Monday January 4, 2010
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Thursday December 30, 2010
Free Adult Literacy Tutoring
The library’s Second Start Program offers free tutoring, classes, and computer use to people 16 and older who read or write below the eighth-grade level. Call for information.
Hours for the Second Start Adult Literacy Program are Tuesday 10am-8pm; Wednesday 10am-5pm; Thursday 2pm-8pm; Friday 10am-5pm; and Saturday 10am-5pm.
Location: 1801 Adeline Street.
Second Start 238-3432 njones@oaklandlibrary.org
Wednesday January 6, 2010
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Friday December 31, 2010
Computer Basics in Cantonese, Mandarin
Computer help for Asian elderly and new Americans. Registration in-person required.
Takes place Wednesday,Thursday and Saturday every week.
Call for exact schedule/times.
Asian Branch staff (510) 238-3400
Location: Asian Branch, 388 9th St., Ste. 190
Wednesday March 3, 2010
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Tuesday March 30, 2010
Nancy Duranteau Photography: Building Your Dream Life Out Of Chaos
Nancy Duranteau, a photographer and life coach, diplays her images, which focus on societal issues. To meet the artist and learn how documentary photography can help achieve your goals, attend her program on Saturday, March 27, from 2 to 3 p.m.
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
Free Tax Assistance
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Trained AARP volunteers offer tax assistance at the Library. Call the library to confirm schedules and make an appointment. Be sure to bring copies of your previous year’s tax returns and all items pertaining to your 2009 tax forms.
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Listen to books, rhymes, sing songs, and MOVE in the Children’s Room. Ages 3-5. This is held every Monday.
Children's Librarian (510) 597-5017
Location: Main Library-Children's Room, 125 14th St.
Free Tax Assistance
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Trained AARP volunteers offer tax assistance at the Library. Call the library to confirm schedules and make an appointment. Be sure to bring copies of your previous year’s tax returns and all items pertaining to your 2009 tax forms.
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
Food Stamp Program
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Staff from the Alameda County Food Bank will help you apply for stamps and connect you to food programs in your neighborhood. Meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month.
Location: Asian Branch, 388 9th St., Ste. 190
Lakeview Chess with Marvin Willis
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Join chess facilitator Marvin Willis, and learn the fundamentals of Chess and meet new friends. All ages and skill levels are welcome to the Lakeview Chess Club!
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
Book Discussion Group
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us for some spirited conversation about this month's book. Call the library for current title. Group meets third Tuesday of each month.
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
Celebrate Women's History Month! Suppressed Histories: Iran
6:30 PM
Local artist and curator of the Suppressed Histories Archives, Max Dashu, offers a rich, diverse look at 8000 years of Iranian history with women at the center. Her slide presentation covers magnificent ceramics and female icons of ancient Iran, including views of the rare snake goddess seals from Marhashi, the goddess Anahita, and the wild-side bronzes from Luristan. Her survey continues with views of women in Persian miniatures, carpet weavers, and leaders of the current Iranian revolution.
Jane Courant 510-482-7844 jcourant@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
Family Storytime
7:00 PM
Stories and other activities for the whole family.
Children's Librarian 510-482-7844
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
Lego® Engineering Workshops
7:00 PM
In this innovative engineering workshop offered by
Play-Well TEKnologies
, kids work in teams to explore concepts in physics, mechanical and structural engineering, and architecture while playing with their favorite creations. The goals of the class are to develop and enhance students’ problem solving and critical thinking skills, expose children to concepts and vocabulary of Engineering, Architecture, and Physics, and provide an opportunity to have a great time.
Children's Librarian 482-7810
Location: Montclair Branch, 1687 Mountain Blvd.
Free Tax Assistance / Preparación de Impuestos Gratis
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Trained AARP volunteers offer tax assistance at the Library. Call the library to confirm schedules and make an appointment. Be sure to bring copies of your previous year’s tax returns and all items pertaining to your 2009 tax forms.
Traiga Formas y Datos Pertinentes. Llame para una cita.
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
Preschool Storytime
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance. Meets every Wednesday.
Children's Librarian (510) 238-7352
Location: West Oakland Branch, 1801 Adeline St.
Toddler Storytime
10:15 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children under the age of three years old.
Children's Librarian 510-482-7844
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
Toddler Storytime
10:15 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children under the age of three years old.
Children's Librarian 510-597-5011
Location: Piedmont Ave. Branch, 160 41st St.
English/Spanish Preschool Storytime/La Hora de Cuentos
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Bilingual stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance.
Cuentos, canciones, y juegos bilingues para niños tres a cinco años.
Laurie Willhalm (510) 615-5728
Location: Martin L. King Jr. Branch, 6833 International Blvd.
Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance.
Children's Librarian (510) 597-5049
Location: Temescal Branch, 5205 Telegraph Ave.
Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance.
Children's Librarian (510) 615-5726
Location: Eastmont Branch, Eastmont Town Center, 7200 Bancroft Ave., Ste. 211
Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance.
Children's Librarian (510) 597-5023
Location: Golden Gate Branch, 5606 San Pablo Ave.
Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance. Meets the first and third Wednesdays of every month.
Children's Librarian (510) 597-5017
Location: Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Ave.
Spanish/English Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Blingual Spanish/English. Hora de Cuentos Bilingües. Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance.
Children's Librarian (510) 535-5620
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
Storytime for Babies & Toddlers
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children 10 months to 30 months old. Groups, please call in advance. Meets upstairs in the Community Meeting Room. Meets the first and third Wednesdays of every month, at the same time as the Preschool Story Time downstairs.
Children's Librarian (510) 597-5017
Location: Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Ave.
Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance. Meets every Wednesday.
Location: Asian Branch, 388 9th St., Ste. 190
Toddler Storytime
10:30 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children under the age of three years old.
Children's Librarian 510-238-6576
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
Preschool Storytime
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance.
Children's Librarian (510) 482-7844
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
Preschool Storytime
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance.
Children's Librarian (510) 238-7344
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
Preschool Storytime
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance.
Children's Librarian (510) 597-5011
Location: Piedmont Ave. Branch, 160 41st St.
Free Tax Assistance
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Trained AARP volunteers offer tax assistance at the Library. Call the library to confirm schedules and make an appointment. Be sure to bring copies of your previous year’s tax returns and all items pertaining to your 2009 tax forms.
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
It's Your Move - Chess Clinic
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Beginner and intermediate chess clinic for all ages at the West Oakland Branch Library. The chess clinic will be held on Wednesdays, from 3 to 5 p.m. This is a free event. Parents are encouraged to participate. Join us for a fun and educational experience. Sign up is mandatory. Hosted by the West Oakland Library Branch and Will Delaney, chess coach.
Will Delaney 510-712-6222
Location: West Oakland Branch, 1801 Adeline St.
Lego® Engineering Workshops
3:00 PM
In this innovative engineering workshop offered by
Play-Well TEKnologies
, kids work in teams to explore concepts in physics, mechanical and structural engineering, and architecture while playing with their favorite creations. The goals of the class are to develop and enhance students’ problem solving and critical thinking skills, expose children to concepts and vocabulary of Engineering, Architecture, and Physics, and provide an opportunity to have a great time.
Children's Librarian 238-7352
Location: West Oakland Branch, 1801 Adeline St.
Paws to Read
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Kids! Come read to our canine friends. It's a great way to practice reading, spend time with a gentle dog, and have some fun. Sign up soon for a 20-minute time slot - we fill up quickly!
Children's Librarian 510-238-7344
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
Teen GameZone
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Play Guitar Hero and other video and board games. Snacks also provided! Every Wednesday.
***PLEASE NOTE: Teen GameZone is temporarily rescheduled, from its usual 2:30 time slot, due to the Tax Help program. Teen GameZone will resume its normal schedule after April 15, 2010.***
Pete Villasenor 510-535-5620 pvillasenor@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
Bankruptcy Lawyer in the Library
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Free legal information and referral presented with the Alameda County Bar Association. Sessions are popular and sometimes subject to change. Please call in advance to confirm on the day of the program. Sign-up for lottery at 5:45 pm.
Main Information Desk (510) 238-3134
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
Lawyers in the Library
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Free legal information and referral presented with the Alameda County Bar Association. Sessions are popular and sometimes subject to change. Please call in advance to confirm on the day of the program. Sign-up for lottery by 5:45 pm.
Main Library Information Desk (510) 238-3134
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
Free Tax Assistance / Preparación de Impuestos Gratis
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Trained AARP volunteers offer tax assistance at the Library. Call the library to confirm schedules and make an appointment. Be sure to bring copies of your previous year’s tax returns and all items pertaining to your 2009 tax forms.
Traiga Formas y Datos Pertinentes. Llame para una cita.
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
Free Tax Assistance
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Trained AARP volunteers offer tax assistance at the Library. Call the library to confirm schedules and make an appointment. Be sure to bring copies of your previous year’s tax returns and all items pertaining to your 2009 tax forms.
Location: Golden Gate Branch, 5606 San Pablo Ave.
Free Tax Assistance
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Trained AARP volunteers offer tax assistance at the Library. Call the library to confirm schedules and make an appointment. Be sure to bring copies of your previous year’s tax returns and all items pertaining to your 2009 tax forms.
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance.
Location: Montclair Branch, 1687 Mountain Blvd.
English/Spanish Preschool Storytime/La Hora de Cuentos
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Bilingual stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance.
Cuentos, canciones, y juegos bilingues para niños tres a cinco años.
Laurie Willhalm (510) 615-5728
Location: Martin L. King Jr. Branch, 6833 International Blvd.
Preschool Storytime
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance.
Children's Librarian (510) 615-5726
Location: Eastmont Branch, Eastmont Town Center, 7200 Bancroft Ave., Ste. 211
Teen GameZone @ Eastmont
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us for GameCube, PS2, board games, and snacks! Every Thursday afternoon.
Location: Eastmont Branch, Eastmont Town Center, 7200 Bancroft Ave., Ste. 211
All Knit
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Join our friendly volunteer facilitator to learn how to knit or improve your skills. For adults and children age 8 and up. Beginners through experts are welcome!
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
Teen Time Thursdays
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Music, food, art, video and board games for teens 12 and up.
Sarah 510-482-7844
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
Teen Advisory Board @ Asian
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Come tell the library what YOU think the library should be doing for you. Snacks provided. Meets the 3rd Thursday of every month. Call ahead to find out the exact location.
Location: Asian Branch, 388 9th St., Ste. 190
Lawyers in the Library
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Free legal information and referral presented with the Alameda County Bar Association. Sessions are popular and sometimes subject to change. Please call in advance to confirm on the day of the program. Sign-up for lottery by 5:45 pm.
Main Library Information Desk (510) 238-3134
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
Free Tax Assistance
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Trained AARP volunteers offer tax assistance at the Library. Call the library to confirm schedules and make an appointment. Be sure to bring copies of your previous year’s tax returns and all items pertaining to your 2009 tax forms.
Location: Eastmont Branch, Eastmont Town Center, 7200 Bancroft Ave., Ste. 211
Free Tax Assistance
12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Trained AARP volunteers offer tax assistance at the Library. Call the library to confirm schedules and make an appointment. Be sure to bring copies of your previous year’s tax returns and all items pertaining to your 2009 tax forms.
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
Census Questionnaire Assistance Center
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
A bilingual English/Chinese representative will help residents fill out 2010 census forms.
Vera Yip 238-3400 vyip@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Asian Branch, 388 9th St., Ste. 190
Lego® Engineering Workshops
3:30 PM
In this innovative engineering workshop offered by
Play-Well TEKnologies
, kids work in teams to explore concepts in physics, mechanical and structural engineering, and architecture while playing with their favorite creations. The goals of the class are to develop and enhance students’ problem solving and critical thinking skills, expose children to concepts and vocabulary of Engineering, Architecture, and Physics, and provide an opportunity to have a great time.
Children's Librarian 482-7844
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
Free Tax Assistance
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Trained AARP volunteers offer tax assistance at the Library. Call the library to confirm schedules and make an appointment. Be sure to bring copies of your previous year’s tax returns and all items pertaining to your 2009 tax forms.
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
Computer Basics in Spanish & English
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Clase de Computadoras para Principiantes en Español y Inglés. Call to register, 535-5620. Registracion requerida, llame al 535-5620.
Cesar Chavez Branch staff (510) 535-5620
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
English and Spanish Conversation Group
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
This is an opportunity for Spanish-speakers to improve their English and English-speakers to practice their Spanish in a conversational setting. All levels and drop-ins are welcome.
Esta es una oportunidad para personas de habla hispano de mejorar su inglés p para personas que hablan inglés de practical su español en un ambiente conversacional. Todos son bienvenidos.
Location: Martin L. King Jr. Branch, 6833 International Blvd.
Toddler Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Listen to stories, sing songs, watch puppets and MOVE in the Children’s Room. The toddler storytime is followed by a 30-minute play period for families. Ages 3 and under. This is held every Saturday.
Children's Librarian 510-238-3615
Location: Main Library-Children's Room, 125 14th St.
Family Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Stories and other activities for the whole family.
Children's Librarian 510-238-7344
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
Toddler Storytime
10:30 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children under the age of three years old. Meets every Saturday.
Children's Librarian 510-597-5017
Location: Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Ave.
Chess at Chavez
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The weekly Chavez chess program offers instruction for beginners and a place for patrons of all ages and levels to play with each other.
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
Youth Leadership Council
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Meets third Saturday of month in Main Library, TeenZone Study Room. Ages 13-19. Application process required. Visitors welcome.
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
California Writers Club Workshop
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
A workshop open to all writers. Meets the third Saturday of every month.
Anne Fox (510) 420-8775
Location: Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Ave.
Saturday Lakeview Chess Club
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us for pick-up play and friendly competition every third Saturday. Beginners through Experts welcome. All ages are welcome during this fun, informative and, if desired, competitive event!
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
Chess Workshop
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
All ages (grades K-12) and all skill levels are encouraged to come play chess. Adult chess mentors are also welcome. Meets every Saturday.
Location: Eastmont Branch, Eastmont Town Center, 7200 Bancroft Ave., Ste. 211
Lego® Engineering Workshops
1:00 PM
In this innovative engineering workshop offered by
Play-Well TEKnologies
, kids work in teams to explore concepts in physics, mechanical and structural engineering, and architecture while playing with their favorite creations. The goals of the class are to develop and enhance students’ problem solving and critical thinking skills, expose children to concepts and vocabulary of Engineering, Architecture, and Physics, and provide an opportunity to have a great time.
Children's Librarian 482-7844
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
English and Spanish Conversation Group
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
This is an opportunity for Spanish-speakers to improve their English and English-speakers to practice their Spanish in a conversational setting. All levels and drop-ins are welcome.
Esta es una oportunidad para personas de habla hispano de mejorar su inglés p para personas que hablan inglés de practical su español en un ambiente conversacional. Todos son bienvenidos.
Location: Martin L. King Jr. Branch, 6833 International Blvd.
Piedmont Ave. Branch Knitting Group
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join us every Saturday for our knitting get-together. Learn to knit, ask questions and get answers if you are stuck, or just knit and chat in the company of those who love to knit!
Joy Murphy (510) 595-5056 jmurph@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Piedmont Ave. Branch, 160 41st St.
Jazz Combo
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Jazz Combo offers instruction and a chance to play with others. For advanced and intermediate musicians, ages 12 and up. Classes are free and meet every Saturday. Call for details.
Library Staff (510) 597-5023
Location: Golden Gate Branch, 5606 San Pablo Ave.
Free Tax Assistance
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Trained AARP volunteers offer tax assistance at the Library. Call the library to confirm schedules and make an appointment. Be sure to bring copies of your previous year’s tax returns and all items pertaining to your 2009 tax forms.
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Listen to books, rhymes, sing songs, and MOVE in the Children’s Room. Ages 3-5. This is held every Monday.
Children's Librarian (510) 597-5017
Location: Main Library-Children's Room, 125 14th St.
Free Tax Assistance
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Trained AARP volunteers offer tax assistance at the Library. Call the library to confirm schedules and make an appointment. Be sure to bring copies of your previous year’s tax returns and all items pertaining to your 2009 tax forms.
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
Census Questionnaire Assistance Center
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
A bilingual English/Chinese representative will help residents fill out 2010 Census forms.
Vera Yip 238-3400
Location: Asian Branch, 388 9th St., Ste. 190
Lakeview Chess with Marvin Willis
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Join chess facilitator Marvin Willis, and learn the fundamentals of Chess and meet new friends. All ages and skill levels are welcome to the Lakeview Chess Club!
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
Lawyers in the Library
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Free legal information and referral presented with the Alameda County Bar Association. Sessions are popular and sometimes subject to change. Please call in advance to confirm on the day of the program. First come first served (sign-ups start at 4:30 PM). Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month.
Eastmont Branch staff (510) 615-5726
Location: Eastmont Branch, Eastmont Town Center, 7200 Bancroft Ave., Ste. 211
Lakeview Writers
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join facilitator Jeanne Lupton in her happy and successful Lakeview Writers group, featuring creative writing exercises and sharing.
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
Book Discussion Group
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us for some spirited conversation about this month's book. Call the library for current title. Group meets fourth Tuesday of each month.
Location: Golden Gate Branch, 5606 San Pablo Ave.
Book Discussion Group
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us for some spirited conversation about this month's book. Call the library for current title. Group meets fourth Tuesday of each month.
Location: Melrose Branch, 4805 Foothill Blvd.
Family Pajama Storytime
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Stories and other activities. Meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.
Children's Librarian 510-597-5017
Location: Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Ave.
Family Storytime
7:00 PM
Stories and other activities for the whole family.
Children's Librarian 510-482-7844
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
Free Tax Assistance / Preparación de Impuestos Gratis
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Trained AARP volunteers offer tax assistance at the Library. Call the library to confirm schedules and make an appointment. Be sure to bring copies of your previous year’s tax returns and all items pertaining to your 2009 tax forms.
Traiga Formas y Datos Pertinentes. Llame para una cita.
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
Preschool Storytime
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance. Meets every Wednesday.
Children's Librarian (510) 238-7352
Location: West Oakland Branch, 1801 Adeline St.
Toddler Storytime
10:15 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children under the age of three years old.
Children's Librarian 510-482-7844
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
Toddler Storytime
10:15 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children under the age of three years old.
Children's Librarian 510-597-5011
Location: Piedmont Ave. Branch, 160 41st St.
English/Spanish Preschool Storytime/La Hora de Cuentos
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Bilingual stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance.
Cuentos, canciones, y juegos bilingues para niños tres a cinco años.
Laurie Willhalm (510) 615-5728
Location: Martin L. King Jr. Branch, 6833 International Blvd.
Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance.
Children's Librarian (510) 597-5049
Location: Temescal Branch, 5205 Telegraph Ave.
Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance.
Children's Librarian (510) 615-5726
Location: Eastmont Branch, Eastmont Town Center, 7200 Bancroft Ave., Ste. 211
Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance.
Children's Librarian (510) 597-5023
Location: Golden Gate Branch, 5606 San Pablo Ave.
Spanish/English Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Blingual Spanish/English. Hora de Cuentos Bilingües. Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance.
Children's Librarian (510) 535-5620
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance. Meets every Wednesday.
Location: Asian Branch, 388 9th St., Ste. 190
Toddler Storytime
10:30 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children under the age of three years old.
Children's Librarian 510-238-6576
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
Census Questionnaire Assistance Center
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
A bilingual English/Chinese representative will help residents fill out 2010 census forms.
Vera Yip 238-3400 vyip@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Asian Branch, 388 9th St., Ste. 190
Preschool Storytime
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance.
Children's Librarian (510) 482-7844
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
Preschool Storytime
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance.
Children's Librarian (510) 238-7344
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
Preschool Storytime
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance.
Children's Librarian (510) 597-5011
Location: Piedmont Ave. Branch, 160 41st St.
Free Tax Assistance
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Trained AARP volunteers offer tax assistance at the Library. Call the library to confirm schedules and make an appointment. Be sure to bring copies of your previous year’s tax returns and all items pertaining to your 2009 tax forms.
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
Lego® Engineering Workshops
2:00 PM
In this innovative engineering workshop offered by
Play-Well TEKnologies
, kids work in teams to explore concepts in physics, mechanical and structural engineering, and architecture while playing with their favorite creations. The goals of the class are to develop and enhance students’ problem solving and critical thinking skills, expose children to concepts and vocabulary of Engineering, Architecture, and Physics, and provide an opportunity to have a great time.
Children's Librarian 238-3615
Location: Main Library-Children's Room, 125 14th St.
It's Your Move - Chess Clinic
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Beginner and intermediate chess clinic for all ages at the West Oakland Branch Library. The chess clinic will be held on Wednesdays, from 3 to 5 p.m. This is a free event. Parents are encouraged to participate. Join us for a fun and educational experience. Sign up is mandatory. Hosted by the West Oakland Library Branch and Will Delaney, chess coach.
Will Delaney 510-712-6222
Location: West Oakland Branch, 1801 Adeline St.
Paws to Read
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Kids! Come read to our canine friends. It's a great way to practice reading, spend time with a gentle dog, and have some fun. Sign up soon for a 20-minute time slot - we fill up quickly!
Children's Librarian 510-238-7344
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
Teen GameZone
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Play Guitar Hero and other video and board games. Snacks also provided! Every Wednesday.
***PLEASE NOTE: Teen GameZone is temporarily rescheduled, from its usual 2:30 time slot, due to the Tax Help program. Teen GameZone will resume its normal schedule after April 15, 2010.***
Pete Villasenor 510-535-5620 pvillasenor@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
Lawyers in the Library
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Free legal information and referral presented with the Alameda County Bar Association. Sessions are popular and sometimes subject to change. Please call in advance to confirm on the day of the program. Sign-up for lottery by 5:45 pm.
Main Library Information Desk (510) 238-3134
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
Free Tax Assistance / Preparación de Impuestos Gratis
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Trained AARP volunteers offer tax assistance at the Library. Call the library to confirm schedules and make an appointment. Be sure to bring copies of your previous year’s tax returns and all items pertaining to your 2009 tax forms.
Traiga Formas y Datos Pertinentes. Llame para una cita.
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
Free Tax Assistance
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Trained AARP volunteers offer tax assistance at the Library. Call the library to confirm schedules and make an appointment. Be sure to bring copies of your previous year’s tax returns and all items pertaining to your 2009 tax forms.
Location: Golden Gate Branch, 5606 San Pablo Ave.
Free Tax Assistance
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Trained AARP volunteers offer tax assistance at the Library. Call the library to confirm schedules and make an appointment. Be sure to bring copies of your previous year’s tax returns and all items pertaining to your 2009 tax forms.
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
