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Tuesday 01/21/2025
SOUTH HAYWARD - SOUTH HAYWARD PARISH FOOD PANTRY
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. Tuesday 01/21/2025
Virtual – Supporting Challenging Behavior Workshop
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. 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
OAKLAND - THE UNITY COUNCIL FOOD DISTRIBUTION
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 Wednesday 01/22/2025
Virtual - Parent Education Class by Family Paths
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 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
LIVERMORE – TRI VALLEY HAVEN FOOD PANTRY
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. Thursday 01/23/2025
SOUTH HAYWARD - SOUTH HAYWARD PARISH FOOD PANTRY
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. Thursday 01/23/2025
Virtual – Navigating & Thriving Single Parenthood Workshop
This workshop is presented by BANANAS. This workshop will explore ways to navigate single parenthood; to nurture ourselves and our children’s emotional well being and find balance. This is a non judgmental interactive space for anyone caretaking children of any age whether in a partnership, divorced, single by choice or married. Muriel is an Educator, author, storyteller, visual artist and parent coach who independently raised three children and is a proud grandmother of three with a very real sense of what it is to parent. Date: Thursday, January 23, 2024 Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM Location: Virtual Cost: Free Link: Click here to register. 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
Virtual – Speech, Language Skills & Baby Sign Workshop
This workshop is presented by BANANAS. This is a virtual interactive workshop to equip new parents, grandparents and caregivers with tools, practical tips and valuable suggestions to help your child get off to a great start with their speech and language development. Participants will also learn baby sign language which is helpful to use with your child before they are able to say words. Using baby signs helps eliminate frustration and can help your child communicate with ease. Date: Friday, January 24, 2025 Time: 10AM – 12PM Location: Virtual Cost: Free Link: Click here to register. 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 |
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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: |
Monday 01/27/2025
LIVERMORE – TRI VALLEY HAVEN FOOD PANTRY
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. Monday 01/27/2025
Virtual – Co-Parenting from Within Workshop (3-part series)
This workshop is presented by BANANAS. Co-parenting after a divorce or break-up is never easy. But, if you and your former partner learn how to co-parent amicably, you will give your kids the confidence and stability they need to be successful in life. Participants will gain personal tools for enhancing their co-parenting experience. Learn about the purpose of the parenting team through interactive and culturally congruent processes. Gaylon Logan Jr. has many years of experience assisting parents in establishing guiding principles and practices of effective co-parenting. Date: Monday, January 27, 2025 Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM Location: Virtual Cost: Free Link: Click here to register. |
Tuesday 01/28/2025
SOUTH HAYWARD - SOUTH HAYWARD PARISH FOOD PANTRY
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. Tuesday 01/28/2025
Virtual – Supporting Challenging Behavior Workshop
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 28, 2025 Time: 10AM – 12PM Location: Virtual Cost: Free Link: Click here to register. 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
OAKLAND - THE UNITY COUNCIL FOOD DISTRIBUTION
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 Wednesday 01/29/2025
Virtual - Parent Education Class by Family Paths
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 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 Wednesday 01/29/2025
San Lorenzo - Lunar New Years Crafts
Celebrate Lunar New Year at San Lorenzo Library. Celebrate Lunar New Year with us! 2025 is the year of the snake!. Join us for a drop-in hour of crafts at San Lorenzo Library. All materials will be provided. This program is designed for kids, ages 3+ and their families (all children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult). Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 Time: 3PM - 4PM Location: San Lorenzo Library, 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo Cost: Free Link: Click here for more information. Share: |
Thursday 01/30/2025
LIVERMORE – TRI VALLEY HAVEN FOOD PANTRY
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. Thursday 01/30/2025
SOUTH HAYWARD - SOUTH HAYWARD PARISH FOOD PANTRY
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. Thursday 01/30/2025
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 01/31/2025
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 |
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