Events
Baby Bounce & Playtime
CanceledBring 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.
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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.
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Piece by Piece: Celebrating African American Contemporary Art
Is a hands-on visual arts workshop that introduces participants to influential African American contemporary artists while encouraging creative interpretation through paper…
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Put on your comfy pajamas and come to the Dimond Branch for Family Storytime.
Fun for the whole family from adults to babies, there will be stories, songs, activities and rhymes for all ages. The perfect…
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.
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Please join us for Play Café. For infants and up, but all kids are welcome. We will begin with Bilingual Storytime, followed by snacks and free play.¡Por favor acompáñenos en nuestra hora de cuentos Bilingüe y tiempo de jugar!…
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.
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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…
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Join us for a chill afternoon with simple crafts for kids. You can work on your craft at the library or take a bag home to make later. Most crafts involve coloring, simple cutting, and gluing.
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Come and get creative with us here at Lakeview! We will be doing a different craft every week. Crafts are geared towards ages 6-11 but younger kids are welcome with an adult present.
The program is every Wednesday from 2pm- 3pm. All…
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Piece by Piece: Celebrating African American Contemporary Art
Is a hands-on visual arts workshop that introduces participants to influential African American contemporary artists while encouraging creative interpretation through paper…
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…
Does your bike have a flat tire? Does something feel wrong with your bike? Bring your bike in and we'll help fix it. We do minor bike repairs and provide tools and some supplies. All are welcome and…
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Join us for LEGO Day!
Imagine, plan, and build your own creations at the library. We will have cool themes to inspire your creativity and challenge your LEGO skills. Bring your family and friends for even more fun and…
Chess Players!
Drop by to learn the basics, practice with new or old friends, or play against a worthy opponent.
Instruction and chess sets will be provided.
All levels welcome. Best for people ages 6 to 17 years. (Children…
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Come down to the Piedmont Ave. Branch to play some board games!
We’ll have snacks and drinks! Have fun and meet new folks!
We have SET(a matching game), Uno, Janga, and Teleconnections (a drawing guessing game)
Join us in the Melrose Branch Garden and Patio for open play time!
Acompañanos a jugar en el Patio de Melrose.
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Join us for stories, songs, and playtime! Fun for families with children ages 0-5 years old.
Snacks provided for kids & caregivers.
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Bring your little ones to the library for songs, books, play, and socializing! This event is best for parents or caregivers of toddlers.
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Come join us Thursday mornings at 10:15am for songs, rhymes and stories!
This Storytime is geared towards children ages 18 months to 3 years.
Stay and play after storytime with fun age-appropriate toys.
There are…
