This lap-sit program for little ones and their caregivers includes songs, nursery rhymes, knee-bounces, and movement to help develop important pre-literacy skills. This class is appropriate for infants through 2 years old. *PLEASE NOTE: Days and times are subject to change. There are no storytimes in August.
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Lap‑sit program at Bay Farm Island Library features songs, nursery rhymes, knee‑bounces and movement to develop pre‑literacy skills, for ages 3–12.
Lap‑sit program at West End Library includes songs, nursery rhymes, knee‑bounces, and movement to develop pre‑literacy skills, for infants through 2 years old.
Lap‑sit program at Bay Farm Island Library features songs, nursery rhymes, knee‑bounces and movement to develop pre‑literacy skills, for ages 3–12.
Lap‑sit program at West End Library includes songs, nursery rhymes, knee‑bounces, and movement to develop pre‑literacy skills, for infants through 2 years old.
Half‑hour of short stories, picture books, and curated tales presented by expert librarians, livestreamed on the Alameda Free Library Instagram, for ages 18 and up.
Raised salt painting demonstrates watercolor traveling through textured salt lines via capillary action at the Main Library, for all ages.
Toddler Plus Storytime at Main Library offers 20‑30 minutes of stories, songs, fingerplays and movement to develop word and sound recognition and social connections, for ages 3–12.
Fast‑paced lap‑sit program at Alameda Main Library features songs, nursery rhymes, knee‑bounces and movement for pre‑literacy development, for ages 3–12.
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.
Storytime at Bay Farm Island Library features reading, songs, and fingerplays for all ages.
Outdoor storytime with songs, active rhymes and stories at Dimond Park's Toddler Lot, moving indoors if rain or mud, limit 65, for ages 1–3.
Storytime (Moraga Library) — 20‑minute reading and singing session with movement for ages 0‑3, older siblings welcome, in the Community Room.
Story Time at Doug Siden Visitor Center offers a wonder‑filled reading followed by a themed coloring sheet, drop‑in style, all ages.
Self‑guided history walk at Doug Siden Visitor Center, exploring WWI maritime academy past, with flag‑folding and craft activities, 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+.
