Celebrate Día de los Muertos at Albany Library.

Children are invited to get their face painted, do a scavenger hunt, make a craft, and add to the library's ofrenda (altar) to honor loved ones who have passed.

Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026

Time: 1:30PM – 3:30PM

Cost: Free

Location: Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany

Link: Click here for more information.

Get up and groove with Albany Library.

Dance, move, and play at the Little Dance Party. Children and their caregivers will listen to music, dance, and enjoy simple activities that build motor skills.

Date: Every Monday

Time: 3PM – 3:30PM

Cost: Free

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

Link: Click here for more information.

Check out Castro Valley's Family Storytime.

Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes that encourage a love of reading and learning. This program is geared towards toddlers and preschoolers but is open to all ages.

Date: Every Monday

Time: 6PM – 6:30PM

Cost: Free

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

Link: Click here for more information.

Join Fremont Library for a special storytime.

Enjoy stories andrhymes in Gujarati and practice language skills. This program is best for children ages 2-5 but all are welcome. Seats are limited and a ticket is required. Tickets will be handed out at the Children's Service Desk 15 minutes prior to the start of the program.

Date: Monday, November 2, 2026

Time: 6:15PM - 6:45PM

Cost: Free

Location: Fremont Library – Storytime Theatre, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont

Link: Click here for more information.

This workshop is presented by BANANAS.

Parents will learn transformative parenting skills in a safe, peer-based space to grow and become the best parent they can be.

Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Time: 10AM – 12PM

Cost: Free

Location: Zoom

Link: Click here to register.

Alameda County Water District presents a special storytime at Newark Library. 

Children ages 3-6 and their caregivers can discover the wonder of water through an engaging story, fun activities and crafts, and a visit from an ACWD hero! Space is limited. Tickets will be available at the service desk 15 minutes before storytime starts. 

Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 

Time: 10:30AM – 11AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Newark Library, 37055 Newark Blvd., Newark 

Link: Click here for more information.

This workshop is presented by BANANAS.

This two part workshop supports parents in self-care practices and its importance. Practice deep breathing, yoga poses, and relaxation techniques.

Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026

Time: 11AM – 12PM

Cost: Free

Location: Zoom

Link: Click here to register.

Make fun crafts at the Dublin Library.

Families are invited to make a themed craft of the month. Each child gets to take their art home. Al supplies are provided, and space is limited to 20 preschoolers.

Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026

Time: 11AM – 12PM

Cost: Free

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

Link: Click here for more information.

Join Union City Library for a special music time.

“Music for Everyone” is an accessible, sensory-friendly music program focused on giving children and teenagers a creative outlet through music. No musical experience or instruments required. Space is limited, parents must register to participate.

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026

Time: 10:30AM – 11:30AM

Cost: Free

Location: Union City Library – Community Meeting Room, 34007 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Union City

Link: Click here to register.

Start your Saturday with a storytime at Newark Library.

Join the librarian as children learn through stories, songs, and movement activities. Toddlers, preschoolers, and families are welcome. Free tickets will be given out 15 minutes before the event begins.

Date: Every other Saturday

Time: 11AM – 11:30AM

Cost: Free

Location: Newark Library, 37055 Newark Blvd., Newark

Link: Click here for more information.

Celebrate Diwali at Newark Library.

The 5th annual Diwali Variety Show offers Indian dance and music-classical and modern. No registration required.

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026

Time: 12:30PM – 4PM

Cost: Free

Location: Newark Library, 37055 Newark Blvd., Newark

Celebrate literacy at Union City Library.

Enjoy book giveaways, snacks, games, and activities to help your child read the world around them. All ages are welcome.

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026

Time: 1PM – 3PM

Cost: Free

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

Link: Click here for more information.

Take a walk around Lake Elizabeth and go birding with Fremont Library.

Meet at the Civic Center side of the library parking lot near the blue drinking fountains to begin the bird walk around Lake Elizabeth. The 2.5 miles walk includes several stops to observe everything around.

Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026

Time: 10AM – 12PM

Cost: Free

Location: Fremont Library, 2400 Steveson Blvd., Fremont

Link: Click here for more information.

Visit the Dublin Library to read books in Tagalog.

Read Tagalog childrens’ books with TagAtPUSD (Tagalog education preservation organization based in Pleasanton). Speaking experience is not required. English translations will be shared and everyone is welcomed.

Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026

Time: 2PM – 3:30PM

Cost: Free

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

Link: Click here for more information.

Get up and groove with Albany Library.

Dance, move, and play at the Little Dance Party. Children and their caregivers will listen to music, dance, and enjoy simple activities that build motor skills.

Date: Every Monday

Time: 3PM – 3:30PM

Cost: Free

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

Link: Click here for more information.

Check out Castro Valley's Family Storytime.

Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes that encourage a love of reading and learning. This program is geared towards toddlers and preschoolers but is open to all ages.

Date: Every Monday

Time: 6PM – 6:30PM

Cost: Free

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

Link: Click here for more information.

This workshop is presented by BANANAS.

In this workshop, parents of young children will learn tech confidence, establish healthy digital habits, and support their child's digital journey.

Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Time: 10AM – 12PM

Cost: Free

Location: Zoom

Link: Click here to register.

This workshop is presented by BANANAS.

Parents will learn transformative parenting skills in a safe, peer-based space to grow and become the best parent they can be.

Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Time: 10AM – 12PM

Cost: Free

Location: Zoom

Link: Click here to register.

This workshop is presented by BANANAS.

A pediatric speech therapist shares tips to navigate the holidays, support your child’s communication, and help them feel included and regulated.

Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026

Time: 10AM – 12PM

Cost: Free

Location: Zoom

Link: Click here to register.

Get up and groove with Albany Library.

Dance, move, and play at the Little Dance Party. Children and their caregivers will listen to music, dance, and enjoy simple activities that build motor skills.

Date: Every Monday

Time: 3PM – 3:30PM

Cost: Free

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

Link: Click here for more information.

This workshop is presented by BANANAS.

In this workshop, parents of young children will learn tech confidence, establish healthy digital habits, and support their child's digital journey.

Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Time: 10AM – 12PM

Cost: Free

Location: Zoom

Link: Click here to register.

This workshop is presented by BANANAS.

Parents will learn transformative parenting skills in a safe, peer-based space to grow and become the best parent they can be.

Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Time: 10AM – 12PM

Cost: Free

Location: Zoom

Link: Click here to register.

Start your Saturday with a storytime at Newark Library.

Join the librarian as children learn through stories, songs, and movement activities. Toddlers, preschoolers, and families are welcome. Free tickets will be given out 15 minutes before the event begins.

Date: Every other Saturday

Time: 11AM – 11:30AM

Cost: Free

Location: Newark Library, 37055 Newark Blvd., Newark

Link: Click here for more information.

Get up and groove with Albany Library.

Dance, move, and play at the Little Dance Party. Children and their caregivers will listen to music, dance, and enjoy simple activities that build motor skills.

Date: Every Monday

Time: 3PM – 3:30PM

Cost: Free

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

Link: Click here for more information.

Get up and groove with Albany Library.

Dance, move, and play at the Little Dance Party. Children and their caregivers will listen to music, dance, and enjoy simple activities that build motor skills.

Date: Every Monday

Time: 3PM – 3:30PM

Cost: Free

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

Link: Click here for more information.