Meet children's favorite author, Mo Willems!

Mo Willems, author of "Don't Let the Pigeon" series hosts Lunch Doodles. Follow him in drawing characters from the book and more.

Date: Every Sunday

Time: All day

San Lorenzo Library offers free healthy grab & go meals and groceries.

Kids, teens, adults and caregivers can receive a free grab and go meal as well as a bag of groceries to bring home. No registration needed, first come, first serve.

Date: Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Time: 12PM – 1PM

Location: San Lorenzo Library-Community Room, 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo

Link: Click here for more information.

Family paths is offering 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 

Contact: 800-829-3777

Link: Click here for more information.

Melrose Branch Library is hosting a free produce pick-up on a first-come, first-served basis every Tuesday beginning at 11:30AM until food runs out. There are no eligibilty requirements, all ages welcome.

La Biblioteca Melrose está repartiendo alimentos gratis cada martes a las 11:30am.

Date: Every Tuesday

Time: 11:30AM - 1PM

Location: Melrose Branch Library-Alongside Library/48th Ave side, 4805 Foothill Blvd, Oakland

Link: Click here for more information.

Join Hayward Promise Neighborhoods in a morning of fun.

This free bilingual program for children ages 18 months – 4 years old, parents and caregivers bring facilitated online play group activities to promote healthy development. Early learning worksheets and books will be mailed to families weekly.

Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday

Time: 10:30AM – 11AM

Contact: Call 510-584-3122 or email cynthiap@c-alameda.org.

Parenting during COVID can be hard, Fremont Youth & Family Services is here to help.  

The support group for parents and caregivers addresses and explore the ways in which COVID-19 has impacted families. The groups can provide a safe space to share, stress relief, exploration of strategies and more.  

Date: Every Monday & Wednesday

Time: Mondays at 10AM - 11:30AM, Wednesdays at 6PM - 7:30PM

Link: Click here to register.

San Lorenzo Library offers free healthy grab & go meals and groceries.

Kids, teens, adults and caregivers can receive a free grab and go meal as well as a bag of groceries to bring home. No registration needed, first come, first serve.

Date: Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Time: 12PM – 1PM

Location: San Lorenzo Library-Community Room, 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo

Link: Click here for more information.

Inclusive storytime for children of all ages and abilities.

This engaging storytime features the use of visual schedules and rules, big books, flannels, slow-pacing and picture icons. This storytime also offers a slower pace, lower volume, and a shorter duration to provide children of all abilities a safe environment.

Date: Every Wednesday

Time: 2PM – 2:30PM

Link: Click here to watch.

The Alameda County Fatherhood Initiative presents Virtual Fatherhood Groups.

Fathers, father figures, and any man involved in a child’s life are invited to feel empowered and learn from one another in these groups. Topics include child abuse awareness, child support education, men’s health, and more.

Date: Every Wednesday

Time: 5PM – 7PM

Link: Click here to register.

Drive-thru emergency food pick up.

This distribution site serves Dublin, Pleasanton, Sunol, Livermore, Fremont, Union City, and Newark residents only. Pre-packaged emergency food bags, boxes, and/or produce are distributed on a first come, first serve basis.

Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday

Time: 9AM – 3PM

Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds Gate 8, 4501 Pleasanton Ave, Pleasanton

Link: Click here for more information.

Join Hayward Promise Neighborhoods in a morning of fun.

This free bilingual program for children ages 18 months – 4 years old, parents and caregivers bring facilitated online play group activities to promote healthy development. Early learning worksheets and books will be mailed to families weekly.

Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday

Time: 10:30AM – 11AM

Contact: Call 510-584-3122 or email cynthiap@c-alameda.org.

San Lorenzo Library offers free healthy grab & go meals and groceries.

Kids, teens, adults and caregivers can receive a free grab and go meal as well as a bag of groceries to bring home. No registration needed, first come, first serve.

Date: Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Time: 12PM – 1PM

Location: San Lorenzo Library-Community Room, 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo

Link: Click here for more information.

Virtual stories to be shared at home.

Join the staff at Tandem as they share their love of books on their YouTube channel.

Date: Every Saturday

Time: All day

Link: Click here to watch.

The virtual event is hosted by Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose.

Celebrate Diwali virtually with a line-up of performances, art, stories, and crafts. Learn to make a diya lamp at home while listening to dhol drums. The two-hour celebration will bring your home alive!

Date: Saturday, November 07, 2020

Time: 10:30AM – 12:30PM

Link: Click here to join.

Register for a BANANAS workshop.

Thinking about hiring a nanny? BANANAS share their resources that you’ll need to select the right nanny for your child. Learn tips for hiring and interviewing, establishing wages and a work agreement, along with other helpful tips.

Date: Sunday, November 08, 2020

Time: 10AM – 11:30AM

Link: Click here to register.

Parenting during COVID can be hard, Fremont Youth & Family Services is here to help.  

The support group for parents and caregivers addresses and explore the ways in which COVID-19 has impacted families. The groups can provide a safe space to share, stress relief, exploration of strategies and more.  

Date: Every Monday & Wednesday

Time: Mondays at 10AM - 11:30AM, Wednesdays at 6PM - 7:30PM

Link: Click here to register.

Get up and dance around.

Move, dance, and sing with your toddler/preschooler at home!

Date: Every Monday

Time: 10:30AM - 11:30AM

Link: Click here to join.

Drive-thru emergency food pick up.

This distribution site serves Dublin, Pleasanton, Sunol, Livermore, Fremont, Union City, and Newark residents only. Pre-packaged emergency food bags, boxes, and/or produce are distributed on a first come, first serve basis.

Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday

Time: 9AM – 3PM

Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds Gate 8, 4501 Pleasanton Ave, Pleasanton

Link: Click here for more information.

Melrose Branch Library is hosting a free produce pick-up on a first-come, first-served basis every Tuesday beginning at 11:30AM until food runs out. There are no eligibilty requirements, all ages welcome.

La Biblioteca Melrose está repartiendo alimentos gratis cada martes a las 11:30am.

Date: Every Tuesday

Time: 11:30AM - 1PM

Location: Melrose Branch Library-Alongside Library/48th Ave side, 4805 Foothill Blvd, Oakland

Link: Click here for more information.

Join Hayward Promise Neighborhoods in a morning of fun.

This free bilingual program for children ages 18 months – 4 years old, parents and caregivers bring facilitated online play group activities to promote healthy development. Early learning worksheets and books will be mailed to families weekly.

Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday

Time: 10:30AM – 11AM

Contact: Call 510-584-3122 or email cynthiap@c-alameda.org.

San Lorenzo Library offers free healthy grab & go meals and groceries.

Kids, teens, adults and caregivers can receive a free grab and go meal as well as a bag of groceries to bring home. No registration needed, first come, first serve.

Date: Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Time: 12PM – 1PM

Location: San Lorenzo Library-Community Room, 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo

Link: Click here for more information.

Inclusive storytime for children of all ages and abilities.

This engaging storytime features the use of visual schedules and rules, big books, flannels, slow-pacing and picture icons. This storytime also offers a slower pace, lower volume, and a shorter duration to provide children of all abilities a safe environment.

Date: Every Wednesday

Time: 2PM – 2:30PM

Link: Click here to watch.

The Alameda County Fatherhood Initiative presents Virtual Fatherhood Groups.

Fathers, father figures, and any man involved in a child’s life are invited to feel empowered and learn from one another in these groups. Topics include child abuse awareness, child support education, men’s health, and more.

Date: Every Wednesday

Time: 5PM – 7PM

Link: Click here to register.

Pick up groceries at Chabot College.

The Drive-thru/No Contact Food Distribution at Chabot College will be distributing fresh produce, canned and dry goods for anybody who needs it.

Date: Every Thursday

Time: 11AM - 1PM

Location: Chabot College Parking Lot J, 25555 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward

Link: Click here for more information.

San Lorenzo Library offers free healthy grab & go meals and groceries.

Kids, teens, adults and caregivers can receive a free grab and go meal as well as a bag of groceries to bring home. No registration needed, first come, first serve.

Date: Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Time: 12PM – 1PM

Location: San Lorenzo Library-Community Room, 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo

Link: Click here for more information.

Alameda Free Library share their favorite recipes.

Tune in to Alameda Free Library’s YouTube channel for live cooking demonstrations children can make at home!

Date: Friday, November 13, 2020

Time: 3:30PM – 4PM

Link: Click here to watch.

Free telescope viewing online.

Join local resident astronomers on Facebook Live every Saturday Evening for an exclusive look at the night sky through one of Chabot Space and Science Center’s amazing telescopes.

Date: Every Saturday

Time: 9:30PM – 10:30PM

Link: Click here to view.

Meet children's favorite author, Mo Willems!

Mo Willems, author of "Don't Let the Pigeon" series hosts Lunch Doodles. Follow him in drawing characters from the book and more.

Date: Every Sunday

Time: All day

San Lorenzo Library offers free healthy grab & go meals and groceries.

Kids, teens, adults and caregivers can receive a free grab and go meal as well as a bag of groceries to bring home. No registration needed, first come, first serve.

Date: Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Time: 12PM – 1PM

Location: San Lorenzo Library-Community Room, 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo

Link: Click here for more information.

Family paths is offering 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 

Contact: 800-829-3777

Link: Click here for more information.

Come and dance together.

Dance with Alphabet Rockers along with special guests in their special, Rock the Block Dance Party. The dance party is appropriate for all ages.

Date: Friday, October 30, 2020

Time: 4PM – 5PM

Link: Click here to register.

Join Hayward Promise Neighborhoods in a morning of fun.

This free bilingual program for children ages 18 months – 4 years old, parents and caregivers bring facilitated online play group activities to promote healthy development. Early learning worksheets and books will be mailed to families weekly.

Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday

Time: 10:30AM – 11AM

Contact: Call 510-584-3122 or email cynthiap@c-alameda.org.

Parenting during COVID can be hard, Fremont Youth & Family Services is here to help.  

The support group for parents and caregivers addresses and explore the ways in which COVID-19 has impacted families. The groups can provide a safe space to share, stress relief, exploration of strategies and more.  

Date: Every Monday & Wednesday

Time: Mondays at 10AM - 11:30AM, Wednesdays at 6PM - 7:30PM

Link: Click here to register.

San Lorenzo Library offers free healthy grab & go meals and groceries.

Kids, teens, adults and caregivers can receive a free grab and go meal as well as a bag of groceries to bring home. No registration needed, first come, first serve.

Date: Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Time: 12PM – 1PM

Location: San Lorenzo Library-Community Room, 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo

Link: Click here for more information.

Inclusive storytime for children of all ages and abilities.

This engaging storytime features the use of visual schedules and rules, big books, flannels, slow-pacing and picture icons. This storytime also offers a slower pace, lower volume, and a shorter duration to provide children of all abilities a safe environment.

Date: Every Wednesday

Time: 2PM – 2:30PM

Link: Click here to watch.

The Alameda County Fatherhood Initiative presents Virtual Fatherhood Groups.

Fathers, father figures, and any man involved in a child’s life are invited to feel empowered and learn from one another in these groups. Topics include child abuse awareness, child support education, men’s health, and more.

Date: Every Wednesday

Time: 5PM – 7PM

Link: Click here to register.

Drive-thru emergency food pick up.

This distribution site serves Dublin, Pleasanton, Sunol, Livermore, Fremont, Union City, and Newark residents only. Pre-packaged emergency food bags, boxes, and/or produce are distributed on a first come, first serve basis.

Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday

Time: 9AM – 3PM

Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds Gate 8, 4501 Pleasanton Ave, Pleasanton

Link: Click here for more information.

Pick up groceries at Chabot College.

The Drive-thru/No Contact Food Distribution at Chabot College will be distributing fresh produce, canned and dry goods for anybody who needs it.

Date: Every Thursday

Time: 11AM - 1PM

Location: Chabot College Parking Lot J, 25555 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward

Link: Click here for more information.

Virtual stories to be shared at home.

Join the staff at Tandem as they share their love of books on their YouTube channel.

Date: Every Saturday

Time: All day

Link: Click here to watch.

Join the fun with Oakland Public Library.

Ms. Butterfly presents a story about consent called “The Grab It Habit and the Power of Please.” The show is perfect for children ages 2-7.

Date: Saturday, November 21, 2020

Time: 11AM

Link: Click here to watch.

Meet children's favorite author, Mo Willems!

Mo Willems, author of "Don't Let the Pigeon" series hosts Lunch Doodles. Follow him in drawing characters from the book and more.

Date: Every Sunday

Time: All day

Parenting during COVID can be hard, Fremont Youth & Family Services is here to help.  

The support group for parents and caregivers addresses and explore the ways in which COVID-19 has impacted families. The groups can provide a safe space to share, stress relief, exploration of strategies and more.  

Date: Every Monday & Wednesday

Time: Mondays at 10AM - 11:30AM, Wednesdays at 6PM - 7:30PM

Link: Click here to register.

Family paths is offering 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 

Contact: 800-829-3777

Link: Click here for more information.

Join FERC (Family Education and Resource Center) for their Caregiver Support Group. 

Families/caregivers of those who have loved ones with mental health challenges in Alameda County are invited to join the support group to share experiences. The group currently meets on Zoom. For questions, email bettye@mhaac.org. 

Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2020  

Time: 5PM - 6PM 

Link: Click here to join or call 1-669-900-9128, Meeting ID: 875 4617 7855#, passcode: 253742 

Join the Farsi only social support group.

An online space for engaging conversations and calming activities for parents/caregivers.

Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Time: 2:30PM - 4PM

Link: Call 510-745-9151 to register or email southasianprogram@humecenter.org.

Parenting during COVID can be hard, Fremont Youth & Family Services is here to help.  

The support group for parents and caregivers addresses and explore the ways in which COVID-19 has impacted families. The groups can provide a safe space to share, stress relief, exploration of strategies and more.  

Date: Every Monday & Wednesday

Time: Mondays at 10AM - 11:30AM, Wednesdays at 6PM - 7:30PM

Link: Click here to register.

Join FERC (Family Education and Resource Center) for their Caregiver Support Group. 

The Spanish monthly support group offers a space for families with loved ones with mental health challenges in Alameda County to support each other with their experiences. For questions, email juanita@mhaac.org. 

Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Time: 5:30PM – 7PM 

Link: Click here to join or call 1-669-900-9128, Meeting ID: 840 8086 9393#, password: 821128 

Inclusive storytime for children of all ages and abilities.

This engaging storytime features the use of visual schedules and rules, big books, flannels, slow-pacing and picture icons. This storytime also offers a slower pace, lower volume, and a shorter duration to provide children of all abilities a safe environment.

Date: Every Wednesday

Time: 2PM – 2:30PM

Link: Click here to watch.

Join the social support group for parents/caregivers.

An online space for engaging conversations and calming activities for parents/caregivers.

Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Time: 4:30PM - 6PM

Link: Call 510-745-9151 to register or email southasianprogram@humecenter.org.

Disfrute de las Canciones y rimas en español para todas las edades y cante con nosotros! El video de Canciones y rimas de cada semana se compartirá en Facebook.

Fecha: Miércoles, Noviembre 25, 2020

Hora: 10:30AM

Enlace: Haga clic aquí para información.

Drive-thru emergency food pick up.

This distribution site serves Dublin, Pleasanton, Sunol, Livermore, Fremont, Union City, and Newark residents only. Pre-packaged emergency food bags, boxes, and/or produce are distributed on a first come, first serve basis.

Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday

Time: 9AM – 3PM

Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds Gate 8, 4501 Pleasanton Ave, Pleasanton

Link: Click here for more information.

Watch penguins at the Monterey Bay Aquarium enjoy their snack on cam!

Date: Everyday

Time: 3PM

Link: Click here to watch.

Free telescope viewing online.

Join local resident astronomers on Facebook Live every Saturday Evening for an exclusive look at the night sky through one of Chabot Space and Science Center’s amazing telescopes.

Date: Every Saturday

Time: 9:30PM – 10:30PM

Link: Click here to view.

Meet children's favorite author, Mo Willems!

Mo Willems, author of "Don't Let the Pigeon" series hosts Lunch Doodles. Follow him in drawing characters from the book and more.

Date: Every Sunday

Time: All day

Parenting during COVID can be hard, Fremont Youth & Family Services is here to help.  

The support group for parents and caregivers addresses and explore the ways in which COVID-19 has impacted families. The groups can provide a safe space to share, stress relief, exploration of strategies and more.  

Date: Every Monday & Wednesday

Time: Mondays at 10AM - 11:30AM, Wednesdays at 6PM - 7:30PM

Link: Click here to register.

Get up and dance around.

Move, dance, and sing with your toddler/preschooler at home!

Date: Every Monday

Time: 10:30AM - 11:30AM

Link: Click here to join.