Family Storytime

Sat · Oct 24·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Rockridge Branch, Oakland

Family Storytime at Rockridge Branch Library offers stories and songs in the Upstairs Meeting Room, sometimes in the Picture Book area, for all ages.

Thu · Oct 29·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Temescal Branch, Oakland

Family Storytime at Temescal Branch offers a story session geared to ages 1‑5 in the children’s area, with stroller parking in the meeting room, for all ages.

Sat · Oct 31·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Rockridge Branch, Oakland

Family Storytime at Rockridge Branch Library offers stories and songs in the Upstairs Meeting Room, sometimes in the Picture Book area, for all ages.

Tue · Nov 3·11 AM – 12 PM·West Oakland Branch, Oakland

Storytime with songs, movement and stories at West Oakland Branch, followed by a 30‑minute free play period, for all ages.

Tue · Nov 17·10:15 AM – 11:45 AM·Melrose Branch, Oakland

Storytime with rhymes, books, and songs, then free play with toys and garden access at Melrose Branch, Oakland, all ages.

Tue · Nov 17·10:15 AM – 11:15 AM·Golden Gate Branch, Oakland

Songs, books, and socializing for babies at Golden Gate Branch library, followed by a 15‑20 minute storytime and playtime, for all ages.

Tue · Nov 17·10 AM·Martin Luther King Jr (Oakland): Arrowhead Marsh Parking Lot

Monthly 2‑5‑mile gravel hike from Arrowhead Marsh Parking lot near the wooden observation tower, featuring nature study, history, and fitness for ages 55 and up.

Tue · Nov 17·11 AM – 12 PM·Elmhurst Branch, Oakland

Stories, songs, and library chickens entertain kids during storytime, then free garden play follows at Elmhurst Branch, Oakland, snacks provided, for ages 12 and under.

Tue · Nov 17·10:15 AM – 10:30 AM·Piedmont Avenue Branch, Oakland

Songs, active rhymes and stories, then age‑appropriate toys playtime through 11:15 am; may be held outside the library, for ages 1–3.

Thu · Nov 19·11 AM·Temescal (Oakland): Landvale Picnic Area

Naturalist Melissa, librarians Deborah and Sheila lead nature exploration activities and a themed storytime at Landvale Picnic Area, parking fee may apply, all ages.

Fri · Oct 23·12 PM – 1 PM·Dimond Branch, Oakland

Chair yoga class at Dimond Branch, Oakland, guides participants through strength, flexibility, balance exercises and meditation using chairs, taught by certified instructor Bett Bollhoefer, ages 18 and up.

Fri · Oct 23·12 PM – 3 PM·Eastmont Branch, Oakland

Neighborhood Business Assistance at Eastmont Branch offers one‑on‑one guidance for starting, expanding, or troubleshooting businesses, by appointment only, ages 18+.