Events
Winter Solstice Youth Art Show
In ProgressAll day,‘Tis the season to enjoy the creativity in our community!
For three weeks participants came to the library to work on their artwork and they kindly agreed to share it with everyone!
The age range of the participants are:
4-18
The show…
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Black Panther Party 60th Anniversary Exhibit
In ProgressAll day,"All Power to the People!"
A special exhibit commemorating the Black Panther Party's 60th Anniversary will be on display at the 81st Avenue Library through the end of March.
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Join us for monthly 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…
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Celebrate all things love with DIY Valentine's Day cards and crafts.
Open to children and their parents/caregivers.
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Celebrate all things love with DIY Valentine's Day cards and crafts.
Open to children and their parents/caregivers.
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Join Ms. Chrystal for a vibrant kids' dance class exploring Black American culture's impact on dance, from African roots to modern moves for Black History Month! We'll be celebrating iconic styles like Lindy Hop, Disco, Soul…
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Come learn to crochet and to hang out with other yarn lovers!
All experience levels welcome, bring your own project or use the supplies provided.
For children in 3rd to 6th grade.
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Piece by Piece: Celebrating African American Contemporary Art
Is a hands-on visual arts workshop that introduces participants to influential African American contemporary artists while encouraging creative interpretation through paper…
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Put on your comfy pajamas and come to the Dimond Branch for Family Storytime.
Fun for the whole family from adults to babies, there will be stories, songs, activities and rhymes for all ages. The perfect…
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.
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Drop in after school for board games and LEGO, and sometimes a craft activity.
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Join us for monthly 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…
Join us for a chill afternoon with simple crafts for kids. You can work on your craft at the library or take a bag home to make later. Most crafts involve coloring, simple cutting, and gluing.
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Piece by Piece: Celebrating African American Contemporary Art
Is a hands-on visual arts workshop that introduces participants to influential African American contemporary artists while encouraging creative interpretation through paper…
Join us for monthly 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…
Join us for LEGO Day!
Imagine, plan, and build your own creations at the library. We will have cool themes to inspire your creativity and challenge your LEGO skills. Bring your family and friends for even more fun and…
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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Join us for monthly 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…
Drop in after school for board games and LEGO, and sometimes a craft activity.
Get accessibility information.
Join us the 3rd Friday of each month, for even more crafts at the West Oakland Branch! We'll have a different craft each month, so come check it out!
Crafts are designed for ages 5-15 and their caregivers, but anyone any age is welcome to…
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