PJ Storytime

Tue · Sep 8·7 PM – 7:30 PM·Dimond Branch, In the children's section of the library., Oakland

Our pajama family storytimes are great for the whole family. Stories, songs, and rhymes for all ages. Have children of different ages? Bring them all! These stories and activities are for everyone. Get accessibility information .

Tue · Sep 15·7 PM – 7:30 PM·Dimond Branch, In the children's section of the library., Oakland

Our pajama family storytimes are great for the whole family. Stories, songs, and rhymes for all ages. Have children of different ages? Bring them all! These stories and activities are for everyone. Get accessibility information .

Tue · Sep 22·7 PM – 7:30 PM·Dimond Branch, In the children's section of the library., Oakland

Our pajama family storytimes are great for the whole family. Stories, songs, and rhymes for all ages. Have children of different ages? Bring them all! These stories and activities are for everyone. Get accessibility information .

Tue · Sep 29·7 PM – 7:30 PM·Dimond Branch, In the children's section of the library., Oakland

Our pajama family storytimes are great for the whole family. Stories, songs, and rhymes for all ages. Have children of different ages? Bring them all! These stories and activities are for everyone. Get accessibility information .

Tue · Oct 6·Main Library TeenZone, Oakland

Let Books Be: Protect the Freedom to Read Celebrate your freedom to read at the 2nd Annual Banned Books Teen Read-a-thon. From Tuesday, October 6th through Friday, October 9th, drop in to the Main Library TeenZone and curl up with a banned book anytime from opening to closing. American Library Association's (ALA) Offic…

Tue · Oct 6·10:15 AM – 11:15 AM·Golden Gate Branch, Oakland

Bring your babies to the library for songs, books, and socializing! This event is best for parents or caregivers with babies from birth to 18 months. Please note the duration of Baby Bounce storytime is approximately 15-20 minutes with playtime directly after. Get accessibility information .

Tue · Oct 6·4 PM – 5:30 PM·Fruitvale Branch, Oakland

Join Our Weekly Pokémon Card Club! Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Whether you are brand new to the Pokémon Trading Card Game or already a deck-building master, come hang out, play, and connect with other fans. Each week, you’ll have a chance to: Learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game Build your own deck Teach a…

Tue · Oct 6·4 PM – 5:30 PM·Martin Luther King Jr. Branch, Oakland

Playstation 5 or Nintendo switch? 2K or Super Smash Bros? Enjoy snacks and make friends! Every Tuesday from 4pm-5:30pm. Join us at the King Branch to test your skills against your friends and other community members. (For teens 12-18 years old) Get accessibility information .

Sun · Oct 4·10 AM – 4 PM·Children's Fairyland Calendar (two-stage) · Oakland

Join us for 3 weekends celebrating Latinx Heritage w/ arts & crafts, cultural performances, hands-on activities, and more surprises! — Celebrate Latinx Heritage at Fairyland! Join us for three full weekends of family fun celebrating and uplifting the vibrant beauty within the Latinx diaspora. Traditional arts & crafts,…

Thu · Sep 3·11 AM – 12 PM·Melrose Branch, Outside Garden, Oakland

Join us in the Melrose Branch Garden and Patio for open play time! Try some seasonal, fresh vegetables from the garden! Pick herbs for tea and cooking. Acompañanos a jugar en el Patio de Melrose. ¡Prueba algunas verduras frescas de temporada de la huerta! Recoge hierbas para infusiones y para cocinar.

Thu · Sep 3·1 PM – 3 PM·Rockridge Branch, Oakland

Join us every Thursday afternoon for creativity and conversation in a warm and inviting space. You are invited to bring your own projects (knitting, crocheting, sewing, quilting and more!) and enjoy the good company of other fiber art creatives. This group has been meeting now for nearly two years and whether you're a…

Thu · Sep 3·2 PM – 3:30 PM·Dimond Branch, Community Room, Oakland

Come to the Dimond Library to knit in community. Join other knitters in conversation, exchange knowledge and ideas and learn from others if you are new to knitting. What to Bring: Your current knitting or crochet project. Your preferred yarn and needles/hooks. A smile and a willingness to connect with fellow crafters.…