Maker events are popping up left to right this summer–there was simply too much to fit in the five-page document we posted earlier this month! We’ve expanded it to include other cities in the Bay Area. Without further ado, here is “Part Two of Free Summer Maker Events”:
Alameda
- We Love Legos! at the Alameda Main Library on July 8, 2017, from 2:00 pm
- Thursday Craft at the West End Library on July 13, 2017, from 3:30 pm (Ages 4-8)
- We Love Legos! at the Bay Farm Island Library on July 20, 2017, from 3:30 pm
- Playdough Play at the West End Library on July 20, 2017, from 3:30 pm
- Thursday Craft at the Bay Farm Island Library on August 3, 2017, from 3:30 pm
Berkeley
- Makerspace at the North Branch Berkeley Public Library on the following dates from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- July 1, 2017
- August 5, 2017
- Legos at the Library at the Central Berkeley Public Library on the following dates from 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
- July 7, 2017
- August 1, 2017
- Family Fare: Enter the Otherworldly at the UC Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive on July 8, 2017, from 11:30 am
- Legos at the Library at the Claremont Berkeley Public Library on July 14, 2017, from 10:15 am – 10:45 am
- PlayWell TEKnologies at the Central Berkeley Public Library on July 17, 2017, from 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm (Ages 5-9, registration needed)
- STEM Workshops: Think, Make, Try at the West Berkeley Public Library on July 18, 2017, from 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm (Ages 3-9, registration needed)
- KEVA Open Play Day at the Central Berkeley Public Library on July 22, 2017, from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Experience VR at the Central Berkeley Public Library on July 24, 2017, from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm (Registration limited to 30 people)
- PlayWell TEKnologies at the North Berkeley Public Library on August 9, 2017, from 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm (Ages 5-9, registration needed)
- STEM Workshops: Nature Studio at the Central Berkeley Public Library on August 11, 2017, from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Oakland
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Jack of All Trades Oakland at Jack London Square from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm (kids’ activities and DIY workshops available)
- July 8
- August 12
San Francisco
San Francisco Main Library can be easily accessible by BART (exit at Civic Center Station)
- Zine Workshop at the San Francisco Main Library on the following dates from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm:
- July 7, 2017
- July 21, 2017
- Lights Up Your World with Lightbots! at the San Francisco Main Library on July 8, 2017, from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Art All Around at the San Francisco Main Library on the following dates from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm:
- July 9, 2017
- August 13, 2017
- Knit Happens at the San Francisco Main Library on July 15, 2017, from 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
- Scribble Bots at the San Francisco Main Library on July 15, 2017, from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Ages 8 and up, registration needed)
- Lego Simple Machines at the San Francisco Main Library on July 22, 2017, from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm (Ages 8 and up, registration needed)
- The Exploratorium: Naturebots at the San Francisco Main Library on July 28, 2017, from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
San Leandro
- READ – IMAGINE – DESIGN with Legos at the San Leandro History Museum on the following dates (All films start at 1:30 pm):
- July 5, 2017 – “Lego: The Adventures of Clutch” (NR, 1:18)
- July 12, 2017 – “Lego: Scobby-Doo!: Haunted Hollywood” (NR, 1:15)
- July 19, 2017 – “Lego Justice League: Gotham City Breakout” (NR, 1:15)
- July 26, 2017 – “Lego Justice League: Cosmic Clash” (NR, 1:16)
- August 2, 2017 -“Lego Justice League: Attack of the Legion of Doom” (NR, 1:12)
- Design Lab: Drop-In Crafts for Kids at the San Leandro Main Library on the following dates from 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm:
- July 11, 2017
- July 18, 2017
- July 25, 2017
- August 1, 2017
- Tinker Tots at the San Leandro Main Library (for ages 2-5) on the following dates and from 10:30 am -11:30 am (Caregiver needs to be present):
- July 10, 2017 – Everything goes by Sea! Build a sea-worthy vessel of your own imagination. Will it sink or float? Listen to a book then try for yourself.
- July 24, 2017 – Toddler Runway! Design an outfit for a cut-out doll that is totally you. From high-art fashion to practical stand-bys, show us your fashion chops.
- Library Explorers at the San Leandro Main Library (grades 1-5) on the following dates and from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm (Call to register one week in advance of each date):
- July 27, 2017 – Build! Legos, Kevas Planks, Straws and More!
- August 3, 2017– Hands-on Chemistry
- Lego Club at the San Leandro Main Library on the following dates from 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm (Ages 5 and up):
- July 27, 2017
- August 24, 2017
- Girls Who Code at the San Leandro Public Library (Application open in August 2017)
About the Author
Maria Renteria, AmeriCorps VISTA
Maria comes to us from the South Bay of Los Angeles. She has been a Maker since she can remember. She is excited to share this passion with Grass Valley Elementary students because she wants them to create their best memories of school through making like she did when she was little.
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