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Continue reading →: Library closed Saturday 3/31
All OPL branches, including Montclair, will be closed this Saturday, March 31st, for a cost-cutting mandatory business shutdown. The branch will be open Friday, March 30th, though, when many local schools are closed for Cesar Chavez Day. The library is a great place to pass some time on a rainy…
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Continue reading →: Escape to the library!
On our awesome local parenting resource, Berkeley Parents Network, someone posted recently wondering where she could go to relax when she had time off from hectic family life. “Where can I sit comfortably and quietly for an extended period of time, preferably with wireless access?” she wondered. Out of the…
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Continue reading →: Beautiful Bookends!
Wednesday March 21st from 3-4pm come celebrate National Craft Month — and put some style in your home library — by decorating bookends to take home. For ages 3 and up. For more information, contact the Children’s Librarian, 510-482-7810.
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Continue reading →: Friday sweetness
Today I happened upon this sweet wedding photo, taken in front of the Montclair branch by Alison Yin Photography. This couple got married at the Montclair Women’s Club across the street from the library and posed for some photos with the library’s unique storybook architecture as a backdrop.
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Continue reading →: Duct Tape Wallets!
This Friday, March 16, from 3:30-5:00pm, teens ages 12 to 18 can make their very own wallet out of duct tape! Sign up in advance with the Children’s Librarian to make sure you get a spot. Also on this week: – Lawyers in the Library, Tuesday 6-8pm – Toddler Storytime,…
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Continue reading →: Presidential Birthdays, Part 2
All branch libraries are closed today for Presidents’ Day, but here are some George Washington-themed books at the Montclair branch to get you started when it reopens tomorrow, Wednesday, from 10am-5:30pm: John, Paul, George & Ben by Lane Smith (age 3 and up) George Washington’s Teeth by Deborah Chandra (age…
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Continue reading →: Happy birthday, Mr. President
Today is Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. Lincoln was an avid reader and also the inspiration for lots of interesting books. The library has been closed the last few days for Lincoln’s birthday and budget cuts, but why not check out one of these titles when the branch opens up again Tuesday,…
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Continue reading →: Make Valentine buttons
Tuesday, February 14th from 3-4:30pm, design and create Valentine’s Day buttons to share with your family and friends! For ages 5 and up. P.S. – Don’t forget The Montclair branch will be closed Friday, Feb. 10 and Saturday, Feb. 11 for budget cuts and Lincoln’s birthday, and Tuesday, Feb. 21…
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Continue reading →: Photos at the library
Local photographer Reenie Raschke has some of the photos from her new book, “My Town Montclair,” on display at the library. Come in and take a look! Like me, you might just learn something new about people you see every day. “‘My Town Montclair’ is a photographic love song to…
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