Events
Welcome to Tween Hangout! Come by the library to enjoy some snacks, play games, and do crafts. For kids in 5th to 8th grade.
¡Bienvenido al Pasa Tiempo de Adolescentes! Pase por la biblioteca para comer aperitivos, jugar ajedrez, y hacer…
Make your crafty dreams come true at our weekly Teen Crafternoons!
Drop by the Main Library TeenZone every Wednesday between 3:00-5:00pm to bead, sew, paint, glue, crochet, collage, and more with our collection of craft materials.
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Teens!
Every Wednesday afternoon after school, come to the Eastmont Branch TeenZone.
Play video games projected up on our giant wall screen, meet and hang-out with friends, and while you're at it, grab a snack!
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Chess Players!
Drop by to learn the basics, practice with new or old friends, or play against a worthy opponent.
Instruction and chess sets will be provided.
All levels welcome. Best for people ages 6 to 17 years. (Children…
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Come to the Dimond Library to knit. Join in conversation, exchange knowledge and ideas or learn from others if you are new to knitting.
Supplies for this program made possible by the generosity of the Friends of the Dimond Library.
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Come learn new art skills techniques and art styles
Work on art projects over the year for the end of the year art show
Want to volunteer or teach others about your art? Amazing!
Join us every week to make some art!
We'll provide the…
Does your bike have a flat tire? Does something feel wrong with your bike? Bring your bike in and we'll help fix it. We do minor bike repairs and provide tools and some supplies. All are welcome and…
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Please join us at the 81st Avenue Branch for two teen/adult healthy cooking classes the last Friday of every month.
We will be partnering with Agrarian Community Kitchen and Labs . Participants will learn to make…
Teens!
Come join us at Asian Branch Library every Friday afternoon from 3:30-5PM to play Nintendo Switch games! No registration is required, just show up and have fun!
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Starts promptly at 1pm. / Comienza puntualmente a la 1pm.
Join us for a Lion Dance performance to bring good luck and prosperity to the Lunar New Year!
Lion Dance is a performance art that employs a blend of martial arts,…
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Join us for a collaborative edit-a-thon where we’ll update and expand the Oakland Wiki, a community-driven resource for all things local. What’s an edit-a-thon? It’s a friendly, hands-on event where people come together to improve a wiki by…
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Join us for Digital Weekend at the 81st Ave Branch.
Every Saturday there will be open hours in our computer lab to play on the same server of games. Each participant will get an extra 2 hours of computer time.
Snacks will also…
Come see this quilt display from the African American Quilt Guild of Oakland.
Guild members produced unique quilts inspired in the tradition of Gee's Bend. Gee's Bend style is known for bold, improvisational and geometric designs…
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Teens!
Drop by the TeenZone all month long and take in a video or two from the excellent PBS & Crash Course team's Crash Course Black American History series hosted by author Clint Smith.
Come by and hear about…
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Come see this quilt display from the African American Quilt Guild of Oakland.
Guild members produced unique quilts inspired in the tradition of Gee's Bend. Gee's Bend style is known for bold, improvisational and geometric designs…
- Family Resource Navigators is a Community Based organization, that supports families when faced with a new disability or special health care diagnosis for their child. They are offering their services as a…
Teens!
Come by the Eastmont Branch Teen Zone every Monday after school this school year and watch a movie!
Comedies? We got 'em! Dramas and Documentaries? We got 'em! Bonkers Sci-Fi/Fantasy…
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DungeonMaster Vic Presents... Dungeons & Dragons Club!
Mondays 4:00-6:00pm
Free and open to all teens 12-18; no experience needed.
All materials provided, including snacks!
Space is limited and fills quickly. Please call the TeenZone…
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Come see this quilt display from the African American Quilt Guild of Oakland.
Guild members produced unique quilts inspired in the tradition of Gee's Bend. Gee's Bend style is known for bold, improvisational and geometric designs…
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