Storytime

Storytime is more than just fun - it is a great way to start getting your child ready to read, ready to learn, and ready for school.

In-Person Storytime at the Main Library!

Join us for the following weekly in-person storytimes:

Toddler Storytime
Wednesdays, 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
Join us for stories, rhymes and romps - just the right pace for you & your toddler up to age 3. Masks strongly recommended. This takes place at the Main Library in the Karp meeting room.

Family Storytime
Wednesdays, 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm  
Family Storytime features stories, songs and fun for kids of all ages to enjoy. Masks strongly recommended. This takes place at the Main Library in the Karp meeting room.


Cuentacuentos

Cuentacuentos on Zoom! 

Every-other Tuesday at 10:30 am

Storytime in Spanish! Native speakers, bilingual families, and those interested in learning Spanish are all welcome. Great for ages 1 through 5. Please register online to receive the Zoom meeting information. You only have to register once to receive a storytime invitation, which we'll send out the evening before each storytime.

Storytime Live

Storytime Live on Zoom! 

Wednesdays at 10:30 am

We'll have the books, you choose what you want us to read! Best for toddlers and preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Please register online to receive the Zoom meeting information. You only have to register once to receive a storytime invitation, which we'll send out the evening before each storytime

STEAM Storytime

STEAM CLUB for Grades Kindergarten through 5 on Zoom!

4th Thursday of the month at 3:30 pm

Join us for a STEAM storytime that just right for school-age kids. We'll read a science, technology, engineering, arts or math-themed book, then engage in a hands-on learning experience. This is an in-person program at the Main Library. Please reserve your space by registering on LibCal.

Mandarin-Chinese Storytime

Mandarin-Chinese Storytime on Zoom!

Second Saturday of the month at 10 am

Enjoy Songs, Books, and Tang Poetry in Mandarin, presented by Ms. Angel and Ms. May. Please register online to receive the Zoom link for the program.

Play With Me Storytime

Play With Me Storytime: Flannel Stories, Songs & Fingerplays to Share!

Play With Me Storytime videos include English and Spanish content. View on the Library's YouTube channel.

Dial-a-Story

Dial-a- Story

Available 24 hours a day

Dial-a-Story Phone: 510-577-6067 

Call and listen to Ms. Kelly tell an exciting new story every Monday in English.

Virtual Storytime Kits

Have your own Storytime at home!

Fun With Animals
Chickens
Fun With Colors
Under the Sea

Fun With Animals

Chickens

Fun With Colors

Under the Sea