Oakland Public Library Your Library...libraries can best work together. This event will be of interest to writers, aspiring writers, and anyone who loves books. Rockridge Branch, Saturday,

Oakland Public Library : 1

I Am Sausal Creek / Soy el Arroyo SausalBook Talk and Signing

oin author Melissa Reyes for a reading of her bilingual picture book I Am Sausal Creek / Soy el Arroyo Sausal published by Oakland’s own Nomadic Press. Ms. Reyes’ book recounts the history of

Oakland as told through our local waterway, Sausal Creek. Fun for the whole family!

Dimond Branch, Saturday, August 6, 1pm

On Exhibit

Oakland Public Library

Your Library August 2016

oaklandlibrary.org

African American Quilt Guild: “Red, White, and Blue” Once again the African American Quilt Guild of Oakland will be displaying quilted wall hangings during the months of August and September. This year we will be using patriotic colors—at least 75 percent of the wall hangings will be in red, white, and blue. The designs will range from traditional, modern, and art pieces. Lakeview Branch, August 1 through September 30

Photographs by the Oakland Art Association Images by the members of the Oakland Art Association (OAA) will be on view in the 2nd floor art gallery. OAA is a nonprofit group of roughly 55 members, several of whom have been

active over most of its almost 60 years. The association arranges show venues for its members in Alameda and Contra Costa counties and supports specific art programs within the Oakland Unified School District. Typically, there are ten juried shows each year in which members are invited to show original work to be competitively judged, with cash prizes awarded. To learn more about OAA, visit www.oaklandart.org. Rockridge Branch, August 2-31

The library's programs are generously supported by the Friends of the Oakland Public Library, a nonprofit membership organization. For more information or to join, visit www.FOPL.org.

Bobby Kennedy: The Making of a Liberal Icon

residential campaigns can bring up so many poignant memories, and many of us remember

Robert F. Kennedy boldly stepping up after his brother’s assassination for an ill-fated campaign in the 1968 election. Join us to learn more about Kennedy and that campaign from Larry Tye, author of the recently published and definitive biography Bobby Kennedy: The Making of a Liberal Icon.

The book draws from unpublished memoirs, unreleased government files, and 58 boxes of Kennedy’s papers that had been under lock and key for the past 50 years. It also includes information from hundreds of interviews with RFK intimates including his widow, Ethel, his sister Jean, and his aide, John Seigenthaler. Mr. Tye traces Kennedy’s transformation from Cold Warrior to fiery liberal in a profoundly moving story that serves as a lens into two chaotic decades of 20th Century American history.

Main Library, Bradley C. Walters Community Room, Sunday, August 14, 3pm

P

ILLU

ST

RA

TIO

N:

Ch

RIS

TIA

N R

OB

INS

ON

Kids’ Summer Reading

ee the special Summer Reading

pull-out section to find out about fun summer events for kids at the library.

S

J

W

Writers and Their Libraries:A Mutual Admiration Society

hat can authors do to work with libraries? What does a

librarian need? how can a writer both use and help libraries? Join Rockridge librarian Emily Weak and the Mystery Writers of America to learn how writers and libraries can best work together. This event will be of interest to writers, aspiring writers, and anyone who loves books.

Rockridge Branch, Saturday, August 13, 11:30am

IllustRAtIOn By ROBeRt lIu-tRujIllO fROm the BOOk I Am SAuSAl Creek / Soy el Arroyo SAuSAl

Your Library : 2

Library ActivitiesAdultsTue, 8/2

spanish Conversation Group, Dimond, 6:30pm

SaT, 8/6

Photo Walk with the Oakland Art Association, Rockridge, 11am

job Club, 81st Avenue, 11:30am

I Am sausal Creek / soy el Arroyo sausal Book talk and signing, Dimond, 1pm

Asian Art museum Docent talk: emperors’ treasures, Asian Branch. 2:30pm

Sun, 8/7

jazz on sundays, featuring Glen Pearson, Golden Gate, 3pm

Tue, 8/9

la Palabra musical / the music of the Word, César E. Chávez, 5pm

Book Discussion Group, Dimond, 6:30pm

SaT, 8/13

Club de lectura en español / spanish Book Club, César E. Chávez, 11am

job Club, 81st Avenue, 11:30am

Writers and their libraries: A mutual Admiration society, Rockridge, 11:30am

Sun, 8/14

jazz on sundays, featuring Rhonda Benin, Golden Gate, 3pm

Bobby kennedy: the making of a liberal Icon, Main, 3pm

Tue, 8/16

spanish Conversation Group, Dimond, 6:30pm

Book Club, Lakeview, 6:30pm

SaT, 8/20

Designing your Bay-friendly Garden, Rockridge, 11am

Writers’ support and Critique Group: All Writers Welcome!, Rockridge, 1pm

the World of entrepreneurship / el mundo de emprendedoras, César E. Chávez, 1pm

jingletown Poetry Reading and Open mic, César E. Chávez, 3pm

Sun, 8/21

jazz on sundays, featuring junius Courtney Big Band, Doyle/hollis Park, 61st St., 3pm

Tue, 8/23

lakeview Writers, Lakeview, 6pm

start and Run a small Business: An Operation hOPe Workshop, Temescal, 6pm

summer Book Club, Piedmont Avenue, 6:30pm

Fri, 8/26

At last Book Club, Main, 3:30pm

SaT, 8/27

African American Quilt Guild meeting, West Oakland, 1pm

the Practicalities of estate Planning, Lakeview, 3pm

Sun, 8/28

jazz on sundays, featuring Denise Perrier, Golden Gate, 3pm

Tue, 8/30

this Changes everything Book Discussion, Dimond, 6pm

Why Wait? meditate, with marshall Zaslove, mD, Piedmont Avenue, 6pm

MondayS

eBook help, Eastmont, 5pm

TueSdayS

Computer help, West Oakland, 2pm

free yoga Class with niroga’s Zaba Angel, Main, 3pm

Résumé help, Asian, 5pm

WedneSdayS

One-on-one Résumé Assistance, Martin Luther King Jr., 10am

free Computer help, Elmhurst, 2pm

Résumé help, Main, 3pm

ThurSdayS

esl Conversation Club, Eastmont, 1pm

esl Conversation Club, Main, 2pm

SaTurdayS

eBook help, Piedmont Avenue, 10:30am

free Computer help, Elmhurst, 12pm

Résumé help, Main, 1pm

english Conversation Group, Martin Luther King Jr., 4pm

LaWyerS

main, 1st through 4th Thu, 6pm; 2nd through 4th Wed, 6pm

Bankruptcy lawyer at main, Wed, 8/3, 6pm

81st Avenue, Tue, 8/16, 5pm

Brookfield, Mon, 8/8, 5pm, & Wed, 8/10, 11am

César e. Chávez, Thu, 8/11, 4:30pm

Dimond, Tue, 8/2, 6pm

eastmont, Mon, 8/8, 5pm

elmhurst, Sat, 8/6, 12pm

melrose, Tue, 8/23, 5pm

montclair, Tue, 8/9, 6pm

Rockridge, Tue, 8/2, 6pm

temescal, Tue, 8/2, 6pm

TeensMon, 8/1

eastmont summer GameZone, Eastmont, 3:30pm

Tue, 8/2

love Comics? Create One!, Golden Gate, 2pm

stop motion Animation Class, Lakeview, 4:30pm

Wed, 8/3

Pop up teen Zone, Montclair, 1:30pm

Thu, 8/4


Fri, 8/5

Videogames on the Big screen, Elmhurst, 1pm

Asian summer GameZone, Asian, 2pm

SaT, 8/6

Chávez teen Advisory Board, César E. Chávez, 11am

Rockridge teen Advisory Group, Rockridge, 1pm

Video Games, Asian, 2pm

Wear your Words, Rockridge, 2pm

Mon, 8/8


Tue, 8/9

stop motion Animation Class, Eastmont, 2pm

Wed, 8/10

love Comics? Create One!, West Oakland, 3:30pm

Thu, 8/11


Fri, 8/12

Career Workshop for teens, Asian, 2:30pm

jewelry Workshop, Brookfield, 3:30pm

SaT, 8/13

Dimond teen Advisory Board, Dimond, 11am

end of summer Passport Party, Main, 1pm

Mon, 8/15


Wed, 8/17

let’s meet in the ’Zone to make your Own Washi tape notebook, Martin Luther King Jr., 2pm

Wear your Words, Montclair, 2pm

let’s meet in the ’Zone, Golden Gate, 3:30pm

Thu, 8/18


let’s meet in the ’Zone, Dimond, 3:30pm

Events for Adults

T

Jazz on Sundaysriends of the Golden Gate Branch Library’s Jazz on Sundays Summer Concert Series continues with performances by some of the Bay Area’s

finest musicians. This month’s program includes pianist Glen Pearson (August 7), singer Rhonda Benin (August 14), the Junius Courtney Big Band (August 21 at Doyle/hollis Park), and singer Denise Perrier (August 28).

Every Sunday, the show will feature a headlining artist at 3pm, followed by Randy Moore’s history of Jazz discussion at 4pm and youth group performances at 5pm. These concerts are sponsored by the City of Emeryville and the Oakland Public Library. Admission is free; donations are welcome.

Golden Gate Branch, Sunday, August 7, 14, 21 (at Doyle/Hollis Park, 61st Street between Hollis & Doyle Streets) & 28, 3-6pm

F

ClOCkWIse fROm tOP left: PIAnIst

Glen PeARsOn, sInGeR RhOnDA

BenIn, tRumPeteR junIus COuRtney,

sInGeR DenIse PeRRIeR

Book Discussion: This Changes Everything

oin us for a discussion of Naomi Klein’s This Changes Everything:

Capitalism vs. the Climate. After the discussion we will choose an organization committed to combating climate change and spend a few hours volunteering as a group on a future date (to be determined). Feel free to join the discussion even if you don’t plan to volunteer.

Dimond Branch, Tuesday, August 30, 6pm

J

Emperors’ Treasures: Chinese Art from the National Palace Museum, TaipeiAsian Art Museum Docent Talk

his docent talk will be an exciting preview of the current Asian Art Museum exhibition that features nearly 150 artworks from the renowned National Palace

Museum, Taipei. Among the pieces are paintings, calligraphy, bronze vessels, ceramics, lacquer ware, jades, textiles, and historical documents. More than 100 pieces will make their debut in the United States; among these, 30 are extremely rare masterpieces. The exhibition also explores the identities of nine rulers—eight emperors and one empress—who reigned from the 12th through early 20th centuries. Asian Branch, Saturday, August 6, 2:30pm


Guided Meditation with Marshall Zaslove

arshall Zaslove, MD, explores and demonstrates the latest

and most astonishing discoveries into the preventive, healing, and pain-relieving effects of meditation. Dr. Zaslove is a board-certified psychiatrist, researcher, author, and contributor to Meditation as Medication for the Soul by Rajinder Singh.

Piedmont Avenue Branch (in event space at 86 Echo Avenue), Tuesday, August 30, 6pm

Designing yourBay-Friendly Garden

ome join us for free and fun workshops on waterwise

gardening, with local experts provided by the East Bay Municipal Utility District. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided.

Rockridge Branch, Saturday, August 20, 11am

The Practicalities of Estate Planning

state planning doesn’t have to be boring or morose. It can be

intriguing and interesting. It is all about the “big things”—family, money,

emotion, relationships, loss, and legacy.

Stefanie West, an estate planning and elder law attorney with her own practice in the East Bay, will focus on practicalities. Topics include reducing sibling rivalry, how to keep your “hidden jewels” from going accidentally to Goodwill, getting the banks to roll out the red carpet for your heirs, and reducing taxes. Insights into situations-gone-wrong will help you learn from others’ mistakes.

Lakeview Branch, Saturday, August 27, 3pm

E

Library ActivitiesFri, 8/19

friday teen movie, Eastmont, 2pm

stop motion Animation Class, Dimond, 3pm

SaT, 8/20

youth leadership Council, Main, 11am

Wear your Words, Elmhurst, 2pm

jewelry Workshop, César E. Chávez, 3pm

Wed, 8/24

let’s meet in the ’Zone, West Oakland, 3:30pm

Thu, 8/25

let’s meet in the ’Zone, Piedmont Avenue, 3:30pm

Fri, 8/26

jewelry Workshop, Melrose, 3:30pm

SaT, 8/27

stop motion Animation Class, 81st Avenue, 1pm

TueSdayS

Game Day, Martin Luther King Jr., 3pm

WedneSdayS

teen ’scape, Rockridge, 2pm

Chávez GameZone, César E. Chávez, 3pm

ThurSdayS

Game Day, Dimond, 3pm

FridayS

Game Day, Golden Gate, 3pm

SaTurdayS

Game Day, 81st Avenue, 3pm

Families & KidsSee insert for August summer Reading events

oakLand SuMMerGaMeS 2016

81st Avenue, Thu, 8/4, 10:30am

Dimond, Sat, 8/6, 10:30am

main, Sat, 8/6, 10:30am

martin luther king jr., Wed, 8/10, 12:30pm

Rockridge, Thu, 8/11, 10:30am & 11am

Piedmont Avenue, Wed, 8/17, 10:15am

Asian, Wed, 8/17, 11am

lakeview, Sat, 8/20, 11am

elmhurst, Sat, 8/20, 3pm

eastmont, Tue, 8/23, 3:30pm

Golden Gate, Sat, 8/27, 3pm

Brookfield, Mon, 8/29, 4:30pm

Mon, 8/1

Build It!, Main, 10:30am

Tue, 8/2

Build It. Craft It. make It., Elmhurst, 1pm

Tue, 8/2naTionaL niGhT ouT

81st Avenue, 6pm

Dimond, 7pm

elmhurst, 5:30pm

lakeview Branch, 6pm

main, 6pm

melrose, 4:30pm

Piedmont Avenue, 6:30pm

Rockridge, 5pm

West Oakland, 4pm

Wed, 8/3

A Beautiful mess, Melrose, 2pm

A Beautiful mess, 81st Avenue, 3pm

Thu, 8/4

lego mania, Elmhurst, 1pm

Build It. Craft It. make It., Montclair, 3:30pm

Fri, 8/5

lego Club, Asian, 3:30pm

lego mania, Piedmont Avenue, 3:30pm

leGO mania, Dimond, 3:30pm

SaT, 8/6

learn the Game of Chess, Dimond, 1pm

Off the hook, Melrose, 3pm

Thu, 8/11

lego mania, Main, 3pm

mystery movie night, Eastmont, 3pm

Fri, 8/12

family yoga and fun, Dimond, 4pm

SaT, 8/13

litter Walk, Elmhurst, 10:15am

Creative movement for families, Golden Gate, 10:30am

Chess, César E. Chávez, 11am

PAWs to Read with BARk therapy Dogs, West Oakland, 11:30am

Fri, 8/19

lego Club, Lakeview, 3pm


SaT, 8/20

Creative movement for kids, Golden Gate, 10:30am

keva kreations, César E. Chávez, 11am

third saturday Chess, Lakeview, 1pm

Off the hook, Melrose, 3pm

Tue, 8/23

family movie night, Melrose, 4:45pm

Fri, 8/26


SaT, 8/27

litter Walk, Elmhurst, 10:15am

Chess, César E. Chávez, 11am

PAWs to Read with BARk therapy Dogs, West Oakland, 11:30am

MondayS

monday Arts & Crafts, Brookfield, 4:30pm

WedneSdayS

Play Café, Melrose, 10:30am

PAWs to Read with BARk therapy Dogs, 81st Avenue, 2pm

ThurSdayS

Play Café, Elmhurst, 10:30am

All knit, Lakeview, 3:30pm

FridayS

fix and Decorate your Bicycle, 81st Avenue, 2pm

SaTurdayS

fix & Decorate your Bike with the scraper Bike team, Martin Luther King Jr., 1pm

tight knit & Crafts / el Grupo de tejer y manualidades, César E. Chávez, 2pm

tea with tots at the Park / Canciones y Café en el Parque, Elmhurst, 11:30am

Read & sing @ king! / leer y Cantar @ king, Martin Luther King Jr., 12:30pm

StorytimesFaMiLieS all ages

Asian, Sat, 11am

César e. Chávez (English & Spanish), Wed, 11am

lakeview, Sat, 10:30am

Rockridge, Thu, 10:30am

West Oakland, Tue, 11:30am

BaBy Bounce 0–18 mos

Dimond, Wed, 10:30am

lakeview, Wed, 11am

main, Tue, 10:15am

montclair, Thu, 11:30am

ToddLer 18 mos–3 yrs

Asian, Wed, 10:30am

Dimond, Wed, 10:15am & 11am

Golden Gate, Thu, 10:15am

lakeview, Wed, 10:10am

main, Sat, 10:30am

montclair, Thu, 10:15am

Piedmont Avenue, Wed, 10:15am

temescal, Wed, 10:30am & Thu, 10:30am

PreSchooL 3-5 yrs

81st Avenue, Thu, 10:30am

elmhurst, Wed, 10:30am

main, Mon, 10:30am

Piedmont Avenue, Wed, 11am

I

Events for Adults

CL

M

Photo Walk with the Oakland Art Association

et’s make art! Take a walk with a photographer from the Oakland Art

Association (OAA) and get a hands-on look at what makes a truly stunning photograph. Bring a digital camera or smart phone so you can take your own photos. This month, OAA will hold its annual photography-only show at the Rockridge Branch. See the exhibit, then meet some of the artists and learn about their processes. All ages are welcome.

Rockridge Branch, Saturday, August 6, 11am

The World of Entrepreneurship: how To Start a Business with a Social PurposeEl mundo de emprendedoras: cómo iniciar un negocio con un propósito social

n this interactive 1.5-hour workshop, geared towards Latina leaders, participants will learn about basic business and cooperative principles as well as how to cultivate their leadership

and financial independence. Participants will learn how to jump start their entrepreneurial passion and gain tools to assess personal strengths and their capacity to launch businesses. Together we will explore the advantages of alternative business models such as cooperatives and how nonprofits such as Prospera support the development of Latina entrepreneurs. The workshop will be held in Spanish.

César E. Chávez Branch, Saturday, August 20, 1pm

Your Library : 4

Bubble ladyExperience hundreds of bubbles of all shapes and sizes.

Piedmont Avenue, Sat, 8/6, 3pm

Bubble PartyBubble with joy while making bubbles big and small in different shapes and sizes.

Main, Fri, 8/5, 2pmEastmont, Fri, 8/5, 3pm

Circus of smilesLaugh and thrill to these acrobatic circus performers.

Rockridge, Tue, 8/2, 7pm

West Oakland, Tue, 8/2, 5pm

Crab Cove mobile VanLook at and learn about Bay Area wildlife with East Bay Regional Parks Mobile Education.

Temescal, Wed, 8/3, 11:15amCésar E. Chávez, Sat, 8/6, 2pm

end of summer PartyCome and celebrate the end of summer with face painting, ice cream, and karaoke!

Elmhurst, Sat, 8/6, 2pm

saturday studioWe will use art supplies, building materials, and whatever else we can find to create something fun: paintings, buttons, ping-pong mazes, and more!

Martin Luther King Jr., Sat, 8/6, 1pm

scientific Adventures for Girls, their Brothers and friendshave fun with engineering and science!

81st Avenue, Thu, 8/4, 1pmEastmont, Wed, 8/10, 12pm

taiko DrummingListen to and join in with the beats and rhythms of the taiko drum.

Piedmont Avenue, Tue, 8/2, 6:30pm

toddler Dance PartyPut on your dancing shoes and get ready for music, movement, and parachute fun!

Golden Gate, Thu, 8/4, 10:15am

Gerald josephWatch magic tricks and illusions that will astound you.

Elmhurst, Wed, 8/3, 1pm

Ice Cream socialCelebrate summer with ice cream and a scavenger hunt!

Montclair, Sat, 8/6, 2pm

Insect Discovery labExplore the fantastic lives of beetles, millipedes, tarantulas, and more.

Montclair, Tue, 8/2, 6:30pm

little explorers Petting ZooMeet farm animals up close: goats, rabbits, chickens, and more.

Melrose Tue, 8/2, 4:30pmRockridge, Sat, 8/6, 10:30amTemescal Wed, 8/10, 11am

mariposaDelight in silly magic, songs and stories in English and Spanish with a friendly clown.

Martin Luther King Jr., Wed, 8/3, 12:30pmAsian, Thu, 8/4, 10:30am

martial Arts withDestiny Arts CenterExpress yourself through martial arts with Destiny Arts performers and teachers.

Lakeview, Sat, 8/6, 11am

mystery movieWatch a movie at the library! Bring your own seating. Call the library to get details.

Eastmont, Thu, 8/11, 3pm

Oakland symphonyPetting ZooPlay with musical instruments from our local symphony orchestra, then eat scoops of Italian ice from Flavor Brigade!

Dimond, Tue, 8/2, 7pm

Open studio—free Artsand CraftsPlenty of art supplies and no instructions. Go!

Eastmont, Wed, 8/3, 12pm

Puppet Art theatre Co.Watch and laugh as puppets act out classic tales with a zany twist.

81st Avenue, Wed, 8/3, 1pmGolden Gate, Sat, 8/6, 11amRockridge, Tue, 8/9, 7pmBrookfield, Wed, 8/10, 3pm

Kids’ Summer Reading 2016

Read, Create, Explore at Your Library,Through August 6Read 20 days during the summer and be eligible to win a free book and other prizes! Parents and older children may read to children who aren’t reading yet. Special grand prize drawings include one family membership to Children’s Fairyland (ages 0–4) and one iPad (ages 5–14). Sign up at Play @ Your Library (www.oaklandlibrary.org/summer) or visit any library location. All summer, all OPL locations will host special events and activities. We can’t wait to see you!

ILLU

ST

RA

TIO

N:

Ch

RIS

TIA

N R

OB

INS

ON

summer Reading Celebration at OmCAJoin us for the 12th annual Summer Reading Celebration at the Oakland Museum of California with the Oakland Public Library. Held in OMCA’s lush gardens on our monthly free day, Summer Reading Celebration activities highlight this year’s theme, “Read, Create, Explore!” Enjoy fun music and movement with the Alphabet Rockers, meet caricature artist Rad Sanza, and watch a printmaking demonstration. Say hello to Clifford the Big Red Dog, play games, have your face painted by staff from Oakland Parks and Recreation, try your hand at art activities with the California Historical Society, explore your imagination with story time, and enjoy so much more. Plus, pick up a book from East Bay Children’s Book Project for free. And remember, first Sundays are free at OMCA!

Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street, Sunday, August 7, 12–4 pm


End of Summer PassportParty

elebrate the end of the Teen Summer Passport program

with your friends! We’ll have a drawing for the grand prizes of an iPad Mini, a Chromebook, and a laptop, as well as give out several door prizes and free comic books. We’ll have snacks, games, YOU, and so much more!

Main Library, TeenZone, Saturday, August 13, 1pm

Oakland Library LocationsMain Library125 14th Street(510) 238-3134

children’s room(510) 238-3615

81st avenue1021 81st Avenue(510) 615-5812

african american Museum & Library at oakland (aaMLo)659 14th Street(510) 637-0200

asian Branch388 9th Street, Suite 190(510) 238-3400

Brookfield Branch9255 Edes Avenue(510) 615-5725

césar e. chávez Branch3301 East 12th Street, Suite 271(510) 535-5620

dimond Branch3565 Fruitvale Avenue(510) 482-7844

eastmont BranchEastmont Town Center7200 Bancroft Avenue, Suite 211(510) 615-5726

elmhurst Branch1427 88th Avenue(510) 615-5727

Golden Gate Branch5606 San Pablo Avenue(510) 597-5023

Lakeview Branch550 El Embarcadero(510) 238-7344

Martin L. king, Jr. Branch6833 International Blvd.(510) 615-5728

Melrose Branch4805 Foothill Blvd.(510) 535-5623

Montclair Branch1687 Mountain Blvd.(510) 482-7810

Piedmont avenue Branch80 Echo Avenue(510) 597-5011

rockridge Branch5366 College Avenue(510) 597-5017

Second Start adult Literacy125 14th Street(510) 238-3432

Temescal Branch5205 Telegraph Avenue(510) 597-5049

Tool Lending Libraryat Temescal Branch(510) 597-5089

West oakland Branch1801 Adeline Street(510) 238-7352

Events for TeensCareer Workshop for Teens

re you a teenager applying for jobs? Not sure what to do when you land your first interview? Come learn

from professional career coach Rich harper. This workshop will cover interview tips, how to research a company, what to wear, and what questions to ask during the interview. Be prepared for the next Oaklandhasjobs Job Fair! For ages 12-18. Please call (510) 238-3400 to pre-register.Asian Branch, Friday, August 12, 2:30pm

Jewelry Workshops reate a beautiful piece of jewelry in this fun workshop by artists from Rock Paper Scissors Collective. All

supplies are provided. Ages 12-18.

Brookfield Branch, Friday, August 12, 3:30pm

César E. Chávez Branch, Saturday, August 20, 3pm

Melrose Branch, Friday, August 26, 3:30pm

Love Comics? Create One! re you a fan of comics or manga? Work with artists from Rock Paper Scissors Collective to create your

own storyboard and characters. No drawing experience is necessary. Ages 12-18.

Golden Gate Branch, Tuesday, August 2, 2pm

West Oakland Branch, Wednesday, August 10, 3:30pm

Stop MotionAnimation Class

lay + Camera + Creativity = your very own film! Rock Paper Scissors Collective will guide you

through the process of stop motion animation. Bring your script to life! Ages 12-18 and supplies provided.

Lakeview Branch, Tuesday, August 2, 4:30pm

Eastmont Branch, Tuesday, August, 9, 2pm

Dimond Branch, Friday, August 19, 3pm

81st Avenue Branch, Saturday August 27, 1pm

Wear Your Wordsersonalize who you are with your own signature print on a fabric patch. Pin or sew

your statement on a hoodie or backpack or give it away as a gift! All supplies are provided; some simple sewing. Ages 12-18.

Rockridge Branch, Saturday, August 6, 2pm

Montclair Branch, Wednesday, August 17, 2pm

Elmhurst Branch, Saturday, August 20, 2pm

Oakland Summer Games 2016

oin us as we give Oakland children the

chance to compete in our very own set of track and field, gymnastics, basketball, and soccer matches. You don’t have to go to Rio to know the thrill of victory or the agony of defeat. Of course, our games are modified for children ages 2-14.

See the Library Activities list for families and kids on page 3 for library sites, dates, and times.

81st Avenue Branch, 6pmCome enjoy food and activities.

Dimond Branch and Oakland symphony Petting Zoo, 7pmPlay with musical instruments from our local symphony orchestra, then eat scoops of Italian ice from Flavor Brigade!

elmhurst Branch, 5:30pmDelight in the silly magic, songs and stories of Mariposa, the friendly clown.

lakeview Branch, 6pmJoin your library community for music, crafts, and refreshments on our patio.

melrose Branch, 4:30pmMeet farm animals close up with Little Explorers Petting Zoo!

Events for Families and Kids

C

C

A

CP

J

National Night Out is Tuesday, August 2Meet your neighbors and celebrate Oakland on National Night Out at your local library.

main library hosts the Awesöme Orchestra, 6pmFor the second year in a row, the Awesöme Orchestra returns to the Main Library for National Night Out. Enjoy a live full orchestra performance under the stars.

Piedmont Avenue Branch taiko Drumming, 6:30pmListen to and join in with the beats and rhythms of taiko drummers.

Rockridge Branch Bike library, 5pmThe OPL Bike Library will be out and about in Rockridge. Join us as we make the rounds to neighborhood block parties with free books, wi-fi, and a special craft. Contact the Rockridge Branch and ask for Emily if you want to ride with us or to make sure we stop by your party!

West Oakland Branch Block Party, 4pmAcrobats, games, music, and food! Brought to you by the West Oakland Library, West Oakland Senior Center, De Fremery Park, and the Friendship Christian Center.

A

Documents

Oakland Public Library Your Library...libraries can best work together. This event will be of interest to writers, aspiring writers, and anyone who loves books. Rockridge Branch, Saturday,