Children ages 3-12 can celebrate the Festival of Lights through a fun, hands-on art activity. Each participant will have the opportunity to paint and decorate their own Ganesha or Diya (oil lamp) figurine, while learning about the traditional symbolism of Ganesha and diyas in Diwali celebrations.
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Costumed visitors wander farm stations for Halloween activities and take-home treats, all ages, free.
Drop-in games, from chess to other board options, at Dougherty Station Library with teen volunteers offering tips, all ages.
Strenuous 4‑mile hike to Las Trampas Peak with stops discussing women in conservation, meeting other nature enthusiasts at Bollinger Canyon Staging Area, 18+.
Chess games and practice sessions at San Ramon Library, with boards provided and players of all ages welcome.
Songs, books, and stories blend at San Ramon Library’s Family Storytime, encouraging language, literacy, and social skill development, for ages 1–5.
Musical Storytime with stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and music, followed by early‑learning toy play at Dougherty Station Library, for ages 5 and under.
Saturday Storytime in the John Pappas Legacy Room at Weekes Branch, Hayward, for all ages.
Contra Costa County Health Services and Library System provide mental health support and community resource education at Pittsburg Library for all ages.
Cantonese songs and stories are shared at Cherryland Library for preschoolers, welcoming kids of all ages, ages 12 and under.
English conversation practice with adult ESL learners in an informal, friendly setting at Dougherty Station Library; no registration required, all abilities welcome, accommodations available on request, ages 18+.
Storytime at El Cerrito Library features songs, finger play, movement activities, and books for children 0‑5 with a caregiver.
Volunteer docents at Pleasant Hill Library provide on‑spot help with email, document creation, printing, web searches and Libby eBooks for ages 18 and up.
