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Tarea Pitman Hall South Berkeley branch library
The South Library and Tool Lending Library have recently reopened one block north of Ashby BART. There is no designated parking lot, but ample street ...
New book about food and family features many Bay Area writers
The Cassoulet Saved Our Marriage is a collection of essays about eating and how we learn to do it, with and from our families. Several ...
Big fans of the New Parkway
Oakland has re-birthed a classic: the New Parkway has many things we loved from the original along with some new traditions.
Bring your baby to the movies!
The Cerrito Cinema on San Pablo picks up where the Parkway left off. As longtime fans and participants of the Baby Brigade, we are pleased ...
{510} Family Faves: Dashka Slater
Local author Dashka Slater’s book, Baby Shoes, has been well-loved in my house since I picked up a signed copy at Cody’s (sniff) when my ...
New mom challenge: Find bookstore events for babies
Celebrate your local, independent bookstores by discovering a new one, visiting with your well-behaved children and buying a terrific book. Better yet, find out which ...
Reader tip: Alberrito Streets
Lest we forget our neighbors to the North, my friend Wendy reminded me that this Saturday is the Alberrito Streets extravaganza. It is a monster ...
Borrow a book at nationwide Little Free Libraries
It’s no surprise that the Little Free Library movement is represented in the East Bay; after all, it embodies the spirit of our community. It’s ...
5 East Bay outings for a baby in a carrier
Babies in a carriers are a great companions. They go where you want them to; they guarantee that passersby will smile at you; and you ...
Have you been to the Alameda Flea Market?
The Alameda Point Antiques Faire is held on the first Sunday of each month at the former naval air station (so the next one is ...