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.
Cunamacué
Cunamacué
Various locations, dates, and times
Join Cunamacué for an intergenerational introduction to Afro-Peruvian culture through dance.
East Bay Regional Parks
East Bay Regional Parks
Various locations, dates, and times
Join East Bay Regional Park District Naturalists as we bring Nature to YOU at the library.
East Bay Vivarium
East Bay Vivarium
Various locations, dates, and times
Come meet some scaly friends and learn about the fascinating world of reptiles with experts from the East Bay Vivarium.
Insect Discovery Lab
Insect Discovery Lab
Various locations, dates, and times
Learn about the diverse world of insects and arthropods with SaveNature.org staff.
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.
Mike the Magician
Mike the Magician
Various locations, dates, and times
Experience wonder & laughter with family magic performances of Mike Della Penna.
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
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.
Pop and Go
Pop and Go Puppets
Various locations, dates, and times
Get ready for laughter and puppetry magic with Jason Adair and his Pop and Go Puppets!
Puppet Art Theater Co.
Puppet Art Theater Co
Various locations, dates, and times
Enjoy the The Puppet Art Theater's exciting production, and twist on a classic fairytale!
The Rhythm Builders
The Rhythm Builders
Various locations, dates, and times
Join the Rhythm Builders for an interactive session of stories, movement, and music. Get ready to make some noise!
Screen Printing
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.
Soul4Kidz
Soul 4Kidz
Various locations, dates, and times
Listen to your favorite children’s songs, with a soulful twist!
Try it Truck
Try It Truck
Various locations, dates, and times
An engineering lab on wheels! STEM activities for learners PreK - 5th grade.
Unique Derique
Unique Derique
Various locations, dates, and times
Unique Derique teaches the African roots and rhythms of Hambone body percussion in a lively presentation and performance.