Back by popular demand! Learn how to mend your clothes with artist Bea Byrne . We'll cover shortening pants, mending holes and replacing lost buttons. Practice garments will be provided but you are also welcome to bring your own clean clothes for advice on how to mend them. Registration is required. Please call the West Oakland Branch or visit the front desk to register. This program is made possible by the Friends of the Oakland Public Library.
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Back by popular demand! Learn how to mend your clothes with artist Bea Byrne . We'll cover shortening pants, mending holes and replacing lost buttons. Practice garments will be provided but you are also welcome to bring your own clean clothes for advice on how to mend them. Space is limited to 15 participants | Doors o…
Come learn to crochet and to hang out with other yarn lovers! All experience levels welcome, bring your own project or use the supplies provided. For children in 3rd to 6th grade.
Teens! Come and hang out and get creative with us every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.
Join us every second Tuesday of the month at noon!
Personal Maps - Taught by lellobird We’ll start by studying maps and then build maps of either real or imaginary places that are important to us. It could be a map of a literal place or something more esoteric, like where your procrastination takes you. You could even build an abstract art piece using map-making princi…
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…
A brand new event at Fairyland celebrating the magic of autumn with fall flavors, nature-inspired activities, a giant leaf pit, themed arts & crafts, and a cornucopia of family fun! — Celebrate the magic of autumn at Children’s Fairyland! Fall Fest brings seasonal charm to the Park with festive fall decor, nature-inspi…
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 .
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…
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!).
Blast off your own flying rocketmobiles! Design and build unique launchable rockets that shoot, race, crash and roll. Work with tools to take stuff apart, reshape materials, and rebuild into your own imaginative designs. Experiment, test, tinker, and play!
For Hispanic Heritage month we will be making nichos! ¡Para el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, haremos nichos! Enjoy a delicious mocktail while you learn new crafts. For Adults. All supplies will be provided. Third Sundays of the month, 2-3 PM Disfrute de un delicioso cóctel (sin alcohol) mientras aprende nuevas manualidad…
