Spotlight on Filipino American History Month 2025 15 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 15 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: Baby & Me Storytime 15 Oct 2025 This 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.*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 50 more dates Tagged as: , Bay Farm Island Branch, Children, Family, Toddlers
WEB: Baby & Me Storytime 15 Oct 2025 This 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.*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: , West End Branch, Children, Family, Toddlers
Grown Folks Storytime: Banned Books Week 15 Oct 2025 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. This month, a special reading from a banned book: Jodi Picoult's Nineteen Minutes. Main Library | Children's Programming Room, 1550 Oak Street | Alameda, CA, Main Library 94501 Tagged as: , Adult, Main Library, Community
Cup of Coffee & a Good Book Club 15 Oct 2025 Instead of a monthly book everyone reads, A Cup of Coffee and a Good Book Club will discuss what everyone reads on a common theme. Please email the facilitator, Lynda, at llyndaw@gmail.com for more information about the next meeting. Islandia Clubhouse, 1138 Island Dr, Alameda, Bay Farm Island 94502 2 more dates Tagged as: , Adult
WEB: "No feeling is final" - Poetry Book Club & Community of Practice 16 Oct 2025 Build community through poetry in this monthly part-book club, part-workshop gathering. Bound poetry zines featuring each month's poems will be available to pick at the West End Branch Library the week prior to the program, with more copies available day-of. West End Branch Library, 788 Santa Clara Avenue, West End Branch 94501 6 more dates Tagged as: , Adult, West End Branch, Community
WEB: Teens DIY Canvas Bag! 16 Oct 2025 Hey Teens, Celebrate TeenTober with us at the West End Library, Thursday October 16 from 4-5 pm. You can decorate your own canvas bag PLUS we'll have snacks! Check out our teen collection, make a new friend and enjoy some Boba! Everything will be provided, just bring yourself! West End Branch Library, 788 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda 94501 Tagged as: , West End Branch, Teen
Main: Toddler Plus Storytime 17 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
Main: Family Storytime 18 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