Events

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…

Join us for an afternoon of hands-on activities. Make something new every week.

Participa en una tarde de actividades interactivas. Haz algo nuevo cada semana.

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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…

Join us for tabletop and/or video games on Saturdays from 12:00-4:00. Meet and compete with other teens.

Snacks!

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Gaming at Your Library 

Melrose Branch turns the Teen Zone into a Gaming Room every Saturday from 12pm to 2pm. 

Play videogames with others on the big screen! 

Open to 12 to 18 years-old.Cada sábado de las 12pm a 2pm ,…

Join us for an afternoon of hands-on activities. Make something new every week.

Participa en una tarde de actividades interactivas. Haz algo nuevo cada semana.

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Join us every Saturday at 1 p.m. for jewelry making and original decorative craft projects.  

All materials provided. 

Volunteer computer tutors are available to help you with basic tasks during your daily hour in the library computer lab. 

They can help you set up an e-mail account, create a resume, search job listings, internet surfing and more.

Come decorate a rubber duck to join our traveling duck art gallery showing off the work of creative teens from all OPL branches! Your duck will go on a journey around Oakland and then return home to you at the end of the school…

Learn about the ancient art of henna at the library this summer and get your own Henna tattoo with artist Rachel Palacios.

Henna tattoos are temporary, but can last up to 8-10 days.

Do not miss out on this opportunity to earn raffle…

Join us for Digital Weekend at the 81st Ave library! 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 be…

Come and get basic computer help every Tuesday from 3-5pm and Sunday 10-12pm. Tutoring is in English only. Call to make an appointment. Drop in is first come first serve, after appointments.

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Call all the Mothers..... Come get Fit at your Library. 

Join us at 81st Ave Branch for Mommy Fit Club, a weekly one-hour workout designed to inspire moms with young children to build strength and community. 

We will move…

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Join us for the Summer Puzzle Challenge, a jigsaw puzzle series open to all ages and abilities! Whether you're a seasoned puzzler or trying it for the first time, you are all welcome here.

We’re excited to offer a variety of…

Enjoy a delicious mocktail while you learn new crafts. 

For Adults. All supplies will be provided.

Third Sundays of the month, 2-3 PM

Disfrute de un delicioso cóctel (sin alcohol) mientras aprende nuevas manualidades. Para…

Sunday Summer Jazz is back at the Golden Gate Branch!

Each performance will start with a youth ensemble performance from 2:30 m.-3:30 p.m.; the main act will take the stage from 4:00p.m.-5:00 p.m. Doors open at 2:00 p.m.

On July 20 we…

Chair yoga is designed for those who have difficulty getting up and down from the floor due to arthritis, knee injury, back pain or any other reason. 

Learn from a certified yoga instructor how a daily practice will improve your…

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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