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 intergenerational family pairs - otherwise we try to match people who are close in age & level. Get accessibility information .
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…
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…
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…
Toddler storytime session outdoors @ Dimond Park's Toddler Lot (weather permitting). Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years. Every Wednesday at 10:15 am. If it is raining or very muddy, toddler storytime will be held in the Dimond Library 2nd Floor Meeting Room. Limit 65 people. En el…
Join us at 10:30 am for storytime with songs, movement and stories! We will also host a 1 hour free play time after storytime at 11:00am . This program is especially for those 18 months to 4 years old. ____________________________ Acompáñenos a las 10:30 am para la hora de cuento s con canciones, movimientos e historia…
Playing at the Storybook Puppet Theater 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.
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 LEGO Day! Imagine, plan, and build your own creations at the library. We will have cool themes to inspire your creativity and challenge your LEGO skills. Bring your family and friends for even more fun and competition. LEGO will be provided by the West Oakland Library. Get accessibility information .
25 min Ages 6 and up, Adults The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. It is our nearest star and our planet’s powerhouse, the source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. The passage o…
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.…
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…
Learn to use a sewing machine at the library! In this monthly drop-in program, we'll guide you through the basics of using a Singer Heavy Duty sewing machine. Perfect for the complete beginner or anyone needing a refresher. Join us in the Main Library TeenZone from 3:30-5:00pm on 1st Thursdays. For teens ages 12-18. Al…
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Sunstruck 21 minutes All ages Explore the sun in all its glory in this fulldome show. Sunstruck takes us on a journey to discover the wonders of our magnificent sun and investigate how our star has supported life on Earth for millennia. This program includes information on the structure of our sun, the source of its en…
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!
