Alameda Free Library (Main)

10:30 AM·Main Library · Alameda

Toddler Plus Storytime at Main Library offers 20‑30 minutes of stories, songs, fingerplays and movement to develop word and sound recognition and social connections, for ages 3–12.

5:30 PM – 7 PM·Main Library, Usually meets in Lower Level community room., Oakland

Innovative short TTRPG campaigns led by an experienced DM, with all materials provided, in the Main Library’s lower‑level community room, 18+.

10:30 AM · 11:45 AM·Main Library, Children's Room, Oakland

Songs, books, and socializing for babies, followed by 30‑minute play time, at the Main Library Children’s Room, Oakland, for ages 1 and under and 3–12.

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Main Library, 1st Floor, Oakland

Chair yoga class on the Main Library’s first floor guides adults through flexibility, balance and meditation exercises led by certified instructor Bett Bollhoefer, for ages 18 and up.

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.

3 PM – 5 PM·Main Library, TeenZone, Oakland

Teen Crafternoons at Main Library TeenZone offers beadwork, sewing, painting, gluing, crocheting, collage and rotating weekly crafts for ages 9–18.

4 PM·Main Library · Alameda

Raised salt painting demonstrates watercolor traveling through textured salt lines via capillary action at the Main Library, for all ages.

5:30 PM – 7:45 PM·Main Library, on second floor in Second Start space, Oakland

College-level reading, writing, and discussion course offered in a small supportive classroom at the Main Library’s Second Start space, free tuition and supplies, for ages 18 and up.

10:30 AM · 1:30 PM·Main Library · Alameda

Fast‑paced lap‑sit program at Alameda Main Library features songs, nursery rhymes, knee‑bounces and movement for pre‑literacy development, for ages 3–12.

6 PM – 7 PM·Main Library, 1st Floor Meeting Room, Oakland

English conversation practice with learners and library staff, rotating topics each week, at the Main Library meeting room, for ages 18 and up.

10:30 AM·Main Library · Alameda

Toddler Plus Storytime at Main Library offers 20‑30 minutes of stories, songs, fingerplays and movement to develop word and sound recognition, for ages 3–12.

2 PM – 3:30 PM·Main Library, TeenZone, 2nd floor, Oakland

Video game sessions featuring Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart run in the Main Library TeenZone, 2nd floor, Oakland, drop‑in style, for ages 9–18.

12 PM – 1 PM·Main Library, Children's Room, Oakland

Halloween ghost craft in the Main Library's Children's Room provides a not‑too‑creepy afternoon craft session, for all ages.

12 PM – 4 PM·Main Library, TeenZone, 2nd floor, Oakland

Tabletop and video games on the Main Library’s TeenZone 2nd floor, with snacks and accessibility information, for ages 9–18.

1 PM – 3 PM·Main Library, Children's Room, We will start in the Children's Room, parade throughout the library and then come back into the Children's Room at the end of the parade., Oakland

Trick-or-treat parade winds through the Main Library, starting and ending in the Children’s Room, with stickers, bookmarks, and allergen‑free candy for all ages.

10 AM – 1 PM·Main Library, Meet on the lawn of the Camron-Stanford House (northeast corner of Oak & 14th Sts, across from the Main Library), Oakland

Haunted History Bike Ride (Camron‑Stanford House lawn) — Mellow bike jaunt to Mountain View Cemetery with bone‑chilling Oakland history tales; registration required, ages 18+.

12:30 PM·Main Library · Alameda

Family Storytime (Main Library) — Reading stories, singing songs, fingerplays, and more in a 20‑30‑minute program for all ages.

2 PM·Main Library · Alameda

Cascada de Flores presents bilingual music, storytelling and dance celebrating Mexico and Central America traditions for Día de Muertos, free pan de muerto supplies last, all ages.

2 PM – 4:30 PM·Main Library, TeenZone, 2nd floor , Oakland

Magic the Gathering Commander games with all materials and snacks provided on the Main Library TeenZone, 2nd floor, for ages 13–18.

3 PM – 4:30 PM·Main Library, Second floor in Second Start, Oakland

OTU Community Counselors field tenants' rights questions at the Main Library’s Second Start, offering free assistance to Oakland renters (ages 18+).

10 AM – 11:30 AM·Main Library, Children's Room, Oakland

Family Resource Navigators staff provide in‑person referrals and guidance for families facing a new disability or health diagnosis at the Main Library Children’s Room, ages 3 and up.

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Main Library, Children's Room, Oakland

Songs, active rhymes and stories for ages 18 months to 3 years, then play with age‑appropriate toys, Main Library Children’s Room, Oakland, for all ages.

4 PM – 6 PM·Main Library, TeenZone, 2nd floor, Oakland

DungeonMaster Vic runs a free Dungeons & Dragons club with all materials and snacks on the Main Library’s TeenZone second floor, limited space, ages 13–18.

4 PM·Main Library · Alameda

New picture books are read aloud in a 20‑30‑minute storytime at Alameda Main Library for kindergarten through third grade, ages 3–12.

10:30 AM·Main Library · Alameda

Toddler Plus Storytime at Main Library offers 20‑30 minutes of stories, songs, fingerplays and movement to develop word and sound recognition and social connections, for ages 3–12.

4 PM·Main Library · Alameda

Rare coin presentations, discussions, and valuations at Alameda Main Library, limited to 12 in-person participants, also available via Zoom, 18 and up.

4 PM·Main Library · Alameda

Casual fiber arts craft circle at Alameda Main Library, participants bring their own yarn and tools to craft together, limited to twelve spots, 18 and up.

4:30 PM·Main Library · Alameda

Share ideas, help library projects, and earn volunteer hours at the Main Library’s Teen Advisory Group (TAG) for ages 13–18.

5:30 PM – 7 PM·Main Library, Usually meets in Lower Level community room., Oakland

Innovative short TTRPG campaigns led by an experienced DM, with all materials provided, in the Main Library’s lower‑level community room, 18+.

10:30 AM · 11:45 AM·Main Library, Children's Room, Oakland

Songs, books, and socializing for babies, followed by 30‑minute play time, at the Main Library Children’s Room, Oakland, for ages 1 and under and 3–12.

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.

2 PM – 3:30 PM·Main Library, Children's Room, Oakland

Pick up a 3D printed sand science kit in the Main Library Children's Room, work on it there or take it home while supplies last for all ages.

3 PM – 5 PM·Main Library, TeenZone, Oakland

Teen Crafternoons at Main Library TeenZone offers beadwork, sewing, painting, gluing, crocheting, collage and rotating weekly crafts for ages 9–18.

4 PM·Main Library · Alameda

Raised salt painting demonstrates watercolor traveling through textured salt lines via capillary action at the Main Library, for all ages.

4 PM·Main Library · Alameda

Teen Book Club gathers in Main Library’s Admin/Director’s Conference Room to discuss Lynn Painter’s Trust Fall, vote next title, free copies, ages 13–18.

5:30 PM – 7:45 PM·Main Library, on second floor in Second Start space, Oakland

College-level reading, writing, and discussion course offered in a small supportive classroom at the Main Library’s Second Start space, free tuition and supplies, for ages 18 and up.

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Main Library, 1st Floor Meeting Room, Oakland

Guided crafting sessions with supplies in the Main Library’s 1st‑floor meeting room, featuring Repujados, bisque plate decorating, Dia de los Muertos skulls, and Inky Meditation, ages 18+.

10:30 AM · 1:30 PM·Main Library · Alameda

Fast‑paced lap‑sit program at Alameda Main Library features songs, nursery rhymes, knee‑bounces and movement for pre‑literacy development, for ages 3–12.

3:30 PM – 5 PM·Main Library, TeenZone, Oakland

Sewing Machine Basics for Teens (Main Library TeenZone, Oakland) — Hands‑on instruction on a Singer Heavy Duty machine for beginners, all materials provided, first‑come, first‑served, ages 13–18.

6 PM – 7:30 PM·Main Library, Oakland

Stop The Bleed: Lifesaving Course (Main Library, Oakland) — Highland Hospital Trauma Services teaches participants 13+ to recognize severe bleeding, intervene quickly, and receive free kits while supplies last.