Programs for Kids

A line of children hold a long boa constrictor above their heads during a program featuring live animals at the Main Library.

Upcoming Events for Children

Main: Toddler Plus Storytime

06 Mar 2026 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

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Main: Family Storytime

07 Mar 2026 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

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WEB: Family Storytime

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

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Hands-On Neuroscience for Young Learners

07 Mar 2026 Join the Main Library for a Women’s Empowerment Month Program - Hands-On Neuroscience for Young Learners on Saturday, March 7, from 2:00-3:30pm.

Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St, Main Library 94501

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Main Library, Youth events, Community events & fundraisers, Talks & workshops, Health, Science/Tech, DIY, Children, Family, Toddlers, Community, Science, Tween

WEB: Women's History Month - Women in Weaving Workshop

07 Mar 2026 In honor of Women's History Month the West End Library will be having a Women in Weaving workshop. This workshop will be presented by local artist Cristina Edwards on Saturday, March 7 at 3 pm. This is an intergenerational workshop and is geared for children ages 7 and up as well as teens and adults. Space is limited, therefore Registration is Required.

West End Library, 788 Santa Clara, Alameda 94501

Tagged as: , Adult, Arts & Crafts, Kids & family, West End Branch, Crafts, Family

Storytimes

Main: Toddler Plus Storytime

Main Library, 1550 Oak Street, Main Library 94501

50 more dates

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

Main: Family Storytime

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

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

50 more dates

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

Main: Family Storytime

08 Mar 2026 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

BFI: Toddler Plus Storytime

09 Mar 2026 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.

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

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

Online Activities

Maker Monday
STEAM and craft tutorials for kids on the Alameda Free Library YouTube page.

Mother Goose on the Loose
A 20-storytime YouTube series designed for the very young.

Storybook Crafts
Our YouTube playlist of crafts for kids inspired by some of our favorite books.

First Chapter Friday
A YouTube playlist of the first chapter of some of our favorite middle grade books.

Foodie Friday
YouTube links to some fun food projects.

Coding with LEGO

Coding with LEGO® Homepage
A fun and innovative program that combines the well-known blocks with easy to use hardware and an intuitive coding software to create hands-on purposeful play. Participants collaborate with a partner in using creativity, critical thinking, and problems solving skills.