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Monday January 4, 2010 -  Thursday December 30, 2010
Free Adult Literacy Tutoring
The library’s Second Start Program offers free tutoring, classes, and computer use to people 16 and older who read or write below the eighth-grade level. Call for information.

Hours for the Second Start Adult Literacy Program are Tuesday 10am-8pm; Wednesday 10am-5pm; Thursday 2pm-8pm; Friday 10am-5pm; and Saturday 10am-5pm.

Location: 1801 Adeline Street.
Second Start  238-3432  njones@oaklandlibrary.org
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Wednesday January 6, 2010 -  Friday December 31, 2010
Computer Basics in Cantonese, Mandarin
Computer help for Asian elderly and new Americans. Registration in-person required.

Takes place Wednesday,Thursday and Saturday every week.

Call for exact schedule/times.
Asian Branch staff  (510) 238-3400  
Location: Asian Branch, 388 9th St., Ste. 190
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Wednesday March 3, 2010 -  Tuesday March 30, 2010
Nancy Duranteau Photography: Building Your Dream Life Out Of Chaos
Nancy Duranteau, a photographer and life coach, diplays her images, which focus on societal issues. To meet the artist and learn how documentary photography can help achieve your goals, attend her program on Saturday, March 27, from 2 to 3 p.m.
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
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Thursday March 11, 2010
Free Tax Assistance / Preparación de Impuestos Gratis
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Trained AARP volunteers offer tax assistance at the Library. Call the library to confirm schedules and make an appointment. Be sure to bring copies of your previous year’s tax returns and all items pertaining to your 2009 tax forms.

Traiga Formas y Datos Pertinentes. Llame para una cita.
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
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Free Tax Assistance
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Trained AARP volunteers offer tax assistance at the Library. Call the library to confirm schedules and make an appointment. Be sure to bring copies of your previous year’s tax returns and all items pertaining to your 2009 tax forms.
Location: Golden Gate Branch, 5606 San Pablo Ave.
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Free Tax Assistance
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Trained AARP volunteers offer tax assistance at the Library. Call the library to confirm schedules and make an appointment. Be sure to bring copies of your previous year’s tax returns and all items pertaining to your 2009 tax forms.
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
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Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance.
Location: Montclair Branch, 1687 Mountain Blvd.
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Lego® Engineering Workshops
10:30 AM


In this innovative engineering workshop offered by Play-Well TEKnologies , kids work in teams to explore concepts in physics, mechanical and structural engineering, and architecture while playing with their favorite creations. The goals of the class are to develop and enhance students’ problem solving and critical thinking skills, expose children to concepts and vocabulary of Engineering, Architecture, and Physics, and provide an opportunity to have a great time.
Children's Librarian  615-5727  
Location: Elmhurst Branch, 1427 88th Ave.
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English/Spanish Preschool Storytime/La Hora de Cuentos
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Bilingual stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance.

Cuentos, canciones, y juegos bilingues para niños tres a cinco años.
Laurie Willhalm  (510) 615-5728  
Location: Martin L. King Jr. Branch, 6833 International Blvd.
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Preschool Storytime
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance.
Children's Librarian  (510) 615-5726  
Location: Eastmont Branch, Eastmont Town Center, 7200 Bancroft Ave., Ste. 211
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Teen GameZone @ Eastmont
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us for GameCube, PS2, board games, and snacks! Every Thursday afternoon.
Location: Eastmont Branch, Eastmont Town Center, 7200 Bancroft Ave., Ste. 211
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All Knit
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Join our friendly volunteer facilitator to learn how to knit or improve your skills. For adults and children age 8 and up. Beginners through experts are welcome!
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
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Teen Time Thursdays
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Music, food, art, video and board games for teens 12 and up.
Sarah  510-482-7844  
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
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Amish Cooking
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Come and learn to cook traditional Amish dishes with cooking show host Sicily Yoder. She will be taping her show at the Main Library on Thursday March 11 at 5 p.m. in the West Auditorium. Copies of her cookbook will be available for sale and signing.
Barbara Bibel  238-6568  bbibel@gmail.com
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
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Lawyers in the Library
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Free legal information and referral presented with the Alameda County Bar Association. Sessions are popular and sometimes subject to change. Please call in advance to confirm on the day of the program. Sign-up for lottery by 5:45 pm.
Main Library Information Desk  (510) 238-3134  
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
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Friday March 12, 2010
Free Tax Assistance
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Trained AARP volunteers offer tax assistance at the Library. Call the library to confirm schedules and make an appointment. Be sure to bring copies of your previous year’s tax returns and all items pertaining to your 2009 tax forms.
Location: Eastmont Branch, Eastmont Town Center, 7200 Bancroft Ave., Ste. 211
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Free Tax Assistance
12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Trained AARP volunteers offer tax assistance at the Library. Call the library to confirm schedules and make an appointment. Be sure to bring copies of your previous year’s tax returns and all items pertaining to your 2009 tax forms.
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
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Drawing for Youth / Dibujando Para Jovenes
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Learn the basics of Drawing with local artist Federico Landa! For ages 10 - 18. Aprenda cómo dibujar con el artista local Federico Landa! Para las edades 10 - 18.
Pete Villasenor  (510) 535-5620  pvillasenor@oakandlibrary.org
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
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Drawing for Youth / Dibujando Para Jovenes
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Learn the basics of Drawing with local artist Federico Landa! For ages 10 - 18. Aprenda cómo dibujar con el artista local Federico Landa! Para las edades 10 - 18.
Pete Villasenor  (510) 535-5620  pvillasenor@oakandlibrary.org
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
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Drawing for Youth / Dibujando Para Jovenes
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Learn the basics of Drawing with local artist Federico Landa! For ages 10 - 18. Aprenda cómo dibujar con el artista local Federico Landa! Para las edades 10 - 18.
Pete Villasenor  (510) 535-5620  pvillasenor@oakandlibrary.org
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
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Saturday March 13, 2010
Free Tax Assistance
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Trained AARP volunteers offer tax assistance at the Library. Call the library to confirm schedules and make an appointment. Be sure to bring copies of your previous year’s tax returns and all items pertaining to your 2009 tax forms.
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
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Computer Basics in Spanish & English
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Clase de Computadoras para Principiantes en Español y Inglés. Call to register, 535-5620. Registracion requerida, llame al 535-5620.
Cesar Chavez Branch staff  (510) 535-5620  
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
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Toddler Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Listen to stories, sing songs, watch puppets and MOVE in the Children’s Room. The toddler storytime is followed by a 30-minute play period for families. Ages 3 and under. This is held every Saturday.
Children's Librarian  510-238-3615  
Location: Main Library-Children's Room, 125 14th St.
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Family Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Stories and other activities for the whole family.
Children's Librarian  510-238-7344  
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
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Toddler Storytime
10:30 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children under the age of three years old. Meets every Saturday.
Children's Librarian  510-597-5017  
Location: Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Ave.
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Chess at Chavez
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The weekly Chavez chess program offers instruction for beginners and a place for patrons of all ages and levels to play with each other.
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
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Respecting Yourself and Others
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
The subjects taught will be:

What is Respect? (Respect Define) Ways to respect yourself How to respect others

These topics will be learned in a fun and interactive way, while answering their quesitons and building relationships. A light snack will be provided. Takes place in the TeenZone, Main Library, 2nd floor.
Brian Boies  238-7232  bboies@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
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Chess Workshop
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
All ages (grades K-12) and all skill levels are encouraged to come play chess. Adult chess mentors are also welcome. Meets every Saturday.
Location: Eastmont Branch, Eastmont Town Center, 7200 Bancroft Ave., Ste. 211
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Lego® Engineering Workshops
2:00 PM


In this innovative engineering workshop offered by Play-Well TEKnologies , kids work in teams to explore concepts in physics, mechanical and structural engineering, and architecture while playing with their favorite creations. The goals of the class are to develop and enhance students’ problem solving and critical thinking skills, expose children to concepts and vocabulary of Engineering, Architecture, and Physics, and provide an opportunity to have a great time.
Children's Librarian  597-5017  
Location: Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Ave.
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Hope and Regeneration
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
In celebration of African American History Month and Women's History Month, join us for a "meet and greet" and poetry reading with local artist GloriaJean, whose paintings are on exhibit at the branch this month. By her own description, GloriaJean's work "celebrates the poetry of hope...and the beauty that abounds if we but look..."
Location: Eastmont Branch, Eastmont Town Center, 7200 Bancroft Ave., Ste. 211
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Oakland Word Student Reading
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Come hear students from Oakland Word's first session of creative writing workshops read their poetry, fiction, memoir and more. Celebrate their achievements and find out how you can join a free creative writing workshop.
Oakland Word    theoaklandword@gmail.com
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
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Piedmont Ave. Branch Knitting Group
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join us every Saturday for our knitting get-together. Learn to knit, ask questions and get answers if you are stuck, or just knit and chat in the company of those who love to knit!
Joy Murphy  (510) 595-5056  jmurph@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Piedmont Ave. Branch, 160 41st St.
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Jazz Combo
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Jazz Combo offers instruction and a chance to play with others. For advanced and intermediate musicians, ages 12 and up. Classes are free and meet every Saturday. Call for details.
Library Staff  (510) 597-5023  
Location: Golden Gate Branch, 5606 San Pablo Ave.
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Monday March 15, 2010
Free Tax Assistance
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Trained AARP volunteers offer tax assistance at the Library. Call the library to confirm schedules and make an appointment. Be sure to bring copies of your previous year’s tax returns and all items pertaining to your 2009 tax forms.
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
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Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Listen to books, rhymes, sing songs, and MOVE in the Children’s Room. Ages 3-5. This is held every Monday.
Children's Librarian  (510) 597-5017  
Location: Main Library-Children's Room, 125 14th St.
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Tuesday March 16, 2010
Free Tax Assistance
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Trained AARP volunteers offer tax assistance at the Library. Call the library to confirm schedules and make an appointment. Be sure to bring copies of your previous year’s tax returns and all items pertaining to your 2009 tax forms.
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
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Food Stamp Program
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Staff from the Alameda County Food Bank will help you apply for stamps and connect you to food programs in your neighborhood. Meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month.
Location: Asian Branch, 388 9th St., Ste. 190
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Lakeview Chess with Marvin Willis
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Join chess facilitator Marvin Willis, and learn the fundamentals of Chess and meet new friends. All ages and skill levels are welcome to the Lakeview Chess Club!
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
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Book Discussion Group
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us for some spirited conversation about this month's book. Call the library for current title. Group meets third Tuesday of each month.
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
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Celebrate Women's History Month! Suppressed Histories: Iran
6:30 PM
Local artist and curator of the Suppressed Histories Archives, Max Dashu, offers a rich, diverse look at 8000 years of Iranian history with women at the center. Her slide presentation covers magnificent ceramics and female icons of ancient Iran, including views of the rare snake goddess seals from Marhashi, the goddess Anahita, and the wild-side bronzes from Luristan. Her survey continues with views of women in Persian miniatures, carpet weavers, and leaders of the current Iranian revolution.
Jane Courant  510-482-7844  jcourant@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
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Family Storytime
7:00 PM
Stories and other activities for the whole family.
Children's Librarian  510-482-7844  
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
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Lego® Engineering Workshops
7:00 PM


In this innovative engineering workshop offered by Play-Well TEKnologies , kids work in teams to explore concepts in physics, mechanical and structural engineering, and architecture while playing with their favorite creations. The goals of the class are to develop and enhance students’ problem solving and critical thinking skills, expose children to concepts and vocabulary of Engineering, Architecture, and Physics, and provide an opportunity to have a great time.
Children's Librarian  482-7810  
Location: Montclair Branch, 1687 Mountain Blvd.
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Wednesday March 17, 2010
Free Tax Assistance / Preparación de Impuestos Gratis
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Trained AARP volunteers offer tax assistance at the Library. Call the library to confirm schedules and make an appointment. Be sure to bring copies of your previous year’s tax returns and all items pertaining to your 2009 tax forms.

Traiga Formas y Datos Pertinentes. Llame para una cita.
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
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Preschool Storytime
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance. Meets every Wednesday.
Children's Librarian  (510) 238-7352  
Location: West Oakland Branch, 1801 Adeline St.
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Toddler Storytime
10:15 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children under the age of three years old.
Children's Librarian  510-482-7844  
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
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Toddler Storytime
10:15 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children under the age of three years old.
Children's Librarian  510-597-5011  
Location: Piedmont Ave. Branch, 160 41st St.
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English/Spanish Preschool Storytime/La Hora de Cuentos
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Bilingual stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance.

Cuentos, canciones, y juegos bilingues para niños tres a cinco años.
Laurie Willhalm  (510) 615-5728  
Location: Martin L. King Jr. Branch, 6833 International Blvd.
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Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance.
Children's Librarian  (510) 597-5049  
Location: Temescal Branch, 5205 Telegraph Ave.
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Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance. Meets the first and third Wednesdays of every month.
Children's Librarian  (510) 597-5017  
Location: Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Ave.
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Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance.
Children's Librarian  (510) 615-5726  
Location: Eastmont Branch, Eastmont Town Center, 7200 Bancroft Ave., Ste. 211
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Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance.
Children's Librarian  (510) 597-5023  
Location: Golden Gate Branch, 5606 San Pablo Ave.
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Spanish/English Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Blingual Spanish/English. Hora de Cuentos Bilingües. Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance.
Children's Librarian  (510) 535-5620  
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
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Storytime for Babies & Toddlers
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children 10 months to 30 months old. Groups, please call in advance. Meets upstairs in the Community Meeting Room. Meets the first and third Wednesdays of every month, at the same time as the Preschool Story Time downstairs.
Children's Librarian  (510) 597-5017  
Location: Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Ave.
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Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance. Meets every Wednesday.
Location: Asian Branch, 388 9th St., Ste. 190
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Toddler Storytime
10:30 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children under the age of three years old.
Children's Librarian  510-238-6576  
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
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Preschool Storytime
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance.
Children's Librarian  (510) 482-7844  
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
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Preschool Storytime
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance.
Children's Librarian  (510) 238-7344  
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
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Preschool Storytime
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance.
Children's Librarian  (510) 597-5011  
Location: Piedmont Ave. Branch, 160 41st St.
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Free Tax Assistance
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Trained AARP volunteers offer tax assistance at the Library. Call the library to confirm schedules and make an appointment. Be sure to bring copies of your previous year’s tax returns and all items pertaining to your 2009 tax forms.
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
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It's Your Move - Chess Clinic
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Beginner and intermediate chess clinic for all ages at the West Oakland Branch Library. The chess clinic will be held on Wednesdays, from 3 to 5 p.m. This is a free event. Parents are encouraged to participate. Join us for a fun and educational experience. Sign up is mandatory. Hosted by the West Oakland Library Branch and Will Delaney, chess coach.
Will Delaney  510-712-6222  
Location: West Oakland Branch, 1801 Adeline St.
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Lego® Engineering Workshops
3:00 PM


In this innovative engineering workshop offered by Play-Well TEKnologies , kids work in teams to explore concepts in physics, mechanical and structural engineering, and architecture while playing with their favorite creations. The goals of the class are to develop and enhance students’ problem solving and critical thinking skills, expose children to concepts and vocabulary of Engineering, Architecture, and Physics, and provide an opportunity to have a great time.
Children's Librarian  238-7352  
Location: West Oakland Branch, 1801 Adeline St.
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Paws to Read
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Kids! Come read to our canine friends. It's a great way to practice reading, spend time with a gentle dog, and have some fun. Sign up soon for a 20-minute time slot - we fill up quickly!
Children's Librarian  510-238-7344  
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
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Teen GameZone
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Play Guitar Hero and other video and board games. Snacks also provided! Every Wednesday.

***PLEASE NOTE: Teen GameZone is temporarily rescheduled, from its usual 2:30 time slot, due to the Tax Help program. Teen GameZone will resume its normal schedule after April 15, 2010.***
Pete Villasenor  510-535-5620  pvillasenor@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
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Bankruptcy Lawyer in the Library
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Free legal information and referral presented with the Alameda County Bar Association. Sessions are popular and sometimes subject to change. Please call in advance to confirm on the day of the program. Sign-up for lottery at 5:45 pm.
Main Information Desk  (510) 238-3134  
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
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Lawyers in the Library
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Free legal information and referral presented with the Alameda County Bar Association. Sessions are popular and sometimes subject to change. Please call in advance to confirm on the day of the program. Sign-up for lottery by 5:45 pm.
Main Library Information Desk  (510) 238-3134  
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
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Thursday March 18, 2010
Free Tax Assistance / Preparación de Impuestos Gratis
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Trained AARP volunteers offer tax assistance at the Library. Call the library to confirm schedules and make an appointment. Be sure to bring copies of your previous year’s tax returns and all items pertaining to your 2009 tax forms.

Traiga Formas y Datos Pertinentes. Llame para una cita.
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
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Free Tax Assistance
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Trained AARP volunteers offer tax assistance at the Library. Call the library to confirm schedules and make an appointment. Be sure to bring copies of your previous year’s tax returns and all items pertaining to your 2009 tax forms.
Location: Golden Gate Branch, 5606 San Pablo Ave.
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Free Tax Assistance
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Trained AARP volunteers offer tax assistance at the Library. Call the library to confirm schedules and make an appointment. Be sure to bring copies of your previous year’s tax returns and all items pertaining to your 2009 tax forms.
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
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Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance.
Location: Montclair Branch, 1687 Mountain Blvd.
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English/Spanish Preschool Storytime/La Hora de Cuentos
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Bilingual stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance.

Cuentos, canciones, y juegos bilingues para niños tres a cinco años.
Laurie Willhalm  (510) 615-5728  
Location: Martin L. King Jr. Branch, 6833 International Blvd.
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Preschool Storytime
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children, ages 3 to 5 years old. Groups, please call in advance.
Children's Librarian  (510) 615-5726  
Location: Eastmont Branch, Eastmont Town Center, 7200 Bancroft Ave., Ste. 211
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Teen GameZone @ Eastmont
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us for GameCube, PS2, board games, and snacks! Every Thursday afternoon.
Location: Eastmont Branch, Eastmont Town Center, 7200 Bancroft Ave., Ste. 211
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All Knit
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Join our friendly volunteer facilitator to learn how to knit or improve your skills. For adults and children age 8 and up. Beginners through experts are welcome!
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
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Teen Time Thursdays
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Music, food, art, video and board games for teens 12 and up.
Sarah  510-482-7844  
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
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Teen Advisory Board @ Asian
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Come tell the library what YOU think the library should be doing for you. Snacks provided. Meets the 3rd Thursday of every month. Call ahead to find out the exact location.
Location: Asian Branch, 388 9th St., Ste. 190
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Lawyers in the Library
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Free legal information and referral presented with the Alameda County Bar Association. Sessions are popular and sometimes subject to change. Please call in advance to confirm on the day of the program. Sign-up for lottery by 5:45 pm.
Main Library Information Desk  (510) 238-3134  
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
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Friday March 19, 2010
Free Tax Assistance
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Trained AARP volunteers offer tax assistance at the Library. Call the library to confirm schedules and make an appointment. Be sure to bring copies of your previous year’s tax returns and all items pertaining to your 2009 tax forms.
Location: Eastmont Branch, Eastmont Town Center, 7200 Bancroft Ave., Ste. 211
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Free Tax Assistance
12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Trained AARP volunteers offer tax assistance at the Library. Call the library to confirm schedules and make an appointment. Be sure to bring copies of your previous year’s tax returns and all items pertaining to your 2009 tax forms.
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
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Census Questionnaire Assistance Center
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
A bilingual English/Chinese representative will help residents fill out 2010 census forms.
Vera Yip  238-3400  vyip@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Asian Branch, 388 9th St., Ste. 190
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Lego® Engineering Workshops
3:30 PM


In this innovative engineering workshop offered by Play-Well TEKnologies , kids work in teams to explore concepts in physics, mechanical and structural engineering, and architecture while playing with their favorite creations. The goals of the class are to develop and enhance students’ problem solving and critical thinking skills, expose children to concepts and vocabulary of Engineering, Architecture, and Physics, and provide an opportunity to have a great time.
Children's Librarian  482-7844  
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
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Saturday March 20, 2010
Free Tax Assistance
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Trained AARP volunteers offer tax assistance at the Library. Call the library to confirm schedules and make an appointment. Be sure to bring copies of your previous year’s tax returns and all items pertaining to your 2009 tax forms.
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
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Computer Basics in Spanish & English
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Clase de Computadoras para Principiantes en Español y Inglés. Call to register, 535-5620. Registracion requerida, llame al 535-5620.
Cesar Chavez Branch staff  (510) 535-5620  
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
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English and Spanish Conversation Group
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
This is an opportunity for Spanish-speakers to improve their English and English-speakers to practice their Spanish in a conversational setting. All levels and drop-ins are welcome.

Esta es una oportunidad para personas de habla hispano de mejorar su inglés p para personas que hablan inglés de practical su español en un ambiente conversacional. Todos son bienvenidos.
Location: Martin L. King Jr. Branch, 6833 International Blvd.
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Toddler Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Listen to stories, sing songs, watch puppets and MOVE in the Children’s Room. The toddler storytime is followed by a 30-minute play period for families. Ages 3 and under. This is held every Saturday.
Children's Librarian  510-238-3615  
Location: Main Library-Children's Room, 125 14th St.
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Family Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Stories and other activities for the whole family.
Children's Librarian  510-238-7344  
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
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Toddler Storytime
10:30 AM
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children under the age of three years old. Meets every Saturday.
Children's Librarian  510-597-5017  
Location: Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Ave.
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Chess at Chavez
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The weekly Chavez chess program offers instruction for beginners and a place for patrons of all ages and levels to play with each other.
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
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Youth Leadership Council
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Meets third Saturday of month in Main Library, TeenZone Study Room. Ages 13-19. Application process required. Visitors welcome.
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
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California Writers Club Workshop
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
A workshop open to all writers. Meets the third Saturday of every month.
Anne Fox   (510) 420-8775   
Location: Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Ave.
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Saturday Lakeview Chess Club
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us for pick-up play and friendly competition every third Saturday. Beginners through Experts welcome. All ages are welcome during this fun, informative and, if desired, competitive event!
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
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Chess Workshop
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
All ages (grades K-12) and all skill levels are encouraged to come play chess. Adult chess mentors are also welcome. Meets every Saturday.
Location: Eastmont Branch, Eastmont Town Center, 7200 Bancroft Ave., Ste. 211
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Lego® Engineering Workshops
1:00 PM


In this innovative engineering workshop offered by Play-Well TEKnologies , kids work in teams to explore concepts in physics, mechanical and structural engineering, and architecture while playing with their favorite creations. The goals of the class are to develop and enhance students’ problem solving and critical thinking skills, expose children to concepts and vocabulary of Engineering, Architecture, and Physics, and provide an opportunity to have a great time.
Children's Librarian  482-7844  
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
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English and Spanish Conversation Group
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
This is an opportunity for Spanish-speakers to improve their English and English-speakers to practice their Spanish in a conversational setting. All levels and drop-ins are welcome.

Esta es una oportunidad para personas de habla hispano de mejorar su inglés p para personas que hablan inglés de practical su español en un ambiente conversacional. Todos son bienvenidos.
Location: Martin L. King Jr. Branch, 6833 International Blvd.
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Piedmont Ave. Branch Knitting Group
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join us every Saturday for our knitting get-together. Learn to knit, ask questions and get answers if you are stuck, or just knit and chat in the company of those who love to knit!
Joy Murphy  (510) 595-5056  jmurph@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Piedmont Ave. Branch, 160 41st St.
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Jazz Combo
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Jazz Combo offers instruction and a chance to play with others. For advanced and intermediate musicians, ages 12 and up. Classes are free and meet every Saturday. Call for details.
Library Staff  (510) 597-5023  
Location: Golden Gate Branch, 5606 San Pablo Ave.
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Monday March 22, 2010
Free Tax Assistance
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Trained AARP volunteers offer tax assistance at the Library. Call the library to confirm schedules and make an appointment. Be sure to bring copies of your previous year’s tax returns and all items pertaining to your 2009 tax forms.
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
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Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Listen to books, rhymes, sing songs, and MOVE in the Children’s Room. Ages 3-5. This is held every Monday.
Children's Librarian  (510) 597-5017  
Location: Main Library-Children's Room, 125 14th St.
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Tuesday March 23, 2010
Free Tax Assistance
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Trained AARP volunteers offer tax assistance at the Library. Call the library to confirm schedules and make an appointment. Be sure to bring copies of your previous year’s tax returns and all items pertaining to your 2009 tax forms.
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
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Census Questionnaire Assistance Center
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
A bilingual English/Chinese representative will help residents fill out 2010 Census forms.
Vera Yip  238-3400  
Location: Asian Branch, 388 9th St., Ste. 190
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Lakeview Chess with Marvin Willis
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Join chess facilitator Marvin Willis, and learn the fundamentals of Chess and meet new friends. All ages and skill levels are welcome to the Lakeview Chess Club!
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
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