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.
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Family Fun Egg Hunt
Location: First Church of Berkeley UCC – 2330 Durant Ave Berkeley
You are invited to join First Church Berkeley for their annual Family fun Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday. 10 am: Easter Festive Worship 11:20 am: Luncheon, egg hunt, and their famous chocolate fountain First Church Berkeley has been serving East Bay Families for over 150 years. LGBTQ+ affirming and represented!
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: Free
Sunday Storytime
Location: Tilden Nature Center – 1500 Central Park Dr Berkeley
Gather ‘round for a wonderful children’s book read aloud. Meet at the front desk of the Environmental Education Center.
Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Cost: Free
Storytime at Mr. Mopps
Location: Mr. Mopps’ Children’s Books & Toys – 1401 Martin Luther King Jr Way Berkeley
Meet in the Mr. Mopps Bookstore for a weekly Storytime! Sing songs, dance around, and enjoy a selection of favorite picture books with our engaging storytellers. Every week at 2pm.
Time: 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Cost: FREE
Monday, April 21, 2025
Music & Movement Storytime
Location: Richmond Public Library – 325 Civic Center Plaza Richmond
Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes Early Literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays and body movement. Ages 0-3. Meet in the Children's Room.
Time: 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Cost: Free
Family Storytime
Location: San Pablo Public Library – 13751 San Pablo Avenue San Pablo
Meet at San Pablo Library for family storytime every Monday at 5:15pm. Reading stories and singing songs together is a wonderful opportunity for young children to develop early literacy skills and to learn what a fun place the library is! All ages and abilities welcome. For special accommodations, please contact…
Time: 5:15 pm - 5:45 pm
Cost: Free
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 22, 2025
Itty Bitty Storytime
Location: Richmond Public Library – 325 Civic Center Plaza Richmond
Join in the Main Library for an Itty Bitty storytime. Enjoy this fun, interactive music, movement and storytime with your little one! Â The program includes songs, bounces, fingerplays and books that are designed for families with babies and toddlers but all ages are welcome! Meet in the Madeline F. Whittlesey…
Time: 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Cost: Free
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. Every Tuesday morning at 10:15am. Stay and play after Storytime with fun age-appropriate toys through 11:15am. If conditions allow, Storytime will be held outside the library building.
Time: 10:15 am - 10:30 am
Cost: FREE
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Location: Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch | Berkeley Public Library – 1901 Russell Street Berkeley
Join librarians for books, rhymes, lapjogs, tickles and songs geared for toddlers and babies. This is a participatory program for you to playfully interact with your child while they are engaging in pre-literacy activities. Please arrive early to get the most out of the program, sit with your child and…
Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Cost: Free
Family Storytime
Location: West Oakland Branch | Oakland Public Library – 1801 Adeline St Oakland
Join for storytime with songs, movement and stories at West Oakland. All kids (0-6 years old) are welcome with grownup participation. Stay after for a 30-minute free play time.
Time: 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Cost: Free
[Photo: Berkeley Public Library R. Friedman]
