Friends of Montclair Library

Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Charlie Chin – Storyteller Extraordinaire – 1:00pm
Charlie Chin helps Oakland celebrate Asian Pacific Islanders Heritage Month by bringing his unique brand of storytelling to Oakland Public Library. Sit back and enjoy while he enthralls all members of the family with his “Teahouse Style” of classical Chinese storytelling.

Lawyers in the Library – 6:00-8:00pm
Free legal advice and referrals, second Tuesday of each month. Register by phone starting one week in advance at 510-482-7810. Volunteer lawyer leaves before 7pm if no more people are present.

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

PAWS to Read with Bark Therapy Dogs – 1:30pm
New and practicing readers read to Natasha the dog. Reading to dogs can help increase kids’ reading confidence, skill and enjoyment. Note: Natasha will be on vacation from May 25 through June 15. She will be back at the Montclair branch every Wednesday starting June 22.

Beautiful Mess – 3:00-4:30pm
What are we making? Whatever you want — and it’s going to be beautiful. And messy. This once-a-month afterschool art program allows kids to focus more on the process than the product, whether we’re using clay, watercolors, pencils or odds and ends. We might not know where this art project is going, but we’ll have lots of fun getting there. For children of all ages; children 5 and under should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Thursday, May 12, 2016

Toddler Storytime – 10:15-10:50am
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 – 11:30-11:50am
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.

Saturday, May 14, 2016

Spring Book Sale – 10:30am-3:00pm
Come find great deals on gently-used books all day long, with fill-a-bag discounts from 2-3pm. Stock up for summer reading!