Books and Hooks: A Community Crafting Circle

Tue · Nov 10·2:30 PM·Bay Farm Island Library · Alameda

Build With LEGO (Bay Farm Island Library) — LEGO building blocks provided for imaginative creations, all ages.

Tue · Nov 10·4:30 PM·Main Library · Alameda

Hands‑on rope and bracelet workshop at Alameda Main Library, guided by The Ohlone Sisters, teaches Ohlone traditions and lets participants craft a take‑home piece, registration required, all ages.

Tue · Nov 10·2:30 PM – 3:30 PM·Alameda County Library

Alameda County Library hosts a Zoom English conversation group discussing a pre‑sent news article, rotating speaking turns, 18+.

Tue · Nov 10·4 PM – 5 PM·Alameda County Library

An AAC user hosts, a librarian reads Elle McNicoll’s A Kind of Spark aloud, a speech‑language pathologist models AAC communication, then a story‑related activity, for ages 3–18.

Wed · Nov 11·1 PM·Crown Memorial State Beach (Alameda): Doug Siden Visitor Center at Crab Cove

Self‑guided history walk at Doug Siden Visitor Center, exploring WWI maritime academy past, with flag‑folding and craft activities, all ages.

Thu · Nov 12·4 PM·Bay Farm Island Library · Alameda

Canvas bag decorating at Bay Farm Island Library, with all materials provided and limited spaces requiring monthly sign‑up, for ages 3–12.

Wed · Oct 28·10:30 AM·Bay Farm Island Library · Alameda

Lap‑sit program at Bay Farm Island Library features songs, nursery rhymes, knee‑bounces and movement to develop pre‑literacy skills, for ages 3–12.

Wed · Oct 28·12:15 PM·Main Library · Alameda

Half‑hour of short stories, picture books, and curated tales presented by expert librarians, livestreamed on the Alameda Free Library Instagram, for ages 18 and up.