Thu, Apr 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, Apr 17, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Oakland Creates is leading zine and comic making workshops every third Thursday from April to August at THP South Branch!

Fri, Apr 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Make a mobile out of old CDs, straws, beads, and other assorted repurposed materials! Ages 6 and up.

Fri, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Whether you're a seasoned collage maker or you've never tried to collage before, bring out your inner artist with this simple and engaging art form!

Fri, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Middle & high schoolers at any experience level are invited to join us for tabletop role playing games like DnD, Coyote & Crow, Hasbro RPGS and more.

Sat, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Claremont Branch
Learn strategies and winning moves with Larry Snyder, a National Master. Free and for all ages and skill levels. Classes are in-person and held each month in the Claremont Branch Children's area.

Sat, Apr 19, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Come Play Ukulele!

Sat, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Exploring the Bay

Sat, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch
Intermediate crochet: Make a donut @North

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Sat, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Claremont Branch
Join Linda Rosen, director and Free Speech Movement participant, for a screening of her documentary.

Tue, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Crafternoons @Claremont

Tue, Apr 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Celebrate eARth Day with us by enjoying this craft in collaboration with Hella Artsy!

Tue, Apr 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Make your own Boba tea!

Tue, Apr 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Middle & high school students are invited to a weekly afternoon of youth-led tabletop role play games!

Tue, Apr 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
Learn Effective Resume Building Skills from Marilyn Tullius

Wed, Apr 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
Join us for snacks, games, movies, and crafts every Wednesday after school, 2-4pm @THP South

Wed, Apr 23, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch
Teen games and snacks!

Thu, Apr 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Come watch a movie in the Teen Room!

Fri, Apr 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
West Branch
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 25, 2025.

Fri, Apr 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 25, 2025.

Fri, Apr 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Claremont Branch
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 25, 2025.

Fri, Apr 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
North Branch
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 25, 2025.

Fri, Apr 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 25, 2025.

Fri, Apr 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tool Lending Library
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 25, 2025.

Fri, Apr 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Middle & high schoolers at any experience level are invited to join us for tabletop role playing games like DnD, Coyote & Crow, Hasbro RPGS and more.

Fri, Apr 25, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Claremont Branch
Kids get to perform an opera in the library complete with props and costumes!

Mon, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
April is letter writing month. First time writing a letter or want to continue practicing your skill, no problem!

Tue, Apr 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Crafternoons @Claremont

Tue, Apr 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Middle & high school students are invited to a weekly afternoon of youth-led tabletop role play games!

Tue, Apr 29, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Learn how to make gel plate monoprints!
This event is full

Tue, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Churros and karaoke

Wed, Apr 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
Join us for snacks, games, movies, and crafts every Wednesday after school, 2-4pm @THP South

Wed, Apr 30, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch
Teen games and snacks!

Thu, May 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Fri, May 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Chess Club @ Claremont is a weekly chess meet up open to players of all ages and levels. It's a great place to learn the game, hone your skills, and play in real life.

Fri, May 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Whether you're a seasoned collage maker or you've never tried to collage before, bring out your inner artist with this simple and engaging art form!

Fri, May 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Middle & high schoolers at any experience level are invited to join us for tabletop role playing games like DnD, Coyote & Crow, Hasbro RPGS and more.

Sat, May 03, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
Come Play Ukulele!

Sat, May 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us for line dance classes in the library with instructor Carah Herring!

Sat, May 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Stop by North Branch to make an onigiri (Japanese rice ball).

Sat, May 03, 1:00pm - 5:30pm
Claremont Branch
Please join us for an afternoon of Spider-Man movies featuring the beloved Marvel Comics character Miles Morales!

Sat, May 03, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Free Comic Book Day

Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Claremont Branch Exterior
Come make art, meet people and get messy at the Claremont Branch.

Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon of festivities as we celebrate the best day in comic book fandom!

Sat, May 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch
Chess on the first Saturday of the month

Tue, May 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Middle & high school students are invited to a weekly afternoon of youth-led tabletop role play games!

Tue, May 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stop by after school every First Tuesday of the Month between 3:30-5:00pm and make a beautiful, beaded bracelet.

Tue, May 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Bring your planner, desk calendar, digital dailies, and stacks of post-it notes- let's get together to trade agenda tips and tricks, planner side by side, and learn about a new resource each month!

Tue, May 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Build your own pool noodle lightsaber and test your skills for official certification as either a Jedi or a Sith!

Wed, May 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
Join us for snacks, games, movies, and crafts every Wednesday after school, 2-4pm @THP South

Wed, May 07, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch
Teen games and snacks!

Wed, May 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Here's a chance to AMA (Ask Me Anything) with a teen therapist

Wed, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
West Branch
Seeking Joy Together Part II (We're back!) Second event in the three-part series: LGBTQ+ Strawberry Creek Park Hang

Thu, May 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, May 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
West Branch
Join us this spring for our next Community Trivia event at West Branch!

Fri, May 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Chess Club @ Claremont is a weekly chess meet up open to players of all ages and levels. It's a great place to learn the game, hone your skills, and play in real life.

Fri, May 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Middle & high schoolers at any experience level are invited to join us for tabletop role playing games like DnD, Coyote & Crow, Hasbro RPGS and more.

Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Learn sewing machine basics!
This event is full

Tue, May 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Middle & high school students are invited to a weekly afternoon of youth-led tabletop role play games!

Tue, May 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Intro to Scholarships workshop with Rebecca Lippman

Wed, May 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
Join us for snacks, games, movies, and crafts every Wednesday after school, 2-4pm @THP South

Wed, May 14, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch
Teen games and snacks!

Wed, May 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
A Community Board Game Night Every second Wednesday May - July, from 5:30-7:30PM, come join host & author Kitty Stryker and play some board games - old favorites and new discoveries!

Thu, May 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, May 15, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Oakland Creates is leading zine and comic making workshops every third Thursday from April to August at THP South Branch!

Fri, May 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Chess Club @ Claremont is a weekly chess meet up open to players of all ages and levels. It's a great place to learn the game, hone your skills, and play in real life.

Fri, May 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Middle & high schoolers at any experience level are invited to join us for tabletop role playing games like DnD, Coyote & Crow, Hasbro RPGS and more.

Fri, May 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Whether you're a seasoned collage maker or you've never tried to collage before, bring out your inner artist with this simple and engaging art form!

Sat, May 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Claremont Branch
Learn strategies and winning moves with Larry Snyder, a National Master. Free and for all ages and skill levels. Classes are in-person and held each month in the Claremont Branch Children's area.

Sat, May 17, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Come Play Ukulele!

Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Learn rules of the road, how to equip your bicycle, fit your helmet, use different types of bike infrastructure, and avoid common hazards.

Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Claremont Branch
Join Linda Rosen for a free screening of her documentary on the Free Speech Movement