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Baby Storytime and Play

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 4:30 PM–5:15 PM UTC · Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center · Unknown, CA · Ages Up to 5

Join us for Baby Storytime & Play! We'll have fun with books, songs, and rhymes that encourage development and bonding. A 15-minute playtime will follow. Children ages 0-walking.

Art Explorations: Paint Your Emotions

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 29, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Joyce Ellington Branch Library · 491 E. Empire St, San Jose, CA

Join us for a fun and creative art program where children will explore power of emotions through painting! In this hands-on program, kids will learn how to express their feelings using colors, shapes, and brushstrokes. Whether they are happy, excited, or feeling calm, they will have a chance to...

Childrens Storytimes: Family Open

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 29, 6:00 PM–6:20 PM UTC · Children's Library Little Theater · Beverly Hills, CA

https://www.beverlyhills.org/calendar.aspx?EID=2633

Crafternoon: Color your own Mandala Animal Tote Bag

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 29, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Old Town Newhall Library · 24500 Main St, Santa Clarita, CA

Each child will have their own Mandala animal tote bag to color. While supplies last. For ages 5-12

Cartooning With the Whole Family Workshop With Andrew Farago

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 1:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · Foster City Library · 1000 East Hillsdale Boulevard, Foster City, CA

Join Andrew Farago for an exciting PLCAF workshop! Kids and their parents team up to create their own comic books and characters! Andrew Farago has curated more than 100 exhibitions of cartoon and comic art. His bibliography includes The Looney Tunes Treasury and the Harvey Award-winning Teenage...

Music & Movement

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 1:30 AM–2:15 AM UTC · Mitchell Park Library · 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA

Bring your dancing feet to the Mitchell Park Library on Wednesday evenings for Music & Movement with Librarian Celina. Build early literacy skills through movement, songs, and dance. Instruments, songs, and dance moves will all be introduced so that everyone will be able to enjoy moving along to...

Baby Bounce @ Vacaville Cultural Center Library

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Vacaville Cultural Center Library · 1020 Ulatis Dr, Vacaville, CA 95687, Fairfield, CA · Ages Up to 18

Just for babies and their grownups! Bring your baby for some cozy, active time on your lap. Baby storytime is designed for meaningful one-on-one interaction between baby and caregiver. We’ll have songs, rhymes, a book or two, and plenty of activities for both of you that are developmentally...

Bilingual Storytime

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 29, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Curtiss e-Library · 501 E 4TH AVE, Hialeah, CA

https://www.hialeahfl.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3559

Teen Crafternoons @ Main TeenZone

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 29, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Main Library TeenZone Branch Library · 125 14th Street, Oakland, CA · Ages 10–17

Make your crafty dreams come true at our weekly Teen Crafternoons! Drop by the Main Library TeenZone every Wednesday between 3:00-5:00pm to bead, sew, paint, glue, crochet, collage, and more with our collection of craft materials. For youth in 6th-12th grades. Get accessibility information .

Pajama Storytime

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 12:00 AM–12:30 AM UTC · Grandview Library · 1535 5th Street, Glendale, CA

Join us for a Pajama Storytime at Grandview Library. You are encouraged to wear your pajamas, bring a blankie and your stuffy buddy. Be ready to snuggle during the Storytime. We welcome persons with disabilities to participate in all our programs and events. For accommodations requests, please...

Storytime/Hora de cuentos

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 5:30 PM–6:00 PM UTC · San Luis Obispo Library · 995 Palm St, San Luis Obispo, CA

Please join us at the Los Osos Library for stories, dance, and music with Miss Emily! This program is in English. Juntate para baile, cuentos, y música en la biblioteca de Los Osos con Miss Emily! Este programa estará en inglés.

Family Storytime

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 29, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Butte County Library · 1820 Mitchell Ave, Oroville, CA

Toddler and Preschool Storytime

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 5:30 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Casa Verdugo Library · 1151 North Brand Boulevard, Glendale, CA · Ages Up to 5

The library's parking gate will open at 10:20 am. Since this program takes place before the library opens at 11 am, library staff will be available to open the doors for families attending storytime. This storytime will be held in the meeting room. Space is limited. You are encouraged to bring a...

Book Club: Mother-Daughter, Christine Day's We Still Belong

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 1:45 PM–2:45 PM UTC · SFPL West Portal Branch Library · 190 Lenox Way, San Francisco, CA 94127, San Francisco, CA

Book Clubs

Toddler Storytime: Stories and Songs for 1-2 year olds

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 5:30 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Milpitas Library · 160 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA · Ages Up to 5

Join us on Thursday mornings for Toddler Storytime: Stories and Songs for 1-2 year olds. This story time features lots of movement, singing, and action. Early literacy focus is on very short picture books, with simple flannel board stories, fingerplays, and lots of repetition. This twenty to...

Toddler Stay and Play

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 29, 6:00 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Glendale Central Library · 222 East Harvard Street, Glendale, CA · Ages Up to 5

This program immediately follows Toddler Storytime. We welcome persons with disabilities to participate in all our programs and events. For accommodations requests, please email LibraryInfo@GlendaleCA.gov Visitors to the Glendale Central Library receive 3-hour FREE parking across Harvard Street at..

Preschool Time (3-5 Years)

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 5:00 PM–5:45 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA · Ages 3–5

Drop-In. Join us at Preschool Time for stories, songs and interactive activities! This 45 minute, parent-child engagement program incorporates the five early literacy practices: Sing, Read, Talk, Write, and Play to build school readiness skills. It also includes a craft activity. Remember, you are..

Kids Crafternoon

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 29, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Melrose Branch Branch Library · 4805 Foothill Boulevard, Oakland, CA

Join us for a chill afternoon with simple crafts for kids. You can work on your craft at the library or take a bag home to make later. Most crafts involve coloring, simple cutting, and gluing. Get accessibility information .

Baby Time

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 29, 6:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Main Library Library · 601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA · Ages Up to 5

Lapsit storytime with interactive books, bounces, and more. Limited space; first come, first served. For ages 0 - walking.

Creative Corner

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 29, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · East Palo Alto Library · 2415 University Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA

Express your creativity with fun and simple activities for kids! ¡Expresa tu creatividad con actividades divertidas para niños!

Crafty Wednesdays

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 29, 10:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Main Children's Room Branch Library · 125 14th Street, Oakland, CA

Drop in each week for seasonal make-and-take crafts, meet your old friends, and make new friends, too! Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website: bplfund.org...

Neighborhood Ecology

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · Brand Library & Art Center · 1601 W Mountain Street, Glendale, CA

To love Southern California is to love its vibrancy, diversity, and the dynamic communities tucked in its storied neighborhoods. Neighborhood Ecology will bring together a group of local artists whose work highlights different aspects of various Southern California environs: how the area is seen by.

Toddler Storytime With Stay and Play

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Belmont Library · 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, CA · Ages Up to 5

Get ready to learn and play with your little one! We have songs, wiggles and stories that are all developmentally appropriate for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years old. Come play with us! After Storytime join us for Stay and Play, a time to engage in open-ended exploration and learning in the...

Activity: Art Studio

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 12:00 PM–1:00 PM UTC · SFPL Merced Branch Library · 155 Winston Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132, San Francisco, CA

Make + Do

Baby Storytime

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 29, 6:15 PM–6:45 PM UTC · Montrose Library · 2465 Honolulu Avenue, Montrose, CA · Ages Up to 5

Join us for Baby Storytime in the Montrose Library Meeting Room. We welcome persons with disabilities to participate in all our programs and events. For accommodations requests, please email LibraryInfo@GlendaleCA.gov Library parking is available onsite. Parking entrance is behind the Fire Station..

Kids in Action storytime!

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 5:30 PM–6:15 PM UTC · Casa de Oro Library · 9805 Campo Road, #180, Spring Valley, CA

Join us for a fun and interactive storytime at the Casa de Oro library! Each week, we'll enjoy stories, songs, and movement with shakers, bean bags or scarves - encouraging emerging early literacy skills! Geared toward toddlers and preschoolers, but all are welcome! No registration required!

Dublin Library Tiny Art Show

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 5:00 PM–3:00 AM UTC · Dublin Library · 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA

A tiny art show is a community art project bringing miniature art to unique spaces. We invite everyone to visit the Dublin Library to see the fourth annual tiny art show. Artwork which is submitted by local teens and adults will be displayed during the month of April in a display case at the Dublin.

Spooky Book Club

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 1:00 AM–2:30 AM UTC · John F. Kennedy Library · 505 Santa Clara St, Vallejo, CA 94590, Fairfield, CA

Spooky Book Club meets on the last Wednesday at 6 pm. Read any title on-theme and join us for great conversation and community. This is our club, so you can bring questions to present to the group, discussion points to address, or just chill and vibe with us. THEMES January Monsters & Creatures:...

Bilingual Family Storytime

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 5:30 PM–6:00 PM UTC · College Terrace Library · 2300 Wellesley St., Palo Alto, CA

Join Señorita Juliana for Bilingual Family Storytime at the College Terrace Library! Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities in Spanish and English . Thursdays from 10:30-11 AM. Storytime may be held indoors or outdoors depending on the weather. Follow us on YouTube for more stories,..

Toddler Storytime @ Mariners

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 5:30 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Crean Mariners Branch Library · 1300 Irvine Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92660, Newport Beach, CA · Ages Up to 5

Toddler Storytime @ Mariners

DIA Celebration: Día de Piñatas y Paletas

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 29, 10:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Gilroy Library · 350 W. Sixth Street, Gilroy, CA

Join us in celebrating Día de los Niños [Children's Day] and Dia de los libros [Book Day] with a fun day of Piñatas y Paletas! Stop by to enjoy: Participating in our Special Bilingual Storytime with Librarian Patty & Librarian Rosa Playing traditional Latino games Making bubbles together Doing arts.

Hora del cuento de Música y Movimiento con Ingrid/ Music & Movement Storytime with Ingrid!

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 29, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · South Novato Library · 931 C St, Novato, CA

Música y Movimiento! ¡Únete con nosotros para un momento de música, movimiento e historias¡ cantará, bailará y sorprenderá a bebés, niños y niñas pequeños y cuidadoras con historias y música ¡El segundo y cuarto y cinco miércoles tienen hora de cuentos en español con Ingrid! Music & Movement...

Preschool Storytime @ Central

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 5:30 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 2090 Kittredge St, Berkeley, CA 94704, Berkeley, CA · Ages Up to 5

Preschool Storytime @ Central

Family Storytime for All Ages

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 5:15 PM–5:45 PM UTC · Brentwood Library · 104 Oak Street, Brentwood, CA

Prepare children for reading with high energy songs and stories. ATTENDANCE IS LIMITED. Free tickets will be available inside the library at 10 a.m. One ticket per attendee. Must be present to claim ticket. In the Library Community Room, accessible from the picture book area.

Art Club

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 29, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Alum Rock Branch Library · 3090 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA

Visit the library to participate in arts and crafts for kids. All tools and supplies are provided. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

Día del Niño: Bilingual Storytime (Spanish-English)

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 5:30 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Union City Library · 34007 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, CA · Ages Up to 5

Join us in celebrating Día del Niño (Day of the Child) with a bilingual toddler storytime and craft for little ones. Acompáñenos a celebrar el Día del Niño en nuestra hora de cuentos bilingüe y manualidad para pequeños. Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events....