Grade Schoolers
Resources for Families with Grade School-Age Kids
Upcoming Events Good for K-5 Kids in the East Bay
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: MOCHA Art Workshop @ Asian Branch | Oakland Public Library3:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Valentines Crafts @ Golden Gate Branch | Oakland Public Library
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm: Weekly LEGO Build @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Family Dance @ Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch | Berkeley Public Library2:00 pm – 3:30 pm: MOCHA Art Workshop @ Cesar Chavez Branch | Oakland Public Library
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Valentine's Day Craft @ Richmond Library | Bayview Branch
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Valentines Crafts @ Montclair Branch | Oakland Public Library
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm: Make your Own Valentine @ Mr. Mopps’ Children’s Books & Toys
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: Craft Buffet: Black Joy & Love @ West Oakland Branch | Oakland Public Library
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