Events

‘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…

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…

Games and toys for families, and sometimes a storytime or a show. 

與家人一同互動, 提供遊戲和玩具。間中會有故事時間或表演。

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Family Story Time at Rockridge Branch Library, every Thursday at 10:30am

Bring your family to the library for books, songs, and movement. Stay for playtime after. All ages welcome! 

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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…

Have you ever wanted to learn how to play chess? Or are you a pro and want to play with other folks in the neighborhood? Join us at the Lakeview branch every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from noon to 2pm. The Lakeview Chess Club is all…

Danny Beagle, Steve Shapiro, and Hans Kolbe will play music by Johann Sebastian Bach, Josef Haydn (and a few surprises) in the Magazine Area. 

Join us for a screening of MLK/FBI (2020), directed by Sam Pollard and hosted by Oakland Film Festival.

This documentary examines the FBI’s surveillance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., drawing from newly declassified documents to explore a…

Celebrate a Century of Black History commemorations with civil rights film screenings and kid-friendly hands-on activities. Join in for a day of celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Register today. 

Bring your babies to the library for songs, books, and socializing! This event is best for parents or caregivers with babies from birth to 18 months.

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You are invited to a Storytime with rhymes, books, and songs! It will be followed by free playtime with toys and access to our outdoor gardens and play area.  All kids welcome, but program is especially for those 18 months to 4 years…

Join us for storytime with songs, movement and stories at the West Oakland Branch. 

All kids (0-6 years old) are welcome with grownup participation. 

Stay after for a 30-minute free play time.

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…

Please join us for Play Café. For infants and up, but all kids are welcome. We will begin with Bilingual Storytime, followed by snacks and free play.¡Por favor acompáñenos en nuestra hora de cuentos Bilingüe y tiempo de jugar!…

Join us at 10:30 am for storytime with songs, movement and stories!

We will also host a 1 hour free play time after storytime at 11:00am.This program is especially for those 18 months to 4 years old.

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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 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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Come and get creative with us here at Lakeview! We will be doing a different craft every week. Crafts are geared towards ages 6-11 but younger kids are welcome with an adult present. 

The program is every Wednesday from 2pm- 3pm. All…