Childrens Storytimes: Babies (Pre-Walkers)
This special lapsit program is designed for one-on-one interaction. No older siblings, please. Bring a blanket to put under your baby. https://www.beverlyhills.org/calendar.aspx?EID=2939
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Bilingual Family Storytime/ Hora de Cuentos & Stay and Play
Bilingual Family storytime is geared for a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. After Storytime concludes, families are invited to Stay & Play! For 30 minutes after storytime, special,...
Meet the Artist with Ms. Nicole
Learn about a different artist each month and explore their artistic style through a hands-on activity led by our Art Studio Lead, Nicole. Times 11am & 2:30pm
Toddler Sensory Play @ Mark Twain
Enjoy sensory child-directed messy play that fosters curiosity, language development, and the imagination. Recommended Age: 0-4.
Childrens Storytimes: Family Open (all ages welcome)
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Community Art Workshop
Great for artists of all ages. Community Art Workshops invite artists to enjoy hands-on art making experiences inspired by the thinking and creating processes of artists on view at the Museum. Artists under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop. Please join..
Jewish American Fiction Book Club: The Safekeep
Everyone is welcome to join our online (Zoom) book discussion group on Wednesday September 9, 2026. For more information and a Zoom invite, contact Davo Knepler at nuevodavos@yahoo.com. We will be discussing The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden . It is 1961 and the rural Dutch province of Overijssel.
Léeme Un Cuento
Lo invitamos a disfrutar de una hora de cuentos en familia donde usted puede echar a volar su imaginación con historias en español, música, manualidades y mucho más. Para obtener información y solicitudes de accesibilidad, comuníquese con la biblioteca que ofrece el...
Toddler Time @ Bay Shore
Join us each Thursday for songs, rhymes, dancing, and play! We'll even squeeze in a story or two if the toddlers will sit still long enough. Recommended for ages 18 months to 3 years. No registration required, but space is limited so this event is first come, first served.
Sound of Water
Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich food sources. In contemporary Japanese art, water continues to be a powerful theme. Sound of Water: Feminine Expressions of...
(Virtual) Pearl Avenue Book Club
The Pearl Avenue Book Club meets virtually, on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to join in the lively discussions. Currently, the Club is meeting on zoom. If you register, you will be contacted with the link on the day of the program. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at...
Lego Club
Explore the limits of your building imagination or try out one of our suggested builds. All materials provided. For ages 18 months - 11 years old.
Book Club @ El Dorado
Join El Dorado Library's Book Club every second Wednesday of the month at 1pm. Call or drop by the library to find out more!
"Gentle Giants" by Raphaele Cohen-Bacry
Step into a world where towering figures feel less like strangers and more like quiet companions. Gentle Giants presents a gathering of tall, hand-formed characters who share the space with a calm, watchful presence. Each giant stands as part of a loose “family,” connected not by a...
Music & Movement
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...
People & Stories: T Unit
Short story discussion group inside Blaine St., a women's medium security jail. Located at 91 Rountree Lane, Watsonville 95076. Jail Reach program led by Jesse Silva.
Matt Passmore: Tied / Untied
Matt Passmore’s Tied/Untied Sculpture greats visitors to the Fort Mason Center For Arts & Culture waterfront campus.
Sewing Hangout
Join us weekly on Wednesdays for the library’s open sewing time! Bring your own fabric, explore our scrap bin and work on your project while getting to know other sewists in the community. There will be no formal instruction, but assistance may be provided for the machines if necessary....
Bilingual Storytime (Spanish)
Join us for a fun and engaging storytime in English and Spanish! Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and more with your little ones. ¡Acompáñanos a una divertida hora del cuanto en inglés y español! Habrá cuentos, música, manualidades y mucho más para disfrutar con...
Cuentos para pequeños
Disfrute de cuentos, rimas, y canciones en español. Para edades de 2 a 5 años.
Crafternoon
Looking for a fun and creative way to spend your afternoon? Come to Crafternoon, our weekly drop-in craft program where makers of all ages are welcome! Each week, we'll provide a variety of materials and supplies so you can create something uniquely your own. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or...
Baby Lap-Sit Story Time
This program is geared for pre-walking children and their parents or caregivers. Baby Lap-Sit Storytime invites newborns, infants, and their caregivers to learn together by strengthening their relationship with each other through stories, songs, bounces, tickles, rhymes, books, and play. The...
Storytime Family Tour
Second Thursdays, monthly 9:50-10:30 a.m. The San Diego Museum of Art Join Museum docents for a family-friendly tour designed especially for young learners and their caregivers. Enjoy interactive conversations, close-looking activities, and age-appropriate storytelling that help families explore...
Shelf Care: Silent Reading Club
Join us every Wednesday for Shelf Care! We will start each meeting by checking in with each other and sharing what we're reading, followed by about an hour of quiet reading time. Each week we'll provide an assortment of staff recommended books in case you're looking for your next read, as well as...
Infant Storytime @ El Dorado
Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and playful exercises with your baby! Suitable for babies before they start to crawl.The program is first come, first served, as room capacity and supplies allow.
Wee Love Art: Fall Leaf Sensory Painting in Baggies
Explore the colors and textures of autumn leaves in our sensory painting program! Using leaf-shaped cardstock and fall-inspired colors, children will create unique artworks while enhancing fine motor skills and fostering creativity. Guided by our librarians, kids will experiment with paint mixing...
Morning Book Club @ Dixon Library
Join us for an engaging and inclusive group discussion around this month's choice, The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean! Coffee & tea will be provided; meeting will take place in the Front Room. Make sure to pick up a copy of the next month's book at the front desk!
Saved by a Story: Altadena Wildfire Survivor Writing Group
Come together in community to write about the cherished places we have been, what we have lost (and found), and how we will chart a way forward. Ignite your creativity, share your stories, and find connection in this non-judgmental and creative environment. Please arrive 5 or 10 minutes early to...
Preschool Storytime
Join us for 30 minutes of fun with books and more in this weekly storytime! For ages 3-5 and their caregivers.For accessibility information and requests, contact the library site hosting the program. Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help ensure availability.
I Heart After School Art
Have fun creating art during our studio time each Wednesday after school in our Maker Space! This program is geared towards elementary & middle school students and presented by I Heart Art with support by The Friends of the Pleasant Hill Library! No registration necessary.
Baby Time
Lapsit storytime with interactive books, bounces, and more. Limited space; first come, first served. For ages 0 - walking.
Level Up Book Club
Level Up Book Club is for 6th–7th graders. Join us monthly to talk about a book and to do a fun activity. Sign up at the front desk. Copies of the monthly book will be available for check out at the front desk.
Winnie and Friends Scavenger Hunt and Craft
We welcome persons with disabilities to participate in all our programs and events. For accommodations requests, please email LibraryInfo@GlendaleCA.gov Casa Verdugo is in Downtown Glendale on North Brand Blvd. Library parking is located on W Stocker St, between Brand Blvd. and Central (2-hour...
Baby Story Time
Did you know reading and singing helps to develop your baby's brain and language skills? Did you know reciting nursery rhymes and learning finger plays helps your baby's brain get ready to learn to read later in life? Did you know babies who are exposed to books and reading grow into children who...
Reading Program: Learner Orientation
Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) residents are eligible to register for this in-person Learner Orientation led by a Literacy Specialist. This learner orientation is for interested adults who meet the following requirements: Adults (age 18 and up) Live in Gilroy, Morgan Hill, San Martin,..
Crochet Club
A casual beginner friendly introduction to crocheting. Each week will build on the previous week as participants work towards creating a project. Crochet Club's current project: Scarfs ADA Accommodation Requests
Side Street Projects--Mobile Woodworking for Kids
The Side Street Projects is coming to the Bob Lucas Branch Library! In this woodworking program, students will learn the basics of woodworking, using only hand tools! They will learn woodworking techniques such as sanding, sawing, shaping, drilling, setting screws, using clamps, hammering, and...
Police Read Along
Join us for this special storytime with the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office! A Sheriff's Deputy will read books and share safety tips. Please arrive on time and seating is limited. This program is generously sponsored by The Cupertino Friends of the Library. For accessibility accommodations...
Afternoon Book Club @ VCC
*This book club meets on the second Wednesday of each month unless otherwise noted. JANUARY 14 All the Other Me by Jody Holford And/or Dear Dotty by Jaclyn Westlake FEBRUARY 11 Lucky Me by Rich Paul MARCH 11 Circle of Friends by Maeve Binchy APRIL 8 Life Without a Recipe: A memoir by Diana...
Toddler Storytime With Stay & Play
Join us for a lively Toddler Storytime featuring short, rhythmic books, fun songs, fingerplays and energetic movement, ideal for children ages 18 months up to 3 years old. While little ones build their early literacy, attention spans, and social skills, caregivers will learn how to further develop..
Storytime with Valley Water
Join Valley Water for an interactive storytime all about water! Children and families will read, sing, clap, and move along with Valley Water’s water-themed adaptations of classic tales such as The Little Red Hen and The Three Little Pigs . Through engaging stories, participants will learn about...
Read to a Dog!
Did you know that some dogs love to listen when new or experienced readers practice reading aloud? Each person will have a turn reading aloud to one of the three dogs who alternate coming to Rockridge to help you practice reading; Finn, Gladys, or Christina. Drop by on Thursday afternoons, check in.
Open Sewing
Join us for open time to use the library’s sewing machines. Bring your project or use some of our supplies to make your own. There will be no formal instruction, but assistance will be provided for the machines if necessary.
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