Play Cafe

Thu · Sep 10·10 AM – 11:30 AM·81st Avenue Branch, Oakland

Join us for stories, songs, and playtime! Fun for families with children ages 0-5 years old. Snacks provided for kids & caregivers. Get accessibility information .

Wed · Sep 16·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Eastmont Branch, Oakland

Join us for stories, songs, and playtime! Fun for families with children ages 0-5 years old. Snacks provided for kids & caregivers. Get accessibility information.

Thu · Sep 17·10 AM – 11:30 AM·81st Avenue Branch, Oakland

Join us for stories, songs, and playtime! Fun for families with children ages 0-5 years old. Snacks provided for kids & caregivers. Get accessibility information .

Wed · Sep 23·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Eastmont Branch, Oakland

Join us for stories, songs, and playtime! Fun for families with children ages 0-5 years old. Snacks provided for kids & caregivers. Get accessibility information.

Wed · Oct 7·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…

Wed · Oct 7·10:15 AM – 10:45 AM·Dimond Branch, Dimond Park's Toddler Lot, Oakland

Toddler storytime session outdoors @ Dimond Park's Toddler Lot (weather permitting). Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years. Every Wednesday at 10:15 am. If it is raining or very muddy, toddler storytime will be held in the Dimond Library 2nd Floor Meeting Room. Limit 65 people. En el…

Wed · Oct 7·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Main Children's Room, Oakland

Bring your babies to the library for songs, books, and socializing! This program is best for parents or caregivers with babies from birth to 12 months, or pre-walkers who will comfortably sit in your lap. Afterward we will have play time for approximately 30 minutes. Get accessibility information .

Wed · Oct 7·10:30 AM – 12 PM·Fruitvale Branch, Oakland

Join us at 10:30 am for storytime with songs, movement and stories! We will also host a 1 hour free play time after storytime at 11:00am . This program is especially for those 18 months to 4 years old. ____________________________ Acompáñenos a las 10:30 am para la hora de cuento s con canciones, movimientos e historia…

Sat · Oct 10·10:30 AM – 12:30 PM·Chabot Space & Science (events) · Oakland

$25 Adult, $35 Kids (Age 3-8), Members get $15 off per ticket Your Ticket Includes Center Admission - a $19-24 Value Per Ticket! Buy Tickets Explore, learn, and […] \n

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.…