Enjoy a movie at Dublin Library.

Join the library for a fun family-friendly movie! Bring a blanket and get cozy on the floor to watch "The Nutcracker Ballet”.

Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024

Time: 2:30PM – 4:30PM

Location: Dublin – Virginia Bennett Room, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Make winter snowflakes at Berkeley’s West Branch.

Happy First Day of Winter!  Join us and make beautiful snowflake ornaments using air dry clay.  All materials provided.

Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024

Time: 11AM – 12:30PM

Location: West Branch, 1125 University Ave., Berkeley

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Visit Alameda South Shore Center for movie night.

Bring a blanket and bundle up while watching a double feature. Complementary bagged popcorn and cocoa certificates from Starbucks will be provided while supplies last.

Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024

Time: 5:15PM

Location: South Shore Shopping Center-Neptune Court, 2202 S. Shore Ctr., Alameda

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Check out a Christmas puppet show at Castro Valley Library.

Enjoy a classic tale with a twist in this puppet show from local puppeteer Randal Metz of The Puppet Co.

Date: Monday, December 23, 2024

Time: 1PM – 2PM

Location: Castro Valley Library, 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Celebrate Hannukah with Berkeley Public Library.

Join THP South branch for a vibrant and joyful Hanukkah celebration featuring the rich traditions of Jewish music and dance from around the world, led by Jewish dance master Bruce Bierman. The celebration is designed for all ages and welcomes everyone.

Date: Monday, December 23, 2024

Time: 3PM – 5:30PM

Location: Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch, 1901 Russell St., Berkeley

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Sing along with Frozen at Castro Valley Library.

Join the library for a family friendly movie on the library's big screen! We'll be watching and singing along to the original Frozen movie! This movie is rated PG.

Date: Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Time: 1PM – 3PM

Location: Castro Valley Library, 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

TVH provides free groceries for families.

Tri-Valley Haven Food Pantry distributes free groceries to low-income Tri-Valley residents.

Date: Every Monday & Thursday

Time: 1PM – 5PM

Location: Mar Thomas Church, 418 Junction Ave., Livermore

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Practice COVID-19 precautions. Wear a mask. 

Make some food to bring home at Berkeley’s North Branch.

You're invited to come prepare a traditional Kwanzaa meal with AAVE Cafe and Berkeley Public Library staff! You'll get to do some cooking, take home a plate, and keep all the custom recipe cards for your next New Years Eve and Karamu party plans. All ages are welcome.

Date: Friday, December 27, 2024

Time: 12PM – 2PM

Location: North Branch, 1170 The Alameda, Berkeley

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

Celebrate Chanukah with a grand menorah lighting.

The night is sure to be filled with mesmerizing fire performance, hot latkes & sufganiyot, hot drinks nad matza ball soup. Live music, balloon twistinng, raffles and much more.

Date: Sunday, December 29, 2024

Time: 4:30PM

Location: Lake Merritt Amphitheatre, 12th Street & 1st Ave, Lake Merritt Blvd., Oakland

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Watch the Menorah lighting at South Shore Center.

Join the fun with music and lighting of the Menorah.

Date: Monday, December 30, 2024

Time: 5PM –7PM

Location: South Shore Shopping Center, 523 Mulberry St., Alameda

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Pick up free groceries from Unity Council.

Families can pick up free groceries to bring home. Operating on a first-come, first-served basis. Secure your spot in line by obtaining a numbered ticket starting at 8 am. Bring your own bad.

Date: Every Wednesday

Time: 10AM – 12:30PM

Location: Unity Council, 3301 E12th St., Oakland

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

TVH provides free groceries for families.

Tri-Valley Haven Food Pantry distributes free groceries to low-income Tri-Valley residents.

Date: Every Monday & Thursday

Time: 1PM – 5PM

Location: Mar Thomas Church, 418 Junction Ave., Livermore

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Practice COVID-19 precautions. Wear a mask. 

Tri-Valley Volunteers will be at the library to distribute food.

The TCV (Tri City Volunteers) Mobile Food Pantry will be at the Fremont Main Library from 11am-12pm. Food is available for the first 80 families in attendance. Please bring your own reusable bag.

Date: Every other Thursday

Time: 11AM – 12PM

Location: Fremont Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Stop by for movie day at Castro Valley Library.

Join Castro Valley Library for a family friendly movie on the library's big screen! Enjoy the movie, The Wild Robot. This movie is rated PG.

Date: Thursday, January 02, 2025

Time: 1PM – 3PM

Location: Castro Valley Library, 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Make gingerbread houses with Oakland Public Library.

Come and build a Gingerbread House! Use graham crackers to put your building skills to work and decorate your with candy! All supplies provided.

Date: Friday, January 03, 2025

Time: 3PM – 4PM

Location: Melrose Branch, 4805 Foothill Blvd., Oakland

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Check out Brian Scott the magician at Berkeley Public Library.

Brian Scott Magic's engaging Biblio Spectactular magic show nudges kids to think and wonder with amazing magic, laughter, interactive fun, and messages designed to show the fun of reading.

Date: Saturday, January 04, 2025

Time: 10:30AM – 11AM

Location: Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch, 1901 Russell St., Berkeley

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Join East Bay Regional Park District for a winter hike.

Take a 2.5-mile moderate ramble exploring hidden labyrinths in historic quarries that have reshaped this beautiful volcanic landscape. Search skyward for eagles and below the surface for newts. No registration required, drop-in program.

Date: Saturday, January 04, 2025

Time: 10AM – 12:30PM

Location: Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve-Main Staging Area, 6800 Skyline Blvd., Oakland

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

TVH provides free groceries for families.

Tri-Valley Haven Food Pantry distributes free groceries to low-income Tri-Valley residents.

Date: Every Monday & Thursday

Time: 1PM – 5PM

Location: Mar Thomas Church, 418 Junction Ave., Livermore

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Practice COVID-19 precautions. Wear a mask. 

Family paths offer parenting classes.

All types of parents-mothers, fathers, expecting parents, foster & kinship care providers, adoptive parents, LGBT parents, and others involved in parenting roles are invited to learn about positive parenting, child development, and more including self-care.

Date: Every Tuesday

Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Contact: 800-829-3777

Link: Click here for more information.

Make art with MOCHA at Asian Branch Library.

Join OPL and MOCHA for weekly art workshops for children and families led by teachers from the Museum of Children's Art (MOCHA). For ages 5-15 and caregivers.

Date: Every Tuesday

Time: 3:30PM – 5PM

Location: Asian Branch, 388 Ninth St., Oakland

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

It's yoga time at Fremont Library.

Practicing Yoga helps kids to sleep better, improve emotional regulation, increase empathy, and improve mood and affect. This instructor led program will take the kids and their caregivers through gentle yoga poses. Recommended Ages: 2 - 5 years. Please dress appropriately and bring your own water, yoga mat or a towel. No prior experience required!

Date: Wednesday, January 08, 2025

Time: 2PM – 3PM

Location: Fremont Library-Fukaya Room B, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

TVH provides free groceries for families.

Tri-Valley Haven Food Pantry distributes free groceries to low-income Tri-Valley residents.

Date: Every Monday & Thursday

Time: 1PM – 5PM

Location: Mar Thomas Church, 418 Junction Ave., Livermore

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Practice COVID-19 precautions. Wear a mask. 

This workshop is presented by BANANAS.

In this workshop you’ll discover keys to address the underlying issues of aggression and how to prevent future outbursts. You don’t have to live with hitting, pushing, biting or pulling hair. In this workshop, you’ll gain skills to stop aggression and help your child be more loving, compassionate, and playful.

Date: Thursday, January 09, 2025

Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

4Cs of Alameda County will be giving away groceries.

A variety of canned and dry goods will be available for families in need. Registration required.

Date: Thursday, January 09, 2025

Time: 1PM – 3PM

Location: Hayward Office Garage, 22351 City Center Dr., Hayward

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

Make art at Berkeley Library.

Join the library every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA. Kids and family welcome!

Date: Every Friday

Time: 3:30PM – 5PM

Location: Central Library-4th Floor, 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Enjoy a storytime with AAC Union City Library.

This program is designed for emergent communicators four years old and up (emergent communicators are new/existing AAC users who typically communicate with single words). Open to children of all abilities! Build your child’s communication skills through Shared Reading! “Storytime with AAC” aims to support families/caregivers of AAC users in demonstrating language on their child’s AAC device, along with developing a love for reading and building language through shared interaction and connection.

Date: Every other Saturday

Time: 10:30AM – 11:30AM

Location: Union City Library, 34007 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Union City

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Celebrate literacy at San Lorenzo Library.

Come and enjoy a book giveaway, snacks, games, and activities to help you read the world around you. All ages welcome!

Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025

Time: 10AM – 12PM

Location: San Lorenzo Library-Greenhouse Community Room, 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Make art at Berkeley’s West Library.

Join the library every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA. Kids and family welcome! 

Date: Every Saturday

Time: 10:30AM – 12PM

Location: West Library-Community Room, 1125 University Ave., Berkeley

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Celebrate Lunar New Year with Asian Branch Library.

In celebration of Lunar New Year, the Asian Branch Library will demonstrate how to make Ba Bao Fan, filled with a total of 8 treasures of fruits, nuts, and seeds. Register to participate. Walkins are welcome to watch. Samples are available while supplies last.

Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025

Time: 2PM – 4PM

Location: Asian Branch, 388 Ninth St., Oakland

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Join Alameda Main Library for a Family Movie Matinee, The Wild Robot.

Movie showings are designed to create a sensory-friendly environment by keeping half the room lights on, lowering the volume, turning on movie captions, offering fidget toys to use during the movie, and leaving open seating with wobble cushions so kids have room to move around. Audience participants are welcome to bring in food, blankets, and pillows. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided during the movie screening.

Date: Sunday, January 12, 2025

Time: 2PM – 4PM

Location: Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St., Alameda

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

This workshop is presented by BANANAS.

Throughout your life, your experiences shape and mold your identity. In this workshop we will explore the 8 soulful qualities that exist in children. This session includes self-assessment to measure these child-like qualities to help you reconnect with your child-like self.

Date: Monday, January 13, 2025

Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

Drive-thru food pantry available to Cherryland, Ashland, San Lorenzo, Hayward, Castro Valley, and Union City families.

The food pantry is available to families in the listed cities above. Families can bring home a free bag of groceries.

Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday

Time: 2PM – 4PM

Location: South Hayward Parish, 27287 Patrick Ave., Hayward

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Practice COVID-19 precautions.

This workshop is presented by BANANAS.

If you’re thinking of hiring a nanny, then this is the workshop for you! At this event, Hand in Hand: The Domestic Employers Network will discuss the details of being an employer, including your rights and responsibilities. The workshop will offer a variety of resources such as tips for hiring and interviewing, establishing wages and a work agreement, how to ensure a fair and safe workplace, and the laws surrounding nanny employment.. Discussion will also offer ideas on how to create a positive, long-term relationship with your employee. You will have a chance to talk about your own experiences, ask questions, and share concerns.

Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Time: 6:30PM – 7:30PM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

Make crafts at Berkeley’s Claremont Branch.

Join the library for Tuesday afternoon paper-crafting sessions! All supplies and instructions will be provided. This program is most suitable for preschool and kindergarten children.

Date: Every Tuesday

Time: 3PM – 5PM

Location: Claremont Branch, 2940 Benvenue Ave., Berkeley

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Pick up free groceries from Unity Council.

Families can pick up free groceries to bring home. Operating on a first-come, first-served basis. Secure your spot in line by obtaining a numbered ticket starting at 8 am. Bring your own bad.

Date: Every Wednesday

Time: 10AM – 12:30PM

Location: Unity Council, 3301 E12th St., Oakland

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Experience magic at San Leandro Manor Branch.

Germar the Magician will entertain kids of all ages with his wonderful magic show. German has been performing all over the bay area for many years and his shows always keep children entertained.

Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Time: 4:30PM

Location: Washington Manor Branch Library, 1241 Manor Blvd., San Leandro

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Drive-thru food pantry available to Cherryland, Ashland, San Lorenzo, Hayward, Castro Valley, and Union City families.

The food pantry is available to families in the listed cities above. Families can bring home a free bag of groceries.

Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday

Time: 2PM – 4PM

Location: South Hayward Parish, 27287 Patrick Ave., Hayward

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Practice COVID-19 precautions.

Tri-Valley Volunteers will be at the library to distribute food.

The TCV (Tri City Volunteers) Mobile Food Pantry will be at the Fremont Main Library from 11am-12pm. Food is available for the first 80 families in attendance. Please bring your own reusable bag.

Date: Every other Thursday

Time: 11AM – 12PM

Location: Fremont Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Make art at Berkeley Library.

Join the library every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA. Kids and family welcome!

Date: Every Friday

Time: 3:30PM – 5PM

Location: Central Library-4th Floor, 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Enjoy a movie at Dublin Library.

Join the library for a fun family-friendly movie! Bring a blanket and get cozy on the floor to watch Disney’s "Mulan.

Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025

Time: 2:30PM – 4:30PM

Location: Dublin–Virginia Bennett Room, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Make art at Berkeley’s West Library.

Join the library every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA. Kids and family welcome! 

Date: Every Saturday

Time: 10:30AM – 12PM

Location: West Library-Community Room, 1125 University Ave., Berkeley

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Enjoy a movie at Dublin Library.

Join the library for a fun family-friendly movie! Bring a blanket and get cozy on the floor to watch Disney’s "Frozen”.

Date: Sunday, January 19, 2025

Time: 2:30PM – 4:30PM

Location: Dublin–Virginia Bennett Room, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Drive-thru food pantry available to Cherryland, Ashland, San Lorenzo, Hayward, Castro Valley, and Union City families.

The food pantry is available to families in the listed cities above. Families can bring home a free bag of groceries.

Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday

Time: 2PM – 4PM

Location: South Hayward Parish, 27287 Patrick Ave., Hayward

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Practice COVID-19 precautions.

Family paths offer parenting classes.

All types of parents-mothers, fathers, expecting parents, foster & kinship care providers, adoptive parents, LGBT parents, and others involved in parenting roles are invited to learn about positive parenting, child development, and more including self-care.

Date: Every Tuesday

Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Contact: 800-829-3777

Link: Click here for more information.

Make art with MOCHA at Asian Branch Library.

Join OPL and MOCHA for weekly art workshops for children and families led by teachers from the Museum of Children's Art (MOCHA). For ages 5-15 and caregivers.

Date: Every Tuesday

Time: 3:30PM – 5PM

Location: Asian Branch, 388 Ninth St., Oakland

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Make LNY crafts at Dublin Library.

Celebrate Lunar New Year/Tết/Seollal with a fun and festive paper lantern craft! This program is open to elementary school age children. All supplies are provided. Space is limited to the first 24 kids in line the day of the program. No registration required.

Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Time: 5PM – 6PM

Location: Dublin Library-Virginia Bennett Room, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

TVH provides free groceries for families.

Tri-Valley Haven Food Pantry distributes free groceries to low-income Tri-Valley residents.

Date: Every Monday & Thursday

Time: 1PM – 5PM

Location: Mar Thomas Church, 418 Junction Ave., Livermore

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Practice COVID-19 precautions. Wear a mask. 

This workshop is presented by BANANAS.

This workshop will explore ways to navigate single parenthood; to nurture ourselves and our children’s emotional well being and find balance. This is a non judgmental interactive space for anyone caretaking children of any age whether in a partnership, divorced, single by choice or married. Muriel is an Educator, author, storyteller, visual artist and parent coach who independently raised three children and is a proud grandmother of three with a very real sense of what it is to parent.

Date: Thursday, January 23, 2024

Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

This workshop is presented by BANANAS.

This is a virtual interactive workshop to equip new parents, grandparents and caregivers with tools, practical tips and valuable suggestions to help your child get off to a great start with their speech and language development. Participants will also learn baby sign language which is helpful to use with your child before they are able to say words. Using baby signs helps eliminate frustration and can help your child communicate with ease.

Date: Friday, January 24, 2025

Time: 10AM – 12PM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

Kids are taking over at Berkeley’s Central Library.

Are you an elementary or middle school student looking for something fun to do after school? If so, we hope you will come and experience our new program Kids Take Over, which is held at the Claremont Branch Library on second and fourth Fridays.

Date: Friday, January 24, 2025

Time: 3:30PM – 5:30PM

Location: Claremont Library, 2940 Benvenue Ave., Berkeley

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

It’s yoga time at Livermore’s Rincon Library.

Join the library for a yoga practice filled with stories, songs, movement, and fun for little yogis. Free sessions on Fridays at 12 p.m., indoors at Rincon Library. No registration required. Call 925-373-5540 for more info.

Date: Every Friday

Time: 12PM

Location: Rincon Library, 725 Rincon Ave., Livermore

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Make crafts to welcome in Lunar New Year at Castro Valley Library.

In this festive Lunar New Year workshop, children will experience the essence of Chinese traditional culture. Ms. Cynthia will begin with an introduction to Lunar New Year customs and then showcase elements like the zodiac wheel, New Year foods, and various celebration activities. This program is most suitable for kids 7-12.

Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025

Time: 3:30PM – 4:30PM

Location: Castro Valley Library, 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Stop by Livermore’s Civic Center Library for a storytime.

A welcoming, interactive, sensory-friendly environment designed for children with special needs.  Includes visuals, interactive preschool-level stories, and multi-sensory activities. Class is held in the Storytime Room at Civic Center Library.

Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025

Time: 11AM

Location: Civic Center Library-Storytime Room, 1188 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Celebrate math at the San Leandro Main Library.

Have fun with math at the Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival! Explore a variety of hands-on math puzzles and games that are great for grades K-8. This math party is an afternoon of fun for the whole family. Snacks served.

Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025

Time: 2PM – 4PM

Location: San Leandro Main Library-Karp Room, 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

This workshop is presented by BANANAS.

Co-parenting after a divorce or break-up is never easy. But, if you and your former partner learn how to co-parent amicably, you will give your kids the confidence and stability they need to be successful in life. Participants will gain personal tools for enhancing their co-parenting experience. Learn about the purpose of the parenting team through interactive and culturally congruent processes. Gaylon Logan Jr. has many years of experience assisting parents in establishing guiding principles and practices of effective co-parenting.

Date: Monday, January 27, 2025

Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

This workshop is presented by BANANAS.

Do you ever struggle to figure out what your child might need? Do they ignore your requests or get easily upset making it hard to know how to respond? You’re not alone! Our children need clear parameters, the freedom to explore so they can learn from their mistakes and they need our unconditional love. Join the discussion with a supportive group of parents, about how to create a secure relationship with your child(ren).

Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Time: 10AM – 12PM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

Make crafts at Berkeley’s Claremont Branch.

Join the library for Tuesday afternoon paper-crafting sessions! All supplies and instructions will be provided. This program is most suitable for preschool and kindergarten children.

Date: Every Tuesday

Time: 3PM – 5PM

Location: Claremont Branch, 2940 Benvenue Ave., Berkeley

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Pick up free groceries from Unity Council.

Families can pick up free groceries to bring home. Operating on a first-come, first-served basis. Secure your spot in line by obtaining a numbered ticket starting at 8 am. Bring your own bad.

Date: Every Wednesday

Time: 10AM – 12:30PM

Location: Unity Council, 3301 E12th St., Oakland

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

TVH provides free groceries for families.

Tri-Valley Haven Food Pantry distributes free groceries to low-income Tri-Valley residents.

Date: Every Monday & Thursday

Time: 1PM – 5PM

Location: Mar Thomas Church, 418 Junction Ave., Livermore

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Practice COVID-19 precautions. Wear a mask. 

Make art at Berkeley Library.

Join the library every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA. Kids and family welcome!

Date: Every Friday

Time: 3:30PM – 5PM

Location: Central Library-4th Floor, 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.