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Continue reading →: Library garden update
Branch Manager Lynne Cutler sent this report about the status of Montclair Library’s community garden project: Firstly, I want to thank all of you for your interest in and support of the Montclair Library’s community garden! Our very first step toward turning the back yard into a garden was to…
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Continue reading →: Tooth Fairy books
February 28th is National Tooth Fairy Day, according to the calendar. Here are 14 picture books available at the library about the tooth fairy, wobbly teeth and tooth traditions around the world: Throw Your Tooth on the Roof: Tooth Traditions from Around the World by Selby B. Beeler (J 398.353…
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Continue reading →: For your calendars
There are some great events coming up at the Montclair library in the next few months. Stay tuned for details, but here’s a quick overview so you can mark your calendars: Saturday, March 8, 3:00pm Make a SKIP (Safety Kept in Place) emergency kit Tuesday, March 18, 6:00pm Montclair Branch…
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Continue reading →: Montclair Branch History Event
Learn more about your neighborhood branch and its rich history on Tuesday, March 18th at 6:00pm, when Oakland History Room librarian Kathleen DiGiovanni gives a presentation about the history of the Montclair Branch. This should be a fun event – mark your calendars!
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Continue reading →: This week at Montclair Library: February 24-March 2, 2014
Thursday, February 27, 2014 Toddler Storytime – 10:15am Baby Bounce – 11:30am
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Continue reading →: This week at Montclair Library: February 17-23, 2014
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 CLOSED (Presidents’ Day) Thursday, February 20, 2014 Toddler Storytime – 10:15am Baby Bounce – 11:30am Saturday, February 22, 2014 African American Heritage through Storytelling – 2:00pm Kirk Waller brings stories of African American culture to Oakland Public Library branches in February. His musical voice and enthralling…
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Continue reading →: This week at Montclair Library: February 10-16, 2014
Tuesday, February 11, 2014 Lawyers in the Library – 6-8pm Register by phone starting one week in advance. Wednesday, February 12 CLOSED (Lincoln’s Birthday) Thursday, February 13, 2014 Toddler Storytime – 10:15am Baby Bounce – 11:30am Let’s Meet in the ‘Zone! Play Games! Make Crafts! – 3:30-4:30pm If you like…
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Continue reading →: It was 50 years ago today…
Fifty years ago today, on February 7, 1964, the Beatles arrived in New York, touching off the British Invasion. The Oakland Public Library has Beatles books, DVDs and CDs to help you re-live those days or see what the excitement was all about. There are even a couple vinyl records…
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Continue reading →: This week at Montclair Library: February 3-9, 2014
Thursday, February 6, 2014 Toddler Storytime – 10:15am Baby Bounce – 11:30am
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Continue reading →: This week at Montclair Library: January 27-February 2, 2014
Thursday, January 30, 2014 Toddler Storytime – 10:15am Baby Bounce – 11:30am Saturday, February 1, 2014 Make Art Using Recycled Materials with Re-Create – 2:00pm Oakland students (K-12) are invited to turn trash into artistic treasure in preparation for the City of Oakland’s 2014 Re-Create Art Contest. Free two-hour workshops…
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