To see all the events happening at a library branch, you can visit the branch's page!
Groups interested in participating in summer activities should contact their local children’s librarian as soon as possible.
Aguacero
Aguacero
Various locations, dates, and times
Join us for a dynamic and energetic Bomba workshop and demonstration for the entire family featuring live drums and singing.
Amber Hines
Amber Hines: Soul Soup
Various locations, dates, and times
Soul Soup is a fun and engaging experience for all ages, creating a welcoming environment to enjoy the power of music and storytelling.
Try-It Truck
Discovery Museum’s Try it Truck
Various locations, dates, and times
An engineering lab on wheels! Enjoy a variety of STEM activities for learners PreK - 5th grade.
Cascada de Flores
Casacada de Flores
Various locations, dates, and times
Cascada de Flores combines music, dance, and story to create a dynamic, participatory, bilingual experience for the whole family.
Circus of Smiles
Circus of Smiles
Various locations, dates, and times
Circus of Smiles offers empowering circus experiences to youth and their families. A non-stop family-friendly participatory clowning show!
Dance with Geona Sperske
Dance with Genoa Sperske
Various locations, dates, and times
Creative movement workshop with you and your little one. Taller de movimiento creativo contigo y su pequeñx.
Drag King Storytime
Drag King Storytime
Various Locations, dates, and times
Drag King VERA's storytime celebrates diversity and fun through magical storytelling.
East Bay Regional Parks
East Bay Regional Parks
Various locations, dates, and times
Discover the wonders of local nature with a naturalist from the East Bay Regional Parks District.
East Bay Vivarium
East Bay Vivarium
Various locations, dates, and times
Join experts from East Bay Vivarium as they share some scaly friends and teach us about the fascinating of reptiles, amphibians, and bugs.
Emily Butterfly
Emily Butterfly
Various locations, dates, and times
Emily Butterfly is a storyteller who will enchant with her magical puppetry and storytelling.
Fratello Marionettes
The Fratello Marionettes
Various locations, dates, and times
Puppeteer Kevin Menegus brings classic stories and vignettes to life through hand-crafted marionettes.
Insect Discovery Lab
Insect Discovery Lab
Various locations, dates, and times
Learn about the extraordinarily diverse world of insects and arthropods with SaveNature.org staff.
Kamishibai
Kamishibai Paper Theater with Erica
Various locations, dates, and times
Erica will bring her paper theater to present stories from various countries with tasty treats when the stories end.
Kids Go Mandarin
Kids Go Mandarin
Various dates and times
Asian Branch
Learn a little Mandarin this summer! Vita Hsieh will teach with song, dance, movement, and play.
Little Explorers Petting Zoo
Little Explorers Petting Zoo
Various locations, dates, and times
Visit the cute and cuddly animals from the Little Explorers Petting Zoo. This is a popular event the whole family can enjoy.
Mike the Magician
Mike the Magician
Various locations, dates, and times
Mike Della Penna creates wonder and laughter with family magic performances that are equal parts playful and astonishing.
Mindful Movement
Mindful Movement
Various locations, dates, and times
Join Librarian Pat for an hour-long yoga program dedicated to mind, body and movement. Recommended for ages 5+
Mr. Elephant
Mr. Elephant
Various locations, dates, and times
Mr. Elephant is an Oakland-based speech therapist who makes music for little language learners alongside his hilarious gang of puppets.
Oakland Symphony
Oakland Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo
Various locations, dates, and times
Oakland Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo Musicians will introduce string and percussion instruments, encouraging hands-on exploration.
Per Sia
Per Sia
Various locations, dates, and times
Come and celebrate stories and art with Per Sia, a Latinx non-binary storyteller, Drag Queen and youth educator based in the Bay Area.
Perry Yan
Perry Yan Magician
Various locations, dates, and times
Come and experience Perry Yan’s amazing magic, laugh-out-loud comedy, and storytelling.
René y Familia
René y Familia
Various locations, dates, and times
This three-generation family band performs original bilingual children's music in Spanish and English.
Ricky Roo
Ricky Roo and Friends
Various locations, dates, and times
Chris Rachowicz and his puppet friend Ricky Roo will have silly jokes and fun amusement for the whole family.
Scientific Adventures
Scientific Adventures
Various locations, dates, and times
Elementary school children are invited to explore fun this engaging hands-on STEM program.
Screen Printing
Screen Printing
Various locations, dates, and times
Screen Printing with Eric Kneeland. Come and print your own book bag to enjoy all summer!
Zany Zoe
Zany Zoe
Various locations, dates, and times
Zany Zoe performs her one-of-a kind magic show with engaging music, body movements, and plenty of humor.
