Free Storytimes Around the East Bay

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Itty Bitty Storytime

Location: Richmond Public Library – 325 Civic Center Plaza Richmond
Join in the Main Library for an Itty Bitty storytime. Enjoy this fun, interactive music, movement and storytime with your little one!  The program includes songs, bounces, fingerplays and books that are designed for families with babies and toddlers but all ages are welcome! Meet in the Madeline F. Whittlesey…
Time: 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Cost: Free

Trails and Tales

Location: Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline – 300 N. Court St Martinez
Enjoy a nature walk with a Naturalist followed by storytime with a Librarian! This program is part of a special partnership between the Contra Costa County Library and the East Bay Regional Parks. This event will be located at Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline, North end of Ferry Street, Martinez, CA 94553*
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Cost: Free

Baby Bounce

Location: Montclair Branch | Oakland Public Library – 1687 Mountain Boulevard Oakland
Come to Montclair Baby Bounce every Tuesday morning. The group will sing, dance, and read books all targeted towards 0 to 1 years old. Come and play with your baby and other caregivers.
Time: 11:45 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: Free

German Summer Adventure

Location: Lakeside Park Garden Center – 666 Bellevue Ave Oakland
Discover the joy of learning German through play! This summer class features interactive games, engaging stories, and catchy songs to help kids develop basic German language skills! This is an ongoing class all throughout summer. Even though kids will benefit from participating on a weekly basis, classes are designed so…
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Cost: $5 per kid

Family Storytime

Location: Kensington Library – 61 Arlington Ave Kensington
Enjoy lots of picture books, songs, rhymes, and fun! Stuffed animals & pajamas welcome. Great for toddlers and preschoolers. Free. No registration required.
Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Cost: Free

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Storytime on the Lawn

Location: North Branch | Berkeley Public Library – 1170 The Alameda Berkeley
Join the North Branch for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! This 30-minute story time is geared towards children ages 2-5. Weather permitting, bring a blanket or mat to sit on. For more information, please call North Branch at 510-981-6250. After storytime on the lawn, stay for playtime with toys, soft…
Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Cost: Free

Storytime Stay & Play

Location: Richmond Public Library – 325 Civic Center Plaza Richmond
Join the Richmond Library for fun with music and reading at these storytimes for families with children of all ages. Stay after storytimes at the Main Library to play with toys and socialize with other families.
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: Free

Teddy Bear Picnic

Location: Franklin Park – 1432 San Antonio Road Alameda
Meet at the park for a picnic storytime. Bring your lunch and a blanket, come early to play, then join Dawn under the trees and listen to stories while you eat. Storytime begins at 10:30 a.m.
Time: 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Cost: Free

Later Gator Storytime

Location: San Lorenzo Library – 395 Paseo Grande San Lorenzo
Join the San Lorenzo Library for stories, songs, and fun on Wednesday mornings! This storytime is designed for toddlers and preschool aged children. However, all kids are welcome. Each week they will explore a new theme through storytelling, song, and movement. They request that parents and caregivers remain present and…
Time: 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: Free

The Rhythm Builders

Location: West Oakland Branch | Oakland Public Library – 1801 Adeline St Oakland
Get ready to make some noise! Join the Rhythm Builders for an interactive session of stories, movement, and music. Connect with your sense of rhythm this summer and find your own beat.
Time: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Cost: Free