Friends of Montclair Library

Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Mariela Sings Día (Diversity in Action) – 1:00pm
Join us as Mariela Herrera brings her special brand of music, dance and storytelling to Oakland Libraries in honor of Día. All children, but especially those 2-6, love her show. She is simply magical.

National Poetry Month reading – 6:00-8:00pm
Come celebrate National Poetry Month with us! Seven wonderful local poets will be reading, followed by a short open-mic period. Linda Brown, past president of the California Writers Club, will MC. The poets are: Grace Marie Grafton, Mary Mackey, John Rowe, Sheryl J. Bize Boutte, Grace Morizawa, William Winston and Carol Pingree.

Wednesday, April 20, 2016
PAWS to Read with Bark Therapy Dogs – 1:30pm
New & practicing readers read to Natasha the dog. Reading to dogs can help increase kids’ reading confidence, skill and enjoyment.

Thursday, April 21, 2016
Toddler Storytime – 10:15am
Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years, followed by playtime! Make new friends and play with toys.

Baby Bounce – 11:30am
Play, sing, and rhyme one on one with your baby from birth to 18 months, followed by playtime! Make new friends and play with toys.