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Continue reading →: Toddler Yoga
New for the month of July: Toddler Yoga at the library! Stick around after Toddler Storytime on Thursday mornings for playful, gentle, kid-friendly yoga from 10:50-11:20am as we stretch our bodies as well as our brains. Thursdays July 3, 10, 17 and 24. If you’re inspired to learn more, here…
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Continue reading →: This week at Montclair Library: July 7-13, 2014
Tuesday, July 8, 2014 Lawyers in the Library – 6:00pm Free legal advice and referrals. Second Tuesday of each month, from 6 to 8 pm. Register by phone at 510-482-7810 starting one week in advance. Volunteer lawyer leaves before 7pm if no more people are present. Wednesday, July 9, 2014…
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Continue reading →: This week at Montclair Library: June 30-July 6, 2014
Wednesday, July 2, 2014 Monster Feet – 3:00pm Decorate and wear silly animal feet! Thursday, July 3, 2014 Toddler Storytime – 10:15am Baby Bounce – 11:30am Friday, July 4, 2014 Library CLOSED for Independence Day
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Continue reading →: Summer is for making
Whether you want to build a cupcake car, meet a need in your community, or just improve the way your water bottle fits on your bike, you may already be a maker. From the practical to the wildly inventive, the culture of making seems to have taken off in the…
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Continue reading →: This week at Montclair Library: June 23-29, 2014
Tuesday, June 24, 2014 Spinning Picture Sticks (Thaumatropes) – 6:30pm Color an animal and watch it move. Wednesday, June 25, 2014 Stamp It! DIY Stamp Making for Teens – 2:00-3:30pm In this workshop, participants will learn how to carve a stamp out of their own design, as well as use…
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Continue reading →: Budget Woes
I wish I didn’t have to write posts like this every year, but the Oakland Public Library is once again facing a budget shortfall in July 2015 of $3-4 million. According to the Library Advisory Commission and Save Oakland Libraries, such a deficit could mean six to eight (!) of…
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Continue reading →: Goooooaaaaal!
If your household is in the midst of World Cup fever, now’s the perfect time to check out some soccer-themed books for your summer reading! Adults might enjoy books that tie soccer into the global picture, like How Soccer Explains the World: An Unlikely Theory of Globalization by Franklin Foer…
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Continue reading →: This week at Montclair Library: June 16-22, 2014
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 Mystery Night @ the Library – 6:30-7:45pm Meet mystery authors Terry Shames (The Last Death of Jack Harbin) and Jonnie Jacobs (Lying with Strangers) as they discuss their most recent work and share the creative joys and tribulations of writing successful mysteries. Books will be available…
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Continue reading →: Get reading for Summer Reading!
The library Summer Reading program kicks off tomorrow, Saturday June 14th, with bubbles and face painting! There are fun events planned all summer – see below for a list of children’s events at the Montclair Library, and check out the OPL Summer Reading website for event details, online sign-ups, info…
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