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.
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Toddler Time
Location: Albany Library – 1247 Marin Avenue Albany
As your child's first and best teacher, you are invited to come and participate in early literacy activities with your toddler! Join for stories, songs, fingerplays and action rhymes, followed by 15 minutes of stay-and-play time. **This program is designed for children ages 15 months- 3 years and an adult…
Time: 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Cost: FREE
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Baby & Toddler Storytime @Kensington Library
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
Children's Storytime @El Cerrito Library
Location: El Cerrito Library – 6510 Stockton Ave El Cerrito
Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and your caregivers, join for stories, songs, and fun! All children are welcome at this free program.
Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Cost: FREE
Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime (0-2yrs)
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Location: Main Library | Alameda Free Library – 1550 Oak St. Alameda
This fast paced lap-sit program 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. **Please note: there are no storytimes during the month of August. Please check library's website for…
Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Cost: FREE
Toddler Storytime @Golden Gate Branch
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. Please check the library's website for closures.
Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Cost: FREE
Preschool Storytime @Rockridge Branch
Location: Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library – 5366 College Avenue Oakland
Read-alouds, songs, and rhymes for kids ages 2 to 5, followed by playtime. Meets in the Picture Book Area. Please check the library's website for any closures.
Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Cost: FREE
Toddler Storytime @Rockridge Branch
Location: Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library – 5366 College Avenue Oakland
Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 9 months to 2 years, followed by playtime. Meets upstairs in the Community Meeting Room. Please check the library's website for any closures.
Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Cost: FREE
Preschool Storytime @Main Library
Location: Main Library | Alameda Free Library – 1550 Oak St. Alameda
Preschool story time is for children ages 3 and above who are able to attend a program independent of a parent or caregiver. This story time lasts about 30-45 minutes and includes age-appropriate stories, songs and fingerplays. ** Please note that there will be NO storytimes during the month of…
Time: 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Cost: FREE
Baby & Toddler Storytime @Kensington Library
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: 11:15 am - 11:45 am
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
[Photo: Berkeley Public Library R. Friedman]
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