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Saturday October 17, 2009 -  Saturday February 20, 2010
Out of the Rubble: 20 Years After Loma Prieta
The exhibit contains photographs, ephemeral materials and publications from the collections of the Oakland History Room and is part of an on-going effort by the Oakland Public Library to expand those collections through contributions from those who experienced the historic seismic event of October 17, 1989. (Guest curators: Emily Foster and Chelsea Kirkland.)

Displayed in the Oakland History Room, Main Library, 2nd floor
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
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Wednesday December 9, 2009 -  Saturday February 27, 2010
Access to Life Exhibit
12:00 PM - 5:30 PM
The African American Museum & Library at Oakland (AAMLO), in partnership with the Global Fund, is pleased to announce the Access to Life Exhibit. Featuring photographs by eight artists from Magnum Photos, Access to Life documents the international fight against AIDS while helping to strengthen global networks of compassion and solicitude. Compelling work by Jonas Bendiksen, Jim Goldberg, Alex Majoli, Steve McCurry, Paolo Pellegrin, Gilles Peress, Eli Reed, and Larry Towell offers revealing portraits of individuals and their loved ones from nine countries, lamenting their plight while also celebrating the many positive stories brought about by advanced medicine.

Through its fundraising efforts, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has helped make lifesaving treatment with antiretroviral drugs available to more than 2.3 million people worldwide.

Magnum Photos is an international photographic cooperative, founded by Robert Capa, Henri Cartier-Bresson and others, that is renowned for chronicling and interpreting world events with respect and empathy for its subjects.
African American Museum & Library at Oakland  510-637-0200  aamlo@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: 659 Fourteenth Street Oakland, CA 94612
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Monday January 4, 2010 -  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
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Wednesday January 6, 2010 -  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
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Wednesday February 3, 2010 -  Friday February 26, 2010
Revelations by Kat Zandvakili
On display in February are the bright, colorful and inventive images of Revelations, by Kat Zandvakili. These works feature oil on canvas, abstract expressionist images, and figures. Enjoy the positive energy, experience the REVELATIONS!
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
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Tuesday February 9, 2010
Derique
10:30 AM
                          

In a celebration of music, dance, circus, comedy, and high-tech hambone, performing artist Derique tells the story of how African-American slaves were deprived of drums and developed the traditional form of body percussion known as hambone. Honoring Black History Month.
Children's Librarian  238-3615  
Location: Main Library-Children's Room, 125 14th St.
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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.
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Derique
1:00 PM
                          

In a celebration of music, dance, circus, comedy, and high-tech hambone, performing artist Derique tells the story of how African-American slaves were deprived of drums and developed the traditional form of body percussion known as hambone. Honoring Black History Month.
Children's Librarian  615-5726  
Location: Eastmont Branch, Eastmont Town Center, 7200 Bancroft Ave., Ste. 211
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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
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Jewelry Making Workshop for Teens!
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
In this fun, free, hands-on workshop, local designer Chelsee Robinson will guide in creating your own beautiful jewelry. Sign up now! Registration required.
Brian Boies  238-7232  bboies@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
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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.
Location: Elmhurst Branch, 1427 88th Ave.
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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
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Rockridge Ninjas
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Meets on the second Tuesday of the month. Come watch anime with us!
Susy Moorhead  510-597-5017  smoorhead@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Ave.
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Abogados en la Biblioteca
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Abogados en la Biblioteca/Lawyers in the Library
Información y referencia legal – gratis. Co-patrocinado por Alameda County Bar Association y Legal Aid del Condado de Alameda. El segundo lunes de cada mes, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Registración por lotería a las 5:15 p.m. Las sesiones son populares y están sujetas a cambios. Llame para confirmar.

Lawyers in the Library
Free legal Information & Referral
bilingual (English/Spanish)
Co-sponsored by the Alameda County Bar Association and the Legal Aid Society of Alameda County.
Every second Monday of the month, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Sign up lottery at 5:15 p.m.
Sessions are popular, and are sometimes subject to change. Please call to confirm.
Pete Villasenor  510-535-5620  pvillasenor@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
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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. Meets second Tuesday of the month. Sign-up for lottery at 5:45 pm.
Location: Montclair Branch, 1687 Mountain Blvd.
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Oakland Museum of California: Shadow Puppetry
6:00 PM


The Oakland Museum of California presents Shadow Puppetry with artist Cheryl Perko in celebration of Lunar New Year. Welcome the Year of the Tiger with stories, Zodiac shadow puppet crafts, and your own puppet show.
Children's Librarian  535-5620  
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
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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
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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 second Tuesday of each month.
Dimond Branch staff  (510) 482-7844  
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
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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.
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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.
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Wednesday February 10, 2010
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jewelry Making Workshop for Teens!
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
In this fun, free, hands-on workshop, local designer Chelsee Robinson will guide in creating your own beautiful jewelry. Sign up now! Registration required. Takes place in the TeenZone, on the 2nd floor.
Brian Boies  238-7232  bboies@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
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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
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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.
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Literature of Oakland: Reading/Writing Poetry and Stories Inspired by Oakland
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
In this 5-week workshop led by Carrie Leilam Love, we will use writing of various genres that is either by Oakland writers or set in Oakland as inspiration for writing our own work. We will think about the ways that place affects our creative process and write from our own experiences living in Oakland. *** En este clase de 5 semanas vamos a usar escritura de varios géneros que son escritos por un autor de Oaklando y que toma el lugar de Oakland como inspiración para sus propias escrituras. Pensarémos en como el lugar afecta nuestro proceso creativo y escribarémos de nuestras experiencias viviendo en Oakland.
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
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Thursday February 11, 2010
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Oakland Museum of California: Shadow Puppetry
1:00 PM


The Oakland Museum of California presents Shadow Puppetry with artist Cheryl Perko in celebration of Lunar New Year. Welcome the Year of the Tiger with stories, Zodiac shadow puppet crafts, and your own puppet show.
Children's Librarian  238-3400  
Location: Asian Branch, 388 9th St., Ste. 190
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Jewelry Making Workshop for Teens!
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
In this fun, free, hands-on workshop, local designer Chelsee Robinson will guide in creating your own beautiful jewelry. Sign up now! Registration required.
Brian Boies  238-7232  bboies@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Martin L. King Jr. Branch, 6833 International Blvd.
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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.
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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.
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Life Stories: Tell Yours in Poetry and Prose
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Put Your Life on Front Street! Capture Your Creative Thoughts in a Short Story or Poem! *** The objectives for this 5-week Life Stories workshop are to awaken self-knowledge by reflecting on overlooked deeds, accomplishments, ideas, locations and joys, all in a supportive, creative atmosphere. There will be a culminating performance of written work. No creative writing experience required. Instructor is Bisola Marignay.
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
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Friday February 12, 2010
Lincoln's Birthday
The library will be closed.
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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.
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Intro to Writing Short Fiction: What is a Story?
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
A story has a beginning, a middle, and an end, right? But what is a story, really? How do you make one up? How do you tell it? What makes a story exciting; what makes it moving? This 5-week workshop will cover the storytelling basics, helping you to find your best stories and build them with confidence. Led by Claire Light.
Location: Asian Branch, 388 9th St., Ste. 190
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Saturday February 13, 2010
Urban Fiction: Basic Elements of Short-Story Writing / Introduccion a Como Escribir Cuentos Cortos
In this 5-week workshop we will use our life experiences as inspiration for writing creative short stories. We will learn and practice the basic elements of short story writing with the goal of writing a complete short story by the end of the workshop. Led by Carrie Leilam Love. *** En este clase de 5 semanas usarémos nuestros experiencias de vida como inspiración para escribir cuentos cortos creativos. Aprenderémos y practicarémos los elementos básicos de cuentos cortos con la meta de tener un cuento completo al final de la cláse.
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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Oakland Chess Club Scholastic Tournament
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Oakland Chess Club Scholastic Chess Tournament is free for all youth, both USCF (United States Chess Federation) rated and non-rated players. The top players can earn trophies, paid membership into the USCF, and tournament level chess training. To pre-register send an email to Marvin Williams: marvinwillis@hotmail.com.
Lakeview Branch Library  238-7344  marvinwillis@hotmail.com
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
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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
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Screening of Inside Buffalo
1:00 PM
In celebration of Black History Month, the Italian Cultural Insitute of San Francisco and AAMLO present the screening of the documentary Inside Buffalo, a documentary that tells the story of the 92nd Buffalo Division, an African American segregated combat unit that fought with outstanding heroism in Italy in WWII. Director Fred Kuwornu, an Italian filmmaker of African heritage, searches out little-known aspects of the story, including details of the friendships forged between African American soldiers and the partisan fighters and villagers they liberated from fascist rule.
Location: 659 Fourteenth Street Oakland, CA 94612
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Monthly Movie at Chavez
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Enjoy a movie. Popcorn and beverages provided! Call to ask us what's showing this month! EVERY SECOND SATURDAY.
Pete VIllasnor  (510) 535-5620  pvillasenor@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
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Oakland Museum of California: Shadow Puppetry
2:00 PM


The Oakland Museum of California presents Shadow Puppetry with artist Cheryl Perko in celebration of Lunar New Year. Welcome the Year of the Tiger with stories, Zodiac shadow puppet crafts, and your own puppet show.
Children's Librarian  597-5017  
Location: Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Ave.
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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.
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Writing and Speaking Word: Poetry and Spoken Word
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Do you want to speak on your cause and what needs changing in your world? Set your issues out in this 5-week workshop focused on powerful statement poetry for performance. You will learn how to build word banks and the elements of specific poetic forms, how to draft your ideas in those forms or in your own free verse rhythm, and how to organize your work for speaking on point in performance. Come with something to speak on! Led by Bisola Marignay.
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
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Writing Life Stories: What Makes You Interesting?
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
We spend our lives trying to find the things we have in common with other people. But what about the things you are that make you unique? In this 5-week "Life Stories" workshop we'll learn how to build a story out of things that have really happened to you, and to write effectively about your thoughts and ideas. Led by Claire Light.
Location: Asian Branch, 388 9th St., Ste. 190
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Take Charge of Your Work: Career Development Workshop
4:00 PM - 5:25 PM
Come learn how to focus your work based on your values and interests. Discover ways to stay motivated in your job search process. Find out about the hidden job market. Leave with a great resume, cover letter and interviewing do's and don'ts. Students must be proficient enough in English, but handouts will be bilingual (notas bilingues). 5 weeks, led by Linda González.
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
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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.
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Sunday February 14, 2010
From the Heart: Seminar on Love Poetry
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Want to impress your valentine with romantic poetry? Want advice from a pro on writing a poem dedicated to that special someone? In this seminar we will read some literature of love and have the chance to write our own. Led by Carrie Leilam Love.
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
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Monday February 15, 2010
Presidents' Day
The library will be closed.
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Tuesday February 16, 2010
Branches closed; Main open
The branch libraries will be closed, in observation of Presidents' Day. The Main library will be open.
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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.
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Wednesday February 17, 2010
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Literature of Oakland: Reading/Writing Poetry and Stories Inspired by Oakland
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
In this 5-week workshop led by Carrie Leilam Love, we will use writing of various genres that is either by Oakland writers or set in Oakland as inspiration for writing our own work. We will think about the ways that place affects our creative process and write from our own experiences living in Oakland. *** En este clase de 5 semanas vamos a usar escritura de varios géneros que son escritos por un autor de Oaklando y que toma el lugar de Oakland como inspiración para sus propias escrituras. Pensarémos en como el lugar afecta nuestro proceso creativo y escribarémos de nuestras experiencias viviendo en Oakland.
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
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Thursday February 18, 2010
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
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