ARDENWOOD - Honeybees aren’t the only bees that need a place to call home! Learn about why California’s solitary bees are important to you and build a beehouse to place in your own backyard. This is a drop-in program; no registration is required. Ardenwood admission fee applies. For information, call (510) 544-2797.
ARDENWOOD - Before modern grocery stores, people needed to make their own staples at home. Discover an easy way to make butter from cream then sample your tasty concoction on crackers! This is a drop-in program; no registration is required. Ardenwood admission fee applies. For information, call (510) 544-2797.
All ages. Drop in. Celebrate Grandparents' Day at the library with a special drop-in craft program for children and their grandparents! Families are invited to create a fun keepsake together, or children can make a thoughtful and handmade gift for a grandparent. Stop by anytime between 2-4 pm and enjoy a creative after…
Grades 6-12 : Challenge yourself to read more this year! Pick up a Reading Challenge sheet in the Teen Area, or on the Teen Page . There are 50 types of books, and for every 5 books you read, you'll get a raffle ticket for the drawing. The drawing is for a $100 gift card, and will take place after the end of 2026. Chal…
We've migrated to Sundays! Let's take a Sunday morning stroll around Lake Elizabeth and check out birds! Whether you're new to birding and looking for friends, an experienced birder looking to show off their knowledge, or just nature and bird-curious, all are welcome to experience birds right in the library's own backy…
ARDENWOOD - Learn how to turn our freshly-harvested Indian corn into a fun craft for the whole family! Use the rainbow of colored kernels to make your own mosaic.This is a drop-in program; no registration is required. Disabled accessible. Ardenwood admission fee applies. For information, call (510) 544-2797.
Roll, pinch, and pound! Explore ceramics with your child! Together, enjoy a tactile experience using clay as we hand-build playful projects and create personal treasures and memories that will last a lifetime. This is an adult/child program. Each child must be accompanied by an adult for each class.
Looking for something fun and exciting to do with your child? Why not learn the art of printmaking together! Learn about and create art projects using techniques such as cyanotype, relief, monotype, and even LEGO. This class will offer an open ended and accessible space to create using an art form that both youth and a…
DOUG SIDEN VISITOR CENTER AT CRAB COVE: Dive into a world of wonder and imagination followed by a themed coloring sheet after. Every Friday Drop-in; no registration required. For information, call 510-544-3187. MAP: Doug Siden Visitor Center at Crab Cove
TILDEN NATURE AREA: Help our Naturalist staff close the Little Farm for the night! Meet our friendly farm residents, learn what they eat, and bring them their evening meal provided by the farmer (food provided by staff only). Meet at the pig pen. Activities may vary depending on the animals’ needs, weather, and season.…
DEL VALLE - What was Del Valle like before the lake? Discover the valley’s history through hands-on activities and stories during this family campfire. 7-8:30pm, Every Friday Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend Location: Del Valle Campground Amphitheater If you are not camping, please park behind the camp st…
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All ages with an adult. Register each child attending. Create your own custom tote bag to use for your next library haul. Learn how to make custom stamps and design a tote bag for yourself or as a gift! One tote bag provided per registered child. Dress for a mess.
BIG BREAK: Join us for our nature-based activity every weekend! The Delta reveals wonders to those willing to seek it. Discover the hidden world of Big Break through crafts. Drop-in program, no registration. Free Program Meet at the Visitor Center. Adult participation required. For information, call: (510) 544-3050.
