Spotlight on Filipino American History Month 2025 09 Oct 2025 Throughout the month of October, Filipino American library patrons and residents of Alameda are invited to share their stories of growing up in the community by recording short video interviews for public viewing. Main Library | Computer Lab, 2nd floor, 1550 Oak St | Alameda, CA 94611, Main Library 94501 Tagged as: , Adult, Main Library, Teen, Youth events, Children, Family, Community
WEB: Blind Date with a Banned Book 09 Oct 2025 Choose a wrapped banned or challenged book with a few hints about what is waiting inside. Just like a blind date, you will spend a few hours with unknown characters; you might find a new love or decide blind dates are not for you. Either way, you will experience a book that some people don’t want you to read West End Branch Library, 788 Santa Clara Ave., Alameda 94501 Tagged as: , Kids & family, West End Branch, Teen, Tween
BFI: Banned Books Week 2025: Special Storytime 09 Oct 2025 Celebrate the freedom to read by joining us for a special storytime featuring challenged or banned books. Designed for children one to three years old and their caregivers, but all are welcome! You may be surprised to learn which beloved classics and treasured recent publications have been challenged. Bay Farm Island Library, 3221 Mecartney Rd, Bay Farm Island 94502 Tagged as: , Kids & family, Bay Farm Island Branch, Youth events, Children, Family, Toddlers
Main: Mother Goose on the Loose 09 Oct 2025 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. This program is offered twice on Thursdays and both programs will be the same. Space is limited, so please don't attend both. Main Library, 1550 Oak Street, Main Library 94501 50 more dates Tagged as: , Kids & family, Main Library, Children, Toddlers
Online Author Talk with Leigh Bardugo 09 Oct 2025 10 Years of Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts in YA Fantasy with Leigh Bardugo. Register and add questions for the author, then tune in live or watch the event recording. Tagged as: , Talks & workshops
Main: Toddler Plus Storytime 10 Oct 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, Youth events, Children, Toddlers
Allons-y! French Conversation Circle 10 Oct 2025 Join us in the Family Study Room on the second Friday of every month to practice your French conversation skills. All dialects welcome. À bientôt! Main Library | Family Study Room, 1st floor, 1550 Oak Street | Alameda, CA, Main Library 8 more dates Tagged as: , Adult, Main Library, Youth events, Talks & workshops, Community
Main: Family Storytime 11 Oct 2025 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 50 more dates Tagged as: , Kids & family, Main Library, Youth events, Children, Family, Toddlers
WEB: Family Storytime 11 Oct 2025 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 50 more dates Tagged as: , Kids & family, West End Branch, Children, Family, Toddlers
Alameda Library Writers' Group 11 Oct 2025 Whatever your genre - you are welcome to join the group. 42 more dates Tagged as: , Arts & Crafts