Geared for a mix of ages, we invite families to participate as we read stories, sing songs, do fingerplays and more during this 20-30 minute program. *PLEASE NOTE: Days and times are subject to change. There are no storytimes in August. If you need accessibility accommodations to participate, or information translated or in other formats, please contact ada@alamedaca.gov or fill out our ADA Request Form at least five (5) working days before the event.
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Storytime at Bay Farm Island Library features reading, songs, and fingerplays for all ages.
Family Storytime (Main Library) — Reading stories, singing songs, fingerplays, and more in a 20‑30‑minute program for all ages.
Storytime at Bay Farm Island Library features reading, songs, and fingerplays for all ages.
Family Storytime (Main Library) — Reading stories, singing songs, fingerplays, and more in a 20‑30‑minute program for all ages.
Living Arroyos Cleanup Event (Alameda County Resource Conservation District) — Community cleanup of local arroyos.
VIP Behind the Scenes tour at USS Hornet Museum opens Combat Information Center, engine rooms, laundry, and brig; guide, $75 adults, $55 members, no children 12 and under.
Toddler Plus Storytime (Main Library) — for ages 3–12.
Toddler Storytime at Bay Farm Island Library offers 20‑30 minutes of stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement to develop word and sound recognition, for ages 1–3.
Storytime for Babies at Anza, San Francisco Public Library, for ages 5 and under.
Playdough Playtime at West End Library, Alameda, all ages.
Costume Exchange (Main Library, Alameda) — Bring washed costume pieces to swap with community members, all ages.
Filipino American History Month art workshop at West End Library features Nikita Ares' vibrant works, guiding participants to create their own pieces; registration required, ages 8+.
Interactive workshop at Main Library guides participants through vigil planning, creating personalized guides for end‑of‑life preferences and emotional support, ages 18+.
Plant California native sand dune species at Encinal Beach’s Bay Trail, with tools, snacks, and refreshments provided, earning community service hours, ages 10+.
Stories and songs fill the Central Children’s Room on the 4th floor of the Central Library, for ages 5 and under.
Live Figure Drawing at Alameda Main Library offers clothed live models in individual or paired poses for sketching; bring supplies, limited donations provided; ages 13+.
