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Saturday January 3, 2009 -  Thursday December 31, 2009
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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Monday January 5, 2009 -  Thursday December 31, 2009
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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Saturday October 17, 2009 -  Saturday February 20, 2010
Out of the Rubble: 20 Years After Loma Prieta
The exhibit contains photographs, ephemeral materials and publications from the collections of the Oakland History Room and is part of an on-going effort by the Oakland Public Library to expand those collections through contributions from those who experienced the historic seismic event of October 17, 1989. (Guest curators: Emily Foster and Chelsea Kirkland.)

Displayed in the Oakland History Room, Main Library, 2nd floor
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
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Monday November 2, 2009 -  Saturday November 28, 2009
Library Artists, Performers & Writers Go Public!
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
On Exhibit! See the Oakland Public Library staff in a whole new light as they share their creative work with the public in November. This will be the second annual exhibit of OAKLAND LIBRARY ARTISTS GO PUBLIC! Twenty-six visual artists will exhibit their paintings, photographs, prints, and drawings in the Rockridge Branch Gallery. To meet the artists and attend a gala showcase of performers, craftspeople and poets call 510/601-8663. The library gallery is located on the second floor and is accessible by stairs and elevator. Check the Branch's hours of operation to view the show.
Location: Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Ave.
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Tuesday November 3, 2009 -  Saturday November 28, 2009
Day of the Dead Altar Exhibit / Dia de los Muertos Altar
Exhibition of Day of the Dead Community Altar / Tendremos Exhibicion de una Altar para Dia de los Muertos
Pete Villasenor  (510) 535-5620  pvillasenor@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
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Wednesday November 4, 2009 -  Tuesday November 24, 2009
Prospects of the Imagination: Nature Images by Melissa West
Melissa West's subject matter comes from nature, but she define that term broadly. She draws inspiration from both real-life and literary landscapes. This show features acrylic paintings of scenes from the Bay Area and beyond, and also linoleum block prints inspired by fairy tales and William Blake.
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
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Friday November 20, 2009
Friday Games and Crafts
3:30 PM
Start your weekend off by playing board games and making crafts on Fridays in the Children's Room.
Children's Librarian  238-3615  
Location: Main Library-Children's Room, 125 14th St.
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Saturday November 21, 2009
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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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.
Children's Librarian  510-238-3615  
Location: Main Library-Children's Room, 125 14th St.
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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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MAAT SCIENCE VILLAGE CHESS CLUB
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Museum of African American Technology Science Village Chess Club will play chess at Lakeview Library, outside if weather permits, 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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Autoestima para Mujeres
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Presentado por Mujeres Unidas y Activas
Pete Villasenor  (510) 535-5620  pvillasenor@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
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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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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 November 23, 2009
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 every Monday at 10:30 am in the Main Library's Children's Room.
Children's Librarian  (510) 597-5017  
Location: Main Library-Children's Room, 125 14th St.
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Tuesday November 24, 2009
Family Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Stories and other activities for the whole family.
Children's Librarian  510-482-7844  
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
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Lakeview Chess with Rad Sanza
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Join chess facilitator, Rad Sanza, 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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Lawyers in the Library
5:00 PM - 7:00 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. First come first served (sign-ups start at 4:30 PM). Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month.
Eastmont Branch staff  (510) 615-5726  
Location: Eastmont Branch, Eastmont Town Center, 7200 Bancroft Ave., Ste. 211
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Lakeview Writers
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join facilitator Jeanne Lupton in her happy and successful Lakeview Writers group, featuring creative writing exercises and sharing.
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 fourth Tuesday of each month.
Location: Melrose Branch, 4805 Foothill Blvd.
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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 fourth Tuesday of each month.
Location: Golden Gate Branch, 5606 San Pablo Ave.
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Family Pajama Storytime
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Stories and other activities. Meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.
Children's Librarian  510-597-5017  
Location: Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Ave.
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Wednesday November 25, 2009
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  510-597-5011  
Location: Piedmont Ave. Branch, 160 41st 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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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.
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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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) 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) 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) 597-5011  
Location: Piedmont Ave. Branch, 160 41st St.
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Teen GameZone
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Play Guitar Hero and other video and board games. Snacks also provided! Every Wednesday.
Pete Villasenor  510-535-5620  pvillasenor@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
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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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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 November 26, 2009
Thanksgiving Day
The library will be closed.
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Friday November 27, 2009
Thanksgiving Holiday
The library will be closed.
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Saturday November 28, 2009
Mandatory Business Closure
The library will be closed.
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Monday November 30, 2009
Mandatory Business Closure
The library will be closed.
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
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Tuesday December 1, 2009 -  Wednesday December 23, 2009
Challenges of Champions: Reflecting on the Effect of Oakland Homicides in Public Art
The TeenZone Art Wall presents a display of letters written by Oakland youth as well as memorial wooden sculptures created in response to violent deaths in our community. The exhibit is curated by local artist Kristi Holohan of ACE Arts. The Art Wall is on the second floor of the Main Library, just outside the TeenZone.
Location: Main Library, 125 14th St.
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Tuesday December 1, 2009
Family Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Stories and other activities for the whole family.
Children's Librarian  510-482-7844  
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
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Memory Camp
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
This 12-week class meets weekly, on Tuesdays from 12:30 to 2:30 pm, starting Sept. 15 and concluding Dec. 8, 2009. Participants will learn what current research teaches us about memory, learn to strengthen their minds, improve concentration, and learn techniques and strategies to adapt to changes that come with age. Taught by Patt Schroeder, Adult Education Instructor. To reserve a space in the class, call 510/452-2074. This class is offered through Oakland Adult and Career Education/Oakland Unified School District.
Location: Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Ave.
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Lakeview Chess with Rad Sanza
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Join chess facilitator, Rad Sanza, 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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Lawyers in the Library
5:00 PM - 6:30 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. Advance sign-ups at 4:30. Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month.
Location: West Oakland Branch, 1801 Adeline 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. Advance sign-ups at 5 pm.
Location: Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Ave.
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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. Lottery sign-ups at 5:45 pm.
Location: Temescal Branch, 5205 Telegraph Ave.
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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. Meets first Tuesday of the month. Sign-up for lottery at 5:45 pm.
Dimond Branch staff  (510) 482-7844  
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
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Stress Less Seminar with Tess M. Ouellette
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Take an hour for yourself and join your neighbors at the Stress Less Seminar with the ever popular Tess M. Ouellette, Certified Hypnotherapist. Prepare for the next two months with techniques that work! Learn tips that will help you calm down, slow down, and flow through stressful times.
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
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Wednesday December 2, 2009 -  Tuesday December 22, 2009
Oil and Watercolor Art Featuring Images from Italy and the Bay Area by Daniel Altman
Local artist Daniel Altoman displays his many oil paintings and watercolor art featuring images from Italy and the Bay area during December. Come and enjoy!
Location: Lakeview Branch, 550 El Embarcadero
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Wednesday December 2, 2009
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  510-597-5011  
Location: Piedmont Ave. Branch, 160 41st 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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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.
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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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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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) 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) 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) 597-5011  
Location: Piedmont Ave. Branch, 160 41st St.
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Teen GameZone
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Play Guitar Hero and other video and board games. Snacks also provided! Every Wednesday.
Pete Villasenor  510-535-5620  pvillasenor@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
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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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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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Thursday December 3, 2009
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 with Marie Riehle
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Join volunteer Marie Riehle 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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Make Your Own Soap
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Teens (12 to 18) are welcomed to participate in this workshop to make gifts for the holidays. They will learn the soap making process by melting raw material and adding colors and ingredients. Then they will mold them into different shapes. After the workshop, teens will bring home their finished products. No fee required to attend the class.
Vicky Chen  238-3400  
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
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Teen Time Thursdays
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Come hang out with your friends at the library. Music, snacks, and board games.
Sarah  510-482-7844  
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
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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 December 4, 2009
Make Your Own Soap
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Teens (12 to 18) are welcomed to participate in this workshop to make gifts for the holidays. They will learn the soap making process by melting raw material and adding colors and ingredients. Then they will mold them into different shapes. After the workshop, teens will bring home their finished products. No fee required to attend the class.
Vicky Chen  238-3400  vchen@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Eastmont Branch, Eastmont Town Center, 7200 Bancroft Ave., Ste. 211
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Mural Unveiling Ceremony
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Join us as we unveil the new Children's Storytime Art Mural created by international muralist Daniel Camacho! Vengan a ver la presentación del nuevo mural juvenil de la biblioteca creado por muralista Daniel Camacho.
Pete A. Villasenor  (510) 535-5620  pvillasenor@oaklandlibrary.org
Location: Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
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Saturday December 5, 2009
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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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.
Children's Librarian  510-238-3615  
Location: Main Library-Children's Room, 125 14th St.
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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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Bilingual Family Storytime
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Bilingual stories and other activities for the whole family. Meets every 1st and every 4th Saturday. Presented in English and Mandarin.
Location: Asian Branch, 388 9th St., Ste. 190
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Peter and the Wolf
11:00 AM


Join us for a performance of Peter and the Wolf, presented by the Jade Ribbon Youth Council from Stanford. The organization raises awareness of Hep B among Asians.

This performance is geared towards toddlers and preschool age kids.
Children's Librarian  238-3400  
Location: Asian Branch, 388 9th St., Ste. 190
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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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Taller Sobre Derechos Laborales / Undocumented Laborers Workshop
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Asista a un taller sobre derechos laborales y el efecto de estar indocumentado con respecto a algunos de esos derechos. Presentado por Tatiana Perez Valero, Abogada de Inmigración y Empleados.

A workshop will be presented on undocumented Laborers rights. Presented by Tatiana Perez Valero, Attorney for Immigration rights and Employees
Pete Villasenor  (510) 535-5620  pvillasenor@oaklandlibrary.org
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 December 7, 2009
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 every Monday at 10:30 am in the Main Library's Children's Room.
Children's Librarian  (510) 597-5017  
Location: Main Library-Children's Room, 125 14th St.
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Tuesday December 8, 2009
Family Storytime
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Stories and other activities for the whole family.
Children's Librarian  510-482-7844  
Location: Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave.
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