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.
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Baby Bounce & Playtime
Location: Golden Gate Branch | Oakland Public Library – 5606 San Pablo Avenue Oakland
Bring your babies to the library for songs, socializing, and playtime! Coffee will be provided for the adults. Best for parents and caregivers with babies from birth to 18 months. Every Wednesday at 10:15 am at Children's Room.
Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Cost: FREE
Sponsor
Toddler Storytime
Location: Piedmont Ave. Branch | Oakland Public Library – 80 Echo Avenue Oakland
Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years old.
Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Cost: FREE
Peter Rabbit Storytime
Location: West End Branch | Alameda Free Library – 788 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda
Preschool story time is for children ages 3 and above who are able to attend a program independent of a parent or care giver. This story time lasts about 30 minutes and includes age-appropriate stories, songs and fingerplays. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in the story time, but…
Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Cost: FREE
Preschool Storytime
Sponsor
Location: Piedmont Ave. Branch | Oakland Public Library – 80 Echo Avenue Oakland
Stories, songs, and rhymes for kids ages 3 to 5.
Time: 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Cost: FREE
School-Age Storytime
Location: Main Library | Alameda Free Library – 1550 Oak St. Alameda
Designed for children ages 5-8 in mind, this storytime incorporates longer songs and stories, perfect for children with longer attention spans. Parents and caregivers must remain in the library during the program. This event will be held in the Jane Felker Children's Programming Room.
Time: 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Baby & Toddler Storytime
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!
Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Cost: FREE
Mother Goose on the Loose
Location: Main Library | Alameda Free Library – 1550 Oak St. Alameda
This fast paced lap-sit class for little ones and their caregivers includes songs, nursery rhymes, knee-bounces, and movement to help develop important pre-literacy skills. This class is appropriate for infants through 2 years old.
Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Cost: FREE
Storytime
Location: El Cerrito Library – 6510 Stockton Ave El Cerrito
Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and your caregivers, join us for stories, songs, and fun! All children are welcome at this free library program.
Time: 10:15 am - 11:00 am
Cost: FREE
Toddler Storytime
Location: Montclair Branch | Oakland Public Library – 1687 Mountain Boulevard Oakland
Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years, followed by Playtime! Make new friends and play with toys.
Time: 10:15 am - 10:50 am
Cost: FREE
Toddler Storytime
Location: Golden Gate Branch | Oakland Public Library – 5606 San Pablo Avenue Oakland
Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years. Every Thursday at 10:15 am.
Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Cost: FREE
[Photo: Berkeley Public Library R. Friedman]
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