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Agency name:

BANANAS Inc

Program name:

Story Time + Community Cafes at Berkeley Public Library West Branch

Program Last Updated: 03/19/2026

Program Start Date: 03/18/2026 | Program End Date: 03/18/2026

This program has ended and is currently no longer running.

Program Description: Cafés are physically and emotionally safe spaces where people talk and listen to each other on topics that matter to them, such as the challenges and victories of raising a family, navigating landscapes of inequality, enhancing well-being, learning about child development and family engagement there are so many topics that offer support to families through the cafe model. Through individual deep self-reflection and peer-to-peer learning, participants explore their strengths, learn about the Protective Factors, and create strategies from their own wisdom and experiences to strengthen their families. Participants leave Cafés feeling inspired, energized, and excited to put into practice what they’ve learned.

Service Address: 1125 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702
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Program Contact(s):

  • Name: Karla Buenrostro
    Title: Community Engagement Coordinator
    Phone: 5106587353
    Extension: 227
    Address: 5232 Claremont Avenue Oakland, California 94618

Ages Served:

  • 0 months - 12 months
  • 12 months - 18 months
  • 18 months - 24 months
  • 2 years - 3 years
  • 3 years - 4 years
  • 4 years - 5 years
  • 5 years & up
  • 5 years - 8 years

Requirements:

  • Age
  • Live in certain residence: Alameda, Oakland, Berkeley, Albany, Piedmont, Emerville

Services:

  • Story times and literacy
  • Referrals to community resources
  • Recreational activities & programs
  • Parenting education
  • Parent support

Location Type:

  • Agency-based

Participants:

  • Both children and parents/caregivers
  • Families

Languages:

  • English
  • Spanish

Type of cost:

  • No Fee
Program Operating Hours Start Time - End Time
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

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