Events
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Join us for a special webinar with Yemeni American writers, community leaders, and social activists who will discuss the experiences of Yemeni immigrants and Yemeni Americans in the Bay Area and across the United States. They will focus on…
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Celebrate spring with us as we plant crops for the season in our backyard garden!Be prepared to get in the dirt as we plant vegetables in our raised garden and do gardening crafts!Seeds from our seed library and starters from our hydroponic…
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…
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POETRY, NATURE, AND OUR WORLD
A family program where fathers, caregivers & children learn together
WHAT WE’LL DO
Explore poetry and nature through books and picture walksCreate simple Earth poems with words or drawingsJoin a…
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Join us for the 15th annual 90-Second Newbery Film Festival!
This annual worldwide video contest features short movies created by young filmmakers, each one retelling the entire story of a Newbery-Award-winning book in just a few minutes.
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Join us for an engaging and educational performance featuring Ali Habbal of Oud by Ali. Discover the rich history of Arabic music through live oud performance, while learning about maqamat, traditional Middle Eastern instruments, and the…
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Learn how to grow a thriving vegetable garden while conserving water! In this session, a UC Master Gardener instructor will cover practical techniques for calculating plant water needs, improving soil quality, and choosing efficient…
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Join us for a live demonstration of a traditional Eritrean coffee ceremony with Chef Senait from Cafe Anbesa. Chef Senait comes with decades of experience owning and running her own restaurant in Asmara, Eritrea. For Senait, cooking…
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Join us in the library for a welcoming conversation with Yasir, the owner of Mohka House, a café in Oakland's Dimond district, rooted in Yemeni coffee and tea traditions. He will share stories about the history of coffee and tea in Yemen,…
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Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years. Every Monday morning at 10:30am. Stay and play after Storytime with fun age-appropriate toys.
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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…
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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.
Come pick up free sprouts for your garden! We offer a variety of flower, herb, fruit, and vegetable sprouts. Take your pick!
Sprouts are seeds that have just started to take root in the soil. The sprouts come from seeds from the Golden Gate…
- Join us as MOCHA brings their trilingual art and literacy program honoring the Mayan Mam community! Each session, we will read a Mayan story in Mam, Spanish and English, then create beautiful art based on the story.
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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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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 Tween Club at King. Activities can include 3D pens, arts & crafts, painting, movies, and much more.
For kids 8-14, but all are welcome to join.Get accessibility information.
Acompáñanos en el Club para Preadolescentes en King.…
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Let your imagination go wild and create your masterpiece at the Main Library Children's Room when you join in the craft project of the month. Children and caregivers welcome!
