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.

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, November 5, 2026

Time: 1PM – 3PM

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: Free

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

Link: Click here for more information.

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 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.

Celebrate Diwali with Livermore Public Library.

Celebrate the joy, color, and festive spirit of Diwali with an afternoon of dazzling dance performances featuring a classical Indian dance performance and Bollywood dance performance.

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026

Time: 1PM – 3PM

Cost: Free

Location: Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore

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.

Enjoy yoga at Fremont Library. 

Children ages 6-12 are welcome. Yoga helps kids to relax, relieve stress and anxiety, sleep better, improve emotional regulation, increase empathy, and improve mood and affect. This instructor led program will take the kids through gentle yoga poses. Please dress appropriately and bring your own water, yoga mat or a towel. This is a free ticketed event with limited capacity. Tickets will be handed over at the Children's Service Desk 15 minutes prior to the start of the program. 

Date: Monday, November 9, 2026 

Time: 5PM – 6PM 

Cost: Free  

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

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 Thursday

Time: 3:30PM – 5PM

Cost: Free

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

Link: Click here for more information.

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, November 13, 2026

Time: 10:15AM – 11:15AM

Cost: Free

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

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: Friday, November 13, 2026

Time: 12PM - 12:30PM

Cost: Free

Location: Rincon Library, 725 Rincon Ave., Livermore

Link: Click here for more information.

Join UC Berkeley's Brick by Brick Club at the Central Library.

Check out the Lego themed comic-con build in the Children's Room. This is a drop-in free-play event for children ages 5 and up.

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026

Time: 4PM – 5PM

Cost: Free

Location: Central Library, 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley

Link: Click here for more information.

Bring your family to downtown Castro Valley for a fun evening.

Enjoy great family entertainment, family activities and more. Cars with lights and festive dancers and performers will be marching down the street. Parade starts when dark.

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026

Time: 3PM - 9PM

Cost: Free

Location: Downtown Castro Valley, Castro Valley Blvd. & Redwood Rd., Castro Valley

Link: Click here for more information.

Get crafty at the Dublin Library.

Join the library and create an apple core craft for kids of all ages. All materials are provided while supplies last. Space is limited to the first 30 kids in line.

Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026

Time: 2PM – 3PM

Cost: Free

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

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 

Cost: Free

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

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 Thursday

Time: 3:30PM – 5PM

Cost: Free

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

Link: Click here for more information.

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.

Experience an interactive celebration of Native American Heritage at West Branch.

The highly interactive experience includes fun with elderberry clapper sticks, storytelling, singing, 7-ft tall corn husk puppets, and more. This program is for children ages 4 and up.

Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026

Time: 11:30AM – 12PM

Cost: Free

Location: West Branch – Meeting Room, 1125 University Ave., Berkeley

Link: Click here for more information.

Join Dublin Library for a movie.

Bring a blanket to watch on the floor. The movie Hotel Transylvania will be played on screen.

Date: Sunday, November 22, 2026

Time: 2PM – 3:30PM

Cost: Free

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

Link: Click here for more information.

Join Castro Valley Library for a movie.

The movie, The Good Dinosaur will be played on the screen for families to watch.

Date: Monday, November 23, 2026

Time: 1PM – 3PM

Cost: Free

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

Link: Click here for more information.

Join Castro Valley Library for Elephant & Piggie live and in person party.

Meet Elephant and Piggie from the popular children's book series. Stay and make themed crafts, take photos, and enter a drawing for an elephant & Piggie book.

Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2026

Time: 1PM – 3PM

Cost: Free

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

Link: Click here for more information.

Make winter themed crafts at the Fremont Library.

Help turn the Fremont Children's Section into a Winter Wonderland. Join in for a special crafting program where children will help make decorations to hand up in the library.

Date: Saturday, November 28, 2026

Time: 1PM – 3PM

Cost: Free

Location: Fremont Library – Fukaya Room A & B, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont

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 

Cost: Free

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

Link: Click here for more information.