Calendar of Events
August 1999

Events for Adults
Events for Teens
Events for Kids
Preschool Story Times
Toddler Story Times
Family Story Times
PASS! Homework Assistance Program 
Summer Reading Events, July 1999

 

FOR ADULTS

Exhibit: "The Treasure Island Fair, 1939-1940:" a display of photographs and memorabilia. Runs July 10 - September 30, 1999. Oakland History Room, Main Library.

TUESDAY 3

Lawyers in the Library.
Dimond branch, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Piedmont Ave. Branch,
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Please call ahead for instructions.

THURSDAY 5

Lawyers in the Library.
Main, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Advance sign-up at 5:00 p.m.

TUESDAY 10

Lawyers in the Library.
Lakeview Branch, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Please call ahead for instructions.

THURSDAY 12

Lawyers in the Library.
Main, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Advance sign-up at 5:00 p.m.

TUESDAY 17

Lawyers in the Library.
Piedmont Ave. Branch,
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Please call ahead for instructions.

THURSDAY 19

Lawyers in the Library.
Main, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Advance sign-up at 5:00 p.m.

TUESDAY 24

Book Discussion Group. Come share your enjoyment of reading with others in the community!
Golden Gate Branch, 6:30 p.m.
Every 4th Tuesday.

THURSDAY 26

Lawyers in the Library.
Main, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Advance sign-up at 5:00 p.m.
Asian Branch, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
(Chinese & Vietnamese interpretation available.)

MONDAY 30

Library Advisory Commission Meeting. Open to public.
Main, West Auditorium, 4:45 p.m..

FOR TEENS

"TWO THUMBS UP FOR SUMMER READING," JUNE 19-AUGUST 21. If you're between the ages of 12 and 18, you can participate in Oakland Public Library's first Summer Reading Program for teens. Read books or magazines, listen to books-on-tape or view a website or video. Then write a short, movie-style review and you'll be eligible for a drawing for some special gifts! The more you read, the more chances you'll have to win! Prizes will also be given to every participating teen. Register at any of our locations! Sponsors: Friends of Oakland Public Library, Oakland Public Library Foundation, Oakland Ice Center, Lawrence Hall of Science, Alameda/Oakland Ferry Service.

FOR KIDS

"ANY TIME IS BOOK TIME:" 1999 SUMMER READING PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN. Kids 13 and under are invited to read a total of 8 hours between June 19 through August 21 to earn fantastic prizes, books and passes to interesting locations. Visit any one of the 16 Oakland Public Library locations to register! Sponsors: Friends of the Oakland Public Library, the Oakland Public Library Foundation, Round Table Pizza, Alameda/Oakland Ferry Service, Oakland Ice Center, Oakland A's and Lawrence Hall of Science.

TUESDAY 3

Craft program:  lanyard weaving and jewelry making.
Golden Gate Branch, 4:00 p.m.

TUESDAY 17

Craft program:  collage making -- bring a photo of yourself.

Golden Gate Branch, 4:00 p.m.

TUESDAY 31

Craft program:  puppet making.
Golden Gate Branch, 4:00 p.m.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES.

Stories, Songs & fingerplays for children, ages 3-5.

 

BROOKFIELD BRANCH:

Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.

César Chávez BRANCH:

Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. (Spanish/Espańol); 11:30 a.m. (English/Inglés)

DIMOND BRANCH:

Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

EASTMONT BRANCH:

Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Groups must call in advance to pre-register, (510)615-5726.

ELMHURST BRANCH:

Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.

GOLDEN GATE:

Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

LAKEVIEW BRANCH:

Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

MARTIN L. KING, JR. BR.:

Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

PIEDMONT AVE. BRANCH:

Wednesdays,

10:30 & 11:00 a.m.

ROCKRIDGE BRANCH:

First & Third Tuesdays,

10:30 & 11:00 a.m.

TEMESCAL BRANCH:

Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

WEST OAKLAND BRANCH:

Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.

TODDLER STORYTIMES.

Stories, songs & fingerplays for children under 3 years old.

 

GOLDEN GATE BRANCH:

Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

ROCKRIDGE BRANCH:

Second Saturday, 10:30 a.m.

FAMILY STORYTIMES.

Stories & fun for the whole family!

 

MAIN-CHILDREN'S RM.:

Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. (First Saturdays include crafts)

PIEDMONT AVE. BRANCH:

Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.

ROCKRIDGE BRANCH:

Second Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

 

 

PASS!--Partners for Achieving School Success will return Fall 1999.

 

 

SUMMER READING EVENTS AUGUST 1999

 

AFRICAN DANCE WITH KEN DOUMBIA

Rockridge Branch Library Saturday, August 7, 1:00 p.m.

 

BONNIE LOCKHART, SINGER AND MUSICIAN

West Oakland Branch Library Wednesday, August 3, 10:30 a.m.

 

CHINESE FOLK DANCERS

Dimond Branch Library Tuesday, August 10, 7:00 p.m.
César E. Chávez Branch Library Friday, August 13, 4:00 p.m.
Asian Branch Library Saturday, August 14, 11:00 a.m.
Rockridge Branch Library Wednesday, August 25, 7:00 p.m.

 

COLIBRI

Golden Gate Branch Library Wednesday, August 11, 11:00 a.m.
Elmhurst Branch Library Wednesday, August 11, 4:00 p.m.

 

GOLDEN GATE PUPPETEERS

Golden Gate Branch Library Thursday, August 19,11:00 a.m.

 

JENNY MAKOFSKY STORYTELLER

Brookfield Branch Library Wednesday, August 4, 4:00 p.m.
Eastmont Branch Library Wednesday, August 11, 10:30 a.m.

 

"THE KEITH SHOW"

JUGGLING! COMEDY! MAGIC!

Rockridge Branch Library Wednesday, August 18, 7:00 p.m.
Elmhurst Branch Library Wednesday, August 18, 4:00 p.m.

 

MAGIC DAN

Golden Gate Branch Library Thursday, August 5, 10:30 a.m.
Temescal Branch Library Wednesday, August 11, 1:00 p.m.
Piedmont Ave. Branch Library Thursday, August 12, 3:30 p.m.

 

A MEETING WITH HARRIET TUBMAN

Lakeview Branch Library Thursday, August 5, 1:00 p.m.
Eastmont Branch Library Thursday, August 19, 4:00 p.m.

 

NICK BARONE PUPPETS, "TALES FROM THE ENCHANTED FOREST"

Lakeview Branch Library Wednesday, August 11, 10:30 a.m.

West Oakland Branch Library Wednesday, August 18, 10:30 a.m.

 

SCRAPMOBILE

Asian Branch Library Tuesday, August 3, 1:00 p.m.
César E. Chávez Branch Library Tuesday, August 3, 3:00 p.m.
Eastmont Branch Library Wednesday, August 11, 10:30 a.m.

 

STEPHEN CHAN, MAGICIAN

Children's Room-Main Library Wednesday, August 11, 1:00 p.m.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Library Thursday, August 19, 3:30 p.m.
 

ZOOMOBILE

Temescal Branch Library Wednesday, August 4, 11:00 a.m.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Library Tuesday, August 10, 3:30 p.m.
West Oakland Branch Library Wednesday, August 25, 4:00 p.m.

ZUN ZUN MUSIC & THEATRE

Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Library Wednesday, August 4, 3:30 p.m.
Rockridge Branch Library Wednesday, August 4, 7:00 p.m.
Lakeview Branch Library Wednesday, August 18, 10:30 a.m.
Asian Branch Library Wednesday, August 18, 1:00 p.m.
Children's Room-Main Library Wednesday, August 18, 3:00 p.m.

 

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