For Immediate Release: October 17, 2007

Oakland Public Library Celebrates
Children’s Book Week In November

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(Oakland, CA) - Come celebrate Children’s Book Week at the Oakland Public Library. We have many fun activities planned (and not just for the little ones either!). From cowboy-clad dinosaurs and cultural yarns spun by local bard and songstress Yolanda Rhodes, to popular author Judy Sierra, Children’s Book Week at Oakland Public Library is not-to-be missed! This year we have also “gone green,” featuring bookmaking workshops using only recycled materials. We look forward to seeing you there!

Judy Sierra Author Talk
Poet, storyteller and author of such favorites as The Gruesome Guide to World Monsters and the recent Mind Your Manners, B.B. Wolf, Judy Sierra will tell stories and talk about her life and work. This event is co-sponsored by Oakland Parks & Recreation.

Tuesday November 13, 2007 @ 10 AM - Brookfield Branch, 9255 Edes Ave.

Storytelling with Yolanda Rhodes
Enjoy spirited tales with award-winning storyteller and singer Yolanda Rhodes.

Tuesday November 13, 2007 @ 1 PM - Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero

Bookend Painting Project
Bring your creative talents and help staff decorate Golden Gate Branch by painting bookends for use in the library.

Tuesday November 13, 2007 @ 3:30PM - Golden Gate Branch, 5606 San Pablo Ave.

Nick Barone Puppets: T-Rex Thunderlizard’s Wild West Revue
This fantastic puppet show for all ages is a musical, comical extravaganza of prehistoric proportions!

Tuesday November 13, 2007
3:00 PM - Montclair Branch, 1687 Mountain Blvd.
7:00 PM - Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Ave.

Bookmaking Workshops
Use recycled materials to create your own book for Children’s Book Week with The East Bay Depot for Creative Re-use.

Wednesday November 14, 2007
3:30 PM @ Melrose Branch, 4805 Foothill Blvd.
3:30 PM @ West Oakland Branch, 1801 Adeline St.

Thursday November 15, 2007
1:30 PM @ Elmhurst Branch, 1427 88th Ave.
3:30 PM @ Asian Branch, 388 9th St., Ste. 190
3:30 PM @ Temescal Branch, 5205 Telegraph Ave.

Bookmark Workshop for Ages 7 – Adult
Use your imagination and learn to make beautiful bookmarks.

Thursday November 15, 2007
3:30 PM @ Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.

All Oakland Public Library programs are free. For more information, please call (510) 238-3134 or the host libraries. You can also find information on the library Web site, www.oaklandlibrary.org. Please refrain from wearing scented products to library events. To request sign interpretation or other accommodation, please call (510) 834-7446 (TTY) or (510) 238-3848 at least five working days prior to the event. The Oakland Public Library is a department of the City of Oakland.

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