Free Storytimes Around the East Bay

Monday, February 23, 2026

Toddler Storytime

Location: Main Library | Oakland Public Library – 125 14th St Oakland
Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years. Every Monday morning at 10:30am. Stay and play after Storytime with fun age-appropriate toys.
Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Cost: Free

Author Visit

Location: Main | Alameda Free Library – 1550 Oak St Alameda
Join the Main Library on Monday, February 23rd at 4:00pm for a reading of the book "Liliana's Match: Finding Bella" with author Victoria Smith. They will be reading the book and then making sensory bracelets to take home. All events are free and open to the public. This event is…
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost: Free

Family Storytime

Location: San Pablo Public Library – 13751 San Pablo Avenue San Pablo
Join the San Pablo Library for family storytime every Monday at 5:15pm followed by free play time! Reading stories and singing songs together is a wonderful opportunity for young children to develop early literacy skills and to learn what a fun place the library is! All ages and abilities welcome. For special…
Time: 5:15 pm - 5:45 pm
Cost: Free

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Itty Bitty Storytime

Location: Richmond Civic Center Plaza – 440 Civic Center Plaza Richmond
Join in the Richmond 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!   All Main Library Events Currently…
Time: 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Cost: Free

Baby/Toddler Storytime

Location: Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch | Berkeley Public Library – 1901 Russell Street Berkeley
This is a participatory program for you to playfully interact with your child while they are engaging in pre-literacy activities. Please arrive early to get the most out of the program. It is best to interact with your child during the program and to put your cell phone away. Stay…
Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Cost: Free

Baby Bounce

Location: Montclair Branch | Oakland Public Library – 1687 Mountain Boulevard Oakland
Come to Montclair Baby Bounce Every Tuesday morning. We will sing, dance, and read books all designed for participants 0 to 1 years old, followed by playtime with your baby and other caregivers
Time: 11:45 am - 12:15 pm
Cost: Free

Baby Storytime

Location: Albany Library – 1247 Marin Avenue Albany
This interactive lapsit storytime is designed for babies up to 18 months and their adult caregivers. Hear stories, sing songs, and participate in lap bounces for 15-20 minutes, then stay after to play with toys and meet new friends.
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Cost: Free

Black Children's Book Week Storytime

Location: Hercules Library – 109 Civic Drive Hercules
Phelicia Lang, local educator and author of the Tay and Friends book series, joins the Hercules Library for a Black Children's Book Week storytime! Phelicia will read stories about playful Tay and his science-empowered friend, Aleeyah, and kids can enjoy a Tay-related craft, too. Perfect for preschool aged children.
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost: Free

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 - 7:00 pm
Cost: Free

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Baby Bounce

Location: Main Library | Oakland Public Library – 125 14th St Oakland
Bring your babies to the library for songs, books, and socializing! This program is best for parents or caregivers with babies from birth to 12 months, or pre-walkers who will comfortably sit in your lap. Afterward we will have play time for approximately 30 minutes.
Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Cost: Free