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.

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.

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 Wednesday

Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Contact: 800-829-3777

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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. 

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 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.

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. 

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.

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.

Celebrate Lunar New Year at Newark Library.

Everyone, of all ages, is invited to march with us around the library with music. Limited small lions masks will be available for children. Learn to sing a couple of songs to celebrate the Lunar New Year and march around the library.

Date: Saturday, February 01, 2025

Time: 11AM – 11:30AM

Location: Newark Library, 37055 Newark Blvd., Fremont

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

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

Join us for an amazing afternoon of Lunar New Year performances by NHUSD students, presented in collaboration with Guy Emmanuel Mandarin Immersion Program! No registration required, but space is limited.

Date: Saturday, February 01, 2025

Time: 2PM – 3PM

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

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Make Valentine’s Day cards at Albany Library.

Join the library for an afternoon of creative fun with artist Lauren Meyer. Make unique cards for all your valentines. It’s free and easy!

Date: Sunday, February 02, 2025

Time: 2:30PM – 4:30PM

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

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.

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, February 05, 2025

Time: 2PM – 3PM

Location: Fremont Library-Fukaya Room B, 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 & 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. 

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.

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.

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 storytime with AAC Fremont Library.

This program is designed for emergent communicators, ages 7 & under who are learning to communicate using AAC Systems. Open to children of all abilities! 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.

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.

Celebrate all of February at Albany Library.

It will feature themes from Chinese New Year, African American History Month, Valentine’s Day and the Holidays. This craft event feature 2-4 projects that could be used as gifts for others or yourself. The materials used in these crafts will be glass, foam, thread, flowers (optional), corrugated paper, Christmas bulbs, frames, and more.

Date: Saturday, February 08, 2025

Time: 2PM – 4PM

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

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Celebrate reading with Castro Valley Library.

Let's celebrate Lavar Burton and the whole team at "Reading Rainbow" for inspiring a generation of kids to read! First watch a screen a heartwarming documentary about the show called "Butterfly in the Sky," and then we'll have a book giveaway to celebrate Black History Month. Please join us!

Date: Sunday, February 09, 2025

Time: 2:30PM – 4:30PM

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

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

This workshop is presented by BANANAS.

This workshop series introduces parents and caregivers to the foundations of Positive Discipline. We will take a deeper look at misbehavior and what children are trying to achieve with it. This approach fosters cooperation, understanding and mutual respect rather than power struggles. By the end of the series, you will have the tools that will strengthen your relationship with your child.

Date: Every Monday

Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

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, February 11, 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 Wednesday

Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Contact: 800-829-3777

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.

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.

Fremont Main Library in collaboration with Bountiful Blossom is hosting a community circle for kids with special needs.

This program is an inclusive program, designed for children with special needs but open to children of all abilities. Ages 5-14 welcome. Registration is required. Limited space available.

Date: Sunday, February 16, 2025

Time: 2PM – 4PM

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

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

This workshop is presented by BANANAS.

This workshop series introduces parents and caregivers to the foundations of Positive Discipline. We will take a deeper look at misbehavior and what children are trying to achieve with it. This approach fosters cooperation, understanding and mutual respect rather than power struggles. By the end of the series, you will have the tools that will strengthen your relationship with your child.

Date: Every Monday

Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

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 bring your baby along!

Date: Every Tuesday

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 Wednesday

Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Contact: 800-829-3777

Link: Click here for more information.

Join Fremont Library for Kids Yoga and Movement.

Kids ages 6-12 are welcome to join. Yoga helps kids to relax, relieve stress and anxiety, sleep better, improve emotional regulation, increase empathy, and improve mood and affect. 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: Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Time: 4PM – 5PM

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

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.

When your little one has a meltdown you don’t want to lose your cool and say things you regret or dole out consequences that don’t work. In this workshop you’ll learn the key to helping your child work through upsets and get back to calm, cooperative behavior. There are practical and powerful ways to keep your cool and be less reactive that can help you be a confident parent.

Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025

Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM

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.

Enjoy a storytime with AAC Fremont Library.

This program is designed for emergent communicators, ages 7 & under who are learning to communicate using AAC Systems. Open to children of all abilities! 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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.