For Immediate Release: August 6, 2007

** Photo Opportunity **

Family Explorations/End Of Summer Reading

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WHO/WHAT : Hundreds of youngsters and their families will celebrate the end of the Oakland Public Library’s 2007 Summer Reading Program, “Get a Clue @ Your Library,” at a special Family Explorations! at the Oakland Museum of California. Approximately 10,000 kids in Oakland participate in the annual reading game. Watch a magic show by Timothy James, climb aboard our bookmobile, and join in fun craft activities! Museum admission is free that day. This event is co-sponsored by the Oakland Public Library and the Oakland Museum of California.

WHEN: Sunday, August 12, 12:30 – 4:30 pm

WHERE: Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street at 12th Street

CONTACT:
Kathleen Hirooka
Oakland Public Library
(510) 238-6713; cell (510) 333-7262
khirooka@oaklandlibrary.org

Elizabeth Whipple
Oakland Museum of California
(510) 238-4740
ewhipple@museumca.org

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