Saturday January 3, 2009
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Thursday December 31, 2009
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
Monday January 5, 2009
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Thursday December 31, 2009
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
Saturday October 17, 2009
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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.
Monday November 2, 2009
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Saturday November 28, 2009
Library Artists, Performers & Writers Go Public!
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
On Exhibit! See the Oakland Public Library staff in a whole new light as they share their creative work with the public in November. This will be the second annual exhibit of OAKLAND LIBRARY ARTISTS GO PUBLIC! Twenty-six visual artists will exhibit their paintings, photographs, prints, and drawings in the Rockridge Branch Gallery. To meet the artists and attend a gala showcase of performers, craftspeople and poets call 510/601-8663. The library gallery is located on the second floor and is accessible by stairs and elevator. Check the Branch's hours of operation to view the show.
Location: Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Ave.
Tuesday November 3, 2009
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Saturday November 28, 2009
Day of the Dead Altar Exhibit / Dia de los Muertos Altar
Exhibition of Day of the Dead Community Altar / Tendremos Exhibicion de una Altar para Dia de los Muertos
Pete Villasenor (510) 535-5620 pvillasenor@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
Wednesday November 4, 2009
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Tuesday November 24, 2009
Prospects of the Imagination: Nature Images by Melissa West
Melissa West's subject matter comes from nature, but she define that term broadly. She draws inspiration from both real-life and literary landscapes. This show features acrylic paintings of scenes from the Bay Area and beyond, and also linoleum block prints inspired by fairy tales and William Blake.
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
Saturday November 7, 2009
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
Dance Classes for Young Children
10:15 AM
Children up to age 7 expand range of motion, articulation, and locomotion while learning how to put movements together, solve simple movement problems, and come to understand that dancing can be about the expression of feelings or ideas. They increase their knowledge of spatial concepts (line, path, level, and focus) and explore energy concepts.
Luna Kids Dance
Children's Librarian 238-7352
Location: West Oakland Branch, 1801 Adeline St.
Dance Classes for Young Children
10:15 AM
Children up to age 7 expand range of motion, articulation, and locomotion while learning how to put movements together, solve simple movement problems, and come to understand that dancing can be about the expression of feelings or ideas. They increase their knowledge of spatial concepts (line, path, level, and focus) and explore energy concepts.
Luna Kids Dance
Children's Librarian 238-7352
Location: West Oakland Branch, 1801 Adeline 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.
Children's Librarian 510-238-3615
Location: Main Library-Children's Room, 125 14th St.
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
Bilingual Family Storytime
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Bilingual stories and other activities for the whole family. Meets every 1st and every 4th Saturday. Presented in English and Mandarin.
Location: Asian Branch, 388 9th St., Ste. 190
18th Annual Native American Culture Day: Indigenous Voices of the United Nations
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Local Native activists speak about the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues and international indigenous struggles for rights and preservation of the earth. Medicine Warriors Dance Troupe will perform. Family event, all ages welcome.
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
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
Dance Classes for Young Children
1:00 PM
Children up to age 7 expand range of motion, articulation, and locomotion while learning how to put movements together, solve simple movement problems, and come to understand that dancing can be about the expression of feelings or ideas. Kids will increase their knowledge of spatial concepts (line, path, level, and focus) and explore energy concepts.
Luna Kids Dance
Children's Librarian 615-5726
Location: Eastmont Branch, Eastmont Town Center, 7200 Bancroft Ave., Ste. 211
Teen GameZone
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Come to the Lakeview Branch Library on Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 2 to 4 for Teen GameZone! Teen Gamezone is for ages 11 and up. Play Rock Band and other video games while enjoying snacks and refreshments.
Alphie Garcia 510-238-7344 ARGarcia@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
Derechos de Inmigrantes; Taller en Espanol / Immigrant Rights Workshop in Spanish
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Aprendan sobre sus derechos y como iniciar el proceso de legalizacion.
Pete Villasenor (510) 535-5620 pvillasenor@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
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.
Tuesday November 10, 2009
Family Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Stories and other activities for the whole family.
Children's Librarian 510-482-7844
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
Memory Camp
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
This 12-week class meets weekly, on Tuesdays from 12:30 to 2:30 pm, starting Sept. 15 and concluding Dec. 8, 2009. Participants will learn what current research teaches us about memory, learn to strengthen their minds, improve concentration, and learn techniques and strategies to adapt to changes that come with age. Taught by Patt Schroeder, Adult Education Instructor. To reserve a space in the class, call 510/452-2074. This class is offered through Oakland Adult and Career Education/Oakland Unified School District.
Location: Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Ave.
Lakeview Chess with Rad Sanza
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Join chess facilitator, Rad Sanza, 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
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.
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.
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
Drawing for Discovery with Alan Leon
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Explore simple drawing techniques for meditation, inspiration, consolation, and organizing heart, mind and soul.
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 second Tuesday of each month.
Dimond Branch staff (510) 482-7844
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
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.
Wednesday November 11, 2009
Veterans Day
The library will be closed.
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
Thursday November 12, 2009
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 with Marie Riehle
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Join volunteer Marie Riehle 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 Comic Club
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Join comic book fans as we venture into the world of superhero entertainment. Middle school-aged students and older welcome. Meets every Thursday.
Location: Martin L. King Jr. Branch, 6833 International Blvd.
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.
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.
Reiki
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Catherine Walters, a Reiki practitioner and teacher, will introduce Reiki, an energy-transfer technique that can help you manage stress and rebalance and re-energize mind, body, and spirit. She will be at the Main Library, West Auditorium.
Barbara Bibel 510-238-3138 bbible@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
Friday Games and Crafts
3:30 PM
Start your weekend off by playing board games and making crafts on Fridays in the Children's Room.
Children's Librarian 238-3615
Location: Main Library-Children's Room, 125 14th St.
Saturday November 14, 2009
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
Dance Classes for Young Children
10:15 AM
Children up to age 7 expand range of motion, articulation, and locomotion while learning how to put movements together, solve simple movement problems, and come to understand that dancing can be about the expression of feelings or ideas. They increase their knowledge of spatial concepts (line, path, level, and focus) and explore energy concepts.
Luna Kids Dance
Children's Librarian 238-7352
Location: West Oakland Branch, 1801 Adeline St.
Dance Classes for Young Children
10:15 AM
Children up to age 7 expand range of motion, articulation, and locomotion while learning how to put movements together, solve simple movement problems, and come to understand that dancing can be about the expression of feelings or ideas. They increase their knowledge of spatial concepts (line, path, level, and focus) and explore energy concepts.
Luna Kids Dance
Children's Librarian 238-7352
Location: West Oakland Branch, 1801 Adeline 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.
Children's Librarian 510-238-3615
Location: Main Library-Children's Room, 125 14th St.
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
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
Dance Classes for Young Children
1:00 PM
Children up to age 7 expand range of motion, articulation, and locomotion while learning how to put movements together, solve simple movement problems, and come to understand that dancing can be about the expression of feelings or ideas. Kids will increase their knowledge of spatial concepts (line, path, level, and focus) and explore energy concepts.
Luna Kids Dance
Children's Librarian 615-5726
Location: Eastmont Branch, Eastmont Town Center, 7200 Bancroft Ave., Ste. 211
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
Artist's Reception in Honor of Melissa West Gallery Opening
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
To celebrate the opening of painter, Melissa West's NATURE IMAGES exhibit, join us in a reception in the Lakeview Library Branch Meeting Room!
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
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.
Tuesday November 17, 2009
Family Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Stories and other activities for the whole family.
Children's Librarian 510-482-7844
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
Memory Camp
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
This 12-week class meets weekly, on Tuesdays from 12:30 to 2:30 pm, starting Sept. 15 and concluding Dec. 8, 2009. Participants will learn what current research teaches us about memory, learn to strengthen their minds, improve concentration, and learn techniques and strategies to adapt to changes that come with age. Taught by Patt Schroeder, Adult Education Instructor. To reserve a space in the class, call 510/452-2074. This class is offered through Oakland Adult and Career Education/Oakland Unified School District.
Location: Rockridge Branch, 5366 College 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 Rad Sanza
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Join chess facilitator, Rad Sanza, 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
Compensación de Trabajadores (Workers Compensation)
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
¿Se ha lesionado en el trabajo? ¿Necesita saber sus derechos?
Presentación gratuita sobre el programa de Compensación de Trabajadores (en español)
Have you been hurt at work? Do you need to know your rights?
Workers Compensation information session (in Spanish)
Pete Villasenor 510-535-5620 pvillasenor@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
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
The Sharing Solution
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Authors, Janelle Orsi and Emily Doskow will talk about their newest book, The Sharing Solution: How to Save Money, Simplify Your Life and Build Community. Both authors are local attorneys and they can guide you to creating and maintaining successful sharing arrangements.
Mary Schrader 510-482-7844 mschrader@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
Wednesday November 18, 2009
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 510-597-5011
Location: Piedmont Ave. Branch, 160 41st 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.
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) 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.
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.
Teen GameZone
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Play Guitar Hero and other video and board games. Snacks also provided! Every Wednesday.
Pete Villasenor 510-535-5620 pvillasenor@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
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.
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.
Thursday November 19, 2009
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 with Marie Riehle
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Join volunteer Marie Riehle 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 Comic Club
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Join comic book fans as we venture into the world of superhero entertainment. Middle school-aged students and older welcome. Meets every Thursday.
Location: Martin L. King Jr. Branch, 6833 International Blvd.
Teen Time Thursdays
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Come hang out with your friends at the library. Music, snacks, and board games.
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.
Friday Games and Crafts
3:30 PM
Start your weekend off by playing board games and making crafts on Fridays in the Children's Room.
Children's Librarian 238-3615
Location: Main Library-Children's Room, 125 14th St.
Saturday November 21, 2009
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
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.
Children's Librarian 510-238-3615
Location: Main Library-Children's Room, 125 14th St.
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.
MAAT SCIENCE VILLAGE CHESS CLUB
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Museum of African American Technology Science Village Chess Club will play chess at Lakeview Library, outside if weather permits, 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
Autoestima para Mujeres
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Presentado por Mujeres Unidas y Activas
Pete Villasenor (510) 535-5620 pvillasenor@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271