Adult Arts & Crafts

Wed · Sep 16·5:30 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. July 15th: Sand Art…

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 7·2 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 7·2 PM – 3:30 PM·Fruitvale Branch, 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 7·10 AM – 4 PM·Children's Fairyland · Oakland

Wed · Oct 7·7 PM·Fox Theater Oakland, Oakland

Wed · Oct 7·5:30 PM – 7 PM·Golden Gate Branch, Oakland

For Halloween, and November’s Native American Heritage Month, let’s make spooky or Native motif bookmarks for ourselves and children. You bring the vision, and we’ll provide the supplies–fine arts clippings, macabre designs, nature and interior scenes, and more!

Wed · Oct 7·3 PM – 5 PM·Main Library TeenZone, Oakland

Celebrate the freedom to read by joining us in a Banned Books Weeks craft - bedazzle the cover of a banned book . Sparkle it up and transform the cover of your favorite banned book with the art of bedazzling. We'll have plenty of books to choose from or you can bring your own. For teens 12-18 - all materials provided.

Wed · Oct 7·2 PM – 3 PM·Albany, Albany

Get crafty with us at the Albany Library! No registration necessary, just drop in. Children under 8 must be with an adult. Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events. Please tell us if you do not wish to be photographed, video-recorded, or audio-recorded. We will always respect your reques…

Thu · Sep 3·1 PM – 3 PM·Rockridge Branch, Oakland

Join us every Thursday afternoon for creativity and conversation in a warm and inviting space. You are invited to bring your own projects (knitting, crocheting, sewing, quilting and more!) and enjoy the good company of other fiber art creatives. This group has been meeting now for nearly two years and whether you're a…

Thu · Sep 3·2 PM – 3:30 PM·Dimond Branch, Community Room, Oakland

Come to the Dimond Library to knit in community. Join other knitters in conversation, exchange knowledge and ideas and learn from others if you are new to knitting. What to Bring: Your current knitting or crochet project. Your preferred yarn and needles/hooks. A smile and a willingness to connect with fellow crafters.…

Thu · Sep 3·3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Eastmont Branch, 7200 Bancroft Ste. #211 Oakland, Oakland

Teens! Come to the Eastmont Branch TeenZone & DJ the music you love for the world to hear! Eastside Teen Radio takes place on the first Thursday of each month at 3:30pm!