Events

Main: Intermediate Book Club

10 Dec 2019 Book clubs are a great way to encourage reading and critical thinking skills within a social setting. Our Intermediate Book club is for children in grades 3-5. Since this is a peer group program and not a reading level program, children who are reading above their grade level should register along with their classmates. Registration is required. Call 747-7705 for information.

Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak Street, Main Library 94501

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BFI: Family Storytime

10 Dec 2019 With stories, songs and fingerplays suitable for children of all ages, this story time is perfect for the whole family.



**Please note that there will be NO story times during the month of August.

Alameda Free Library - Bay Farm Branch, 3221 Mecartney Road, Bay Farm Island 94502

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WEB: Preschool Storytime

11 Dec 2019 Preschool story time is for children ages 3 and above who are able to attend a program independent of a parent or care giver. This story time lasts about 30 minutes and includes age-appropriate stories, songs and fingerplays.

Alameda Free Library - West End Branch, 788 Santa Clara Avenue, West End Branch 94501

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Main: School-Age Storytime

11 Dec 2019 Designed for children ages 5-8 in mind, this storytime incorporates longer songs and stories, perfect for children with longer attention spans. Parents and caregivers must remain in the library during the program.

**Please note: there are no storytimes during the month of August.

Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak Street, Main Library 94501

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Main: Preschool Storytime

12 Dec 2019 Preschool story time is for children ages 3 and above who are able to attend a program independent of a parent or caregiver. This story time lasts about 30 minutes and includes age-appropriate stories, songs and fingerplays.

** Please note that there will be NO storytimes during the month of August.

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BFI: Tween Crafts

12 Dec 2019 Kids in grades 4-8, come be creative with Liz at a craft time just for Tweens!

Alameda Free Library - Bay Farm Island Branch, 3221 Mecartney Road, Bay Farm Island 94502

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WEB: STEAM Thursdays

12 Dec 2019 Join us on the second Thursday of each month for a different activity exploring science, technology, engineering, art or math! For ages 4-10.

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Main: Paws to Read

12 Dec 2019 Children in Kindergarten through 5th grade read their favorite books to certified therapy pets. There are two sessions, one starting at 3:45 p.m. and the other at 4:10 p.m. Space is limited! Please call 510-747-7705 to reserve your spot.

Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak Street, Main Library 94501

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Main: We Love LEGO!

14 Dec 2019 We'll provide the blocks, you add your imagination and your building skills. The rest is up to you!

Main Library, 1550 Oak St., Main Library 94502

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Rubik's Cube Circle

15 Dec 2019 Learn to solve a Rubik's Cube, meet other cubers, and work on technical and speed skills. All levels welcome, For more information visit oaklandcubers.com

Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak Street, Main Library 94501

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