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Wednesday January 2, 2008 -  Wednesday December 31, 2008
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 Monday 10am-8pm; Tuesday-Wednesday 10am-5pm; Thursday 2pm-8pm; and Friday 10am-5pm.

Location: 1801 Adeline Street.
Second Start  238-3432  njones@oaklandlibrary.org
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Monday April 21, 2008 -  Friday September 19, 2008
The A's: Still in Oakland after 40 Years
10:00 AM
The Oakland History Room recognizes the 40th anniversary of Major League Baseball in Oakland - and Jim "Catfish" Hunter's perfect game of May 8, 1968 - with a retrospective of the spectacular success of the Oakland Athletics, and the constant clamor about moving the team elsewhere.
Steven Lavoie  (510) 238-6571  slavoie@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
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Friday August 8, 2008 -  Wednesday December 31, 2008
Teen Homework Assistance Program (HAP)
High school and middle school students (ages 12-18) can drop in for free help in math, English, and science at the following libraries:

Asian Branch, Mondays & Tuesdays, 6 to 8 pm (math only)
Eastmont Branch, Mondays, 3 to 7 pm, & Saturdays, 1 to 3 pm
Main Library-West Auditorium, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6 to 8 pm
In addition, stay tuned for announcements about dates at Elmhurst and Melrose branches.

No advance sign-ups required. Call for more information.
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Monday September 1, 2008 -  Tuesday September 30, 2008
Bay Area Landscapes: Acrylic on Canvas
Lakeview's Main Room Gallery and Meeting Room Gallery feature Melissa West's Bay Area Landscapes (acrylic on canvass) through the month of September 2008. Join us also for the artist's reception in the Meeting Room on Saturday, September 6th from 2:00-4:00.
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
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Tuesday September 2, 2008 -  Thursday December 18, 2008
OLAS (Oakland Libraries After School)
The Oakland Public Library's Oakland Libraries After School (OLAS) offers access to computers, library collections that support school curriculum, drop-in homework assistance for students grades K through 6, and the opportunity for kids to participate in enrichment programs.

Locations: Main Library-Children's Room; Cesar Chavez; Eastmont; and Golden Gate.

Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 3 to 5 pm; Wednesdays, 2 to 5 pm
Adam Twain  238-3848  
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Tuesday September 2, 2008 -  Tuesday December 16, 2008
Spanish Conversation Group
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Practice your Spanish!

Improve your Spanish speaking skills and learn new vocabulary. Participants should be familiar with the basics. Drop-ins are welcome. The group meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month: September 2 and 16; October 7 and 21; November 4 and 18; December 2 and 16.
Sarah Hodgson  482-7844  shodgson@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
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Friday September 5, 2008 -  Wednesday December 31, 2008
BANNED & Recovered: Artists Respond to Censorship
12:00 PM - 5:30 PM
In a first-time collaboration, the African American Museum and Library at Oakland (AAMLO) and the San Francisco Center for the Book (SFCB) are presenting an exhibit, curated by Hanna Regev, which features work from more than 50 artists working in a variety of media.

Participating artists interpret a censored text of their choice. The project provides a unique forum for visual artists to respond to the suppression of literary art. Come view an exhibition of art inspired by banned books.
African American Museum & Library at Oakland  510.637.0200  
Location: 659 14th Street
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Monday September 8, 2008
Computer Basics in Cantonese, Mandarin & Korean
For Asian elderly and new Americans. Registration in-person required. Call for schedule/times.
Asian Branch staff  (510) 238-3400  
Location: Asian Branch, 388 9th St., Ste. 190
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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) 238-3615  
Location: Main Library-Children's Room, 125 14th St.
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GED, ESL, and Basic Skills Training
4:30 PM - 5:45 PM
One-on-one tutoring by a certified adult education teacher offers GED, ESL, and basic skills lessons.
Location: Elmhurst Branch, 1427 88th Ave.
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Abogados en la Biblioteca
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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 – 7 p.m. Registración por lotería a las 4:45 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 - 7 p.m.; sign up lottery at 4:45 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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Teen Movie Night @ Eastmont
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Watch movies every Monday night. Snacks provided!
Location: Eastmont Branch, Eastmont Town Center, 7200 Bancroft Ave., Ste. 211
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Celebrate Latino Heritage Month! Learn About Drinks from Latin America and Make a Delicious Treat
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Chef Agustin Gaytan will give a hands-on demonstration on how to make delicious and healthy drinks from Latin America. Participants will make a yummy treat.
Ajoke Kokodoko  615-5728  akokodoko@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Martin L. King Jr. Branch, 6833 International Blvd.
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An Evening with Actor Thomas Lynch
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Local actor Thomas Lynch will present a personal history and tell us about the local theatre scene, what it's like to be an actor, and generate some interactive fun that could lead to free tickets to local performances.
Joy Murphy  597-5011  jmurphy@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Piedmont Ave. Branch, 160 41st St.
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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 Mondays of each month.
Dimond Branch staff  (510) 482-7844  
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
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Tuesday September 9, 2008
Admissions Day
Closed for Admissions Day.
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Computer Basics in Cantonese, Mandarin & Korean
For Asian elderly and new Americans. Registration in-person required. Call for schedule/times.
Asian Branch staff  (510) 238-3400  
Location: Asian Branch, 388 9th St., Ste. 190
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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) 615-5725  
Location: Brookfield Branch, 9255 Edes 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) 615-5727  
Location: Elmhurst Branch, 1427 88th Ave.
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Rockridge Branch Knitting Group
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Join us weekly at this group for knitters of any experience level.
Location: Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Ave.
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Preschool Storytime
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance.
Children's Librarian  (510) 615-5725  
Location: Brookfield Branch, 9255 Edes Ave.
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Teen Comic Club
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Join comic book fans as we venture into the world of superhero entertainment. Middle school-aged students and older welcome. Meets every Tuesday.
Location: Martin L. King Jr. Branch, 6833 International Blvd.
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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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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 children and their grown-ups.
Children's Librarian  510-482-7844  
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
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Wednesday September 10, 2008
Computer Basics in Cantonese, Mandarin & Korean
For Asian elderly and new Americans. Registration in-person required. Call for schedule/times.
Asian Branch staff  (510) 238-3400  
Location: Asian Branch, 388 9th St., Ste. 190
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Melrose Tween Time
3:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Fun activities for ages eight to 12 years. Meets every Wednesday.
Location: Melrose Branch, 4805 Foothill Blvd.
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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) 597-5023  
Location: Golden Gate Branch, 5606 San Pablo 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) 597-5049  
Location: Temescal Branch, 5205 Telegraph 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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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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Toddler Storytime
10:30 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children under the age of three years old.
Children's Librarian  510-482-7810  
Location: Montclair Branch, 1687 Mountain Blvd.
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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) 482-7844  
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
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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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Horas de Cuentos en Español
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Cuentos, canciones, y juegos en español para niños menores de cuatro años.
Laurie Willhalm  (510) 615-5728  
Location: Martin L. King Jr. Branch, 6833 International Blvd.
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Wild Wednesdays!
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Teens are welcome to enjoy games, music, and munchies.
Library staff  510-615-5728  
Location: Martin L. King Jr. Branch, 6833 International Blvd.
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Teen GameZone
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Play Guitar Hero and other video and board games. Snacks also provided! Every Wendnesday.
Pete Villasenor  (510) 535-5620  pvillasenor@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
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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 3-5pm. 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. For inquiries, contact Will Delaney, 510-712-6222.
Will Delaney  510-712-6222  
Location: West Oakland Branch, 1801 Adeline St.
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Teen Anime @ King
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Come watch anime films and discuss manga with others who share your passion. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month.
Location: Martin L. King Jr. Branch, 6833 International Blvd.
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Thursday September 11, 2008
Computer Basics in Cantonese, Mandarin & Korean
For Asian elderly and new Americans. Registration in-person required. Call for schedule/times.
Asian Branch staff  (510) 238-3400  
Location: Asian Branch, 388 9th St., Ste. 190
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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) 482-7810  
Location: Montclair Branch, 1687 Mountain Blvd.
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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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Teen GameZone @ Eastmont
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Teens can come and play Gamecube & PS2 games at the Eastmont Branch every Thursday in the meeting room. Snacks provided!
Eastmont staff  510-615-5726  
Location: Eastmont Branch, Eastmont Town Center, 7200 Bancroft Ave., Ste. 211
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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
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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.
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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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Saturday September 13, 2008
Computer Basics in Cantonese, Mandarin & Korean
For Asian elderly and new Americans. Registration in-person required. Call for schedule/times.
Asian Branch staff  (510) 238-3400  
Location: Asian Branch, 388 9th St., Ste. 190
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Basic Instrumental Music Training
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Beginners class, for ages 7 and up, meets 10 to 11 am. Jazz combo (intermediate/advanced) class, for ages 12 and up, meets 11 to 1 pm. Classes are free and meet every Saturday.
Library Staff  (510) 597-5023  smckellar@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Golden Gate Branch, 5606 San Pablo Ave.
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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