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Saturday October 17, 2009
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Saturday February 20, 2010
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Out of the Rubble: 20 Years After Loma Prieta
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Contact: 238-3222
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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
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Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
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Wednesday December 9, 2009
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Saturday February 27, 2010
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12:00 PM
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5:30 PM
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Access to Life Exhibit
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Contact: African American Museum & Library at Oakland 510-637-0200 aamlo@oaklandlibrary.org
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The African American Museum & Library at Oakland (AAMLO), in partnership with the Global Fund, is pleased to announce the Access to Life Exhibit. Featuring photographs by eight artists from Magnum Photos, Access to Life documents the international fight against AIDS while helping to strengthen global networks of compassion and solicitude. Compelling work by Jonas Bendiksen, Jim Goldberg, Alex Majoli, Steve McCurry, Paolo Pellegrin, Gilles Peress, Eli Reed, and Larry Towell offers revealing portraits of individuals and their loved ones from nine countries, lamenting their plight while also celebrating the many positive stories brought about by advanced medicine.
Through its fundraising efforts, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has helped make lifesaving treatment with antiretroviral drugs available to more than 2.3 million people worldwide.
Magnum Photos is an international photographic cooperative, founded by Robert Capa, Henri Cartier-Bresson and others, that is renowned for chronicling and interpreting world events with respect and empathy for its subjects.
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Location: 659 Fourteenth Street Oakland, CA 94612
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Monday January 4, 2010
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Thursday December 30, 2010
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Free Adult Literacy Tutoring
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Contact: Second Start 238-3432 njones@oaklandlibrary.org
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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.
Check us out online.
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Wednesday January 6, 2010
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Friday December 31, 2010
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Computer Basics in Cantonese, Mandarin
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Contact: Asian Branch staff (510) 238-3400
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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.
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Location: Asian Branch, 388 9th St., Ste. 190
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Wednesday February 3, 2010
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Friday February 26, 2010
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Revelations by Kat Zandvakili
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Contact: 238-7344
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On display in February are the bright, colorful and inventive images of Revelations, by Kat Zandvakili. These works feature oil on canvas, abstract expressionist images, and figures. Enjoy the positive energy, experience the REVELATIONS!
Friends of Lakeview Library
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Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
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Tuesday February 9, 2010
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10:30 AM
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Derique
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Contact: Children's Librarian 238-3615
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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.
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Location: Main Library-Children's Room, 125 14th St.
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12:30 PM
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4:30 PM
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Free Tax Assistance
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Contact: 482-7844
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Trained AARP volunteers offer tax assistance at the Library. Call the library to confirm schedules and make an appointment. Be sure to bring copies of your previous year’s tax returns and all items pertaining to your 2009 tax forms.
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Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
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1:00 PM
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Derique
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Contact: Children's Librarian 615-5726
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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.
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Location: Eastmont Branch, Eastmont Town Center, 7200 Bancroft Ave., Ste. 211
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3:30 PM
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5:00 PM
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Lakeview Chess with Marvin Willis
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Contact: 238-7344
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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!
http://lakeviewfriends.org
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Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
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4:00 PM
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5:30 PM
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Jewelry Making Workshop for Teens!
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Contact: Brian Boies 238-7232 bboies@oaklandlibrary.org
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In this fun, free, hands-on workshop, local designer Chelsee Robinson will guide in creating your own beautiful jewelry. Sign up now! Registration required.
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Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
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5:00 PM
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6:30 PM
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Rockridge Ninjas
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Contact: Susy Moorhead 510-597-5017 smoorhead@oaklandlibrary.org
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Meets on the second Tuesday of the month. Come watch anime with us!
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Location: Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Ave.
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5:00 PM
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7:00 PM
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Lawyers in the Library
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Contact: (510) 615-5727
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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.
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Location: Elmhurst Branch, 1427 88th Ave.
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