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**This program is for adults 18 and older.** This event is designed for adults seeking rest and relaxation. Children will not be admitted to this adults-only meetup. Please find childcare for your little ones. A Community Art Meetup is a casual, community art gathering hosted at the Newark...
Join us for storytime! This interactive program is designed for toddlers and their caregivers. Come listen to stories, sing songs, and move along with us! Space is limited. Tickets will be available at the service desk 15 minutes before storytime starts. Please arrive early, as doors will close 5...
Home of the San Francisco 49ers (NFL). 68,500-seat state-of-the-art stadium hosting football, concerts, and major events.
Fun Pass membership starting at $7.99/month. Bronze: 40 games/visit + 20% food discount. Silver: 100 games/visit + 30% food discount. Gold: 250 games/visit + 50% food discount. One pass covers up to 6 family members with unlimited visits.
Community park with large playground, ballfields, basketball courts, picnic shelters, and a recreation building with programs.
Birthday Fun Package starting at $99.99 for 6 kids. Includes 2 hours of gameplay, unlimited soft drinks, party hats, decorated table, and birthday show. Mega and Ultimate upgrade packages available.
Online Rainbow Book Club is for all readers ages 18 and over who enjoy thoughtful and supportive discussions of titles centering on LGBTQ+ authors, characters, and themes. This month, we will go over American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era by Nico...
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Come and improve your mental and physical health in mindfulness meditation sessions led by Phuong Pham. Each session is 45 minutes of sitting and/or walking meditation followed by 15 minutes of group sharing and Q&A. It is open to all levels of experience and no registration is required....
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Teens, do you like puzzles? Want a chance to win one? Enter Prewett's Teen Prize Lottery by completing an entry slip and answering a simple question. The question will change weekly, allowing you to re-enter again each week. Entry slips will be chosen at random on a weekly basis. Winners will get...
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Come get cozy and listen to some stories before bedtime! This storytime is designed for preschool and elementary school children, but the whole family is welcome. More books will be read than at toddler storytime, but younger siblings will still find fun. Wear something cozy and feel free to bring..
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Birthday Fun Package starting at $99.99 for 6 kids. Includes 2 hours of gameplay, unlimited soft drinks, party hats, decorated table, and birthday show. Mega and Ultimate upgrade packages available.
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These original artworks by Maya Mam artists in Oakland were selected as part of the 2024 Maya Mam art contest for their quality and thoughtful descriptions. Artists conveyed their reflections on Maya Mam and Guatemalan identify, as well as their visions for community improvement. The panel felt...
She Buys Travel is a aggregator in San Francisco, CA. Exhibits and attractions include Diana Rowe, Traveling Grandmom, Hop On-Hop Off bus, N.A.P. Neapolitan Authentic Pizza, FREE Walking Tours (We liked Be Local’s Gothic Quarter tour) and 6 more. Features bathrooms and outdoor patio. Hosts upcoming
Stop by Gilroy Library's upstairs Information Desk and ask for a Spice Up Your Life Kit! The tamarind tree produces pods that are sweet and tangy. It is native to Asia and Africa. It is known as the date of India. Tamarind is considered both a fruit and a legume! It can be found in Indian, Thai,...
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Is your child entering TK - 1st grade in Fall 2026? Then, come pick up a Kindergarten Countdown Activity Kit! Kits will be available for children ages 3-6 at the Moraga Library beginning March 2, 2026 on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. Curious how to use the kits? Watch and...
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Join OPL and the Public Defender’s Office for the Oakland Community Block Party! This free family friendly event will include jumpy houses, face painting, bike giveaways and numerous other activities for young people while providing legal services; health screenings; employment information and...
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Fun Pass membership starting at $7.99/month. Bronze: 40 games/visit + 20% food discount. Silver: 100 games/visit + 30% food discount. Gold: 250 games/visit + 50% food discount. One pass covers up to 6 family members with unlimited visits.
How many aliens are in the guessing jar? Stop by the Lafayette Library Children's Area and submit your guess. The person with the closest guess will win our grand prize! The winner will be notified April 6th. This program is made possible thanks to support from the Friends of the Lafayette Library..
Large sports complex with baseball/softball fields, basketball courts, and playground. Home to Belmont Little League and youth sports.
Take a game sheet and search for the March Madness book cover images hidden in the Children's Area. Find them all to receive a small prize. Game sheets are available at the library entrance and Study Area/Discovery Zone counter. Note: Limited to one entry per person. This program is made possible...
Home of the San Jose Earthquakes (MLS). 18,000-seat outdoor soccer stadium with family zones and concessions.
Open-access school park with large playground, basketball court, and open field. Popular weekend spot for families.
Birthday Fun Package starting at $99.99 for 6 kids. Includes 2 hours of gameplay, unlimited soft drinks, party hats, decorated table, and birthday show. Mega and Ultimate upgrade packages available.
"All Power to the People!" A special exhibit commemorating the Black Panther Party's 60th Anniversary will be on display at the 81st Avenue Library through the end of March. Get accessibility information .
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Join us at the Wilma Chan Family Resource Center for a special storytime series over the summer! 11:15am-11:45am - Storytime 11:45am-12:15pm -- Stay and Play activity Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events. Please tell us if you do not wish to be photographed,...
Online Rainbow Book Club is for all readers ages 18 and over who enjoy thoughtful and supportive discussions of titles centering on LGBTQ+ authors, characters, and themes. By joining, you agree to respect your fellow participants. Register with your email on this page. You will receive information..
Is your child entering TK - 1st grade in Fall 2026? Then, come pick up a Kindergarten Countdown Activity Kit! Kits will be available for children ages 3-6 at the Dougherty Station Library beginning March 3, 2026 on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. Curious how to use the Kits?...
Splash of Color is a watercolor show featuring members of the Marin County Watercolor Society who will show a variety of paintings along the theme. The art can be viewed anytime during library hours from March 4 until March 30. Reception: Saturday, March 21, 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Come and meet the...
Come get cozy and listen to some stories before bedtime! This storytime is designed for preschool and elementary school children, but the whole family is welcome. More books will be read than at toddler storytime, but younger siblings will still find fun. Wear something cozy and feel free to bring..
Community park with large playground, sports fields, basketball courts, skate park, and community center. Hosts youth sports leagues.
Bring in a completed coloring sheet on your next visit and earn free play points that can be converted into arcade prizes. Download coloring sheets from the Chuck E. Cheese website.
Take home a packet of simple skill-building worksheets and activities for 3-5 year olds. One kit per child; available at the front desk while supplies last.
Join us every 3rd Wednesday, 4:30-5:30pm, for a different craft! Program participants will be able to vote on each month's craft. This is a program for middle school and high school age only. Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events. Please tell us if you do not wish.
It is time once again for the Elizabeth Stewart Writing Contest in honor of the late Miss Liz, who was a remarkable Youth Services Librarian here at Palo Alto City Library. Kids and Teens grades 3-12 are invited to participate. A virtual awards ceremony for all participants will be held in May....
Come learn the fundamentals of Soccer. More details to come.
Bring in a completed coloring sheet on your next visit and earn free play points that can be converted into arcade prizes. Download coloring sheets from the Chuck E. Cheese website.
These original artworks by Maya Mam artists in Oakland were selected as part of the 2024 Maya Mam art contest for their quality and thoughtful descriptions. Artists conveyed their reflections on Maya Mam and Guatemalan identify, as well as their visions for community improvement. The panel felt...
Is your child entering TK - 1st grade in Fall 2026? Then, come pick up a Kindergarten Countdown Activity Kit! Kits will be available for children ages 3-6 at the Hercules Library beginning March 3, 2026 on a first come, first served basis while supplies last ( one kit per family ). Curious how to...
Join Librarian Jennifer (and Rocky Raccoon) on Tuesdays at 10:30 AM for Family Storytime at Children's Library! Come sing, rhyme, and read stories with us! While this storytime will be geared towards those older than 2 years, all ages are welcome! Please note that this storytime is an...
Join OPL and the Public Defender’s Office for the Oakland Community Block Party! This free family friendly event will include jumpy houses, face painting, bike giveaways and numerous other activities for young people while providing legal services; health screenings; employment information and...
Únase con nosotros cada martes para un taller de arte para niños de edades 3-11! Los niños aprenderán nuevos proyectos y técnicas artísticas cada semana, con un énfasis en el proceso creativo. La instrucción estará en Español y en Ingles. La Acesibilidad La biblioteca puede hacer disponible un...
Is your child entering TK - 1st grade in Fall 2026? Then, come pick up a Kindergarten Countdown Activity Kit! Kits will be available for children ages 3-6 at the Oakley Library beginning March 3, 2026 on a first come, first served basis while supplies last (one kit per family). Curious how to use...
Join us at the Wilma Chan Family Resource Center for a special storytime series over the summer! 11:15am-11:45am - Storytime 11:45am-12:15pm -- Stay and Play activity Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events. Please tell us if you do not wish to be photographed,...
It is time once again for the Elizabeth Stewart Writing Contest in honor of the late Miss Liz, who was a remarkable Youth Services Librarian here at Palo Alto City Library. Kids and Teens grades 3-12 are invited to participate. A virtual awards ceremony for all participants will be held in May....
Make an adorable bird's nest using construction paper, feathers, googly eyes, and other materials. Family Craft events are designed for children ages 4-11 and their adult companions to enjoy together. Crafts will be available while supplies last, so please arrive on time. While registration isn’t...
These original artworks by Maya Mam artists in Oakland were selected as part of the 2024 Maya Mam art contest for their quality and thoughtful descriptions. Artists conveyed their reflections on Maya Mam and Guatemalan identify, as well as their visions for community improvement. The panel felt...
Soul, Sonics, and Soundsystems is a sound‑based art exhibition featuring a dedicated Hi‑Fi Listening Room and an accompanying archival display. Presented by Black American Sound System (BASS), the project centers intentional listening as a cultural, historical, and communal practice rooted in Black.
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