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Story times in Berkeley, CA this week

Browse library story times, baby lapsits, toddler and preschool storytime, and bilingual stories in Berkeley, CA.

We reviewed 550+ Bay Area event sources to pick the 9 best story times in Berkeley, CA between September 29 and October 5. Updated daily.

Our best picks: story times in Berkeley, CA — September 29 – October 5

TUESDAY
29
SEPTEMBER

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch · Berkeley

Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South Books, rhymes, music and more

WEDNESDAY
30
SEPTEMBER

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Central Library · Berkeley

English: Need a Sprinkle of Spanish in your life? Then come to the newly launched weekly Sprinkle of Spanish / Un poquito de español Storytime at the Central Children's Room. Every Wednesday! Join us for fun stories and songs. Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, and their caregivers are all welcome. Wednesday at 10:30 AM A…

10:30 AM – 11 AM·North Branch · Berkeley

Join us on the North Branch Library lawn for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! This 30-minute story time is geared towards children ages 2-5. Weather permitting, bring a blanket or mat to sit on. For more information, please call North Branch at 510-981-6250. ***In the event of rain or cold weather, we will meet in the…

THURSDAY
1
OCTOBER

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·The Freight, Main Music Hall · Berkeley

Please join us at The Freight, one of Berkeley's oldest and most beloved music venues, for a special series of musical story time with The Story Time Band! These FREE events will take place on Thursdays, 9/3, 10/1, and 11/5, and 12/3 at 10:30 am (doors open at 10:00 am), and will feature live music, movement activities…

FRIDAY
2
OCTOBER

10:30 AM – 11 AM·West Branch · Berkeley

We will sing, sway, clap, read and move together to start building readiness for early literacy and bilingual awareness. Trae tu bebé y disfruten de divertidas canciones, movimiento y un toquecito de lectura para comenzar a familiarizarnos con los libros. Who / Quienes: Our baby bounce is appropriate for children aged…

SATURDAY
3
OCTOBER

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Central Library · Berkeley

Join us for fun stories and songs in the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch! Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, and their families are all welcome. Saturday at 10:30 AM

11 AM – 12 PM·North Branch · Berkeley

In partnership with Berkeley Animal Care Services (BACS), please join us on Saturday, October 3 from 11am to 12pm for a special cat themed storytime. Enjoy favorite cat stories read by BACS volunteers, sing songs, and maybe pet a cat or two (if available). Cat costumes HIGHLY encouraged. This program will be held in No…

SUNDAY
4
OCTOBER

10:30 AM·Tilden Nature Area, Berkeley

TILDEN NATURE AREA – Gather ‘round for a wonderful children’s book read aloud. Meet at the front desk of the Environmental Education Center . Wheelchair Accessible. Drop-in; no registration required. For information call 510-544-2217. Dates in Sept & Oct: Sep 6, 13, 20, & 27. Oct 4, 11, 18, & 25.

MONDAY
5
OCTOBER

6:30 PM – 7 PM·Central Library · Berkeley

Family Storytime for ages 2-5 Mondays, 6:30PM-7:00PM at the Central Library, 4th Floor, 2090 Kittredge Street in Berkeley Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more! Questions? Give us a call at 510-981-6223

Questions

Are library story times free?

Almost always. Of the story times we list that state a price, more than 99% are free. Some ask you to register or cap the room, so check the event's page before you go.

What ages are story times for?

Baby or lapsit story times are for newborns to about 18 months, toddler story times for roughly 1 to 3, and preschool story times for 3 to 5. Family story times welcome all ages together.

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