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.
Here's a round-up of upcoming free storytimes in the East Bay.
Thursday, January 24, 2019
Play Café: Baby Storytime, Playgroup & Coffee
Location: 81st Avenue Branch – Oakland Public Library – 1021 81st Avenue Oakland
Play Café is storytime and playgroup for toddlers (ages 1-3) and their adult caregivers, plus bonus coffee! Whether you're a relative, nanny, or friendly neighbor lending a hand, you are welcome to bring the child in your care to play! Perhaps you will meet some new friends to invite to a playdate! There…
Time: 10:15 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Play Café: Baby Storytime, Playgroup & Coffee
Location: Elmhurst Branch – Oakland Public Library – 1427 88th Avenue Oakland
Play Café is storytime and playgroup for toddlers (ages 1-3) and their adult caregivers, plus bonus coffee! Whether you're a relative, nanny, or friendly neighbor lending a hand, you are welcome to bring the child in your care to play! Perhaps you will meet some new friends to invite to a playdate! There…
Time: 10:15 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Baby Bounce
Location: Montclair Branch | Oakland Public Library – 1687 Mountain Boulevard Oakland
Play, sing, and rhyme one on one with your baby from birth to 18 months, followed by Playtime! Make new friends and play with toys.
Time: 11:30 am - 11:50 am
Cost: Free
Paws to Read: Read Aloud to Scout!
Location: Rockridge Branch – Oakland Public Library – 5366 College Avenue Oakland
Do you need a non-judgmental listener and furry friend to keep you company as you practice your new reading skills? Are you in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade, and love dogs? Come read aloud to Scout! Sandy brings her dog Scout to the library every Thursday afternoon in the Children's Area.…
Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cost: FREE
Preschool Story Time
Location: Claremont – Berkeley Public Library – 2940 Benvenue Ave Berkeley
Join us for an hour of stories and singing with Mr. Michael and Mr. Tim! This program is most suitable for children ages 3-5.
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Friday, January 25, 2019
Baby/Toddler Story Time
Location: Tarea Hall Pittman South – Berkeley Public Library – 1901 Russell St Berkeley
Join us as we discover the joy of books and language in this highly participatory program of books, songs, finger plays, friendly puppets and movement activities. This 25-minute program is followed by a 30-minute open play time with toys, puppets and manipulatives. Please note: This is a participatory lapsit-style program…
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Cost: FREE
Saturday, January 26, 2019
Family Storytime
Location: Lakeview Branch – Oakland Public Library – 550 El Embarcadero Oakland
Stories, songs, and rhymes for all ages, followed by Playtime! Make new friends and play with toys.
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Cost: FREE
Family Storytime
Location: Rockridge Branch – Oakland Public Library – 5366 College Avenue Oakland
Stories, songs, and rhymes for all ages, followed by playtime!
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Cost: FREE
Storytime "Pig the Pug"
Location: Barns & Noble El Cerrito Plaza – 6050 El Cerrito Plaza El Cerrito
Pig is a greedy and selfish Pug who has so many toys, yet he refuses to share with his poor friend Trevor. Little does he know that being greedy has its consequences. Will Pig learn to share? Find out at Storytime, plus get a coupon from our Café for a…
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Preschool Storytime
Location: Albany Library – 1247 Marin Avenue Albany
Storytime is back! Join the Albany Library every Saturday for stories, songs, and a fun craft activity. This storytime is designed for ages 3-6 but all are welcome!
Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Cost: FREE
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