Events

Join us every second and fourth Monday of the month for a delightful early afternoon of yarn, needles, and good company at our Adult Knitting & Crochet Circle!

Settle into a warm and inviting space where creativity and conversation…

Come build with us at Lego club! Every Monday we unleash our imagination building amazing Lego creations. Our favorite creations will be displayed at the branch for all to admire!

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Art Workshop for 0-5 yrs old

Teens!

Come and hang out and get creative with us every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.

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.

Join the Melrose Adult Crochet Club for all levels, beginners to advanced.  Learn how to crochet basic and advanced stitches, and get assistance when you need it. Share your work with others and get new project ideas. Teach…

Using pages from old books, magazines and newspapers, lellobird will show us how to block out text to leave selected words behind to create a poem. We’ll look at examples from other artists/poets, talk about how to choose words and…

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.…

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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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 every Wednesday afternoon for a relaxing and fun-filled activity! After our exciting MOCHA program on the first Wednesday of the month, kids can look forward to a new craft every week with Crafternoon for Kids! Each week, children…

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…

Come hang out with us every Wednesday afternoon!

*Play Video Games

*Watch Movies

*Make Arts & Crafts

*Hang Out With Friends

For youth 10-18 years old.

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*Juga Video Juegos

*Ve Peliculas

*Haz Manualidades

*Pasa…

Welcome to Tween Hangout! Come by the library to enjoy some snacks, play games, and do crafts. For kids in 5th to 8th grade.

¡Bienvenido al Pasa Tiempo de Adolescentes! Pase por la biblioteca para comer aperitivos, jugar ajedrez, y hacer…

Calling all teens! Drop by the West Oakland Branch for a relaxed, fun-filled hangout just for you.

Meet new friends, play your favorite board games, and unleash your creativity with cool crafts. 

Your Teen Librarian will be available…

✂️ Make your own zines at our monthly Teen Zine Club! ✂️ 

This is a chill space for you to get creative, express yourself, and hang out with new and returning zine makers. No prior knowledge or experience needed! For teens ages…

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…

Join us for an intimate Tatreez embroidery workshop with Palestinian artist and educator, Amanne Sharif. Amanne bridges ancestral storytelling with contemporary design, guiding participants stitch by meaningful stitch. Learn 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,…