Family Storytime

November 21, 2026 10:30 am

Family Storytime

Starts: November 21, 2026 10:30 am

Ends: November 21, 2026 11:00 am

Venue: Rockridge Library

Address: 5366 College Avenue, Oakland, California

Type: Kids

A gentle Saturday morning at Rockridge Branch

If your little one does better with stories, songs, and a room full of other wiggly kids, Rockridge Branch has a sweet half hour planned on November 21 at 10:30 am.

The library usually gathers families in the Upstairs Meeting Room, with an easy, neighborly feel that fits the Rockridge pace. Sometimes the group meets downstairs near the picture books, which is not a bad place to land with young readers.

Library staff lead the morning with read alouds and songs geared mostly toward ages 1 to 5, though siblings, friends, and visiting relatives are welcome too. The performers here are the readers and song leaders, plus every toddler who decides to clap, sing, or wander back to their grown up mid story.

The event wraps at 11:00 am, but families are invited to hang around and chat afterward. That little bit of time can be the best part, especially for caregivers looking to meet other parents in the neighborhood.

Good for a calm outing, a first library visit, or a quick reset before the rest of the day. Bring the kids as they are.

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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.
  • Stories, songs, and fun – bring your siblings, friends, and visiting relatives!
  • We usually meet indoors in the Upstairs Meeting Room.
  • Occasionally we meet downstairs in the Picture Book area.
  • After storytime, we invite you to visit with other caregivers and parents in the storytime space. 

Welcome to all! We look forward to reading & singing with you! 
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