Jewelry and Crafts for Adults

Sat · Nov 14·1 PM – 2 PM·Melrose Branch, Adult Area, Oakland

Jewelry making and original decorative craft projects with all materials provided, held at the Melrose Branch Adult Area in Oakland, ages 13 and up.

Sat · Nov 21·1 PM – 2 PM·Melrose Branch, Adult Area, Oakland

Jewelry making and original decorative craft projects with all materials provided, held at the Melrose Branch Adult Area in Oakland, ages 13 and up.

Sat · Nov 7·11 AM – 12:30 PM·Temescal Branch, Oakland

Monthly art workshops led by MOCHA teachers at Temescal Branch focus on creativity, social‑emotional and academic skill building, for ages 5–15 and caregivers.

Sat · Nov 7·1 PM – 2 PM·African American Museum and Library at Oakland, Museum Gallery, 2nd Floor, Oakland

Storytelling and arts‑and‑crafts sessions fill the Museum Gallery on the 2nd floor of the African American Museum and Library, Oakland, all ages.

Sat · Nov 7·Corner of Foothill Blvd & Cole St, Oakland, CA 94601

Community members gather at the Foothill and Cole Street corner to clean up the area and enjoy a fun morning together.

Sat · Nov 7·Horseshoe Loop Picnic Area, Oakland, CA 94611

Habitat restoration workday of weeding and mulching in Fern Ravine at Horseshoe Loop Picnic Area; bring water, sun protection, layers, pants, sturdy shoes; tools and instructions provided.

Sat · Nov 7·2 PM – 4 PM·Main Library, Community Room, Ground Floor, Oakland

Open Art Lab (Main Library Community Room, Oakland) — Use sewing, serger and Cricut Maker machines with threads, mats; sign up for 30‑minute sessions, ages 13+.

Sat · Nov 7·2 PM – 3 PM·Brookfield Branch, Oakland

Learn henna art and receive a temporary tattoo from artist Rachel Palacios at the Brookfield Branch library, for ages 13–18.

Tue · Oct 27·10:15 AM – 11:45 AM·Melrose Branch, Oakland

Storytime with rhymes, books, and songs, then free play with toys and garden access at Melrose Branch, Oakland, all ages.

Tue · Oct 27·10:15 AM – 10:30 AM·Piedmont Avenue Branch, Oakland

Songs, active rhymes and stories, then age‑appropriate toys playtime through 11:15 am; may be held outside the library, for ages 1–3.

Tue · Oct 27·10:15 AM – 11:15 AM·Golden Gate Branch, Oakland

Spooky songs and stories for babies at Golden Gate Branch, Oakland, with a 15‑20‑minute storytime followed by play, all ages.