Enjoy a storytime in Arabic at Newark Library.

Join the fun in this special storytime. The program is in Arabic but all are welcome.

Date: Sunday, May 11, 2025

Time: 2PM – 3PM

Location: Newark Library-Curiosity Shop, 37055 Newark Blvd., Newark

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Watch a movie at Dublin Library.

Join the library for a family friendly movie. Bring a blanket to get cozy on the floor to watch Disney's Aladdin (2019).

Date: Sunday, May 11, 2025

Time: 2PM – 4:30PM

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

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Build your child’s communication skills at Fremont Library.

“Storytime with AAC” aims to support families/caregivers of emergent communicators by demonstrating language using AAC Systems, helping children develop a love for reading and building language through shared interaction and connection. This program is conducted by graduate students in the "LISTEN with AAC" training program at Cal State East Bay.

Date: Sunday, May 11, 2025

Time: 10:30AM – 11:30AM

Location: Fremont Library-Fukaya Room A, 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 and Thursday

Time: 1PM – 5PM

Location: 150 N. L St., Livermore

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: Every other Monday

Time: 2PM – 3PM

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

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Register for Berkeley’s Parent Child Playgroup.

Join the library for child directed, open-ended play at our play stations and a chance to talk with community resource professionals on topics such as nutrition, child development, and early literacy. This program is for kids ages 0-3 and their parents/caregivers. Call 510-981-6223 to register.

Date: Monday, May 12, 2025

Time: 10:30AM – 11:30AM

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

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.

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.

This workshop is presented by BANANAS.

Congratulations on becoming a new mom! Right now you may be feeling a lot of emotions. If you are excited, worried, overwhelmed, or overjoyed, then you’re totally normal. Finding a circle of support is a great way to lessen the stress of caring for a newborn. At each of our support groups, moms will get to share their feelings, ask questions and build friendships with one another. Come and join us and bring your baby along!

Date: Every Tuesday

Time: 10AM – 12PM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

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.

Register for BANANAS’ Virtual Playgroup.

Come and join BANANAS virtually for movement and music, crafts, story time, virtual discovery, special guests and more! Open to all Bay Area residents, for children 0-5 years and caregivers.

Date: Every Wednesday

Time: 10:30AM – 11:15AM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

This workshop is presented by BANANAS.

Explore and discuss the various stages of everyday play as it relates to child development. Learn about the important positive impact for our children of imaginary and guided play.

Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Time: 10AM – 11:30AM

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.

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.

TVH provides free groceries for families.

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

Date: Every Monday and Thursday

Time: 1PM – 5PM

Location: 150 N. L St., Livermore

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

This workshop is presented by BANANAS.

Learn about the protective factors that strengthen families. Resilience-relationships-knowledge-support-communication.

Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025

Time: 6PM – 7:30PM

Location: Thousand Oak School, 840 Colusa Ave., Berkeley

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.

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.

Date: Every Friday

Time: 12PM

Location: Rincon Library, 725 Rincon Ave., Livermore

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Enjoy a movie night with Alameda Recreation Park Dept.

This fun-filled event will start at 6:30 p.m. with pre-show festivities including games and crafts for kids. The featured movie, "MOANA 2" (Rated PG) will start between 8:15 pm to 8:45 pm, depending on darkness.  Snacks and food are available for purchase and proceeds support the Teen Program.  Bring your lawn chairs & blankets and enjoy!

Date: Friday, May 16, 2025

Time: 6:30PM – 10PM

Location: Alameda Point Multi-Purpose Field, 1101 West Redline Ave., Alameda

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.