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, April 13, 2025

Time: 2PM – 4PM

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

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

Enjoy a storytime in Arabic at Newark Library.

Join the fun in this special storytime. The program is in Arabic but all are welcome.

Date: Sunday, April 13, 2025

Time: 2PM – 3PM

Location: Newark Library-Curiosity Shop, 37055 Newark Blvd., Newark

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Celebrate Easter at Pacific Commons.

Event featuring free photos with the Easter Bunny, Easter crafts, face painting, balloon art, and delicious cotton candy! Bring the whole family for an egg-citing time you won’t want to miss!

Date: Sunday, April 13, 2025

Time: 3PM – 5PM

Location: Pacific Commons, 43484 Boscell Rd., Fremont

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Join Alameda Main Library for a Family Movie Matinee, Moana 2.

Movie showings are designed to create a sensory-friendly environment by keeping half the room lights on, lowering the volume, turning on movie captions, offering fidget toys to use during the movie, and leaving open seating with wobble cushions so kids have room to move around. Audience participants are welcome to bring in food, blankets, and pillows. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided during the movie screening.

Date: Sunday, April 13, 2025

Time: 2PM – 4PM

Location: Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St., Alameda

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 and Thursday

Time: 1PM – 5PM

Location: 150 N. L St., Livermore

Cost: Free

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: Every other Monday

Time: 5PM – 6PM

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.

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 Tuesday

Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Contact: 800-829-3777

Link: Click here for more information.

Celebrate Arab-American Heritage Month at San Leandro Library.

Join us for Arab-American Heritage Month with a family-friendly event featuring local belly dancer Nicole Maria. Experience the beauty and history of belly dancing through her captivating performance, followed by interactive lessons where participants can learn basic movements. Families and children of all ages are invited to celebrate and appreciate Arab-American culture together in this enjoyable and educational experience.

Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Time: 6PM – 7PM

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

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.

Register for BANANAS’ Virtual Playgroup.

Come and join BANANAS virtually for movement and music, crafts, story time, virtual discovery, special guests and more! Open to all Bay Area residents, for children 0-5 years and caregivers.

Date: Every Wednesday

Time: 10:30AM – 11:15AM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

BANANAS presenta,

Ven y únete virtualmente para música y movimiento, arte y manualidades, cuentos, descubrimiento virtual, invitados especiales y más! Abierto a todos los residentes de la área de la bahía, para niños de 0-5 años y sus cuidadores.

Fecha: Los Miércoles

Hora: 10:30AM – 11:15AM

Lugar: Virtual

Costo: Gratis

Enlace: Haga clic aquí para registrarse.

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, April 16, 2025

Time: 10AM – 11:30AM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

Watch a movie at Dublin Library.

Join the library for a family friendly movie. Bring a blanket to get cozy on the floor to watch live action Cinderella from 2015.

Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Time: 5PM – 7PM

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

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Dance your heart out at Berkeley Public Library.

Join the Tarea Hall Pittman Library and friends from Luna Dance & Creativity for an hour of fun and movement with your child. Families with babies, toddlers and children of all ages and abilities are welcome!

Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Time: 2PM – 3PM

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

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.

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.

TVH provides free groceries for families.

Tri-Valley Haven Food Pantry distributes free groceries to low-income Tri-Valley residents.

Date: Every Monday and Thursday

Time: 1PM – 5PM

Location: 150 N. L St., Livermore

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

This workshop is presented by BANANAS.

All parents possess a wealth of cultural wisdom, which is reflected in family values. Many of us also carry generational wounds that can hinder us from reaching our full potential. Participants will gain concrete tools to honor traditions, identify triggers, and heal past wounds. This will allow them to nurture healthier family dynamics and relationships.

Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025

Time: 6PM – 8PM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

Build puzzles at Dublin Library.

Join the library for a Puzzle Party to enjoy a relaxing and fun time with some puzzle joy! A few puzzles set up for you to piece together that you can either work on by yourself or with a friend. There will be friendly teen volunteers here to help you or if you want someone to puzzle with.

Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025

Time: 6PM – 7:30PM

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

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Celebrate Earth Day with Livermore Public Library.

Register students (in grades 3-5) for the STEM program ‘Under the Lens’, a series developed by Livermore teen students to help young minds develop a love for all things science related. All sessions are open to students in Grades 3-5. Individual registration is required for each session and will open each month. Call 925-373-5505 to register, as space is limited.

Date: Friday, April 18, 2025

Time: 4:30PM – 5:30PM

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

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Celebrate Earth Day at Hayward Area Historical Society.

In honor of Earth Day, join Hayward Area Historical Society for a storytime and craft celebrating bugs and nature!

Date: Friday, April 18, 2025

Time: 10AM – 11AM

Location: Hayward Area Historical Society, 22380 Foothill Blvd., Hayward

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.