Family Storytime (Main Library)

Wed · Sep 30·6:30 PM·Event Location, 300 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro

Family Storytime features books, songs, rhymes, and flannel stories for families with kids of all ages to enjoy, followed by a craft. Start a lifetime habit of reading!

Wed · Oct 7·6:30 PM·Event Location, 300 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro

Family Storytime features books, songs, rhymes, and flannel stories for families with kids of all ages to enjoy, followed by a craft. Start a lifetime habit of reading!

Wed · Oct 14·10:30 AM·Event Location, 300 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro

Join us for stories, rhymes and romps - just the right pace for you & your toddler up to age 3.

Wed · Oct 14·2 PM·Estudillo Room, San Leandro Public Library – Main, San Leandro

Drop in for crafts, games, snacks, and more, open to students in grades 6-12.

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

Thu · Oct 15·9:30 AM·Event Location, 1241 Manor Blvd, San Leandro

For pre-walkers ages 2–12 months and their caregivers. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and lap bounces that encourage early literacy and bonding.

Tue · Oct 13·6:30 PM·Event Location, 300 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro

In the PAWS to READ program, children in grades 1 to 5 work on their reading skills by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs. Participating children should not be fearful of dogs or have allergies to pets. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Wed · Oct 14·4 PM – 5 PM·Lakeview Branch, Oakland

Practice Reading Aloud with Our Special Friend, Finn! Our furry friend is a gentle, trained therapy dog who patiently listens to kids as they read out loud. This program is great for reluctant readers and is a wonderful way for reading-age children and tweens to get more practice reading aloud. Bring your own books or…

Wed · Oct 14·4 PM·Main Library · Alameda

Tue · Sep 22·10:30 AM·Event Location, 300 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro

In a discussion-based setting, improve your English as you read a short article, write about it, and share your ideas with the group. For adults who are intermediate level English language learners. Join us any week, no need to sign up.

Tue · Sep 22·10:30 AM·Event Location, Main Library, San Leandro

Bilingual Spanish Story Time / Hora de cuentos bilingüe (inglés y español)

Tue · Sep 22·10:30 AM·Event Location, 1241 Manor Blvd, San Leandro

A fun, interactive storytime that builds early literacy through books, songs, and movement.

Tue · Sep 22·3:30 PM·Event Location, 1241 Manor Blvd, San Leandro

Need help with your homework? Come to the Library for after-school homework help. Registration needed. For Grades 1-5.