Books and Hooks: A Community Crafting Circle

Tue · Nov 10·4:30 PM·Main Library · Alameda

Hands‑on rope and bracelet workshop at Alameda Main Library, guided by The Ohlone Sisters, teaches Ohlone traditions and lets participants craft a take‑home piece, registration required, all ages.

Tue · Nov 10·10:30 AM·Main Library · Alameda

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.

Tue · Nov 10·2:30 PM – 3:30 PM·Alameda County Library

Alameda County Library hosts a Zoom English conversation group discussing a pre‑sent news article, rotating speaking turns, 18+.

Tue · Nov 10·4 PM – 5 PM·Alameda County Library

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.

Thu · Nov 12·4 PM·Bay Farm Island Library · Alameda

Canvas bag decorating at Bay Farm Island Library, with all materials provided and limited spaces requiring monthly sign‑up, for ages 3–12.

Sat · Nov 14·10:30 AM·Main Library · Alameda

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+.

Sat · Oct 24·10 AM·West End Library · Alameda

Playdough Playtime at West End Library, Alameda, all ages.

Sat · Oct 24·10 AM·Main Library · Alameda

Costume Exchange (Main Library, Alameda) — Bring washed costume pieces to swap with community members, all ages.

Sat · Oct 24·10:30 AM·Bay Farm Island Library · Alameda

Storytime at Bay Farm Island Library features reading, songs, and fingerplays for all ages.