CALENDAR

BFI: Preschool Storytime

12 May 2025 Preschool Storytime is a 30-45 minute program geared toward children ages 3-5 years old. Creating a language-rich environment through books, music, and movement, this program also offers children an avenue toward Kindergarten readiness by asking them to take turns, share, and follow simple directions.

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

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

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

Dungeons & Dragons

12 May 2025 Teens, all experience levels are welcome to join us for sessions in the Main Library's Stafford Room—registering in advance is recommended

Stafford Room, 1550 Oak Street, Main Library 94501

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Tagged as: , Teen

WEB: Family Storytime

12 May 2025 Put on your pajamas and join us at the West End Library for family storytime! Geared for a mix of ages, we invite families to participate as we read stories, sing songs, do fingerplays and more.

**Please note: There are no storytimes in August.

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

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Tagged as: , Kids & family, West End Branch, Youth events, Children, Family, Toddlers

Main: Preschool Storytime

13 May 2025 Preschool Storytime is a 30-45 minute program geared toward children ages 3-5 years old. Creating a language-rich environment through books, music, and movement, this program also offers children an avenue toward Kindergarten readiness by asking them to take turns, share, and follow simple directions.

*PLEASE NOTE: Day and time are subject to change. There are no storytimes in August.

Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak Street, Main Library 94501

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Tagged as: , Kids & family, Main Library, Youth events, Children, Family

WEB: Toddler Storytime

13 May 2025 Toddler Storytime is a 20-30 minute program that uses stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement to help young children ages 1-3 years old develop word and sound recognition, gain background knowledge of how the world works, and encourages families to build social connections with other parents and children.

*PLEASE NOTE: Day and time 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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Tagged as: , Kids & family, West End Branch, Youth events, Children, Toddlers

Alameda Free Library Blood Drive

13 May 2025 To sign up please visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code ALAMEDALIBRARY

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Tagged as: , Adult, Main Library, Health

Alameda Great Books Group 2024-2025 Series

13 May 2025 Join us for the 2024-2025 discussion series. Alameda Great Books is free and open to the public. No registration required.

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Tagged as: , Adult

Snacks & Support - May 2025

14 May 2025 Connect with your community while enjoying some complimentary snacks, mellow music, and a facilitated drop-in art activity. Please note that, while our sessions are normally held in the Stafford Meeting Room, this month's session will meet in the Family Study Room.

Main Library | Family Study Room, 1st floor, 1550 Oak Street | Alameda, CA, Main Library 94501

Tagged as: , Adult, Arts & Crafts, Main Library, Community

Main: School-Age Storytime

14 May 2025 School-Age Storytime is a 45 minute program for children in Kindergarten through third grade. Through the use of books and conversation, children are encouraged to engage with the stories, learning context from pictures and memory, and building comprehension by asking questions about the book just read.

*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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Tagged as: , Kids & family, Main Library, Youth events, Children, Family