Diwali Celebration

Thu · Nov 12·3 PM – 4:30 PM·Montclair Branch, Oakland

MOCHA teachers lead monthly art workshops at Montclair Branch, building creativity, social‑emotional and academic skills through art for ages 5–15 and caregivers.

Thu · Nov 12·3:30 PM – 5 PM·Golden Gate Branch, Community Room (downstairs), Oakland

Teen crafts in the Golden Gate Branch community room feature DIY pins, zines, friendship bracelets and other projects, drop‑in style, for ages 13–18.

Thu · Nov 12·2 PM – 3 PM·Chabot Space & Science Center · Oakland

Original 23‑minute planetarium show at Chabot Space & Science Center follows PhD student Lucia exploring how gravitational waves form and travel, ages 8+.

Thu · Nov 12·Yoshi's, Oakland

Jackiem Joyner performs at Yoshi’s in Oakland.

Thu · Nov 12·4 PM – 5 PM·Fruitvale Branch, Oakland

Teen Art Club (Fruitvale Branch, Oakland) — Explore a new art medium every two months with free painting, air‑dry clay, paper art, and other projects, ages 9–18.

Tue · Nov 10·3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Melrose Branch, Oakland

Crochet lessons and yarn social at Melrose Branch, Oakland, with supplies provided and projects welcome, for ages 3–12.

Fri · Oct 23·12 PM – 1 PM·Dimond Branch, Oakland

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.

Fri · Oct 23·12 PM – 3 PM·Eastmont Branch, Oakland

Neighborhood Business Assistance at Eastmont Branch offers one‑on‑one guidance for starting, expanding, or troubleshooting businesses, by appointment only, ages 18+.