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.
Dinovember Puppet and Magic Show (West End Library) — Puppet show with magical twist presented by California Kids, all ages.
Mi'Chelle Fredrick's beautiful works displayed in a special art exhibit at Mastick's front lobby.
Techs on Decks at the USS Hornet Museum showcases sea, air, and space innovation with hands‑on activities and meetings with technology innovators.
Toddler Plus Storytime at Main Library offers 20‑30 minutes of stories, songs, fingerplays and movement to develop word and sound recognition, 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.
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+.
Learn sewing basics from makers Gaby and Cynthia at Alameda Main Library, with materials and instruction sheets, progressing on projects monthly or starting new ones, adults 18+.
An AAC user hosts, a librarian reads Elle McNicoll’s A Kind of Spark aloud, a speech‑language pathologist models AAC communication, then a story‑related activity, for ages 3–18.
Storytime for Babies at Anza, San Francisco Public 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+.
