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SEPTEMBER
Rockridge Branch Library
42 upcoming events for kids and families at Rockridge Branch Library, straight from the calendar we read every week.
Library · Oakland · Updated September 16, 2026
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Enjoy attending to the goodness of your body with Chair Yoga, designed for those who have difficulty getting up and down from the floor due to arthritis, knee injury, back pain or any other reason. Learn how a daily practice will improve your strength, flexibility, and balance. Meditation elements are integrated into t…
TUESDAY
22
SEPTEMBER
Children ages 8 to 12 are invited to join us on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 3:30-5 pm to write, illustrate, make, and tell your own stories. This is a workshop/club, where kids can work alone, in pairs, or in small groups to write and illustrate stories. Do a fun writing or drawing game, follow a p…
Volunteer computer tutors are available to help you with basic tasks during your daily hour in the library computer lab. They can help you set up an e-mail account, make a resume, search job listings, internet surfing and more. Volunteer schedules can change frequently so feel free to call the library to verify that th…
Do you love visual media? Would you like a place to share and learn more about graphic novels and the library's extensive collection? Are you an artist looking for a writer, or a writer looking for an artist? This monthly meeting will alternate between participants sharing their favorite graphic novel, author talks and…
WEDNESDAY
23
SEPTEMBER
Chess Players! Drop by to learn the basics, practice with new or old friends, or play against a worthy opponent. Instruction and chess sets will be provided. All ages & levels welcome. Best for people ages 6 years and up. This is a great activity for intergenerational family pairs - otherwise we try to match people who…
Chess Players! Drop by to learn the basics, practice with new or old friends, or play against a worthy opponent. Instruction and chess sets will be provided. All levels welcome. Best for people ages 6 to 17 years. (Children under 8 years old must be supervised by a responsible caregiver.) This is a great activity for i…
THURSDAY
24
SEPTEMBER
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…
Did you know that some dogs love to listen when new or experienced readers practice reading aloud? Each person will have a turn reading aloud to one of the three dogs who alternate coming to Rockridge to help you practice reading; Finn, Gladys, or Christina. Drop by on Thursday afternoons, check in at the Children's Re…
SATURDAY
26
SEPTEMBER
Volunteer computer tutors are available to help you with basic tasks during your daily hour in the library computer lab. They can help you set up an e-mail account, make a resume, search job listings, internet surfing and more. Volunteer schedules can change frequently so feel free to call the library to verify that th…
Family Story Time at Rockridge Branch Library, every Thursday at 10:30am Children of all ages are welcome; content geared toward ages 1 to 5 years. Stories, songs, and fun - bring your siblings, friends, and visiting relatives! We usually meet indoors in the Upstairs Meeting Room. Occasionally we meet downstairs in the…
We are open to writers in every genre and at every level of experience, from novice to published. Our mission is to educate writers of all abilities in the craft and business of writing. Our purpose is to promote fellowship and to provide practical information that supports all members in achieving their publishing goa…
TUESDAY
29
SEPTEMBER
Volunteer computer tutors are available to help you with basic tasks during your daily hour in the library computer lab. They can help you set up an e-mail account, make a resume, search job listings, internet surfing and more. Volunteer schedules can change frequently so feel free to call the library to verify that th…
WEDNESDAY
30
SEPTEMBER
Chess Players! Drop by to learn the basics, practice with new or old friends, or play against a worthy opponent. Instruction and chess sets will be provided. All ages & levels welcome. Best for people ages 6 years and up. This is a great activity for intergenerational family pairs - otherwise we try to match people who…
Chess Players! Drop by to learn the basics, practice with new or old friends, or play against a worthy opponent. Instruction and chess sets will be provided. All levels welcome. Best for people ages 6 to 17 years. (Children under 8 years old must be supervised by a responsible caregiver.) This is a great activity for i…
THURSDAY
1
OCTOBER
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…
Did you know that some dogs love to listen when new or experienced readers practice reading aloud? Each person will have a turn reading aloud to one of the three dogs who alternate coming to Rockridge to help you practice reading; Finn, Gladys, or Christina. Drop by on Thursday afternoons, check in at the Children's Re…
SATURDAY
3
OCTOBER
Volunteer computer tutors are available to help you with basic tasks during your daily hour in the library computer lab. They can help you set up an e-mail account, make a resume, search job listings, internet surfing and more. Volunteer schedules can change frequently so feel free to call the library to verify that th…
Family Story Time at Rockridge Branch Library, every Thursday at 10:30am Children of all ages are welcome; content geared toward ages 1 to 5 years. Stories, songs, and fun - bring your siblings, friends, and visiting relatives! We usually meet indoors in the Upstairs Meeting Room. Occasionally we meet downstairs in the…
MONDAY
5
OCTOBER
Enjoy attending to the goodness of your body with Chair Yoga, designed for those who have difficulty getting up and down from the floor due to arthritis, knee injury, back pain or any other reason. Learn how a daily practice will improve your strength, flexibility, and balance. Meditation elements are integrated into t…
TUESDAY
6
OCTOBER
Join OPL and local artist Rachel Palacios for a repujados workshop in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month! This is a hands-on workshop where participants will learn about the basics of repujados, a traditional metal embossing craft from Mexico, and create a one-of-a-kind repujado of their own. All materials will be…
WEDNESDAY
7
OCTOBER
Hemorrhage (loss of blood) is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. In this course, offered by Highland Hospital Trauma Services / Alameda Health System, you will learn how to Stop The Bleed : Gain the ability to recognize life-threatening bleeding Learn to act quickly and intervene effectively B…
THURSDAY
8
OCTOBER
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…
This workshop is designed for adults navigating life after a brain injury (TBI orABI), concussion, post- concussion syndrome— and caregivers, too . Each week builds on the previous week, including mindfulness, meditation and movement practices as well as community building exercises. You must attend the first day to pa…
Did you know that some dogs love to listen when new or experienced readers practice reading aloud? Each person will have a turn reading aloud to one of the three dogs who alternate coming to Rockridge to help you practice reading; Finn, Gladys, or Christina. Drop by on Thursday afternoons, check in at the Children's Re…
FRIDAY
9
OCTOBER
Ask Your Area Home Experts Get answers, tips, and connections from a Senior Loan Advisor and a Realtor, both Rockridge locals. Once a month, they will be ready to help community members with questions about home ownership, maintenance, finance, investing, ADUs, downsizing, moving, and more. Ask a Home Expert - every 2n…
SATURDAY
10
OCTOBER
Volunteer computer tutors are available to help you with basic tasks during your daily hour in the library computer lab. They can help you set up an e-mail account, make a resume, search job listings, internet surfing and more. Volunteer schedules can change frequently so feel free to call the library to verify that th…
Family Story Time at Rockridge Branch Library, every Thursday at 10:30am Children of all ages are welcome; content geared toward ages 1 to 5 years. Stories, songs, and fun - bring your siblings, friends, and visiting relatives! We usually meet indoors in the Upstairs Meeting Room. Occasionally we meet downstairs in the…
Join the Rockridge Book Club the Second Saturday of every month at 3:30pm for a lively discussion about our current book selection. Please call 510-597-5017 for more information. October's book is, Catalina by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio. Get accessibility information .
TUESDAY
13
OCTOBER
Children ages 8 to 12 are invited to join us on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 3:30-5 pm to write, illustrate, make, and tell your own stories. This is a workshop/club, where kids can work alone, in pairs, or in small groups to write and illustrate stories. Do a fun writing or drawing game, follow a p…
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…
THURSDAY
15
OCTOBER
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…
Did you know that some dogs love to listen when new or experienced readers practice reading aloud? Each person will have a turn reading aloud to one of the three dogs who alternate coming to Rockridge to help you practice reading; Finn, Gladys, or Christina. Drop by on Thursday afternoons, check in at the Children's Re…
SATURDAY
17
OCTOBER
Volunteer computer tutors are available to help you with basic tasks during your daily hour in the library computer lab. They can help you set up an e-mail account, make a resume, search job listings, internet surfing and more. Volunteer schedules can change frequently so feel free to call the library to verify that th…
Family Story Time at Rockridge Branch Library, every Thursday at 10:30am Children of all ages are welcome; content geared toward ages 1 to 5 years. Stories, songs, and fun - bring your siblings, friends, and visiting relatives! We usually meet indoors in the Upstairs Meeting Room. Occasionally we meet downstairs in the…
MONDAY
19
OCTOBER
Enjoy attending to the goodness of your body with Chair Yoga, designed for those who have difficulty getting up and down from the floor due to arthritis, knee injury, back pain or any other reason. Learn how a daily practice will improve your strength, flexibility, and balance. Meditation elements are integrated into t…
TUESDAY
20
OCTOBER
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…
WEDNESDAY
21
OCTOBER
Artist, designer Lea Redmond will discuss her latest book, "This is For You: Gift-Giving as a Way of Life." This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Rockridge Library . Copies of the book will be available for purchase by Tally Ho! Books.
THURSDAY
22
OCTOBER
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…
Did you know that some dogs love to listen when new or experienced readers practice reading aloud? Each person will have a turn reading aloud to one of the three dogs who alternate coming to Rockridge to help you practice reading; Finn, Gladys, or Christina. Drop by on Thursday afternoons, check in at the Children's Re…
SATURDAY
24
OCTOBER
Volunteer computer tutors are available to help you with basic tasks during your daily hour in the library computer lab. They can help you set up an e-mail account, make a resume, search job listings, internet surfing and more. Volunteer schedules can change frequently so feel free to call the library to verify that th…
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