Drop-in storytimes are a parent’s best friend. Free entertainment; a motivation to get out of the house; and exposure to books and stories you might not otherwise know about.
Relax a little while someone else tells your child a nice story with all the voices. Here’s a round-up of upcoming free storytimes in the East Bay.
Sunday, July 25, 2021
Rockin' Kids Sing-Along (RSVP)
Location: Cerrito Vista Park – 950 Pomona Ave El Cerrito
Rockin' Kids Sing-Along is a drop-in musical playgroup specializing in early childhood development & fun for all ages. Each session is 45 minutes of music, movement and story time. The music is a mix of original songs for kids, traditional children's music and family-friendly rock n roll favorites. Masks required…
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Cost: $25 per family
Sponsor
Monday, July 26, 2021
Teddy Bear Picnic with Alameda Free Library
Location: Jean Sweeney Open Space Park – 1925 Sherman Street Alameda
Join Alameda Free Library at the park for an adorable, teddy bear-friendly picnic and storytime! Bring your own lunch and a blanket, and cuddle up under the trees while Ms. Dawn shares some storytime favorites.
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Cost: Free
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Story Time at The Ruth Bancroft Garden (RSVP)
Location: Ruth Bancroft Gardens – 1552 Bancroft Rd Walnut Creek
Check out Beat the Heat Story Time at The Ruth Bancroft Garden! A 30 minute Story Time will be held in the Great Room and is free with limited spots; RSVP required. This last series of Story Time will feature Hank's Big Day: The Story of a Bug. Masks required…
Time: 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Cost: Free
Sunday, August 1, 2021
Sponsor
Rockin' Kids Sing-Along (RSVP)
Location: Cerrito Vista Park – 950 Pomona Ave El Cerrito
Rockin' Kids Sing-Along is a drop-in musical playgroup specializing in early childhood development & fun for all ages. Each session is 45 minutes of music, movement and story time. The music is a mix of original songs for kids, traditional children's music and family-friendly rock n roll favorites. Masks required…
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Cost: $25 per family
Sunday, August 8, 2021
Rockin' Kids Sing-Along (RSVP)
Location: Cerrito Vista Park – 950 Pomona Ave El Cerrito
Rockin' Kids Sing-Along is a drop-in musical playgroup specializing in early childhood development & fun for all ages. Each session is 45 minutes of music, movement and story time. The music is a mix of original songs for kids, traditional children's music and family-friendly rock n roll favorites. Masks required…
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Cost: $25 per family
Sunday, August 15, 2021
Rockin' Kids Sing-Along (RSVP)
Location: Cerrito Vista Park – 950 Pomona Ave El Cerrito
Rockin' Kids Sing-Along is a drop-in musical playgroup specializing in early childhood development & fun for all ages. Each session is 45 minutes of music, movement and story time. The music is a mix of original songs for kids, traditional children's music and family-friendly rock n roll favorites. Masks required…
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Cost: $25 per family
Sunday, August 22, 2021
Rockin' Kids Sing-Along (RSVP)
Location: Cerrito Vista Park – 950 Pomona Ave El Cerrito
Rockin' Kids Sing-Along is a drop-in musical playgroup specializing in early childhood development & fun for all ages. Each session is 45 minutes of music, movement and story time. The music is a mix of original songs for kids, traditional children's music and family-friendly rock n roll favorites. Masks required…
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Cost: $25 per family
Saturday, October 2, 2021
Arts & Crafts, Games, and Storytime at the Himalayan Fair
Location: Live Oak Park – 1301 Shattuck Ave Berkeley
Head over to Berkeley’s Live Oak Park on October 2 & 3, 2021 for the 38th Annual Himalayan Fair. This festival has something for everyone! Be dazzled by the music and dance, shop for arts and crafts in a Himalayan bazaar, or enjoy a tasty plate of momos (dumplings)! There…
Time: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Cost: Free entry
Sunday, October 3, 2021
Arts & Crafts, Games, and Storytime at the Himalayan Fair
Location: Live Oak Park – 1301 Shattuck Ave Berkeley
Head over to Berkeley’s Live Oak Park on October 2 & 3, 2021 for the 38th Annual Himalayan Fair. This festival has something for everyone! Be dazzled by the music and dance, shop for arts and crafts in a Himalayan bazaar, or enjoy a tasty plate of momos (dumplings)! There…
Time: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Cost: Free entry
Sunday, October 17, 2021
Farmyard Story Time
Location: Ardenwood Historic Farm – 34600 Ardenwood Blvd. Fremont
The Little Red Hen, the Billy Goats Gruff and other farm friends are waiting to meet you! Join the story circle for some classic barnyard tales before visiting the main characters at the Ardenwood farm! This is a drop-in program; no registration is required. Ardenwood admission fee applies.
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Cost: Free, plus Ardenwood admission fee
[Photo: Berkeley Public Library R. Friedman]
