Tuesday January 3, 2012
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Wednesday February 29, 2012
Tomye: Living Artist Gouache Painting
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tomye: Living Artist will be exhibiting gouache paintings at the Rockridge Library Gallery, located upstairs. Tomye has been a professional artist since the mid-70's. she has studied at various schools, including Moore College of Art & Design, Laney College, Berkeley City College, and currently is a Visual Arts Recreation Specialist Instructor with the City of Oakland, at the Malonga Center for the Arts, and also is available as a private arts instructor. The artist also works with stained glass, graphic design, calligraphy, and found art objects and other medium. Works may be viewed at tomye4arts.wordpress.com
This exhibit will be in place through February.
Linda Jolivet 510/597-5017
Location: Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Ave.
Wednesday January 4, 2012
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Wednesday December 26, 2012
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
Sunday January 15, 2012
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Saturday March 31, 2012
Educating Oakland: the history of Oakland Public Schools, 1852-1982
The Oakland History Room has mounted a new exhibit featuring items from the Oakland Public School archives. On display are documents, photographs, news clippings, certificates, and other ephemera that depict student life, the curriculum throughout the years, school architecture, and the city's changing demographics. The exhibit will run from January 15 through March 31.
Dorothy Lazard 510.238-3222 dlazard@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
Wednesday February 1, 2012
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Sunday April 1, 2012
Art Exhibit: E Pluribus Unum
"Out of many, one." Teen Services presents an exhibit of paintings and comics sharing the immigration stories of local youth. Created by Oakland International High School students, E Pluribus Unum captures the mosaic of ethnicities, languages, beliefs, customs and experiences of recently immigrated youth from across the globe. A powerful testament to literacy, art and human experience, the student's work will be on display outside the Main Library TeenZone February 1 through April 1. (Related Event: Join us for an art reception and book release celebrating the student's very own graphic novel on February 23).
Amy 510-238-7332
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St., TeenZone
I EXIST: Art from the Immigrant Student Movement
The TeenZone presents artwork by Julio Salgado, the young co-founder of DreamersAdrift.com, whose illustrated posters have become a staple of the DREAM Act movement.* People across the country have used Salgado's artworks as emblems of the youth-led movement for education access. Frequently using the phrase "I Exist," Salgado's art challenges words like "illegal" and "alien" that tend dehumanize undocumented immigrants.
*The DREAM Act was recently signed into law by California Gov. Jerry Brown, expanding access to state financial aid for thousands of immigrant youth.
Amy 510-238-7233
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St., TeenZone
Thursday February 2, 2012
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Tuesday February 28, 2012
California Dreamin', Photography of Beautiful California by Lisa Ellis
Please join photography lovers to enjoy the exquisite images of natural California in Lakeview Branch's February's Art Gallery Exhibit of"California Dreamin', The Photograpy of Lisa Ellis."
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
Saturday February 4, 2012
MPACT - Moving Parents and Children Together
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Dance, play and have fun with your child! Light refreshments served. RSVP to reserve your place call 510-428-1155. This is a free event.
Luna Dance Institute 510-428-1155 lunadanceinstitute.org
Location: West Oakland Branch, 1801 Adeline St.
FREE TAX ASSISTANCE
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Trained volunteers from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) can help you file your tax forms. This service is FREE.
No advance appointment is necessary - arrive early and sign up for a time slot. This is a very popular program, so a time slot is not always guaranteed. Seniors, age 60 and up, will be given preference.
Be sure to bring copies of your federal and state tax returns for last year and all materials pertaining to your 2011 income. If filing jointly with your spouse, both of you will need to come in person.
This program is held in the Main Library's Bradley Walters Community Room.
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
Clase de Computadoras para Principiantes en Español (Computer Basics in Spanish)
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Registración requerida, llame al 535-5620.
Drop in for free computer assistance, in Spanish.
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
Family Storytime
10:15 AM
Stories, songs, and rhymes for all ages, followed by Playtime! Make new friends and play with toys.
Location: Montclair Branch, 1687 Mountain Blvd.
Toddler Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years, followed by Playtime! Make new friends and play with toys.
Children's Librarian 510-238-3615
Location: Main Library-Children's Room, 125 14th St.
Family Storytime
10:30 AM
Stories, songs, and rhymes for all ages, followed by Playtime! Make new friends and play with toys.
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
Family Storytime
10:30 AM
Stories, songs and rhymes for all ages.
Children's Librarian 510-597-5017
Location: Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Ave.
Toddler Storytime
10:30 AM
Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years.
Children's Librarian 510 615-5727
Location: Elmhurst Branch, 1427 88th 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. Now meets every Saturday! Presented in English and Mandarin.
Location: Asian Branch, 388 9th St., Ste. 190
Preschool Storytime
11:00 AM
Read alouds, songs, and rhymes for ages 3 to 5. Groups please call in advance.
Children's Librarian 510-482-7844
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
Toddler Storytime
11:00 AM
Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years. Followed by Playtime!
Location: 81st Ave Branch, 1021 81st Avenue
22nd Annual African American Celebration through Poetry
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
In celebration of Black History Month, the West Oakland Branch Library is hosting the 22nd Annual African American Celebration through Poetry. Poets of all ages, especially those sharing their work for the first time are encouraged to participate. This event is free and open to the public. This event will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2012, from 1-4pm at the West Oakland Branch Library, 1801 Adeline Street, Oakland, CA, 510-238-7352. ***Rehearsal-Saturday, January 21, 2012 at the library from 10-12pm.
Veronica Lee 510-238-7352
Location: West Oakland Branch, 1801 Adeline St.
Oakland Community Art Project
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Come to Melrose for an Art and Literature class.
The class begins with a story. Then the young artists are encouraged to discover the magic and beauty of creative expression, while exploring a variety of media: paints, pastels, crayons, pencils, markers, etc.
For ages 4-9. Parents are welcome to stay and observe.
Location: Melrose Branch, 4805 Foothill Blvd.
Rockridge Teen Advisory Board
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Help advise the library how to better serve teens. Snacks provided. Get community service credit for school! Meets the first Saturday of every month.
Susy Moorhead 510-597-5017 smoorhead@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Ave.
Celebrate Lunar New Year with Crafts
1:30 PM
Join us as we make lanterns to celebrate the Lunar New Year. The Lantern Festival, celebrated on the fifteenth day of the New Year, is the official end of the two-week New Year celebrations.
Children's Librarian (510) 615-5812
Location: 81st Ave Branch, 1021 81st Avenue
Piedmont Ave. Branch Knitting Group
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join us for a knitting get-together. Learn to knit and enjoy the company of others who love to knit!
Location: Piedmont Ave. Branch, 160 41st St.
Family Storytime
3:00 PM
Stories, songs, and rhymes for all ages.
Location: Elmhurst Branch, 1427 88th Ave.
FREE TAX ASSISTANCE
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Trained volunteers from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) can help you file your tax forms. This service is FREE.
No advance appointment is necessary - arrive early and sign up for a time slot. This is a very popular program, so a time slot is not always guaranteed. Seniors, age 60 and up, will be given preference.
Be sure to bring copies of your federal and state tax returns for last year and all materials pertaining to your 2011 income. If filing jointly with your spouse, both of you will need to come in person.
This program is held in the Main Library's Bradley Walters Community Room.
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Read alouds, songs, and rhymes for ages 3 to 5. Groups please call in advance.
Children's Librarian 510-238-3615
Location: Main Library-Children's Room, 125 14th St.
Baby Bounce
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Play, sing, and rhyme one on one with your baby from birth to 18 months, followed by Playtime! Make new friends and play with toys.
Children's Librarian (510) 238-3615
Location: Main Library-Children's Room, 125 14th St.
Black History Month Film Night
3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Celebrate Black History Month at the Eastmont Branch with a double feature! Tuskegee Airmen and To Sir With Love. Popcorn and refreshments will be provided.
Eastmont Branch 510-615-5726 pschiesser@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Eastmont Branch, Eastmont Town Center, 7200 Bancroft Ave., Ste. 211
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! Meets every Tuesday afternoon.
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
Youth Speaks Writing Workshops - Chavez
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Tuesdays with Fish Vargas - You'll write dope stuff at our free After School Writing and Performance Workshops. Taught by experienced writers, this 10-week series covers everything from fiction to storytelling to desktop publishing, improvisation, poetry and performance. Drop in to write or come for the whole series. Open to anyone 13-19 years old. (Also held Thursdays at Rockridge Library).
Amy 510-238-7233
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
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. Sign-up at 4:45 pm. Volunteer lawyer may leave before 7 pm if no more clients are present.
Branch staff (510) 597-5017
Location: Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Ave.
Lawyers in the Library
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
A lawyer from the Alameda County Bar Association will provide free legal information and referral. Sessions are popular and sometimes subject to change. Please call in advance to confirm. Advance sign-ups begin at 4:30 pm.
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 at 5:45 pm.
Branch staff (510) 597-5049
Location: Temescal Branch, 5205 Telegraph Ave.
YOU are the EYES of the World, Art Class with Alan Leon
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
YOU are the EYES of the World A Million Ways to SEE is an art class with Alan Leon. Expand your visual and sensorial fields with several exercises designed to cultivate awareness. We will draw, paint, write, move and discuss in order to try on various types of eyes, sights and visual suggestion. Sample exercises include mirror seeing, invent-a-scope, jeweled observers of sight, dead vs dancing eyesl, remote viewing, etc. Alan Leon is an Oakland artist who has been playing with different ways of seeing for the last 15 years. The City of Oakland has supported his public and teaching projects. He has taught at Studio One, Esalen Institute, The Omega Institute and 10 summer camps. He is passionate about exploring the philosophy of seeing! Join us and bring a friend!
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
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 welcome.
Sarah Hodgson 482-7844 shodgson@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
Family Pajama Storytime
7:00 PM
Stories, songs, and rhymes for all ages
Library staff 482-7844
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
Wednesday February 8, 2012
FREE TAX ASSISTANCE
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Trained volunteers from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) can help you file your tax forms. This service is FREE.
Please call one week ahead to schedule an appointment.
Be sure to bring copies of your federal and state tax returns for last year and all materials pertaining to your 2011 income. If filing jointly with your spouse, both of you will need to come in person.
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
Job On! How to Rock Your Interview
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Looking for work? Worried about interviewing? The Oakland Public Library is offering a free class to help you rock your interview. You will learn what to wear (get some ideas and share tips); what to say (and what not to say); how to prepare interview notes; how to deal with illegal questions; what to do after the interview; and how to handle possible rejection. You'll also get a chance to practice. Instructor Nancy Rhoda is a teacher, small business owner, and librarian. She brings experience from over 35 years working in careers she loves. She wants to help others find happiness and success in their work life.
This session is at the West Oakland Branch. Please call the West Oakland Branch to sign up, 238-7352..
Location: West Oakland Branch, 1801 Adeline St.
Preschool Storytime
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Read alouds, songs, and rhymes for ages 3 to 5. Groups please call in advance.
Children's Librarian (510) 238-7352
Location: West Oakland Branch, 1801 Adeline St.
Baby Bounce
10:15 AM
Play, sing, and rhyme one on one with your baby from birth to 18 months. Followed by Playtime!
Children's Librarian 510-482-7844
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
Toddler Storytime
10:15 AM
Piedmont Storytimes are discontinued, temporarily, due to the relocation of the branch. Please call the branch for information.
Children's Librarian 510-597-5011
Location: Piedmont Ave. Branch, 160 41st St.
Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Read alouds, songs, and rhymes for ages 3 to 5. 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
Read alouds, songs, and rhymes for ages 3 to 5. 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
Toddler Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years. Meets every Wednesday.
Children's Librarian (510) 597-5049
Location: Temescal Branch, 5205 Telegraph 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
Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM
Read alouds, songs, and rhymes for ages 3 to 5. Groups please call in advance.
Location: Brookfield Branch, 9255 Edes Ave
Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM
Read alouds, songs, and rhymes for ages 3 to 5. Groups please call in advance.
Children's Librarian 510 615-5727
Location: Elmhurst Branch, 1427 88th Ave.
Toddler Storytime
10:30 AM
Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years
Children's Librarian 510-238-6576
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
Preschool Storytime
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Piedmont Storytimes are discontinued, temporarily, due to the relocation of the branch. Please call the branch for information.
Children's Librarian (510) 597-5011
Location: Piedmont Ave. Branch, 160 41st St.
Toddler Storytime
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years, followed by Playtime! Make new friends and play with toys.
Children's Librarian (510) 482-7844
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
Toddler Story Time-Hora de Cuentos para Ninos
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
Hora de cuentos para los padres y ninos 0-5. Story time for parents and children 0-5.
Children's Librarian 535-5620
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
FREE TAX ASSISTANCE
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Trained volunteers from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) can help you file your tax forms. This service is FREE.
No advance appointment is necessary - arrive early and sign up for a time slot. This is a very popular program, so a time slot is not always guaranteed. Seniors, age 60 and up, will be given preference.
Be sure to bring copies of your federal and state tax returns for last year and all materials pertaining to your 2011 income. If filing jointly with your spouse, both of you will need to come in person.
This program is held in the Main Library's Bradley Walters Community Room.
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
Weekly Art Workshop with MOCHA
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join us and MOCHA artists in this weekly workshop for children. Each week the artis will present art related to a different theme as she or he takes us around the world in art.
In the Children's Room, there will be two one-hour workshops, one at 2:00 and one at 3:00.
Children's Librarian (510) 238-3615
Location: Main Library-Children's Room, 125 14th St.
Weekly Art Workshop with MOCHA
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Children's Librarian (510) 615-5812
Location: 81st Ave Branch, 1021 81st Avenue
Weekly Art Workshop with MOCHA
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Eastmont Branch, Eastmont Town Center, 7200 Bancroft Ave., Ste. 211
Video Games at Elmhurst
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Play video games at the Elmhurst Branch! For children and teens, ages 5 to 18.
Location: Elmhurst Branch, 1427 88th Ave.
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.
Teen GameZone
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Play Rock Band 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
Weekly Art Workshop with MOCHA
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Children's Librarian (510) 597-5023
Location: Golden Gate Branch, 5606 San Pablo Ave.
Celebrate Black History Month with Crafts
3:00 PM
Join us as we celebrate African American History with crafts. We’ll be making our version of kente cloth and creating container gardens to celebrate both Ghanan and Kenyan heritage.
Children's Librarian (510) 238-7344
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
Game and Craft Day
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Teens are welcome to this afterschool program. They will play video, card, and board games. Teens can also make button and jewelry. Soft drink will be provided.
Vicky Chen 238-3400 vchen@oaklandlibrary.org
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 starting 5 pm until 5:45 pm.
Main Library Information Desk (510) 238-3134
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
Thursday February 9, 2012
FREE TAX ASSISTANCE
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Trained volunteers from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) can help you file your tax forms. This service is FREE.
Please call one week ahead to schedule an appointment.
Be sure to bring copies of your federal and state tax returns for last year and all materials pertaining to your 2011 income. If filing jointly with your spouse, both of you will need to come in person.
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
Job On! How to Rock Your Interview
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Looking for work? Worried about interviewing? The Oakland Public Library is offering a free class to help you rock your interview. You will learn what to wear (get some ideas and share tips); what to say (and what not to say); how to prepare interview notes; how to deal with illegal questions; what to do after the interview; and how to handle possible rejection. You'll also get a chance to practice. Instructor Nancy Rhoda is a teacher, small business owner, and librarian. She brings experience from over 35 years working in careers she loves. She wants to help others find happiness and success in their work life.
This session is at the Main Library. Please call the Main Library Info Desk to sign up, 238-3134.
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
Toddler Storytime
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years, followed by Playtime! Make new friends and play with toys.
Location: Montclair Branch, 1687 Mountain Blvd.
Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Read alouds, songs, and rhymes for ages 3 to 5. Groups please call in advance. Meets every Thursday.
Children's Librarian (510) 597-5017
Location: Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Ave.
Toddler Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years. Meets every Thursday.
Children's Librarian (510) 597-5017
Location: Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Ave.
Toddler Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years. Meets every Thursday.
Children's Librarian (510) 597-5049
Location: Temescal Branch, 5205 Telegraph Ave.
Baby Bounce
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Play, sing, and rhyme one on one with your baby from birth to 18 months, followed by Playtime! Make new friends and play with toys.
Location: Montclair Branch, 1687 Mountain Blvd.
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
Weekly Art Workshop with MOCHA
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Children's Librarian (510) 535-5620
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
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
Make Your Own Valentines
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
We've got scissors, glue, glitter, rubber stamps, colorful papers, and plenty of envelopes. Bring a list of your classmates, and let's make a valentine for everyone! All materials provided. Best for kids ages 5 and up; Children under 7 bring a grown-up.
Erica Siskind 510-597-5017 esiskind@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Rockridge Branch, 5366 College 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 starting 5 pm until 5:45 pm.
Main Library Information Desk (510) 238-3134
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
Citywide Closure
The Library will be closed due to citywide budget cuts.
Saturday February 11, 2012
Lincoln Holiday (Branches)
The branch libraries will be closed in observation of Lincoln's Day. The Main Library will be open.
FREE TAX ASSISTANCE
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Trained volunteers from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) can help you file your tax forms. This service is FREE.
No advance appointment is necessary - arrive early and sign up for a time slot. This is a very popular program, so a time slot is not always guaranteed. Seniors, age 60 and up, will be given preference.
Be sure to bring copies of your federal and state tax returns for last year and all materials pertaining to your 2011 income. If filing jointly with your spouse, both of you will need to come in person.
This program is held in the Main Library's Bradley Walters Community Room.
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
Toddler Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years, followed by Playtime! Make new friends and play with toys.
Children's Librarian 510-238-3615
Location: Main Library-Children's Room, 125 14th St.
Lincoln Holiday
The Library will be closed in observation of Lincoln's Day.
Tuesday February 14, 2012
Baby Bounce
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Play, sing, and rhyme one on one with your baby from birth to 18 months, followed by Playtime! Make new friends and play with toys.
Children's Librarian (510) 238-3615
Location: Main Library-Children's Room, 125 14th St.
I Love Buttons
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Make a button for Valentine’s Day using paper, collage, ribbons, lace and a button-maker.
Children's Librarian (510) 238-3615
Location: Main Library-Children's Room, 125 14th St.
Valentine's Day Buttons
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Design and create Valentine's Day buttons to share with your family and friends! For ages 5 and up.
Children's Librarian (510) 482-7810
Location: Montclair Branch, 1687 Mountain Blvd.
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! Meets every Tuesday afternoon.
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
Youth Speaks Writing Workshops - Chavez
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Tuesdays with Fish Vargas - You'll write dope stuff at our free After School Writing and Performance Workshops. Taught by experienced writers, this 10-week series covers everything from fiction to storytelling to desktop publishing, improvisation, poetry and performance. Drop in to write or come for the whole series. Open to anyone 13-19 years old. (Also held Thursdays at Rockridge Library).
Amy 510-238-7233
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
Lawyers in the Library
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
A lawyer from the Alameda County Bar Association will provide free legal information and referral. Sessions are popular and sometimes subject to change. Please call in advance to confirm. Advance sign-ups begin at 4:30 pm.
Location: Eastmont Branch, Eastmont Town Center, 7200 Bancroft Ave., Ste. 211
Rockridge Ninjas
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Come watch anime with us! We meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month.
Susy Moorhead 510-597-5017 smoorhead@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Ave.
Lawyers in the Library / Abogados en la Biblioteca
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Bilingual (Spanish & English)
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 starting 5:15 pm.
Abogados en la Biblioteca Información y referencia legal. Gratis. Segundo martes de cada mes, 5:30-7:30 pm. Registración por lotería a las 5:15 pm. Llame para confirmar.
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. Meets second Tuesday of the month. Sign-up for lottery at 5:45 pm.
Location: Montclair Branch, 1687 Mountain Blvd.
Elmhurst Urban Fiction Book Club
6:00 PM
Get together with other readers of Urban Fiction and discuss a book we've all read! Meets 2nd Tuesday every month.
Sharon McKellar 615-5727
Location: Elmhurst Branch, 1427 88th Ave.
Poetry Freewrite
6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
We’ll read famous poems and use these as prompts to write our own. This workshop is also appropriate for memoir, fiction, and nonfiction writers who want to make their writing sing! Drop in to see if this works for you and then come every month and join the supportive group, facilitated by Janell Moon, Poet Laureate of Emeryville.
Claire Scott 510-597-5023 cscott@oaklandlibrary.org
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 second Tuesday of each month.
Dimond Branch staff (510) 482-7844
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
Lakeview Book Club: Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
The choice for February's Lakeview Book Club discussion is The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka. This novel is a finalist for the 2011 National Book Award and tells of the Japanese "Picture Women" who came to San Francisco in the 1800s and who helped settle California. It is a spellbinding novel of the American Dream.
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
Family Pajama Storytime
7:00 PM
Stories, songs, and rhymes for all ages
Library staff 482-7844
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
Wednesday February 15, 2012
FREE TAX ASSISTANCE
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Trained volunteers from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) can help you file your tax forms. This service is FREE.
Please call one week ahead to schedule an appointment.
Be sure to bring copies of your federal and state tax returns for last year and all materials pertaining to your 2011 income. If filing jointly with your spouse, both of you will need to come in person.
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
Preschool Storytime
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Read alouds, songs, and rhymes for ages 3 to 5. Groups please call in advance.
Children's Librarian (510) 238-7352
Location: West Oakland Branch, 1801 Adeline St.
Baby Bounce
10:15 AM
Play, sing, and rhyme one on one with your baby from birth to 18 months. Followed by Playtime!
Children's Librarian 510-482-7844
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
Toddler Storytime
10:15 AM
Piedmont Storytimes are discontinued, temporarily, due to the relocation of the branch. Please call the branch for information.
Children's Librarian 510-597-5011
Location: Piedmont Ave. Branch, 160 41st St.
Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Read alouds, songs, and rhymes for ages 3 to 5. 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
Read alouds, songs, and rhymes for ages 3 to 5. Groups please call in advance.
Children's Librarian (510) 597-5023
Location: Golden Gate Branch, 5606 San Pablo Ave.
