| Arts & Crafts Workshops |
Crafts with East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse
East Bay Depot artists will show kids how to make caterpillars, sea creatures, animal masks, and more out of recycled materials! |
| Date |
Time |
Branch |
| May 17 (Wed) |
10:30 am |
Elmhurst Branch |
| Jun 19 (Mon) |
7:00 pm |
Piedmont Ave. Branch |
| Jun 21 (Wed) |
3:30 pm |
Melrose Branch |
| Jun 28 (Wed) |
2:00 pm |
Brookfield Branch |
| Jul 8 (Sat) |
11:00 am |
Asian Branch |
| Jul 11 (Tue) |
2:00 pm |
Elmhurst Branch (2nd program) |
| Jul 18 (Tue) |
2:00 pm |
Main Children's Room |
| Jul 20 (Thu) |
2:00 pm |
Montclair Branch |
Learn How To Draw Comic Books! with Brandon McKinney
Learn how to draw comics with cartoonist Brandon McKinney. |
| Date |
Time |
Branch |
| Jul 15 (Sat) |
10:30 am |
Children's Room - West Auditorium |
| Jul 15 (Sat) |
2:00 pm |
Teen Zone - Main Library |
| Jul 17 (Mon) |
1:30 pm |
Golden Gate Library |
Comic Book Art Workshop with Artist Hellen Jo
Learn how to draw comics with Nickelodeon comic-strip artist Hellen Jo. |
| Date |
Time |
Branch |
| Jun 29 (Thu) |
2:00 pm |
Lakeview Branch |
| Jul 6 (Thu) |
2:00 pm |
Main Children's Room |
| Jul 12 (Wed) |
11:30 am |
César Chávez Branch |
| Jul 12 (Wed) |
3:30 pm |
Melrose, Branch |
| Other Craft Workshops |
| Date |
Time |
Branch |
Event Title |
| Jun 15 (Thu) |
3:00 pm |
Rockridge Branch |
Make a Summer Reading Journal with a unique hand-stitched cover, for ages 7 to 12 years. |
| Jun 29 (Thu) |
3:00 pm |
Rockridge Branch |
Origami Cats and Dogs led by artist Won-Ju Hulse, for all ages. Under age 7 okay with an adult. |
| Jul 20 (Thu) |
3:00 pm |
Rockridge Branch |
Animal Portrait Painting from a color photo of your pet or other picture, for ages 4 to 9 . Wear grubbies. |
| Jul 14 (Fri) |
3:00 pm |
Dimond Branch |
Castle Crafts, for ages 6 and older. |
| Aug 11 (Fri) |
3:30 pm |
Dimond Branch |
Paper Airplane Crafts for beginners or advanced, ages 8 and up. |
| Aug 15 (Tue) |
1:00 pm |
Eastmont Branch |
Craft Workshop for all ages. |
| Aug 22 (Tue) |
1:00 pm |
Eastmont Branch |
Origami Workshop for all ages. |
| Family Reading Events |
Family Reading Workshops
Learn ways to make reading more fun for your family. A storytime with crafts and pre-reading tips for children ages one through six and their parents or caretakers. |
| Date |
Time |
Branch |
| Jun 19 (Mon) |
6:30 pm |
Golden Gate Branch |
| Jun 21 (Wed) |
10:00 am |
Dimond Branch
-- Please, no large groups as space is limited. |
| Jun 24 (Sat) |
2:00 pm |
Lakeview Branch |
| Jun 27 (Tue) |
6:00 pm |
César Chávez Branch |
| Jun 27 (Tue) |
7:00 pm |
Rockridge Branch |
| Jul 10 (Mon) |
5:30 pm |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch |
| Jul 12 (Wed) |
10:30 am |
Temescal Branch |
| Jul 12 (Wed) |
3:30 pm |
Melrose Branch |
| Jul 20 (Thu) |
3:30 pm |
Brookfield Branch |
| Jul 22 (Sat) |
10:30 am |
Piedmont Ave. Branch |
| Jul 24 (Mon) |
7:00 pm |
Montclair Branch |
| Aug 23 (Wed) |
10:30 am |
Asian Branch |
| Magic, Juggling, and Bubbles |
Magic Mike
A magic and variety show featuring comedy and music by the author of the best-selling magic book, The Klutz Book of Magic. |
| Date |
Time |
Branch |
| Jun 7 (Wed) |
10:00 am |
West Oakland Branch |
| Jun 13 (Tue) |
7:00 pm |
Dimond Branch |
| Jun 17 (Sat) |
11:00 am |
Main Children's Room |
| Jun 20 (Tue) |
11:00 am |
Brookfield Branch |
| Jun 20 (Tue) |
7:00 pm |
Rockridge Branch |
| Jun 26 (Mon) |
7:00 pm |
Golden Gate Branch |
| Aug 1 (Tue) |
1:00 pm |
Eastmont Branch |
| Aug 12 (Sat) |
2:30 pm |
César Chávez Branch |
Magic with Timothy James
The amazing Tim returns with his friend Rocky to delight and amuse kids of all ages. |
| Date |
Time |
Branch |
| Jun 20 (Tue) |
6:00 pm |
César Chávez Branch |
| Jun 26 (Mon) |
7:00 pm |
Temescal Branch |
| Jun 27 (Tue) |
3:00 pm |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch |
| Jul 10 (Mon) |
7:00 pm |
Piedmont Ave. Branch |
| Aug 12 (Sat) |
11:00 am |
Asian Branch |
Juggler Marcus Raymond
Marcus provides hysterical antics, extraordinary escapes, amazing magic and great juggling feats. |
| Date |
Time |
Branch |
| Jun 10 (Sat) |
11:00 am |
Asian Branch |
| Jun 12 (Mon) |
7:00 pm |
Piedmont Ave. Branch (outdoor performance) |
| Jun 13 (Tue) |
10:30 am |
Golden Gate Branch |
| Jun 13 (Tue) |
1:00 pm |
Eastmont Branch |
| Jun 13 (Tue) |
6:00 pm |
César Chávez Branch |
| Jun 14 (Wed) |
3:30 pm |
Melrose Branch |
| Jun 19 (Mon) |
7:00 pm |
Montclair Branch |
| Jun 20 (Tue) |
2:00 pm |
Main Children's Room |
| Jun 20 (Tue) |
7:00 pm |
Dimond Branch |
| Jul 12 (Wed) |
10:00 am |
West Oakland Branch |
| Jul 17 (Mon) |
7:00 pm |
Temescal Branch |
| Jul 18 (Tue) |
10:30 am |
Elmhurst Branch |
The Bubble Lady
The Bubble Lady blows amazing bubbles in this laugh-packed, squeaky-clean show. |
| Date |
Time |
Branch |
| Jun 15 (Thu) |
10:30 am |
Temescal Branch |
| Jul 11 (Tue) |
1:00 pm |
Eastmont Branch |
| Jul 25 (Tue) |
7:00 pm |
Dimond Branch |
| Aug 5 (Sat) |
11:00 am |
Asian Branch |
| Aug 9 (Wed) |
10:30 am |
Golden Gate Branch |
| Aug 9 (Wed) |
3:30 pm |
Melrose Branch |
| Aug 17 (Thu) |
1:30 pm |
Brookfield Branch |
Daffy Dave
Daffy Dave will baffle and delight audiences with awesome magic, goofy juggling, plate spinning and more! |
| Date |
Time |
Branch |
| Jul 5 (Wed) |
3:30 pm |
Melrose Branch |
| Jul 18 (Tue) |
7:00 pm |
Dimond Branch |
Magic by Donny Crandell
Enjoy a little magic with youth minister Donny Crandell. |
| Date |
Time |
Branch |
| Aug 5 (Sat) |
2:00 pm |
Montclair Branch |
| Music, Stories, and Dance |
Colibri: Music from Latin America
A bilingual music program for children and families. Musical instruments and folk songs are introduced in English and Spanish. |
| Date |
Time |
Branch |
| Jun 14 (Wed) |
10:30 am |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch |
Puppet Art Theater
Performing Little Red Riding Hood (watch out for wolves!) and Tommy's Pirate Adventure (watch out for alligators!). |
| Date |
Time |
Branch |
Event Title |
| Jun 26 (Mon) |
1:00 pm |
Eastmont Branch |
Tommy's Pirate Adventure |
| Jun 26 (Mon) |
7:00 pm |
Piedmont Ave. Branch |
Tommy's Pirate Adventure |
| Jul 8 (Sat) |
2:00 pm |
Montclair Branch |
Tommy's Pirate Adventure |
| Jul 11 (Tue) |
10:30 am |
Golden Gate Branch |
Little Red Riding Hood |
| Jul 19 (Wed) |
11:30 am |
César Chávez Branch |
Tommy's Pirate Adventure |
| Jul 31 (Mon) |
3:00 pm |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch |
Tommy's Pirate Adventure |
| Jul 31 (Mon) |
7:00 pm |
Temescal Branch |
Little Red Riding Hood |
| Aug 8 (Tue) |
10:00 am |
West Oakland Branch |
Little Red Riding Hood |
| Aug 8 (Tue) |
7:00 pm |
Dimond Branch |
Tommy's Pirate Adventure |
Opera Piccola: Folktales from Around the World
Folktales performed live with audience participation for children of all ages. |
| Date |
Time |
Branch |
Event Title |
| Jun 27 (Tue) |
7:00 pm |
Dimond Branch |
Hansel & Gretel ( Germany Folktale) |
| Jul 18 (Tue) |
10:30 am |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch |
Stolen Aroma (North African Folktale) |
| Jul 31 (Mon) |
7:00 pm |
Piedmont Ave. Branch |
Hansel & Gretel ( Germany Folktale) |
Prescott Circus Theatre
These talented Oakland youths will stilt, juggle, and clown their way into your heart. |
| Date |
Time |
Branch |
| Jul 11 (Tue) |
1:00 pm |
Brookfield Branch |
| Jul 11 (Tue) |
7:00 pm |
Rockridge Branch |
Willy Claflin and Friends
Storytelling, music and puppets. |
| Date |
Time |
Branch |
| Jul 11 (Tue) |
2:00 pm |
Lakeview Branch |
| Jul 11 (Tue) |
7:00 pm |
Dimond Branch |
| Jul 17 (Mon) |
7:00 pm |
Rockridge Branch |
Storyteller Yolanda Rhodes
Enjoy multicultural tales with singing and movement. |
| Date |
Time |
Branch |
| Jul 24 (Mon) |
7:00 pm |
Temescal Branch |
NATya Indian Dance
The classical Indian Dance Company presents the art of storytelling through dance, a program for all ages. |
| Date |
Time |
Branch |
| Jul 24 (Mon) |
7:00 pm |
Golden Gate Branch |
| Aug 8 (Tue) |
7:00 pm |
Rockridge Branch |
Gary Lapow
Sing-along with award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Gary Lapow. |
| Date |
Time |
Branch |
| Aug 1 (Tue) |
7:00 pm |
Dimond Branch |
| Aug 7 (Mon) |
7:00 pm |
Piedmont Ave. Branch |
| Wildlife Programs |
Go Wild with Wildlife Associates
Wildlife Associates brings live animals to the library so children can meet them and learn. |
| Date |
Time |
Branch |
Event Title |
| Jun 28 (Wed) |
3:00 pm |
Rockridge Branch |
Predators & Their Prey |
| Jul 12 (Wed) |
10:00 am |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch |
Spirit of the Rainforest |
| Jul 19 (Wed) |
10:15 am |
Golden Gate Branch |
California Wild |
| Aug 2 (Wed) |
3:00 pm |
Melrose Branch |
Bay Area Wild |
| Aug 10 (Thu) |
10:15 am |
Lakeview Branch |
Predators & Their Prey |
Zoomobile of the Oakland Zoo
Come meet unusual animals when they roll into a library near you. |
| Date |
Time |
Branch |
Event Title |
| Jun 7 (Wed) |
11:00 am |
Rockridge Branch |
Animal Introductions |
| Jun 10 (Sat) |
11:00 am |
Main Children’s Room |
Amazing Adaptations |
| Jul 19 (Wed) |
10:30 am |
Dimond Branch |
Animal Introductions |
| Jul 26 (Wed) |
11:30 am |
César Chávez Branch |
Creatures of the Night |
| Aug 8 (Tue) |
11:00 am |
Elmhurst Branch |
Hooray for Herps |
East Bay Vivarium
Insects, lizards, amphibians and reptiles! Meet them all and learn about their habits and habitats at this exciting show. |
| Date |
Time |
Branch |
| Jun 9 (Fri) |
1:00 pm |
Lakeview Branch |
| Jun 17 (Sat) |
1:30 pm |
Elmhurst Branch |
| Jun 22 (Thu) |
10:30 am |
Temescal Branch |
| Jun 27 (Tue) |
11:00 am |
Main Children's Room |
| Jun 28 (Wed) |
3:30 pm |
Melrose Branch |
| Jul 1 (Sat) |
11:00 am |
Asian Branch |
| Jul 6 (Thu) |
11:00 am |
Brookfield Branch |
| Jul 17 (Mon) |
7:00 pm |
Piedmont Ave. Branch |
Insect Discovery Lab
Learn to appreciate insects and nature by meeting giant millipedes, hissing cockroaches, whip scorpions, and more. |
| Date |
Time |
Branch |
| Jun 20 (Tue) |
3:00 pm |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch |
| Jul 13 (Thu) |
2:00 pm |
Montclair Branch |
| Summer Reading Celebration at the Oakland Museum |
Crafts, storytime, special performances (like music man Gary Lapow).
Oakland Museum, 1000 Oak Street, Sunday, August 20, 1 to 5 pm |
