Events
Drop-In Computer Help
In ProgressAll day,Volunteer computer tutors are often available to help you with basic tasks in the library computer lab!
They can help you set up an email account, create a resume, look for job listings, search the internet and more.
Volunteer…
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Marigold Growing Contest at Main
In ProgressAll day,Can you grow the tallest cempasúchil (marigold)?
Take home a free marigold plant from a participating branch. Take care of it all summer. Bring your plant back between August 22 - August 29 to see how tall it got -- and see if you won!
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Problems with your landlord? OTU's Community Counselors will be at the Main Library to answer your tenants rights questions.
This event is free and open to all Oakland tenants. Make an…
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Come to the library and have fun! Zumba Jam with instructor Tabitha Pulliam on the first, second and third Monday of the month.
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Tired of the same old mimics and gelatinous cubes? Join us to discover the games beyond D&D!
Players can expect short campaigns featuring interesting and innovative TTRPG systems led by an experienced and imaginative DM. This…
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Yotam Marom in Conversation with Malkia Devich Cyril, and special guest Lu Aya of the Peace Poets.
Brooklyn-based organizer and facilitator Yotam Marom comes to the Bay Area with his debut For Louder Days: Reaching Beyond a Politics of…
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Unleash your inner maker at our Open Art Lab! This is your dedicated space and time to bring your creative projects to life. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting started, you'll have access to professional tools like:
Sewing &…
Find your stitch circle at the Main Library.
Bring your knitting, crochet, or embroidery and enjoy the company of fellow fiber artists.
No project? No problem! If you're curious to try, we'll have plenty of materials on hand for you to…
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Practice speaking English with other learners and Library staff. New topics every week. All levels are welcome!
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It's Monday night. You've had a long day at work. And you're ready for a treat to help you unwind, but not something boozy. Time for a mocktail. This is the premise of Jennifer Newens' Monday Night Mocktails, a collection of 52…
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Meet adoptable pets and learn about adopting, fostering, volunteering and affordable pet care with Oakland Animal Services.
Conoce mascotas en adopción y aprende sobre adoptar, ser hogar temporal, voluntariado y cuidado accessible…
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Come create art!
This monthly mixed media collage and upcycled textiles workshops are designed to be inclusive of all ages and abilities. We offer a generous variety of materials for 2D and 3D collage and textile scraps for…
Come create art! This monthly mixed media collage and upcycled textiles workshops are designed to be inclusive of all ages and abilities. We offer a generous variety of materials for 2D and 3D collage and textile scraps for cardboard…
Come to the library and have fun! Zumba Jam with instructor Tabitha Pulliam on the first, second and third Monday of the month.
Get accessibility information.
Alameda Health System mobile medical services on the third Tuesday of the month. Medical exam, blood pressure, vaccinations, connection with other health services for adults. Referral to dental services, other services, and financial…
Tired of the same old mimics and gelatinous cubes? Join us to discover the games beyond D&D!
Players can expect short campaigns featuring interesting and innovative TTRPG systems led by an experienced and imaginative DM. This…
Unwind and discover your creative side!
Join us on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month for a relaxed, guided crafting session. All supplies are included, and no experience is needed—just bring your curiosity. Each session varies,…
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Robert McCockran is a veterans’ representative at America’s Job Center/Employment Development Department (EDD) in Oakland. He will be in the Community Kiosk once a month to help military veterans with job leads, tips, and referrals. He can…
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Insight Housing (formerly Berkeley Food and Housing Project) provides veterans emergency food and shelter, transitional housing, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing and employment services with support services to…
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