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.
Friday, April 26, 2024
Storytime for Babies & Toddlers @ 10
Location: Kensington Library – 61 Arlington Ave Kensington
Fun stories, songs, action rhymes, shaky eggs, and more! Great for increasing early literacy skills, making friends, and just having a great time! Older siblings welcome. Free. No registration required. Great for increasing early literacy skills and making friends. Two identical sessions. 10 am & 11 am.
Time: 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Cost: Free
Story Time @ Crab Cove
Location: Crab Cove Visitor Center – 1231 McKay Ave Alameda
Come meet story characters like the Lorax, hermit crabs, and “Swimmy the Fish,” then meet a real animal, do a craft or scavenger hunt! No registration; drop-in. Rain cancels.
Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Cost: Free
Storytime for Babies & Toddlers @ 11
Location: Kensington Library – 61 Arlington Ave Kensington
Fun stories, songs, action rhymes, shaky eggs, and more! Great for increasing early literacy skills, making friends, and just having a great time! Older siblings welcome. Free. No registration required. Great for increasing early literacy skills and making friends. Two identical sessions. 10 am & 11 am.
Time: 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Cost: Free
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Family Storytime
Location: Hercules Library – 109 Civic Drive Hercules
Join your friends at Hercules Library for music, rhymes, flannel board stories, and book-centered fun every Saturday! There will be two identical back-to-back storytimes with limited space in each: 10:00-10:30am in the Children's Library (limited to 75 attendees) 10:30-11:00am in the Large Conference Room (limited to 65 attendees) Library storytime…
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Cost: FREE!
Saturday Family Story Time
Location: Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library – 5366 College Avenue Oakland
Family Story Time at Rockridge Branch Library, every Saturday at 10:30am Children of all ages are welcome; content geared toward ages 1 to 5 years. Usually meet indoors in the Upstairs Meeting Room. Occasionally meet outdoors, in the Staff Parking Lot behind the library - weather permitting! After storytime, we…
Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Cost: Free
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Happy Readers Storytime
Location: Gardens at Lake Merritt – 666 Bellevue Ave. Oakland
Join seasoned educators and reading experts for Happy Readers Storytime! A fun and engaging story combined with related, connected activities. Each family will receive a free new book, thanks to Oakland Literacy Coalition. Literacy activities for home will also be shared with caregivers. Garden Stories and Songs 04.28 10:30-11:30 AM…
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Cost: Free
Sunday Storytime
Location: Mr. Mopps’ Children’s Books & Toys – 1401 Martin Luther King Jr Way Berkeley
Meet at Mr. Mopps' for half an hour of stories, songs and some hopping and wiggling for toddlers, preschoolers and their grown-ups.
Time: 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Cost: Free
Monday, April 29, 2024
Evening Family Storytime
Location: Central Library | Berkeley Public Library – 2090 Kittredge Berkeley
Join family storytime for children 2-5 years old, plus a caregiver. Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more on the 4th Floor of the Central Library in Berkeley. This event does not happen when the library is closed for holidays.
Time: 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Cost: Free
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Baby Bounce: Songs and Playtime
Location: Golden Gate Branch | Oakland Public Library – 5606 San Pablo Avenue Oakland
Bring your babies to the library for songs, socializing, and playtime! Best for parents and caregivers with babies from birth to 18 months. Every Tuesday at 10:15 am. See you there! Please note, this program will take place indoors in the children's room. This library branch has limited parking in…
Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 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
[Photo: Berkeley Public Library R. Friedman]
