| Saturday 12/21/2024 |
Union City – Storytime with AAC (Special Needs Friendly)
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 |
| Saturday 12/21/2024 |
Dublin – Family Movie: The Nutcracker Ballet
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 |
| Saturday 12/21/2024 |
Berkeley – The Muffin Man Puppet Show
Watch a puppet show at Berkeley's THP Library. In this puppet show for toddlers and preschoolers, The Muffin Man travels through country, town and city delivering muffins to animal friends! Each animal has it's own song and dance and children are invited to sing and dance along! For children ages 1-4. Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024 Time: 10:30AM – 11AM Location: Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch, 1901 Russell St., Berkeley Cost: Free |
| Saturday 12/21/2024 |
Berkeley – Winter Snowflakes with Clay
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 |
| Saturday 12/21/2024 |
Castro Valley – Santa at the Firehouse
Meet Santa at the Firehouse! Come down to the fire station and capture a cherished moment with Santa Claus against the backdrop of a vintage fire engine. Delicious hot chocolate and cookies will also be served. Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024 Time: 11AM – 2PM Location: Alameda County Fire Station 25, 20290 San Miguel Ave., Castro Valley Cost: Free |
| Saturday 12/21/2024 |
Alameda – Cinema Under the Stars: Smurfs: A Christmas Carol and Kung Fu Panda Holiday
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 |
| Saturday 12/21/2024 |
Oakland - Family Movie: Dr. Seuss' The Grinch
Enjoy a movie at OPL's Cesar Chavez Library. Join the César E. Chávez Branch for snacks and a screening of “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch”! Friday, December 20 from 3pm-5pm and “Grinch” Saturday, December 21st from 3pm-5pm at the César E. Chávez Branch! Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024 Time: 3PM - 5PM Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 E. 12th St., Oakland Cost: Free Link: Click here for more information. Share: |
| Sunday 12/22/2024 |
Livermore - Snake Talk
Learn all about snakes at Del Valle Regional Park. Meet our animal ambassador Julius Squeezer, the gopher snake! Learn about the important role snakes play in the ecosystem with an up-close look at Julius in the Park. Date: Every Sunday Time: 11AM - 11:30AM Location: Del Valle Regional Park-Visitor Center, 7000 Del Valle Rd., Livermore Cost: Free, $10 parking fee may apply Link: Click here for more information. Practice COVID-19 precautions. Share: |
| Sunday 12/22/2024 |
Alameda - Sensory Santa
Join Swings and Wings for a magical ‘Meet Santa’ event designed for children with special needs and their families. Santa is ready with his hugs and smiles and understands that some children need a little bit of extra time and magic. Children can make a wishlist, meet with Santa and take pictures, do crafts, enjoy snacks and play! Date: Sunday, December 22, 2024 Time: 9AM - 11:30AM Location: Swings and Wings, 2307 Blanding Ave., Ste. E, Alameda Cost: $5 Link: Click here for more information. Share: |
| Sunday 12/22/2024 |
Oakland - Holiday Family Fun Day
Join Metropolitan Golf Links for their annual free community event. Families are invited to come to Metro and enjoy pictures with Santa, face painting, fun indoor games, hot chocolate and cookies, and arts and crafts! This is a free event, but we kindly ask you to RSVP via the link to let us know you’re coming! Santa arrives at 10 AM and departs promptly at 12 PM. Please bring a camera – our team is happy to assist with family pictures, too! Date: Sunday, December 22, 2024 Time: 10AM - 12PM Location: Metropolitan Golf Links, 10051 Doolittle Dr., Oakland Cost: Free Link: Click here to RSVP. Share: |
| Monday 12/23/2024 |
Castro Valley – The Puppet Company: The Nutcracker
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 |
| Monday 12/23/2024 |
Berkeley – Kwanzaa Storytime
Celebrate Kwanzaa with Berkeley’s North Branch. Join the library for a special Kwanzaa Storytime on Monday, December 23 at 10:30am. This program will be held in the North Branch Community Meeting Room. Date: Monday, December 23, 2024 Time: 10:30AM – 11AM Location: North Branch, 1170 The Alameda, Berkeley Cost: Free |
| Monday 12/23/2024 |
Berkeley – Hanukkah Music and Dance Celebration
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 |
| Tuesday 12/24/2024 |
Castro Valley – Movie Day: Frozen Sing Along
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 |
| Thursday 12/26/2024 |
Oakland - MOCHA Art Workshop
Join artists from the Museum of Children’s Art MOCHA as they lead art workshops for children. Each week the artist will present art related to a different theme, building creativity, socio-emotional, and academic skills through painting, drawing, sculpting, and numerous other art forms. Supplies provided. Drop-in; no registration needed. Date: Thursday, December 26, 2024 Time: 3:30PM - 5PM Location: Golden Gate Branch, 5606 San Pablo Ave., Oakland Cost: Free Link: Click here for more information. Share: |
| Friday 12/27/2024 |
Berkeley – Dog Man Afternoon
Enjoy all things Dog Man with Berkeley Public Library. Join the library to celebrate all things Dog Man. Howl with laughter as we make Dog Man crafts and make Dog Man buttons. Eat some delicious kibble and play word games to test your knowledge of "The Bark Knight". Date: Friday, December 27, 2024 Time: 3:30PM – 4:45PM Location: Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch, 1901 Russell St., Berkeley Cost: Free |
| Friday 12/27/2024 |
Berkeley – Welcome to Karamu!
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. |
| Saturday 12/28/2024 |
Fremont – Winter Magic Show
Welcome in Winter with a magic show at Fremont Library. A magic show inspired by the most magical season of the year, a time of shorter days, colder nights, and annual celebrations of light. Come warm yourself this season with a little fun and a whole lot of wonder! All ages are welcome to come laugh, smile, and participate in this very special seasonal magic show. Date: Saturday, December 28, 2024 Time: 1PM – 2PM Location: Fremont Library-Fukaya Room A & B, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Cost: Free |
| Saturday 12/28/2024 |
Fremont - Movie at Library: Inside Out 2
Enjoy a movie at Centerville Library. Stop by and watch Disney's recently released, Inside Out 2! Rated PG. Date: Saturday, December 28, 2024 Time: 2PM - 4PM Location: Centerville Library, 3801 Nicolet Ave., Fremont Cost: Free Link: Click here for more information. Share: |
| Sunday 12/29/2024 |
Livermore - Snake Talk
Learn all about snakes at Del Valle Regional Park. Meet our animal ambassador Julius Squeezer, the gopher snake! Learn about the important role snakes play in the ecosystem with an up-close look at Julius in the Park. Date: Every Sunday Time: 11AM - 11:30AM Location: Del Valle Regional Park-Visitor Center, 7000 Del Valle Rd., Livermore Cost: Free, $10 parking fee may apply Link: Click here for more information. Practice COVID-19 precautions. Share: |
| Sunday 12/29/2024 |
Oakland - Grand Menorah Lighting
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 |
| Sunday 12/29/2024 |
Fremont - Chanukah Lighting
Join the 12th Annual Chanukah Lighting in Fremont. Drop by and enjoy family fun including face painting, craft corner, pinatas, donuts, hot drinks, giant balloon menorah and much more! Date: Sunday, December 29, 2024 Time: 3:30PM - 5:30PM Location: Fremont Downtown Event Center & Plaza, 3500 Capitol Ave., Fremont Cost: Free Link: Click here for more information. Share: |
| Sunday 12/29/2024 |
Emeryville - Chanukah Celebration
Join Bay Street Emeryville for Chanukah fun. Enjoy an afternon filled with family-friendly activities including live music, crafts and activities for kids, jugglers and balloonist, plus delicious holiday treats! Date: Sunday, December 29, 2024 Time: 4PM - 5:30PM Location: Bay Street Emeryville, 5616 Bay St., Emeryville Cost: Free Link: Click here for more information. Share: |
| Monday 12/30/2024 |
Alameda – Menorah Lighting
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 |
| Tuesday 12/31/2024 |
Oakland - Chávez Noon Year’s Eve Party
Celebrate the New Year at the César E. Chávez Branch. Ring in 2025 at 12 pm noon on Tuesday, December 31st kids style. Enjoy music, dancing, crafts, food, and henna! Special balloon drop at 12 pm. Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2024 Time: 10AM - 12:30PM Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 E. 12th St., Oakland Cost: Free Link: Click here for more information. Share: |
| Tuesday 12/31/2024 |
Berkeley - New Year's Eve Around the World
Ring in the New Year with Berkeley's Central Library. Join a special New Year’s Eve celebration just for kids! We’ll have stories, songs, a craft, and learn a little bit about New Year’s Eve traditions from around the world before we countdown to New Year’s Eve somewhere on the planet! For ages 3-5. Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2024 Time: 11:30AM - 12PM Location: Central Library, 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley Cost: Free Link: Click here for more information. Share: |
| Wednesday 01/01/2025 |
Livermore - Odyssey of the New Year
Celebrate the New Year with East Bay Regional Park District. New Year’s Day is about change and progression. What better way of celebrating these things than experiencing the beauty of Del Valle’s hills? We will hike Vallecitos and Sailor Camp trails as we look outward at the park to help us look inward at ourselves. We will also simply see what the day brings and have a good time. The trip will be around 3 miles with some inclines. Consider bringing sturdy shoes and a jacket. Date: Wednesday, January 01, 2025 Time: 9:30AM - 12PM Location: Del Valle Regional Park-Campground Store, 7000 Del Valle Rd., Livermore Cost: Free Link: Click here to register. Share: |
| Thursday 01/02/2025 |
Fremont – Hands-on Science: Become a Skull Detective
Learn all about skulls at Fremont Library. Drop in at the library and unleash you detective skills and solve the puzzle of "Whose Skull it is". Presented by East Bay Parks, explore basic skull anatomy to learn about an animal and discover its identity! This is a free ticketed program. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 min prior to the start of the program. Date: Thursday, January 02, 2025 Time: 2PM – 3PM Location: Fremont Library-Fukaya Room A & B, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Cost: Free |
| Thursday 01/02/2025 |
Castro Valley – Movie Day: The Wild Robot
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 |
| Friday 01/03/2025 |
Fremont – Sing-A-Long Sign Language Storytime
Enjoy an ASL storytime at Fremont Library. Children, parents, and caregivers will have a blast laughing, signing, and singing with Teacher Bill, author of the book, Signs of a Happy Baby. Mr. Bill integrates American Sign Language (ASL) into his storytime. Seats are limited, and a ticket is required to attend this storytime. Tickets will be handed out outside 15 minutes prior to the start of the program. Date: Friday, January 03, 2025 Time: 10:15AM – 11:15AM Location: Fremont Library-Fukaya Room A & B, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Cost: Free |
| Friday 01/03/2025 |
Oakland – Gingerbread Houses
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 |
| Saturday 01/04/2025 |
Berkeley – Family Photo Fun Crafternoon
Take pictures and frame it at Central Library. Bring your friends and family to the Central Library. Take a photo using your device, get it printed, and turn it into something amazing like a calendar or a card or a frame. Craft materials provided while supplies last. Date: Saturday, January 04, 2025 Time: 3PM – 5PM Location: Central Library, 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley Cost: Free |
| Saturday 01/04/2025 |
Berkeley – Brian’s Scott Magic’s Biblio Spectacular
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 |
| Saturday 01/04/2025 |
Livermore – Yoga Storytime
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 |
| Saturday 01/04/2025 |
Oakland – Winter Hike
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 |
| Sunday 01/05/2025 |
Livermore - Snake Talk
Learn all about snakes at Del Valle Regional Park. Meet our animal ambassador Julius Squeezer, the gopher snake! Learn about the important role snakes play in the ecosystem with an up-close look at Julius in the Park. Date: Every Sunday Time: 11AM - 11:30AM Location: Del Valle Regional Park-Visitor Center, 7000 Del Valle Rd., Livermore Cost: Free, $10 parking fee may apply Link: Click here for more information. Practice COVID-19 precautions. Share: |
| Tuesday 01/07/2025 |
Berkeley – Claremont Crafternoons
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 |
| Tuesday 01/07/2025 |
Oakland – MOCHA at the Library
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 |
| Wednesday 01/08/2025 |
Fremont –Tiny Tots Yoga Time
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 |
| Thursday 01/09/2025 |
Albany – Little Dance Party
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 |
| Friday 01/10/2025 |
Fremont – Lake Elizabeth Bird Walk
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 |
| Friday 01/10/2025 |
Berkeley – MOCHA Creative Art Play
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 |
| Friday 01/10/2025 |
Livermore – Yoga Storytime
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 |
| Saturday 01/11/2025 |
Union City – Storytime with AAC (Special Needs Friendly)
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 |
| Saturday 01/11/2025 |
Dublin – Snowy Boutique
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 |
| Saturday 01/11/2025 |
San Lorenzo – Family Literacy Day
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 |
| Saturday 01/11/2025 |
Dublin – Chinese New Year Class
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 |
| Saturday 01/11/2025 |
Berkeley – MOCHA Creative Art Play
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 |
| Saturday 01/11/2025 |
Berkeley – Berkeley Math Festival
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. |
| Saturday 01/11/2025 |
Oakland - 八寶飯 (Ba Bao Fan) - Eight Treasure Rice Cake
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 |
| Sunday 01/12/2025 |
Livermore - Snake Talk
Learn all about snakes at Del Valle Regional Park. Meet our animal ambassador Julius Squeezer, the gopher snake! Learn about the important role snakes play in the ecosystem with an up-close look at Julius in the Park. Date: Every Sunday Time: 11AM - 11:30AM Location: Del Valle Regional Park-Visitor Center, 7000 Del Valle Rd., Livermore Cost: Free, $10 parking fee may apply Link: Click here for more information. Practice COVID-19 precautions. Share: |
| Sunday 01/12/2025 |
Alameda – Family Movie Matinee: The Wild Robot
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 |
| Monday 01/13/2025 |
Berkeley – Naturalist Storytime with East Bay Regional Parks
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 |
| Tuesday 01/14/2025 |
Berkeley – Claremont Crafternoons
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 |
| Tuesday 01/14/2025 |
Oakland – MOCHA at the Library
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 |
| Wednesday 01/15/2025 |
San Leandro – Germar the Magician: Magic Show for Kids
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 |
| Thursday 01/16/2025 |
Albany – Little Dance Party
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 |
| Friday 01/17/2025 |
Berkeley – MOCHA Creative Art Play
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 |
| Friday 01/17/2025 |
Livermore – Yoga Storytime
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 |
| Saturday 01/18/2025 |
Dublin – Family Movie: Mulan (1998)
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 |
| Saturday 01/18/2025 |
Union City – Blessings in a Bottle: Lunar New Year Craft
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 |
| Saturday 01/18/2025 |
Berkeley – MOCHA Creative Art Play
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 |
| Sunday 01/19/2025 |
Livermore - Snake Talk
Learn all about snakes at Del Valle Regional Park. Meet our animal ambassador Julius Squeezer, the gopher snake! Learn about the important role snakes play in the ecosystem with an up-close look at Julius in the Park. Date: Every Sunday Time: 11AM - 11:30AM Location: Del Valle Regional Park-Visitor Center, 7000 Del Valle Rd., Livermore Cost: Free, $10 parking fee may apply Link: Click here for more information. Practice COVID-19 precautions. Share: |
| Sunday 01/19/2025 |
Dublin – Family Movie: Frozen
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 |
| Tuesday 01/21/2025 |
Berkeley – Claremont Crafternoons
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 |
| Tuesday 01/21/2025 |
Oakland – MOCHA at the Library
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 |
| Wednesday 01/22/2025 |
Dublin – Lunar New Year: Paper Lanterns Craft
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 |
| Wednesday 01/22/2025 |
San Leandro – Family Fun Night: Professor Smart’s Science Class
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 |
| Thursday 01/23/2025 |
Albany – Little Dance Party
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 |
| Friday 01/24/2025 |
Berkeley – MOCHA Creative Art Play
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 |
| Friday 01/24/2025 |
Berkeley – Kids Take Over
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 |
| Friday 01/24/2025 |
Berkeley – Traveling Reptile Show
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 |
| Friday 01/24/2025 |
Livermore – Yoga Storytime
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 |
| Saturday 01/25/2025 |
Union City – Storytime with AAC (Special Needs Friendly)
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 |
| Saturday 01/25/2025 |
Castro Valley – Blessings in a Bottle: A Creative Lunar New Year Workshop
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 |
| Saturday 01/25/2025 |
Berkeley – MOCHA Creative Art Play
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 |
| Saturday 01/25/2025 |
Livermore – Sensory Storytime for Kids w/Special Needs
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 |
| Saturday 01/25/2025 |
Livermore – Lunar New Year Snake Bracelet Craft
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 |
| Saturday 01/25/2025 |
San Leandro – Free Family Math Festival
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 |
| Saturday 01/25/2025 |
Fremont – Lunar New Year Celebration
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 |
| Sunday 01/26/2025 |
Livermore - Snake Talk
Learn all about snakes at Del Valle Regional Park. Meet our animal ambassador Julius Squeezer, the gopher snake! Learn about the important role snakes play in the ecosystem with an up-close look at Julius in the Park. Date: Every Sunday Time: 11AM - 11:30AM Location: Del Valle Regional Park-Visitor Center, 7000 Del Valle Rd., Livermore Cost: Free, $10 parking fee may apply Link: Click here for more information. Practice COVID-19 precautions. Share: |
| Tuesday 01/28/2025 |
Berkeley – Claremont Crafternoons
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 |
| Tuesday 01/28/2025 |
Oakland – MOCHA at the Library
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 |
| Wednesday 01/29/2025 |
Berkeley – Let’s Celebrate Lunar New Year
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 |
| Friday 01/31/2025 |
Berkeley – MOCHA Creative Art Play
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 |
| Friday 01/31/2025 |
Livermore – Yoga Storytime
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 |
