Online Author Talk with Dr. Tasha Eurich 28 Aug 2025 Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with key insights by Dr. Tasha Eurich as she talks about her newest book, Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos (And why resilience alone isn’t enough). Tagged as: , Adult, Talks & workshops
Linux Installfest - Alameda 30 Aug 2025 Many computers won’t be getting Microsoft Windows updates after October 14, 2025. Linux will continue to work, so why not try it? On Saturday, August 30th, we will help you install Linux and provide help on some useful free applications. Main Library | Stafford Meeting Room, 1st floor, 1550 Oak Street | Alameda, CA, Main Library 94501 Tagged as: , Adult, Main Library, Teen, Talks & workshops, Computers, Science/Tech, DIY, Tween
Holiday - LIBRARY CLOSED 01 Sep 2025 The Main Library and both branch libraries will be closed for the holiday. 4 more dates Tagged as: , Main Library, Bay Farm Island Branch, West End Branch
Main: Toddler Plus Storytime 02 Sep 2025 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. Main Library, 1550 Oak Street, Main Library 94501 50 more dates Tagged as: , Kids & family, Main Library, Children, Toddlers
WEB: Toddler Storytime 02 Sep 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 50 more dates Tagged as: , Kids & family, West End Branch, Youth events, Children, Toddlers
BFI - Build with LEGO 02 Sep 2025 NEW DAY - TUESDAYS! We will provide the LEGO building blocks. Use your imagination and creativity to create with them! 50 more dates Tagged as: , Bay Farm Island Branch
Teen Advisory Group (TAG) 02 Sep 2025 Teens can help with library projects, gain experience, and earn volunteer hours. (For teens in 7th-12th grade.) Stafford Room, Main Library, 1550 Oak Street, Main Library 94501 13 more dates Tagged as: , Teen
Main: Make It 02 Sep 2025 Calling all knitters, crochetiers, embroidery enthusiasts, and fiber ateliers! Please join us in the Family Study Room at Main for a fiber arts craft circle. Please bring your own project, materials, and expertise. Limited instruction available! 7 more dates Tagged as: , Adult, Arts & Crafts, Main Library, Crafts, DIY
Grown Folks Storytime 03 Sep 2025 Try a different pace of life with our new weekly storytime for adults! Bring your lunch to the Children's Programming Room of the Main Library on Wednesday afternoons for a half-hour of short stories, picture books, and other tales curated by our expert librarians. Main Library | Children's Programming Room, 1550 Oak Street | Alameda, CA, Main Library 94501 50 more dates Tagged as: , Adult
Main: School-Age Storytime 03 Sep 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 16 more dates Tagged as: , Kids & family, Main Library, Youth events, Children, Family