Events

Join coaches from the East Oakland Boxing Association and get ready to throw punches and have some fun learning drills. All teen and tweens are welcome, but only age 10 and over can participate. After three classes participants will…

If you are a teen looking for a space to relax, check out the Golden Gate library teen art and gaming hour downstairs in the meeting room. We have a Nintendo switch for gaming and acrylic paint and sketching pencils for art every Friday…

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 ages & levels welcome. Best for people ages 6 years and up. This is a great…

This is an introduction to growing herbs. We will discuss methods to grow herbs in a home or garden. We will also discuss ways of growing herbs for people with mobility issues.

Esta es una introducción al cultivo de hierbas. Hablaremos de…

Learn how to harvest and collect seeds for planting in a home garden in this hands-on class with Ma del Carmen Cortez. Participants will take home some seeds after class.

Aprenda a cosechar y recolectar semillas para plantarlas en el…

Join us at the 81st Avenue Branch for a series of 6 workshops led by Cia A. Robles, BS, CHT, an Integrated Somatic Trauma Healing Therapist. Participants will learn about the 4 Essential Practices to Feel Good Now.

Learn this simple, easy…

Come to the Dimond Library to knit.  Join in conversation, exchange knowledge and ideas or learn from others if you are new to knitting.

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Make your own buttons, magnets, stickers and more every first and third Thursday at Melrose Branch Library!

¡Haz botones, imanes, calcomanías y más el primero y el tercero Jueves en Melrose Branch Library!

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Learn together about plants and gardening from germination to compost to growing vegetables and seed saving. Meet new people, spend time outside is unique garden, make tea from our herb garden.

Aprendan juntos sobre plantas y…

Dreaming of fresh produce and greater self-sufficiency? Join urban farmer Yolanda Burrell of Pollinate Farm as she unlocks the secrets to growing food anywhere in the city – from decks and balconies to raised beds and containers. Discover…

Come watch anime! Have some snacks! Make new friends!! 

Join us at Asian Branch every Thursday at 4PM to watch a few episodes of your favorite anime! 

All new and veteran anime fans are welcome! 

(For teens 12-18 years…

Read the book, then watch the movie! We meet on the first Thursday of the month at the Main Library TeenZone to discuss a YA book and its screen adaptation. This month we're discussing Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead then watching the 2014…

We have discovered a large hidden cache of posters promoting reading going back to the 1980's at Rockridge Branch Library. They are cute, beautiful, funny and strange. We are putting up as many as fit in our gallery for you to enjoy!

Stop by the King Branch on Fridays after school to enjoy gaming in the TeenZone! We have a Nintendo Switch and a PS5. Gaming titles include Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart Racing, Injustice 2, Madden 2024, FIFA 2024 and more.

No…

If you are a teen looking for a place to chill, Lakeview library is the place to go!

We have gaming and art every week and if you aren't into either, you can always work on homework or just hangout with your friends. 

We also…

hey, hey, hey, Main TeenZone Presents... Gameday Fridays!

Start your weekend off right! Join us in the Main TeenZone, after school, every Friday to play video games like Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart!

All teens are welcome!

Drop in; no…

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…

Join us at the Main TeenZone for Foodie Fridays! We'll learn how to make some favorite dishes (and maybe try some new ones). Every first Friday from 3pm-4:30pm.

Free. All materials provided. No experience necessary.

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Join us for snacks and a screening of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” on Friday, April 4th from 3pm-5pm at the César E. Chávez Branch!---------------------------------------------Acompáñanos y disfruta bocadillos y…

Come hang out with other teens and take part in a popular role playing game! No dice? No problem! Dice are provided and so are start characters for new players. With Dungeon Master Vic.

Ven y juega con otros adolescentes un juego de roles…