Many vegetables can be grown more affordably by starting your own seeds and transplanting them. In this session, a UC Master Gardener Instructor, will cover essential timing and techniques for spring vegetable seed starting, including which seeds thrive in our climate, the equipment needed for transplanting, direct seeding tips, and how to protect seedlings through the winter. Get ready to grow your garden from the ground up! All are welcome
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Monthly art workshops led by Museum of Children’s Art teachers at Dimond Branch focus on creativity, social‑emotional and academic skill building, for ages 5–15 and caregivers.
Jewelry making and original decorative craft projects with all materials provided, held at the Melrose Branch Adult Area in Oakland, ages 13 and up.
Community cleanup at the corner of Monticello and Fairfax Avenue, with gloves and materials supplied; bring a friend.
Community Cleanup High Street Coalition at Walgreens on High St and Redding gathers volunteers to clean the surrounding area.
Mocktails accompany craft lessons with all supplies provided at the Fruitvale Branch, Oakland, for adults, ages 18 and up.
Two‑hour painting session at Brookfield Branch, Oakland, with supplies provided for exploring techniques or working on personal pieces, first‑come, first‑served, for ages 18 and up.
Repair Projects Workshop at Circuit Launch lets participants register items, volunteer as Fixit Coaches, or observe repair sessions.
Chair yoga class at Dimond Branch, Oakland, guides participants through strength, flexibility, balance exercises and meditation using chairs, taught by certified instructor Bett Bollhoefer, ages 18 and up.
Neighborhood Business Assistance at Eastmont Branch offers one‑on‑one guidance for starting, expanding, or troubleshooting businesses, by appointment only, ages 18+.
Sudo Room Open House Night at Omni Commons, 4799 Shattuck Ave., Oakland, with item registration and volunteer Fixit coaching opportunities.
Video game sessions featuring Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart run in the Main Library TeenZone, 2nd floor, Oakland, drop‑in style, for ages 9–18.
Gaming, art, music and a light snack are offered in the Lakeview Library meeting room for ages 13–18.
