search “Alameda County Library” at your favorite app store and download our free app that gives you the ability to use the Library while you are on the go. You can:

• Search the catalog

• Place holds

• Look at your account

• Be social on our blogs, Twitter and Facebook pages and

• See what new events are happening at your local library

• Asking us has never been easier. Take your pick by telephone, text or email and Ask Us online reference service

  
  

 

Drop In Technology Help!
Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month; 5:30-7:30pm
Castro Valley Library
Technology can be confusing, especially if you don’t work with it every day! If you need help improving your computer skills or using a new gadget, the Library has an ongoing program for one-on-one help.

Universal Class Library Edition
All Branches; Available 24/7
A new online continuing education service designed specifically for use by the members of public libraries.