Adult Arts & Crafts

Wed · Sep 23·6 PM – 7:30 PM·Temescal Branch, Lower Level Community Room., Oakland

Join us each month as we try out a new activity. No artistic experience is needed. Supplies will be provided. Available on a first come, first served basis as supplies and space allow. For Adults only. Contact the branch to learn about upcoming crafts. This program is possible thanks to a grant from the Friends of Oakl…

Wed · Oct 7·5:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Main Library, 1st Floor Meeting Room, Oakland

Unwind and discover your creative side! Join us on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month for a relaxed, guided crafting session. All supplies are included, and no experience is needed—just bring your curiosity. Each session varies, you can check the list below to see what is going on each session. Sept 16th: Repujado…

Wed · Oct 21·2 PM – 3 PM·Lakeview Branch, Oakland

Come and get creative with us here at Lakeview! We will be doing a different craft every week. Crafts are geared towards ages 6-11 but younger kids are welcome with an adult present. The program is every Wednesday from 2-3pm. All supplies are provided. Get accessibility information .

Wed · Oct 21·2 PM – 3:30 PM·Main Children's Room, Oakland

Join us for monthly art workshops for children and families led by teachers from the Museum of Children's Art (MOCHA) . For ages 5-15 and caregivers. MOCHA workshops focus on building creativity, social-emotional and academic skills through art. This program is supported by funding provided by the Friends of the Oaklan…

Wed · Oct 21·10 AM – 2 PM·Kenya, Africa · Oakland

A Safari Adventure with Oakland Zoo Join Oakland Zoo Animal Care staff for a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Kenya. You'll visit 3 national parks and visit with our conservation partners along the way. From your safari vehicle (window seating is guaranteed for each traveler) you'll be able to witness prides of lions,…

Wed · Oct 21·10 AM – 4 PM·Children's Fairyland · Oakland

Wed · Oct 21·3 PM – 5 PM·Main Library TeenZone, Oakland

Make your crafty dreams come true at our weekly Teen Crafternoons! Drop by the Main Library TeenZone every Wednesday between 3:00-5:00pm to bead, sew, paint, glue, crochet, collage, and more with our collection of craft materials. We do a different craft every week! For youth in 6th-12th grades. Get accessibility infor…

Wed · Oct 21·2 PM – 3 PM·Lakeview Branch, Oakland

Join us to decorate skulls made out of magic modeling clay! All materials provided. ¡Únete a nosotros para decorar calaveras con plastilina mágica! Todos los materiales están incluidos.

Wed · Oct 21·5:30 PM – 7 PM·Claremont Branch · Berkeley

October is International Collage Art Month! Celebrate with us and make a collage art postcard to keep. We'll provide all needed materials. All ages and welcome. Please call Claremont Branch Library for more information at 510-981-6280.

Wed · Oct 21·4:30 PM·RANDALL MUSEUM · San Francisco

What if you could invent the machine to feed your dog when it's hungry, or the clothing that lights up to the rhythms of your heart beat? In this hands-on course we'll use AI to do the coding while we focus on learning to use programmable microcontrollers (Arduinos) to interface with the physical world through sensors,…

Sun · Sep 20·10 AM – 12 PM·Fruitvale Branch, Oakland

Come and get basic computer help every Sunday 10-12pm. Tutoring is in English only. Call to make an appointment. Drop in is first come first serve, after appointments. Get accessibility information .

Sun · Sep 20·11 AM – 1:30 PM·Fruitvale Branch, Oakland

Tatiana Chaterji provides training in Theatre of the Oppressed and healing with youth and community members. Join us for this restorative practice and book talk. More information can be found at https://www.tatianachaterji.com/ ofrece formación en Teatro del Oprimido y procesos de sanación dirigidos a jóvenes y miembro…

Sun · Sep 20·2 PM – 4:30 PM·Main Library TeenZone, 2nd floor , Oakland

Teens! Do you like games that involve worldbuilding, narrative, and strategy? Come and meet other teens and play the fun Magic the Gathering (MtG) game Commander . Open to new and experienced players. All teens aged 12-18 welcome. All materials provided (including snacks!).