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 Oakland Public Library. Get accessibility information .
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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…
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…
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.
Join us on the fourth Wednesday of the month for crafting fun! We'll work on a new art project each month, best for kids ages 5 and up.
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…
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…
This is a self-directed opportunity to use our sewing machines on site for your own project. Some basic supplies and staff help with setting up a machine will be available. If you need a specific color of thread for your project, please bring it with you.
Please join us at the 81st Avenue Branch for teen/adult healthy cooking classes the last Friday of every month. We will be partnering with Agrarian Community Kitchen and Labs . Participants will learn to make quick and easy healthy meals. All materials/ supplies needed will be provided . Can't wait to cook with you! Th…
Teens! Come join us at Asian Branch Library every Friday afternoon from 3:30-5PM to play Nintendo Switch games! No registration is required, just show up and have fun! Get accessibility information .
Meet new people, enjoy the outdoors, support your local Friends of the Library, clean your neighborhood, and promote mental well-being together.
Take your story outdoors! Join us at the Piedmont Branch Library for a relaxed community walk through our beautiful neighborhood — sometimes all the way to the Morcom Rose Garden. We can listen to our own audiobooks together, stroll among blooming roses or quiet tree-lined streets, and end back at the library for a sho…
Take your images beyond the screen and into print. This course focuses on developing a cohesive body of work through the art of fine art and photographic printing. Participants will learn best practices for image selection, editing, color management, print preparation, and archival storage techniques to ensure long-las…
