Events
Current Exhibit: Mother, Artist, Healer, Warrior: Woman as Metaphor in Paintings by Jon Onye Lockard
In ProgressAll dayOnline eventJon Onye Lockard (1932-2015) -- portraitist, muralist, and illustrator--often created images that focused on the position of females throughout the Black world. By exploring his iconography, especially the themes of mother, artist, healer,…
Exhibit: Found in a Library Book
In ProgressAll dayHave you ever wondered what happens to the things you leave behind?
Well, if you leave them in an OPL library book, or around the library, you might find them in our Found in a Library Book collection.
Now you can come see some of…
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Now a place of condos, offices and malls, Emeryville was once a transportation and manufacturing hub.
The photos in this exhibit show how Emeryville transformed itself- the adaptive reuse of a bakery, a condo complex on a former dump,…
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What do you remember about the Eastmont Mall? With the interior spaces designed by architect William Pereira, it was only the second mall in Oakland. It opened in stages in 1966-71, and the grand opening was in 1970. You're…
Play Spades @ The Elmhurst Library
In ProgressAll daySpades is a simple card game that is legendary in Black American culture.The rules listed above are real rules in most social communities and households that play Spades. Nobody will teach you to play, it is something you learn by…
Visions Toward Tomorrow Exhibition
In ProgressAll dayExplore Visions Toward Tomorrow: The African American Community in Oakland, 1890-1990, a long-term exhibition that examines one century of African Americans building families, neighborhoods, and businesses as they fought for social justice…
Clases de ciudadanía
In ProgressPrepárese para el examen de ciudadanía con clases ofrecidas por instructorxs de Santa Ana College.
La clase se reunirá cada martes y será enseñada en español.
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MOCHA At The Library!
In ProgressFREE weekly Art Workshops for children and families led by teachers from the Museum of Children's Art (MOCHA).
For ages 5-15 and caregivers.
MOCHA workshops focus on building creativity, social-emotional and academic skills through art.
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MOCHA At The Library!
In ProgressFREE weekly Art Workshops for children and families led by teachers from the Museum of Children's Art (MOCHA).
For ages 5-15 and caregivers.
MOCHA workshops focus on building creativity, social-emotional and academic skills through art.
You don't have to learn English alone! Our English Conversation Clubs are places where you can practice your English with other learners in a supportive environment.
FREE weekly Art Workshops for children and families led by teachers from the Museum of Children's Art (MOCHA).
For ages 5-15 and caregivers.
MOCHA workshops focus on building creativity, social-emotional and academic skills through art.
Come and hang out and get creative with us every Tuesday after school!
Teens ages 13-18 all welcome. Snacks will be provided!
Every last Tuesday of the month, Teen Librarian Sabah will be joining us and is excited to meet and…
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Whether you’re starting a new business, expanding an existing business or facing challenges with your current business model, City staff are here to assist. And we’re coming to neighborhoods throughout Oakland to make it more convenient for…
Volunteer computer tutors are available to help you with basic tasks during your daily hour in the library computer lab. They can help you set up an e-mail account, make a resume, search job listings, internet…
The Clemente College Experience at OACE provides an opportunity to participate in a nine-month seminar focused on Critical Thinking and Writing, US History, Literature, Philosophy, and Art History.
The award-winning Clemente Course is a…
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The Lawyers in the Library program is a free information and referral program staffed by volunteer lawyers and hosted by libraries throughout Alameda County. If legal help is required, people are referred to other agencies.
The program is…
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Join us as we celebrate International Games Month, every Tuesday evening in November, from 6-7:30pm.
We will have games out for you to play on your own with your friends or family, as well as staff on hand to teach you a new game…
Our pajama family storytimes are great for the whole family.
Stories, songs, and rhymes for all ages. Have children of different ages? Bring them all! These stories and activities are for everyone.
*Space is limited.
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en ingles y español
Register NOW!!!!!
For Intersession 2023
****Classes start January 3, 2023
3 ways to register
Call: (714) 241-5700 Online at: https://www.sac.edu/sceVisit your local library branch and ask for help…Registration requiredRegister for event
Please join us for Play Cafe. For infants and up, but all kids are welcome.
We will have a brief snack time in a well-ventilated area. Thanks.
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Por favor acompañenos en nuestra hora de cuentos y tiempo de jugar! Parabebés, pero…
