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, February 21, 2019
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
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, February 22, 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
Ricky Roo and Puppet Friends
Location: Kids Gym Berkeley – 2920 Seventh St. Berkeley
Special puppet show with Ricky Roo and Puppet Friends. Fun engaging show for the kiddos. Included with regular admissions $15 per child | $8 for 3rd+ adult | Existing membership
Time: 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Cost: $15 per child | 2nd sibling at $12 or memberships | Be sure to bring your Kids Gym Berkeley grip socks
Saturday, February 23, 2019
Storytime "I am Martin Luther King, Jr."
Location: Barns & Noble El Cerrito Plaza – 6050 El Cerrito Plaza El Cerrito
Join us for our biography kids' book series as we read about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., an inspiring leader who had a dream of peace and love for all children everywhere. Plus get a coupon from our Café for a grilled cheese sandwich with milk or juice for $4!
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
JazzArt: Black History Month
Location: North – Berkeley Public Library – 1170 The Alameda Berkeley
What could be better than music and art together? Live jazz by violinist India Cooke and drummer Don Robinson, accompanied by stories presented by artist and educator Lisa DiPrima, all while you create art. Art supplies will be provided. Ages 4 and up.
Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cost: FREE
Monday, February 25, 2019
Baby Lapsit Storytime
Location: North – Berkeley Public Library – 1170 The Alameda Berkeley
Baby Lapsit Storytime is for babies and toddlers ages six months to 35 months. We read stories, sing songs and do fingerplays, tickles and bounces. Each 20 minute session is followed by a Stay 'n' Play.
Time: 10:15 am - 10:35 am
Cost: FREE
Play Café: Baby Storytime, Playgroup & Coffee
Location: Eastmont Branch – Oakland Public Library – 7200 Bancroft, Ste 211 Eastmont Town Center 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: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Cost: FREE
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Movement Story Time for Walkers
Location: Tarea Hall Pittman South – Berkeley Public Library – 1901 Russell St Berkeley
Join us for marching, jumping, clapping and more! This program is all about moving, books and singing along.
Time: 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Cost: FREE
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