Berkeley Public Library offers a series of parent-child playshops focused on early learning and development.

Children ages 0-3 and their parents or caregivers are invited to enjoy open-ended play, art activities, and learn from community professionals about topics like nutrition and child development. There will also be a story and songs for everyone to enjoy. 

Date: Every Friday 

Time: 10:15AM - 11:15AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Central Library, Community Meeting Room, 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley 

Link: Click here to register.

4Cs of Alameda County invites Black fathers and father figures to a parenting discussion series. 

The series provides weekly guided conversations where participants connect with other fathers and explore topics such as family relationships, health and wellness, finances, and career. The program is designed for fathers and father figures who identify as Black and have children ages 0 to 8 living in Alameda County.  

Date: Every Friday 

Time: 6PM - 7:30PM 

Cost: Free  

Location: Online (Zoom) 

Link: Click here to register. 

Fathers Corps and 4Cs of Alameda County invites fathers and father figures with young children to a playgroup. 

The program offers guided play activities that support social, physical, and emotional development for young children. The playgroup is designed for fathers or father figures with children ages 18 months to 4 years and is offered as a bilingual program in English and Spanish. 

Date: Every Saturday 

Time: 10:30AM - 12PM 

Cost: Free  

Location: 4Cs of Alameda County - Sunflower Room, 22351 City Center Dr., Hayward 

Link: Click here to register. 

The San Lorenzo Library is offering families a drop-in early learning play program. 

Families with children ages 0-5 can play with toys and activities that support early learning and social interaction. Caregivers and children can engage, play and build community. 

Date: Every Wednesday 

Time: 2PM - 3PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: San Lorenzo Library, 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Berkeley Public Library offers a series of parent-child playshops focused on early learning and development.

Children ages 0-3 and their parents or caregivers are invited to enjoy open-ended play, art activities, and learn from community professionals about topics like nutrition and child development. There will also be a story and songs for everyone to enjoy. 

Date: Every Friday 

Time: 10:15AM - 11:15AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Central Library, Community Meeting Room, 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley 

Link: Click here to register.

4Cs of Alameda County invites Black fathers and father figures to a parenting discussion series. 

The series provides weekly guided conversations where participants connect with other fathers and explore topics such as family relationships, health and wellness, finances, and career. The program is designed for fathers and father figures who identify as Black and have children ages 0 to 8 living in Alameda County.  

Date: Every Friday 

Time: 6PM - 7:30PM 

Cost: Free  

Location: Online (Zoom) 

Link: Click here to register. 

The Albany Library offers families a hands-on music storytime. 

Families are invited to a music session using basic percussion instruments. Instruments will be provided for babies and toddlers. 

Date: Every 2nd & 4th Sunday 

Time: 1:30PM - 2:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The San Lorenzo Library is offering families a drop-in early learning play program. 

Families with children ages 0-5 can play with toys and activities that support early learning and social interaction. Caregivers and children can engage, play and build community. 

Date: Every Wednesday 

Time: 2PM - 3PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: San Lorenzo Library, 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Join the San Leandro Library for a morning filled with learning and play. 

Caregivers and children ages 0 - 5 are invited to a morning of play and early learning. Participants can enjoy snacks, meet community resource providers, and take-home free giveaways while connecting with other families. 

Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026 

Time: 10AM - 11:30AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: San Leandro Public Library, 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro 

Link: Click here for more information.

The San Lorenzo Library is offering families a drop-in early learning play program. 

Families with children ages 0-5 can play with toys and activities that support early learning and social interaction. Caregivers and children can engage, play and build community. 

Date: Every Wednesday 

Time: 2PM - 3PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: San Lorenzo Library, 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The Albany Library offers families a hands-on music storytime. 

Families are invited to a music session using basic percussion instruments. Instruments will be provided for babies and toddlers. 

Date: Every 2nd & 4th Sunday 

Time: 1:30PM - 2:30PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany 

Link: Click here for more information. 

The San Lorenzo Library is offering families a drop-in early learning play program. 

Families with children ages 0-5 can play with toys and activities that support early learning and social interaction. Caregivers and children can engage, play and build community. 

Date: Every Wednesday 

Time: 2PM - 3PM 

Cost: Free 

Location: San Lorenzo Library, 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo 

Link: Click here for more information. 

Caregivers and children ages 0-5 are invited to a morning of play and early learning. 

Caregivers and children ages 0 - 5 are invited to a morning of play and early learning. Participants can enjoy snacks, meet community resource providers, and take-home free giveaways while connecting with other families. 

Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026

Time: 10AM - 11:30AM 

Cost: Free 

Location: San Leandro Public Library, 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro