Baby Bounce

Mon · Sep 7·11:45 AM – 1 PM·Lakeview Branch, Oakland

Bring your babies to the library for songs, socializing, and playtime! This event is suited for little ones who are 0 to 18 months. Storytime will start at 11:45am and there will be playtime after, until 1pm. This library does not have a bathroom. Bathroom facilities can be found outside the library, adjacent to the ne…

Tue · Sep 8·11:45 AM – 12:15 PM·Montclair Branch, Children’s Room ADA Accessible, Oakland

Come to Montclair Baby Bounce Every Tuesday morning. We will sing, dance, and read books all designed for participants 0 to 1 years old, followed by playtime with your baby and other caregivers.

Wed · Sep 9·11:45 AM – 12:30 PM·Temescal Branch, Oakland

Bring your babies to the Temescal Branch Library for songs, socializing, and playtime. This event is suited for parents or caregivers with babies from birth to 12 months old. Storytime will start at 11:45 am, and there will be playtime afterward until 12:30 pm. Please plan to park your stroller in the community meeting…

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 – 10:30 AM·Piedmont Avenue Branch, Oakland

Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years . Every Tuesday morning at 10:15am. Stay and play after Storytime with fun age-appropriate toys through 11:15am. If conditions allow, Storytime will be held outside the library building. We ask that patrons refrain from wearing scented products.…

Tue · Oct 6·11 AM – 12 PM·Elmhurst Branch, Oakland

Join us for stories, songs, and play! Storytime at 11 am followed by free play in our community garden with our library chickens! For ages 0-5 but all ages are welcome! Snacks provided for kids & caregivers. Get accessibility information .

Tue · Oct 6·11 AM – 12 PM·West Oakland Branch, Oakland

Join us for storytime with songs, movement and stories at the West Oakland Branch. All kids (0-6 years old) are welcome with grownup participation. Stay after for a 30-minute free play time.

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 3·2 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.…

Thu · Sep 3·3:30 PM – 5 PM·Golden Gate Branch, Oakland

Join us for monthly art workshops for children and families led by teachers from the Museum of Children's Art (MOCHA) . For ages 5-15 and caregivers. MOCHA workshops focus on building creativity, social-emotional and academic skills through art. This program is supported by funding provided by the Friends of the Oaklan…

Thu · Sep 3·3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Eastmont Branch, 7200 Bancroft Ste. #211 Oakland, Oakland

Teens! Come to the Eastmont Branch TeenZone & DJ the music you love for the world to hear! Eastside Teen Radio takes place on the first Thursday of each month at 3:30pm!