Family Storytime

Sat · Sep 5·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Rockridge Branch, Oakland

Family Story Time at Rockridge Branch Library, every Thursday at 10:30am Children of all ages are welcome; content geared toward ages 1 to 5 years. We usually meet indoors in the Upstairs Meeting Room. Occasionally we meet outdoors, in the Staff Parking Lot behind the library - weather permitting! After storytime, we i…

Sat · Sep 5·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Main Children's Room, Oakland

Bring your family to the library for books, songs, and movement. Stay for playtime after. All ages welcome! Get accessibility information .

Tue · Sep 8·11 AM – 12 PM·West Oakland Branch, Oakland

Join us for storytime with songs, movement and stories at the West Oakland Branch. All kids (0-6 years old) are welcome with grownup participation. Stay after for a 30-minute free play time.

Thu · Sep 10·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Temescal Branch, Oakland

Children of all ages are welcome; the content is geared toward ages 1 to 5. Please plan to park your stroller in the community meeting room, as the program takes place in the children's area where space is limited. The building has an elevator on the west side for accessibility. If you have any questions, please call t…

Tue · Oct 6·Main Library TeenZone, Oakland

Let Books Be: Protect the Freedom to Read Celebrate your freedom to read at the 2nd Annual Banned Books Teen Read-a-thon. From Tuesday, October 6th through Friday, October 9th, drop in to the Main Library TeenZone and curl up with a banned book anytime from opening to closing. American Library Association's (ALA) Offic…

Tue · Oct 6·10:15 AM – 10:30 AM·Piedmont Avenue Branch, Oakland

Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years . Every Tuesday morning at 10:15am. Stay and play after Storytime with fun age-appropriate toys through 11:15am. If conditions allow, Storytime will be held outside the library building. We ask that patrons refrain from wearing scented products.…

Tue · Oct 6·11 AM – 12 PM·Elmhurst Branch, Oakland

Join us for stories, songs, and play! Storytime at 11 am followed by free play in our community garden with our library chickens! For ages 0-5 but all ages are welcome! Snacks provided for kids & caregivers. Get accessibility information .

Tue · Oct 6·10:15 AM – 11:15 AM·Golden Gate Branch, Oakland

Bring your babies to the library for songs, books, and socializing! This event is best for parents or caregivers with babies from birth to 18 months. Please note the duration of Baby Bounce storytime is approximately 15-20 minutes with playtime directly after. Get accessibility information .

Sun · Oct 4·10 AM – 4 PM·Children's Fairyland Calendar (two-stage) · Oakland

Join us for 3 weekends celebrating Latinx Heritage w/ arts & crafts, cultural performances, hands-on activities, and more surprises! — Celebrate Latinx Heritage at Fairyland! Join us for three full weekends of family fun celebrating and uplifting the vibrant beauty within the Latinx diaspora. Traditional arts & crafts,…

Thu · Sep 3·1 PM – 3 PM·Rockridge Branch, Oakland

Join us every Thursday afternoon for creativity and conversation in a warm and inviting space. You are invited to bring your own projects (knitting, crocheting, sewing, quilting and more!) and enjoy the good company of other fiber art creatives. This group has been meeting now for nearly two years and whether you're a…

Thu · Sep 3·2 PM – 3:30 PM·Dimond Branch, Community Room, Oakland

Come to the Dimond Library to knit in community. Join other knitters in conversation, exchange knowledge and ideas and learn from others if you are new to knitting. What to Bring: Your current knitting or crochet project. Your preferred yarn and needles/hooks. A smile and a willingness to connect with fellow crafters.…

Thu · Sep 3·3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Eastmont Branch, 7200 Bancroft Ste. #211 Oakland, Oakland

Teens! Come to the Eastmont Branch TeenZone & DJ the music you love for the world to hear! Eastside Teen Radio takes place on the first Thursday of each month at 3:30pm!