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BFI: Family Storytime

04 Apr 2026 Geared for a mix of ages, we invite families to participate as we read stories, sing songs, do fingerplays and more during this 30 minute program.

*PLEASE NOTE: Days and times are subject to change. There are no storytimes in August.

Bay Farm Island Library, 3221 Mecartney Road, Bay Farm Island 94502

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Main: Family Storytime

04 Apr 2026 Geared for a mix of ages, we invite families to participate as we read stories, sing songs, do fingerplays and more during this 20-30 minute program.

*PLEASE NOTE: Days and times are subject to change. There are no storytimes in August.

Main Library, 1550 Oak Street, Main Library 94501

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WEB: Family Storytime

04 Apr 2026 Geared for a mix of ages, we invite families to participate as we read stories, sing songs, do fingerplays and more during this 20-30 minute program.

*PLEASE NOTE: Days and times are subject to change. There are no storytimes in August.

West End Library, 788 Santa Clara Ave, West End Branch 94501

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Alameda Readers Group - 2026

04 Apr 2026 First Saturdays, 11am-12pm. Please register and join us in the Main Library Cafe for a discussion of articles and short fiction from The New Yorker.

1st Floor Library Cafe, 1550 Oak St | Alameda, CA, Main Library 94051

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Tagged as: , Adult, Main Library, Community

WEB: Drop in Chess for Adults

04 Apr 2026 Love Chess? Join us at the West End Library for Drop-In Chess. We will be having Adult Drop-In Chess on the first Saturday of each month from 1-4 pm, beginning January 3rd, 2026. Boards will be provided, however, there will be no instruction. Pre-registration not required.

(Lookout for the Kids Chess club on the 3rd Saturday of each month.)

788 Santa Clara Ave., Alameda 94501

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Tagged as: , Adult, West End Branch, Games

Tech Petting Zoo: Meet Our 3D Printer - 2026

04 Apr 2026 First Saturdays, 2-3pm. Learn the basics of 3D printing in this hands-on workshop. Ages 7 and up. Limit 10 learners. Registration is required.

2nd Floor Conference Room, 1550 Oak Street | Alameda, CA, Main Library 94501

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Tagged as: , Adult, Main Library, Teen, Youth events, Science/Tech, Children, Community, Tween

Tatreez Embroidery Workshop

04 Apr 2026 Learn the art of Palestinian embroidery on Saturday, April 4th, 2:30-4:30 pm at the Bay Farm Island Library! Embark on a captivating journey and join Palestinian Tatreez artist Amanne Sharif in this two-hour, hands-on workshop. Discover the historical and political significance of Tatreez while learning the fundamentals of the falahi stitch.  Open to ages 15 and up. Space is limited.

Leydecker Event Center, 3225 Mecartney Road, Bay Farm Island 94502

Tagged as: , Adult, Arts & Crafts

Library Closed 2026

05 Apr 2026 The Main Library and both branch libraries will be closed for the holiday.

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Tagged as: , Main Library, Bay Farm Island Branch, West End Branch

BFI: Toddler Plus Storytime

06 Apr 2026 Toddler Plus Storytime is a 20-30 minute program using stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement to help young children ages 2-3 years old develop word and sound recognition, gain background knowledge of how the world works, and encourage families to build social connections with other parents and children.

Bay Farm Island Library, 3221 Mecartney Rd, Bay Farm Island 94502

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Tagged as: , Kids & family, Bay Farm Island Branch, Children, Toddlers