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.
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
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
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
Family Pajama Storytime
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Stories and other activities. Meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.
Children's Librarian 510-597-5017
Location: Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Ave.
Family Storytime
7:00 PM
Stories and other activities for the whole family.
Children's Librarian 510-482-7844
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
Wednesday February 10, 2010
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) 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.
Children's Librarian (510) 597-5049
Location: Temescal Branch, 5205 Telegraph Ave.
Spanish/English Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Blingual Spanish/English. Hora de Cuentos Bilingües. Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance.
Children's Librarian (510) 535-5620
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance. Meets every Wednesday.
Location: Asian Branch, 388 9th St., Ste. 190
Toddler Storytime
10:30 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children under the age of three years old.
Children's Librarian 510-238-6576
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
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) 482-7844
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
Preschool Storytime
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance.
Children's Librarian (510) 597-5011
Location: Piedmont Ave. Branch, 160 41st St.
It's Your Move - Chess Clinic
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Beginner and intermediate chess clinic for all ages at the West Oakland Branch Library. The chess clinic will be held on Wednesdays, from 3 to 5 p.m. This is a free event. Parents are encouraged to participate. Join us for a fun and educational experience. Sign up is mandatory. Hosted by the West Oakland Library Branch and Will Delaney, chess coach.
Will Delaney 510-712-6222
Location: West Oakland Branch, 1801 Adeline St.
Thursday February 11, 2010
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.
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
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
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
Saturday February 13, 2010
Toddler Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Listen to stories, sing songs, watch puppets and MOVE in the Children’s Room. The toddler storytime is followed by a 30-minute play period for families. Ages 3 and under. This is held every Saturday.
Children's Librarian 510-238-3615
Location: Main Library-Children's Room, 125 14th St.
Family Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Stories and other activities for the whole family.
Children's Librarian 510-238-7344
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
Toddler Storytime
10:30 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children under the age of three years old. Meets every Saturday.
Children's Librarian 510-597-5017
Location: Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Ave.
Chess at Chavez
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The weekly Chavez chess program offers instruction for beginners and a place for patrons of all ages and levels to play with each other.
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
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
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
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
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.
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 February 16, 2010
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.
Wednesday February 17, 2010
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) 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.
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.
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) 482-7844
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
Preschool Storytime
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance.
Children's Librarian (510) 597-5011
Location: Piedmont Ave. Branch, 160 41st St.
It's Your Move - Chess Clinic
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Beginner and intermediate chess clinic for all ages at the West Oakland Branch Library. The chess clinic will be held on Wednesdays, from 3 to 5 p.m. This is a free event. Parents are encouraged to participate. Join us for a fun and educational experience. Sign up is mandatory. Hosted by the West Oakland Library Branch and Will Delaney, chess coach.
Will Delaney 510-712-6222
Location: West Oakland Branch, 1801 Adeline St.
Thursday February 18, 2010
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.
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 238-7344
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
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
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
Derique
10:30 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 615-5727
Location: Elmhurst Branch, 1427 88th Ave.
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 615-5725
Location: Brookfield Branch, 9255 Edes Ave.
Saturday February 20, 2010
Toddler Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Listen to stories, sing songs, watch puppets and MOVE in the Children’s Room. The toddler storytime is followed by a 30-minute play period for families. Ages 3 and under. This is held every Saturday.
Children's Librarian 510-238-3615
Location: Main Library-Children's Room, 125 14th St.
Family Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Stories and other activities for the whole family.
Children's Librarian 510-238-7344
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
Toddler Storytime
10:30 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children under the age of three years old. Meets every Saturday.
Children's Librarian 510-597-5017
Location: Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Ave.
Chess at Chavez
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The weekly Chavez chess program offers instruction for beginners and a place for patrons of all ages and levels to play with each other.
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
Saturday Lakeview Chess Club
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us for pick-up play and friendly competition every third Saturday. Beginners through Experts welcome. All ages are welcome during this fun, informative and, if desired, competitive event!
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
Chess Workshop
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
All ages (grades K-12) and all skill levels are encouraged to come play chess. Adult chess mentors are also welcome. Meets every Saturday.
Location: Eastmont Branch, Eastmont Town Center, 7200 Bancroft Ave., Ste. 211
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.
Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Listen to books, rhymes, sing songs, and MOVE in the Children’s Room. Ages 3-5. This is held every Monday.
Children's Librarian (510) 597-5017
Location: Main Library-Children's Room, 125 14th St.
Tuesday February 23, 2010
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
Family Pajama Storytime
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Stories and other activities. Meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.
Children's Librarian 510-597-5017
Location: Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Ave.
Family Storytime
7:00 PM
Stories and other activities for the whole family.
Children's Librarian 510-482-7844
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
Wednesday February 24, 2010
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) 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.
Children's Librarian (510) 597-5049
Location: Temescal Branch, 5205 Telegraph Ave.
Spanish/English Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Blingual Spanish/English. Hora de Cuentos Bilingües. Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance.
Children's Librarian (510) 535-5620
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance. Meets every Wednesday.
Location: Asian Branch, 388 9th St., Ste. 190
Toddler Storytime
10:30 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children under the age of three years old.
Children's Librarian 510-238-6576
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
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) 482-7844
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
Preschool Storytime
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance.
Children's Librarian (510) 597-5011
Location: Piedmont Ave. Branch, 160 41st St.
It's Your Move - Chess Clinic
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Beginner and intermediate chess clinic for all ages at the West Oakland Branch Library. The chess clinic will be held on Wednesdays, from 3 to 5 p.m. This is a free event. Parents are encouraged to participate. Join us for a fun and educational experience. Sign up is mandatory. Hosted by the West Oakland Library Branch and Will Delaney, chess coach.
Will Delaney 510-712-6222
Location: West Oakland Branch, 1801 Adeline St.
Thursday February 25, 2010
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
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
Saturday February 27, 2010
Toddler Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Listen to stories, sing songs, watch puppets and MOVE in the Children’s Room. The toddler storytime is followed by a 30-minute play period for families. Ages 3 and under. This is held every Saturday.
Children's Librarian 510-238-3615
Location: Main Library-Children's Room, 125 14th St.
Family Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Stories and other activities for the whole family.
Children's Librarian 510-238-7344
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
Toddler Storytime
10:30 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children under the age of three years old. Meets every Saturday.
Children's Librarian 510-597-5017
Location: Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Ave.
Chess at Chavez
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The weekly Chavez chess program offers instruction for beginners and a place for patrons of all ages and levels to play with each other.
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
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
African American Quilters of Oakland: Demonstration and Workshop
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
In honor of Black History Month, the African American Quilters of Oakland and the West Oakland Branch Library invite the public to an annual free demonstration and workshop in quilting. This is a free event. All supplies will be provided. All ages welcome.
Veronica Lee 510-238-7352 vlee@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: West Oakland Branch, 1801 Adeline 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
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.
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
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.