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. 

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

This workshop is presented by Family Paths.

During this workshop, you’ll learn practical strategies to care for your mental well-being, relieve unnecessary anxiety and stress, and build resilience and stability in your daily life.

Date: Wednesday, January 08, 2025

Time: 6PM – 7:30PM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Contact: Email oward@familypaths.org, text (510) 875-8149 or call 1-800-829-3777.

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. 

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.

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.

Dance your heart out at Albany Library.

Get your ya-yas out! Let's all have fun together dancing to songs the little ones know and love and other music that's new to them. Parents, caregivers, toddlers and preschoolers are all welcome to hit the dance floor and move their bodies at this inclusive event.

Date: Every Thursday

Time: 10:30AM – 11AM

Location: Albany Library – Edith Stone Room, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

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.

Take a stroll around the lake with Fremont Library.

It's migrant bird season. Whether you're new to birding and looking for friends, an experienced birder looking to show off their knowledge, or just nature and bird-curious, all are welcome. The loop is roughly 2.5 miles and we will be taking a leisurely pace to stop and observe everything around us. Please bring your own water.

Date: Friday, January 10, 2025

Time: 10:30AM – 12:30PM

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.

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.

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.

Make crafts at Dublin Library.

Bedazzle yourself to look fashionable for the new year. Come to the Dublin Library on January 11th at 11:30 AM. Craft your winter dreams and add some seasonal spice to your jewelry collection. This program is open to all ages and all supplies will be provided. Space is limited to first come, first served.

Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025

Time: 11:30PM – 1PM

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

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

Discover the zodiac, festive foods, red envelopes, lanterns, and more while learning holiday blessings! Kids will make their own "Lucky Bottle", writing the character "福" (blessing) with a modern brush pen, and bring home good fortune and joy for the New Year! For children ages 7-12 years old.

Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025

Time: 3:30PM – 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.

Celebrate math in Berkeley!

Join in for a day of play and problem-solving. Math Festival activities are designed for children (and adults) of all ages and backgrounds, so everyone is welcome. The Berkeley Math Festival is free, open to all, and an event where you can drop in and drop out whenever you’d like. Free snacks will be provided.

Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025

Time: 2:30PM – 4:30PM

Location: Sports Basement-The Community Room, 2727 Milvia St., Berkeley

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

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.

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.

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.

Learn and meet local critters at Berkeley’s THP South Library.

Join East Bay Regional Park Naturalists for a storytime about nature and parks! Explore the natural world through crafts, songs, and a chance to meet an animal ambassador.

Date: Monday, January 13, 2025

Time: 3PM – 4PM

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

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.

This workshop is presented by BANANAS.

This class is designed to assist new parents with recovery after birth, provide a supportive community-centered environment, and awareness of self-care. With babies present, parents can focus on easing tensions, restoring alignment in the body, creating energy, and re-strengthening the core.

Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Time: 10AM – 12PM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

This workshop is presented by BANANAS.

Finding childcare for your infant, toddler or preschooler is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. This workshop will discuss types of care, how to screen and interview potential providers.

Date: Thursday, January 15, 2025

Time: 10AM – 11:30AM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

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.

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. 

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.

There’s more to parenting than to be an instructor –know when to wear the right hat. Raising children isn’t limited to food, shelter and protection, but also requires shaping knowledge and character, to prepare our children to face the real world. There’s more to parenting than to be an instructor  -Know when to wear the right hat.

Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025

Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

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.

Dance your heart out at Albany Library.

Get your ya-yas out! Let's all have fun together dancing to songs the little ones know and love and other music that's new to them. Parents, caregivers, toddlers and preschoolers are all welcome to hit the dance floor and move their bodies at this inclusive event.

Date: Every Thursday

Time: 10:30AM – 11AM

Location: Albany Library – Edith Stone Room, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany

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.

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.

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 crafts to welcome in Lunar New Year at Union City Library.

Join Ms. Cynthia for a creative Lunar New Year Workshop! Discover the zodiac, festive foods, red envelopes, lanterns, and other celebration activities. Children will learn to read key phrases like "Happy New Year," "Gold Ingots," and “Firecrackers" in Chinese, gaining a deeper understanding of these auspicious symbols. This program is designed for children ages 7-12.

Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025

Time: 3:30PM – 4:30PM

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

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.

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. 

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.

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 21, 2025

Time: 10AM – 12PM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Check out the science show at the San Leandro Main Library.

All ages invited to Professor Smart’s Science Show at this Family Fun Night at the Main Library! Professor Smart brings science to life with an interactive performance of science demonstrations, of storytelling, and juggling. Things will be flying around the room!

Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Time: 6:30PM – 7PM

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

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. 

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.

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.

Dance your heart out at Albany Library.

Get your ya-yas out! Let's all have fun together dancing to songs the little ones know and love and other music that's new to them. Parents, caregivers, toddlers and preschoolers are all welcome to hit the dance floor and move their bodies at this inclusive event.

Date: Every Thursday

Time: 10:30AM – 11AM

Location: Albany Library – Edith Stone Room, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

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.

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.

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.

Learn and meet reptiles at Berkeley’s Claremont Branch.

Meet a variety of interesting creatures from the East Bay Vivarium's Traveling Reptile Show! Come meet and learn about 15 different amphibians, reptiles, and arachnids, with information about their lives, habits, and relations to humankind.

Date: Friday, January 24, 2025

Time: 4:15PM – 4:45PM

Location: Claremont Branch, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Make Lunar New Year craft with Livermore Library.

Call 925-373-5505 to register for the event. Join artist, Sue Chen, to learn about the Lunar New Year, celebrate the Year of the Snake, and create a snake bracelet to take home. This event is intended for adults. Registration is required to attend this craft.

Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025

Time: 1PM – 3PM

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.

Welcome in Lunar New Year at Pacific Commons.

Join a Lunar New Year Celebration with entertainment, including Taiko Drummers, Face Painters, Balloon Twisters, Kids Crafts, and Lion Dance.

Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025

Time: 1PM – 3PM

Location: Pacific Commons-Near Market Broiler, 43484 Boscell Rd., 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Celebrate Lunar New Year at Berkeley's THP Library.

This all-ages event will have something for everyone. Together, we’ll learn about ways to celebrate, why lunar new year lasts two weeks, and astrological implications for this Earth Snake year for all Zodiac signs.  We’ll also write red packet affirmations for friends, family, and ancestors.

Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Time: 6PM – 7PM

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

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. 

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.

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.

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.