Build It!

Wed · Sep 30·2 PM – 3 PM·Albany, Albany

Come see what you can build! We have LEGO and other building materials. No registration necessary, just drop in. Children under 8 must be with an adult. Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events. Please tell us if you do not wish to be photographed, video-recorded, or audio-recorded. We w…

Wed · Oct 14·12:30 PM – 1 PM·Albany, Albany

Join East Bay children's musician Stephanie Pepitone for some singing, dancing and hands-on play with real instruments! There will be a mix of original children's music, multilingual nursery rhymes and family-friendly rock 'n roll favorites. Space is limited. Late attendees might not be admitted. Library staff may take…

Wed · Oct 14·6:30 PM – 7 PM·Albany, Edith Stone Room, Albany

Wear your pajamas*, put on your bunny slippers*, bring your stuffed animals, and get ready to hear some stories, sing, and do some movement. This event is best for children ages 4-7 and their caregivers. All children are welcome. *Pajamas and bunny slippers are optional but encouraged. Library staff may take photos, vi…

Wed · Oct 14·Melrose Branch, Adult Area, Oakland

“Because of Our History” – Creativity Explored on African American history and artist’s place in the narrative. What is the role of the artist in the preservation and telling of history? “Because of Our History,” a quote from the late Creativity Explored artist Antonio Benjamin, speaks to the importance of Black cultur…

Wed · Oct 14·10 AM – 4 PM·Children's Fairyland · Oakland

Tue · Oct 13·12 PM – 12:30 PM·Albany, Albany

This interactive lapsit storytime is designed for babies up to 18 months and their adult caregivers. Hear stories, sing songs, and do lap bounces for 15-20 minutes, then stay after to play with toys and meet new friends. Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events. Please tell us if you do…

Mon · Oct 12·3 PM – 3:30 PM·Albany, Albany

Dance, move, and play at our Little Dance Party. Children and their caregivers will listen to music, dance, and enjoy simple activities that build motor skills. It is also a chance to have fun and connect with other families. We provide the music. You bring the energy! Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio re…

Wed · Oct 14·2 PM – 3 PM·Montclair Branch, Oakland

Join us to decorate skulls made out of magic modeling clay! All materials provided. ¡Únete a nosotros para decorar calaveras con plastilina mágica! Todos los materiales están incluidos.

Sun · Sep 20·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Fremont, Fremont

Build your child’s communication skills through Shared Reading! “Storytime with AAC” aims to support families/caregivers of emergent communicators by demonstrating language using AAC Systems, helping children develop a love for reading and building language through shared interaction and connection. This program is con…

Sun · Sep 20·1 PM – 4 PM·Fremont, Fukaya A, Fremont

Come play boardgames, card games, or tabletop roleplaying games with fellow adults! Games are provided, or you can bring your own! We meet biweekly on Sundays. Our rules have been updated! Rules for play: There is no registration, walk-ins only Max of 2 tables per game Tables and seats cannot be saved This is not a cla…