66 free events in the next 7 days · from 1 official calendar · updated 10:58 pm
10:30–11 am
Free1Main Children's Room, Oakland Public Library
Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years. Every Monday morning at 10:30am. Stay and play after Storytime with fun age-appropriate toys.
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11:45 am–1 pm
Free2Lakeview Branch
Bring your babies to the library for songs, socializing, and playtime! This event is suited for little ones who are 0 to 18 months.
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3–5 pm
Free3Elmhurst Branch
Come build with us at Lego club! Every Monday we unleash our imagination building amazing Lego creations. Our favorite creations will be displayed at the branch for all to admire!
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10:15–11:15 am
Free4Golden Gate Branch
Come dressed up in your Halloween best and bring your babies to the library for some spooky songs and stories!
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10:15–11:45 am
Free5Melrose Branch
You are invited to a Storytime with rhymes, books, and songs! It will be followed by free playtime with toys and access to our outdoor gardens and play area.
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10:15–10:30 am
Free6Piedmont Avenue Branch
Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years. Every Tuesday morning at 10:15am.
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11 am–12 pm
Free7West Oakland Branch
Join us on Tuesday, October 27, for a special themed storytime for Halloween! (Not scary!) Same time, same place as our usual Family Storytime.
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11 am–12 pm
Free3Elmhurst Branch
Join us for stories, songs, and play! Storytime at 11 am followed by free play in our community garden with our library chickens! For ages 0-5 but all ages are welcome!
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11:45 am–12:15 pm
Free8Montclair Branch
Come to Montclair Baby Bounce Every Tuesday morning. We will sing, dance, and read books all designed for participants 0 to 1 years old, followed by playtime with your baby and…
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3:30–4:30 pm
Free5Melrose Branch
Come learn to crochet and to hang out with other yarn lovers! All experience levels welcome, bring your own project or use the supplies provided. For children in 3rd to 6th grade.
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3:30–5 pm
Free9Rockridge Branch
Children ages 8 to 12 are invited to join us on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 3:30-5 pm to write, illustrate, make, and tell your own stories.
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3:30–5 pm
Free10Asian Branch
Join us for monthly art workshops for children and families led by teachers from the Museum of Children's Art (MOCHA). For ages 5-15 and caregivers.
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4–5:30 pm
Free11Fruitvale Branch
Join Our Weekly Pokémon Card Club! Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Whether you are brand new to the Pokémon Trading Card Game or already a deck-building master, come hang out, play…
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7–7:30 pm
Free12Dimond Branch
Our pajama family storytimes are great for the whole family. Stories, songs, and rhymes for all ages. Have children of different ages? Bring them all!
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10:15–10:45 am
Free12Dimond Branch
Toddler storytime session outdoors @ Dimond Park's Toddler Lot (weather permitting). Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years.
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10:30–11 am
Free1Main Children's Room, Oakland Public Library
Bring your babies to the library for songs, books, and socializing! This program is best for parents or caregivers with babies from birth to 12 months, or pre-walkers who will…
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10:30 am–12 pm
Free13Martin Luther King Jr. Branch
Join us for Bilingual Storytime with songs, movement and playtime! Fun for families with children ages 0-5 years old. Snacks provided for kids & caregivers.
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10:30 am–12 pm
Free11Fruitvale Branch
Join us at 10:30 am for storytime with songs, movement and stories! We will also host a 1 hour free play time after storytime at 11:00am.
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10:30–11:30 am
Free14Eastmont Branch
Join us for stories, songs, and playtime! Fun for families with children ages 0-5 years old. Snacks provided for kids & caregivers. Get accessibility information.
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11:45 am–12:30 pm
Free15Temescal Branch
Bring your babies to the Temescal Branch Library for songs, socializing, and playtime. This event is suited for parents or caregivers with babies from birth to 12 months old.
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1:15–2:15 pm
Free13Martin Luther King Jr. Branch
Join us for Tween Club at the Martin Luther King Jr. Branch! Activities may include 3D pen art, painting, movies, arts and crafts, and much more.
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1:30–2:30 pm
Free1681st Avenue Branch
Join us to decorate skulls made out of magic modeling clay! All materials provided. ¡Únete a nosotros para decorar calaveras con plastilina mágica!
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1:30–2:30 pm
Free3Elmhurst Branch
Join us to decorate skulls made out of magic modeling clay! All materials provided. ¡Únete a nosotros para decorar calaveras con plastilina mágica!
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1:30–2:30 pm
Free10Asian Branch
Join us to decorate skulls made out of magic modeling clay! All materials provided. ¡Únete a nosotros para decorar calaveras con plastilina mágica!
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1:30–2:30 pm
Free1681st Avenue Branch
Join us on the fourth Wednesday of the month for crafting fun! We'll work on a new art project each month, best for kids ages 5 and up.
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2–3 pm
Free2Lakeview Branch
Come and get creative with us here at Lakeview! We will be doing a different craft every week.
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2–3 pm
Free11Fruitvale Branch
Join us every Wednesday afternoon for a relaxing and fun-filled activity! After our exciting MOCHA program on the first Wednesday of the month, kids can look forward to a new…
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2–3 pm
Free1Main Children's Room, Oakland Public Library
Join us to decorate skulls made out of magic modeling clay! All materials provided. ¡Únete a nosotros para decorar calaveras con plastilina mágica!
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2–3 pm
Free8Montclair Branch
Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for an afternoon of a not to creepy Halloween craft.
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2–4 pm
Free4Golden Gate Branch
Drop in to Teen Gaming every Wednesday from 2:00-4:00pm at Golden Gate Branch! Meet and compete with other teens in classic multiplayer video games.
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2:30–4 pm
Free13Martin Luther King Jr. Branch
Join us for monthly art workshops for children and families led by teachers from the Museum of Children's Art (MOCHA). For ages 5-15 and caregivers.
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2:30–4:30 pm
Free11Fruitvale Branch
Come hang out with us every Wednesday afternoon! *Play Video Games *Watch Movies *Make Arts & Crafts *Hang Out With Friends For youth 12-18 years old.
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2:30–5 pm
Free13Martin Luther King Jr. Branch
Does your bike have a flat tire? Does something feel wrong with your bike? Bring your bike in and we'll help fix it. We do minor bike repairs and provide tools and some supplies.
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3–5 pm
Free17Main Library TeenZone
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…
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6–6:45 pm
Free7West Oakland Branch
The Not-So-Scary Halloween Show Surprise! It’s a magic show full of Halloween fun appropriate for all ages!
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10–11:30 am
Free1681st Avenue Branch
Join us for stories, songs, and playtime! Fun for families with children ages 0-5 years old. Snacks provided for kids & caregivers. Get accessibility information.
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10:15–10:30 am
Free12Dimond Branch
Bring your babies to the library for songs, socializing, and playtime! Best for parents and caregivers with babies from birth to 18 months. Every Thursday at 10:15 am.
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10:15–11:15 am
Free4Golden Gate Branch
Come dressed in your Halloween best and bring your little ones to the library for some spooky songs and stories! This event is best for parents or caregivers of toddlers.
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10:15–11:15 am
Free8Montclair Branch
Join us for an interactive morning of songs, rhymes, stories, and socializing designed for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years!
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10:15 am–12 pm
Free2Lakeview Branch
Come join us Thursday mornings at 10:15am for songs, rhymes and stories! This Storytime is geared towards children ages 18 months to 3 years.
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10:30–11 am
Free15Temescal Branch
Children of all ages are welcome; the content is geared toward ages 1 to 5. Please plan to park your stroller in the community meeting room, as the program takes place in the…
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10:30–11:30 am
Free18Brookfield Branch
Join us for stories, songs, and playtime! Fun for families with children ages 0-5 years old. Snacks provided for kids & caregivers. Get accessibility information.
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10:30–11 am
Free9Rockridge Branch
Toddler Story Time at Rockridge Branch Library, every Thursday at 10:30am Children of all ages are welcome; content geared toward ages 1 to 3 years.
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10:30–11 am
Free10Asian Branch
Songs and stories for toddlers (18 months - 3 years) and their caregivers. 為幼兒（18個月-3歲）及其護理者 準備的唱遊及講故事。 ___ For language access and/or accommodations, please call 510-238-3134 or…
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3:30–4:30 pm
Free4Golden Gate Branch
Join us to decorate skulls made out of magic modeling clay! All materials provided. ¡Únete a nosotros para decorar calaveras con plastilina mágica!
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4–5 pm
Free10Asian Branch
Teens! Come watch anime with us at Asian Branch every Thursday from 4-5PM! We'll watch two or three episodes and you can talk about and share all your favorite anime!
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4–5 pm
Free9Rockridge Branch
Did you know that some dogs love to listen when new or experienced readers practice reading aloud?
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4–5 pm
Free11Fruitvale Branch
Love being creative or want to try something new? Come join Teen Art Club! Every two months, we’ll explore a new art medium –from painting and air dry clay to paper art and other…
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1–3 pm
Free7West Oakland Branch
Twice a month, join us for live recipe demos featuring fresh produce from the Mandela Partners Community Produce Stand!
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2–3:30 pm
Free17Main Library TeenZone
Start your weekend off right! Join us in the Main TeenZone, after school, every Friday to play video games like Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart! All teens are welcome!
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2:30–5 pm
Free1681st Avenue Branch
Does your bike have a flat tire? Does something feel wrong with your bike? Bring your bike in and we'll help fix it. We do minor bike repairs and provide tools and some supplies.
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3:30–4:30 pm
Free14Eastmont Branch
Join us to decorate skulls made out of magic modeling clay! All materials provided. ¡Únete a nosotros para decorar calaveras con plastilina mágica!
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3:30–4:30 pm
Free15Temescal Branch
Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for an afternoon of a not to creepy Halloween craft.
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9:15–10:15 am
Free3Elmhurst Branch
Meet new people, enjoy the outdoors, support your local Friends of the Library, clean your neighborhood, and promote mental well-being together.
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10:30–11 am
Free9Rockridge Branch
Family Story Time at Rockridge Branch Library, every Thursday at 10:30am Children of all ages are welcome; content geared toward ages 1 to 5 years.
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10:30–11 am
Free1Main Children's Room, Oakland Public Library
Bring your family to the library for books, songs, and movement. Stay for playtime after. All ages welcome! Get accessibility information.
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10:30–11:30 am
Free10Asian Branch
Games and toys for families, and sometimes a storytime or a show. 與家人一同互動, 提供遊戲和玩具。間中會有故事時間或表演。 Get accessibility information.
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11:30 am–2 pm
Free11Fruitvale Branch
Come hang out with other teens and take part in a popular role playing game! No dice? No problem! Dice are provided and so are start characters for new players.
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12–1 pm
Free1Main Children's Room, Oakland Public Library
Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for an afternoon of a not to creepy Halloween craft.
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12–4 pm
Free17Main Library TeenZone
Join us for tabletop and/or video games on Saturdays from 12:00-4:00. Meet and compete with other teens. Snacks! Get accessibility information.
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1–3 pm
Free1Main Children's Room, Oakland Public Library
Come trick-or-treat at the Main Library in your scariest, shiniest, and best costumes. We'll parade all through Main, starting in the Children’s Room.
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1:30–2:15 pm
Free11Fruitvale Branch
The Not-So-Scary Halloween Show Surprise! It’s a magic show full of Halloween fun appropriate for all ages!
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2:30–4:30 pm
Free5Melrose Branch
Come join the East Oakland Capoeira Angola Study Group and practice Capoeira Angola, a Brazilian martial art that includes elements of dance, music, fitness and ritual.
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3:30–5 pm
Free1681st Avenue Branch
Join us for Digital Weekend at the 81st Ave Branch. Every Saturday there will be open hours in our computer lab to play on the same server of games.
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3:30–5 pm
Free7West Oakland Branch
Join us at the West Oakland Branch Library on Halloween, for an afternoon of Halloween crafts. We will be making witches' hats, pipe cleaner spiders, and yarn spider webs.
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3:30–4:15 pm
Free6Piedmont Avenue Branch
The Not-So-Scary Halloween Show Surprise! It’s a magic show full of Halloween fun appropriate for all ages!
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Every event on this page comes from the organizer’s own calendar:Oakland Public Library. We keep the free events for kids up to 12, check them several times a day, and link each one back to its source.
Most are drop-in: storytimes, LEGO and art clubs, science workshops and family shows. If a card says “Sign-up needed”, book on the organizer’s page before you go.