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.

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.

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 "Space Jam”.

Date: Saturday, February 01, 2025

Time: 2:30PM – 4:30PM

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

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.

Celebrate Lunar Year Near at San Leandro Library.

All are invited to learn about and celebrate the diversity and culture of Lunar New Year. 2025 marks the Year of the Snake - enjoy sensational performances by special guests. Refreshments offered while supplies last at this all ages/family friendly program.

Date: Saturday, February 01, 2025

Time: 1PM - 3PM

Location: San Leandro Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Join Rialto Free Family Matinees.

Join Rialto Free Family Matinees, every month on Saturday & Sunday at 11AM. Tickets Available at Box Office Friday Before Screening.

Time: 10AM – 11:30AM

Location: Rialto Cinemas Elmwood, 2966 College Ave., Berkeley

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Play board games at Fremont Library.

Join us for a variety of fun board games, including Candyland, Clue, Monopoly, Sorry, and more! Teen volunteers will be available to help you learn a new game or to join yours if you need another player. No registration is required, just drop in and play! Families will enter Fukaya B from the Children's Area of the library!

Date: Sunday, February 02, 2025

Time: 1:30PM – 4:30PM

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

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.

Join Rialto Free Family Matinees.

Join Rialto Free Family Matinees, every month on Saturday & Sunday at 11AM. Tickets Available at Box Office Friday Before Screening.

Time: 10AM – 11:30AM

Location: Rialto Cinemas Elmwood, 2966 College Ave., 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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Join San Lorenzo Library for a fun and interactive musical experience.

Musician and teacher Carl Winters, aka The Kalimba King, will perform songs on the kalimba (also known as an African thumb piano). Coloring pages will be provided, and you'll take home instructions on how to make your own kalimba.

Date: Wednesday, February 05, 2025

Time: 3:30M – 4:30PM

Location: San Lorenzo Library, 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo

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.

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.

This workshop is presented by BANANAS.

Sharing stories with our children increases early language development and enhances their ability to express themselves, tap into their imagination and communicate thoughts, feelings, and ideas. Through this workshop, parents will gain confidence in their storytelling abilities, learn fun techniques and explore creative activities that help inspire and connect more deeply with their little ones. This is an interactive workshop where we will get to hear a story, tell a tale, and sing a song or two!

Date: Thursday, February 06, 2025

Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

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 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.

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.

Explore winter at Del Valle Regional Park and Livermore Public Library.

Learn about how the plants and animals of Del Valle Regional Park adapt to survive during the colder months. Registration is not required. This program will be presented by naturalists from EBRPD.

Date: Friday, February 07, 2025

Time: 3:30PM

Location: Del Valle Regional Park, 7000 Del Valle Rd., Livermore

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.

Celebrate Lunar New Year at Fremont Library.

Enjoy dragon and lion dances and a variety show presented by the community members, and hop from station to station for fun traditional new year activities, crafts, face painting, shadow puppets, and a DIY Photo Booth!

The Dragon Dance will start at 1:00 PM in the library lobby and end in the Children's Area.

All activities are free and will be presented in English and Mandarin. Tickets are required for the variety show and Shadow Puppets (ages 2-5).  All other activities are first-come, first-serve. When capacity is reached, you may need to wait in line or choose a different activity.

Variety Show: Tickets will be distributed starting at 12:45 PM outside the library in the breezeway.

Shadow Puppets: Tickets will be distributed 15 minutes before each show at 1:15 PM, 2:15 PM, and 3:15 PM in the lobby.

Date: Saturday, February 08, 2025

Time: 1PM – 4:30PM

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

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.

Stop by for science fun at Castro Valley Library.

Join Science Academy for fun, hands-on science experiments for elementary and middle school kids that demonstrate fundamental scientific principles at work. This program is most suitable for kids 6-12.

Date: Saturday, February 08, 2025

Time: 2PM – 3PM

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

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 Lunar New Year at Central Library.

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with festivities including lion dancers from various agencies and even make a snake craft!

Date: Saturday, February 08, 2025

Time: 1:30PM – 3:30PM

Location: Central Library, 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Celebrate Lunar New Year at Livermore Public Library.

Join storyteller Tianxin Wang for stories and songs in Mandarin and English celebrating the Lunar New Year.  For children and their families.

Date: Saturday, February 08, 2025

Time: 10:15AM

Location: Civic Center Library-Storytime Room, 1188 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Celebrate Black History Month at Livermore’s Civic Center Library.

Join Traci Bartlow, dance educator and performance artist, to learn about different eras of African American music and dances. All ages are welcome to participate and groove with Traci Bartlow.

Date: Saturday, February 08, 2025

Time: 2PM – 3PM

Location: Civic Center Library-Storytime Room, 1188 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore

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: Sunday, February 09, 2025

Time: 10:30AM – 11:30AM

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

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.

Celebrate Lunar New Year at the San Leandro Main Library.

Celebrate the year of the snake. Join us for a festive afternoon featuring a craft session from 2:30-3:15 pm followed by an exciting Shaolin Kung Fu performance.

Date: Saturday, February 09, 2025

Time: 2:30PM – 4PM

Location: Washington Manor Branch Library, 1241 Manor Blvd., San Leandro

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy Caribbean music at Berkeley’s North Branch Library.

Come enjoy, dance and sing along with the upbeat, joyful music of Asheba! Asheba is a musical storyteller who specializes in children's music and calypso, the music and folkloric tradition of Trinidad, Asheba's homeland. Hope and happiness are the focus of his songs, which range from original melodies to classic children's music with a Caribbean twist!

Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025

Time: 4PM – 4:30PM

Location: North Branch-Meeting Room, 1170 The Alameda, Berkeley

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.

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.

Make Valentine hearts at Livermore’s Civic Center Library.

Create a geometric heart to give away or keep. Two designs available based on skill level. Recommended for ages 4 and up.

Date: Friday, February 14, 2025

Time: 3:30PM – 4:30PM

Location: Rincon Library, 725 Rincon Ave., Livermore

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.

Celebrate Black History Month at Berkeley Public Library.

Enjoy a dance experience designed to uplift, inspire, and inform. Learn about Haitian folkloric dance and a little about Haitian culture with dancer and educator Portsha Jefferson! Come ready to dance and enjoy! Ages 5 and up.

Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025

Time: 4PM – 4:30PM

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

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

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, February 15, 2025

Time: 11AM

Location: Civic Center Library-Storytime Room, 1188 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This workshop is presented by BANANAS.

Finding childcare for your infant, toddler or preschooler is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. This workshop will discuss types of care, how to screen and interview potential providers.

Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Time: 12PM – 1:30PM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

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.

Celebrate Black History Month at San Leandro Main Library.

Unique Derique presents his History of Hambone show for all ages at this Family Fun Night in celebration of Black History Month.

Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Time: 6:30PM – 7PM

Location: San Leandro Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This workshop is presented by BANANAS.

A large part of parenting is dealing with life’s ups and downs. Some days, things click and other days we feel like we’re simply minimizing the damage. Happiness comes in different forms and digging yourself out of a mental rut is about matching happiness to your needs. Join this interactive group of moms to explore pathways to happiness you can choose from when that little voice inside tells you it’s time to make a change.

Date: Thursday, February 27, 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.

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.

Enjoy Village Rhythms Drumming at Berkeley’s Claremont Branch.

Come out and enjoy a participatory family experience of African drumming with Village Rhythms' Onye Onyemaechi! All ages are invited- you won't be able to sit still once the drums start playing!

Date: Friday, February 28, 2025

Time: 4:15PM – 5:15PM

Location: Claremont Branch, 2940 Benvenue Ave., Berkeley

Cost: Free