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Join our book club for 6th – 8th graders! This month we are reading Hoops by Matt Tavares. We will meet on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 4 pm – 5 pm at the Los Altos Library in the Orchard Room . If you can attend this meeting, register online and pick up your copy of the book at the Children's...
Centerville Library is a public branch library in Fremont, CA. Open 1,446 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 6,000 square feet.
East Bay Regional Park · playground, dog_friendly, equestrian, picnic, restrooms
Major shopping center with Target, Walmart, Round Table Pizza, restaurants, and family-friendly stores along the Dyer St corridor.
Union City Farmers' Market is a farmers market in Union City, CA.
Community recreation center with gymnasium, fitness room, indoor courts, and youth programs. Hosts camps and classes year-round.
Regional indoor shopping mall with anchor stores, food court, carousel, and family entertainment options. Central Newark landmark.
22,500-capacity outdoor concert venue hosting major tours, festivals, and events. Lawn and reserved seating with Bay views.
Have you ever wondered about the trees in the Newark Civic Center? Join us for a presentation by Yoo-Yoo Yeh from our local Urban Forest Friends and Parks Supervisor Dan Cianciarulo. Learn about different types of leaves, seeds, and flowers, and then head outside for a family-friendly tree walk...
Passes will be handed out 15 minutes before program. First come, first served to the first 20 kids. 1 kid per pass and must be present to receive a pass. In this session of Painter’s Space, participants from the ages 6-13 will step into the playful, polka-dotted world of Yayoi Kusama in this guided.
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.
Newark Library is a public branch library in Newark, CA. Open 1,939 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 15,000 square feet.
Fremont Centerville Farmers' Market is a farmers market in Fremont, CA.
Do you enjoy fiber arts (crochet, knitting, embroidery, etc.)? Pack up your WIP (work in progress) and join fellow fiber art makers in this open space to work on a current project, be inspired by others, and share fiber art tips and tricks. This program is intended for teens and adults. Please...
Community center with aquatic center (indoor pool, waterslide), gym, dance studio, and youth programs. Year-round swim lessons and camps.
Kaiser Permanente Union City Farmers' Market is a farmers market in Union City, CA.
Join us for a craft project or science adventure that’s perfect for little hands! Every second Monday of the month, we’ll have a new experiment in the arts and science that you and your little one can explore together. This month, we'll be celebrating Día del Niño by decorating our makerspace with..
Large regional park with hiking trails through grasslands and oak woodlands, historic pioneer cemetery, and seasonal creek crossings.
Come learn the fundamentals of Soccer. More details to come.
This month we will be discussing Lethal Prey by John Sandford Investigators Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers have once again joined forces, this time to try and solve a 20-year-old cold case crime and track down a ruthless killer who will do whatever it takes to keep the past buried. Registration.
Please join us for a fun and lively "Magic Bubbles and Balloons" program -- a one-hour outdoor bubble party perfect for children and their families. This is a giant bubble play station, including bubble wands, hoops, bubble solutions, and play tables so that everyone can be creative, messy and...
Sit back and listen as Vintage Noise presents a live musical exploration of the collaboration between Frank Sinatra and Antônio Carlos Jobim , tracing how American jazz and Brazilian bossa nova came together through performance and commentary. Best for Adults and Teens, Everyone welcome. No...
First urban national wildlife refuge in the US. Free visitor center, hiking trails through salt marshes, bird watching, and environmental education programs.
Everyone is welcome to join our online (Zoom) book discussion group on Wednesday September 9, 2026. For more information and a Zoom invite, contact Davo Knepler at nuevodavos@yahoo.com. We will be discussing The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden . It is 1961 and the rural Dutch province of Overijssel.
Spread out a blanket and enjoy stories under the sun at San José Public Library’s 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Library Picnic! Families with children ages 0–5 are invited to a playful storytime filled with songs, movement, and simple literacy activities—all in a relaxed, picnic-style setting....
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,...
This evening, Friday Nights at OMCA is bringing you and your crew soulful grooves, infectious rhythms, and playful creativity. The Philharmonik sets the tone on the Garden Stage with a passionate blend of R&B, funk, soul, and Hip-Hop, energizing the crowd and inspiring dancing and singing for all...
Drop in and join us every Monday from 4pm-5pm for an evening of STEM related family fun! This club is intended for ages 5-10, but all families are welcome. Free. No registration required. March 2 -Cloud Types Posters March 9 - Paper Playground Challenge March 16 - Levitating Paper Clips! March 23 -.
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...
Need a place to hang out on early release days? Drop in on our 2nd floor, game on our laptops, do a craft or maker activity, and just relax with friends. This program is for 5th-8th graders.
Join us online for stories, songs, and movement. Register at least one hour before the program here: https://tinyurl.com/BPL-storytime26 Ages 0-7. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact the...
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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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.
The most exciting and creative music being made today crosses stylistic boundaries and blends diverse traditions to create engaging new sounds. Charged Particles features three of the country's virtuosos doing just that in the jazz arena. Murray Low is a keyboard wizard with dazzling Latin-jazz...
Miss Cindy is back for a very special story time at Chill on Park. Come say hello, hear some stories, and grab a sweet treat! Liz & Kim will also be at Chill for our weekly Library Drop-In Hours, so feel free to come browse our Lucky Day books or use the printer! Accessibility Notice : We strive to.
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..
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...
Everyone is welcome to join our online (Zoom) book discussion group on Wednesday November 18, 2026. For more information and a Zoom invite, contact Davo Knepler at nuevodavos@yahoo.com.\ We will be discussing Shtum by Yael van der Wouden . In the “literary territory of Tony Parsons and Nick Hornby”.
Gund Kwok , the first Asian Women's Lion & Dragon Dance Troupe in the United States, was established in February 1998 to give Asian and Asian American women an opportunity to express their creativity, power, and strength through performing lion and dragon dances. Join The Fields Corner Branch...
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.
Union City Library is a public branch library in Union City, CA. Open 1,957 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 12,000 square feet.
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...
The Contra Costa County Library operates a full service library at Juvenile Hall. This library is developed specifically to serve the needs and interests of resident teens. All residents leave Juvenile Hall with a Contra Costa County Library card.
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...
Children and families come and celebrate Pride Month with drag queen, Ms. Patty for a fun filled story hour with songs, stories, and more! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact cjones@bpl.org....
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 Dougherty Station Library beginning March 3, 2026 on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. Curious how to use the Kits?...
"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 .
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...
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...
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....
Join librarian Josh from the Fields Corner Branch for our Wednesday morning Story Time! We'll share stories, sing songs, and have fun together! Story Time will be held at: DotHouse Health; located at 1353 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, MA, 02122. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events...
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....
Join librarian Josh from the Fields Corner Branch for our Wednesday morning Story Time! We'll share stories, sing songs, and have fun together! Story Time will be held at: DotHouse Health 1353 Dorchester Ave. Dorchester, MA, 02122. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To..
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.
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.
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.
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