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Explore the principles of engineering through open-ended, hands-on activities using both everyday materials and makerspace tools. Put your design skills to the test as you build structures, learn new skills, and bring your ideas to life using our laser cutter, 3D printer, and vinyl cutter. Our repair tools, including a…
Celebrate Pride Month at the Dublin Library! We will provide a variety of activities including screening the movie Across the Spiderverse, pizza and snacks, crafts and more all tied to LGBTQIA+ and pride. Everyone who is 13 or older is welcome to join whether you identify as LGBTQIA+ or are an Ally. We will have goody…
Ready to build, play, and discover with technology? Join our 5-day Digital Discovery Workshop for students entering grades 1 to 6 . Led by experienced educators, this hands-on program introduces young learners to exciting STEAM topics like coding, robotics, digital literacy, and digital design. They will build foundati…
VARIOUS PARKS: Enjoy some nature before naptime with your young child! Join us to travel over hill and dell and explore the fabulous flora and fauna of the Regional Parks. Tools for exploration will be provided. Hikes average about 1/2 mile (roundtrip). Bring a snack. Strollers are not recommended for most hikes. Adult…
Grades 4th-8th. In this youth-led camp, students will learn core public speaking skills and the basics of competitive speech and debate. During each 2-hour session, students will practice skills such as speech structure, rebuttals, articulation, argument building, and confident speaking through hands-on activities and…
Learn about the ancient art of henna at the library this summer and get your own Henna tattoo with artist Rachel Palacios. Henna tattoos are temporary, but can last up to 8-10 days. Do not miss out on this opportunity to participate in our Teen Summer Program, which includes great prizes! For teens, age 12 - 18.
Sterling makes very large bubbles, fills the sky with smaller bubbles, creates clouds of bubble foam that kids can run through, creates bubble snow that covers a large area, and puts every kid inside a bubble. If the audience is small enough, he can also set out pans and bubble liquid, so the kids get to make their own…
Let's celebrate Juneteenth with Unique Derique! This legendary performer will give a brief Hambone Body Percussion history lesson and a super fun high energy comedy juggling show with some audience participation. Fun for kids and families!
Join us for a live fermentation workshop with Chef Alia of Turnip That Beet . With over two decades of culinary experience, Chef Alia is passionate about creating small, locally sourced, seasonal, and organic meals as a healing medium for themselves and their community. This program is in partnership with Oakland Bloom…
Join us every Tuesday for an art activity! In celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month, we'll learn about Edel Rodriguez and illustration, then take what we've learned to make art of our own! Recommended for ages 5-12, but families are welcome. All supplies are provided. This program will take place in the Community Roo…
In this workshop, youth will learn how to use their iPads to make amazing pieces of digital art. Students will become familiar with navigation through the Procreate app and learn how to sketch a design, ink/outline it, and digitally color the piece. Led by AACI YTI . Free. Registration required. This event is a part of…
Learn the basics of 3D printing as well as see a 3D printer in action! Our expert staff person will show you some examples of 3D prints, explain how to design a 3D project in the machine's splicing software, and can answer your questions. Please note that participants will not be able to choose a project to print. Reco…
Grades K-3 with an adult. Register. Stack up your skills with brick-building fun! We will be problem-solving, using critical thinking and engineering skills as we enjoy building and sharing with LEGO bricks. Please register each child who will attend; adults may attend to supervise their children, but adults do not nee…
The Decolonized Kitchen is a gathering for anyone looking to learn in community about indigenous foodways, ethnobotany, and cooking. Meet Maribel Garcia and learn about native plants, one recipe at a time. Enjoy a discussion, a presentation, and a cook-along.
Join us for a fun, hands on printmaking class led by I Heart Art . Teens will learn the basics of block printing by creating their own designs and printing them onto tote bags. They will also experiment with printmaking techniques, including an introduction to screen printing and printing an image onto fabric. All mate…
Get ready! We’re rolling out the red carpet for Spike Lee with four unforgettable movie nights featuring bold, hilarious, and iconic Spike Lee Joints, all brought to you by 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks . Grab your friends, bring your snacks, and join us as we watch, laugh, and reminisce about some of Spike’s most lege…
With the FIFA World Cup about to start, this program is made to help those who want to know how soccer, also known as "The Beautiful Game", is played and how to watch it. Please join us at the Alviso Branch Library where we will provide a presentation on how to watch & understand soccer. We will go over the following:…
The Dragon Boat Festival (端午節) is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. In this hands-on workshop, Ms. Cynthia will introduce the origins of the festival, explain the basics of Chinese calligraphy, and guide participants in writing the characters for health and well-being as part of a special craft. Thi…
In this animated adaption of Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax , young Ted sets out on a quest to discover what happened to all the Truffula Trees in Thneedville. Movie rating: PG Runtime: 94 minutes This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Pleasant Hill Library.
Duncan Playful Circus presents of The True Color of Love a blend of juggling, unicycle, clowning, and theatrical magic. This is a bilingual program in English and Spanish.
Mariela’s Music Time: A fun, energetic, and interactive bilingual performance for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families. Come sing and dance while Mariela plays the guitar.
The Page Turners is an evening book discussion group for adults that meets at the Castro Valley Library on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 pm. Facilitated by librarian Chris Selig, the discussions focus on compelling, well-reviewed fiction and nonfiction books written for adults. For June we will discuss Supremacy…
SPECIAL SUMMER PROGRAM! Join local author Devapreya Selvaraj for an energetic, movement-filled storytime based on her award-winning picture book Spinning Monkey and the Missing Eggs . Children become “Jungle Detectives,” helping Spinning Monkey and his friends solve the mystery of the missing rainbow frog eggs through…
Join us for stories, songs, and playtime! Fun for families with children ages 0-5 years old. Snacks provided for kids & caregivers. Get accessibility information .
EVENT GUIDE Qatar vs. Switzerland will take place at Levi’s® Stadium on June 13th, 2026 at 12:00 PM PT. The post FIFA WORLD CUP | QATAR vs. SWITZERLAND appeared first on Levi's® Stadium .
ARDENWOOD - Join in the fun of an old-fashioned hay harvest! Learn about historic farming equipment, make some hay crafts, and help bring in this year's crop. Take a relaxing wagon ride out to the hay field and help load up the wagon so we can haul it back to the hay boom. Then, learn the difference between straw in ha…
Join us for the launch of our first summer camp experience, where students entering Grades 2-6 will Create, Adapt, Make, and Play! Each day campers will make a new product from scratch as they tinker with biology to create paints, sustainable fibers and building materials, and so much more.
EVENT GUIDE Austria vs. Jordan will take place at Levi’s® Stadium on June 16th, 2026 at 9:00 PM PT. The post FIFA WORLD CUP | AUSTRIA vs. JORDAN appeared first on Levi's® Stadium .
Join us as we welcome Happy Birds to the Campbell Library! Be prepared to be amazed as the Happy Birds perform tricks including riding a bike, singing songs, and playing basketball. These famous feathered friends have been featured on The Tonight Show and The Ellen Show and should not be missed! Happy Birds are sure to…
Plant a Seed, Read — and come meet some wonderfully wiggly barnyard friends! Spend a fun‑filled afternoon on the library’s paseo lawn as the family‑run d’Rose Petting Zoo brings along goats, chickens, rabbits, and an irresistibly tiny miniature horse. Kids can pet, explore, and laugh their way through this hands‑on far…
EVENT GUIDE Paraguay vs. Turkey will be playing at Levi’s® Stadium on June 19th, 2026 at 8:00 PM PT. The post FIFA WORLD CUP | TURKEY VS. PARAGUAY appeared first on Levi's® Stadium .
Celebrate Black culture and Freedom at the annual Richmond Juneteenth Celebration.
Experience the future of music! Renée Qin brings together the beauty of the harp to create a one-of-a-kind performance. Renée is a Stanford-trained artist and computer scientist who is redefining what live music can be. About Make Music San José Make Music San José is a free, citywide celebration of music held each yea…
EVENT GUIDE Jordan vs. Algeria will take place at Levi’s® Stadium on June 22nd, 2026 at 8:00 PM PT. The post FIFA WORLD CUP | JORDAN vs. ALGERIA appeared first on Levi's® Stadium .
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Please join us at the library for a program of fascinating exotic reptiles in astonishing colors and sizes with Python Ron, who brings everything from 18‑foot pythons to 4‑foot‑long lizards! It will be an unforgettable close‑up experience. This lively, hands‑on program invites children and their families to learn, expl…
Join us for stories, songs, and playtime! Fun for families with children ages 0-5 years old. Snacks provided for kids & caregivers. Get accessibility information .
Oakland Public Library is proud to support the B-H Brilliant Minds Project, Inc. to celebrate the 19th Annual Oakland Juneteenth Celebration and Street Festival, Freedom Day! This year's theme is: "Remembering Where We Come From To Rise Above The Odds" Please join us on Saturday, June 27, 2026, on Brockhurst Street in…
There's no limit in your action packed movie when using a green screen and camera tricks. Adventures await as you transport anywhere from captaining a spaceship to climbing the highest mountain. You'll collaborate to write, act and direct in this stunt packed movie where you'll be taught action choreography to thrill t…
Mike's Summer Reading Magic Show is here at Prewett Library! Celebrate the magic of reading with this fun and highly engaging magic show for all ages. Mike will astound you as he creates wonder and laughter in this family-friendly magic show. No registration required. Event held in the Antioch Community Center Amphithe…
Join us for a wonderous bubble experience featuring bubblesmith Sterling Johnson! Sterling fills the sky with bubbles of all shapes and sizes, creates clouds of bubble foam that kids can run through, and can even put kids inside bubbles. Prepare to be amazed by all you can do with bubbles!
Plant a seed, read! Award-winning circus comedians Coventry & Kaluza are bringing an incredible show filled with juggling, acrobatics, music, and comedy to the Gilroy Library. Come enjoy this amazing performance and have a great time—fun for all ages! *Space will be limited to provide a SENSORY-FRIENDLY EXPERIENCE. Tic…
Park staff lead a tour of the beautifully restored Joseph D. Grant Ranch House — a glimpse into the past with a little-known California Pioneer family. Free with park entry.
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Coventry & Kaluza are award winning circus comedians and bring a variety of skills and thrills in a circus experience at the library! The show features juggling, acrobatics, music, comedy, and high numbers hula hooping. It’s interactive fun for the whole family! This is a special event for this year's Summer Reading Pr…
Come clap your hands, stomp your feet, and shake your hips to the rhythm and the beat! In the JAMaROO Kids Music & Movement classes, we’ll sing traditional songs and learn original ones too (many written by our own teachers). Our music curriculum has been developed to spark creativity and incorporate imaginative play.…
Young learners (ages 3-6) will gain foundational STEAM skills in this Mini Maker series of hands-on classes where they will tinker, build, design, and explore something new each week. Registration is limited, and children should be able to use child scissors on their own. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Orin…
The Decolonized Kitchen is a gathering for anyone looking to learn in community about indigenous foodways, ethnobotany, and cooking. Meet Maribel Garcia and learn about native plants, one recipe at a time. Enjoy a discussion, a presentation, and a cook-along.
