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Continue reading →: Upcoming holiday & budget closures
As kids head back to school and summer winds down, here are a bunch of upcoming library closures to mark on your calendar: All Oakland Public Library branches will be closed September 5th, 6th, 9th, 10th and 12th due to Labor Day, Admissions Day, and Mandatory Business Closure.
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Continue reading →: Library “outsourcing” bill in CA Senate
With all the state and local budget problems these days, there’s an interesting debate going on right now about the privatization of public libraries. While the Friends of Montclair Library don’t have an official stance on this subject, you might be interested to know about AB-438, a bill coming up…
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Continue reading →: This week at Montclair Library
Our summer reading activities for kids wrap up this week with our final 2 programs: Tuesday, August 9 at 7:00pm, explore the world with stories and crafts from Africa. Wednesday, August 10, at 10:30am, travel to Mexico and make your own tissue paper flower. Ages 5 and up. In addition,…
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Continue reading →: Summer reading wrapup
Did your child participate in the library’s summer reading program this year? You have until August 13 to turn in your log books and collect your prizes if you haven’t already. Plus, OPL is holding its annual Summer Reading Celebration this Sunday, August 7 from noon-4pm at the Oakland Museum…
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Continue reading →: Bubble mayhem
The Bubble Lady came to visit July 12th as part of our summer programs, and magical mayhem ensued.
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Continue reading →: What’s on at the library this week
From legal advice to summer fun, there’s a full schedule at the Montclair branch this week: Tuesday July 12 – 6:00 PM-8:00 PM Lawyers in the Library Free legal information and referral presented with the Alameda County Bar Association. Sessions are popular and sometimes subject to change. Please call in…
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Continue reading →: Holiday closures
Don’t forget that the Montclair branch will be closed Monday, July 4 (as it is every Monday) plus Tuesday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day. Have a safe and happy 4th of July! Looking for some independence-themed books to fuel your summer reading program participation? Try these books (mostly)…
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Continue reading →: Adult summer reading program
Sure, the kids and teens have summer programs at the library, but did you know adults have a summer reading program at the Montclair branch, too? Each book you read earns you an entry in a monthly drawing for a gift certificate from a local merchant (Noah’s. Peet’s and Grill…
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Continue reading →: Article: Library supporters hold read-in
Article from Montclarion/Tribune 6/24/11: Library supporters participate in read-in to voice concern, support “On Monday, Oakland community members gathered outside City Hall for a read-in geared toward saving the city’s libraries.” Read more at: http://www.contracostatimes.com/ci_18318472
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Continue reading →: Henna tattoos for teens
This Saturday, June 25 from 3:00-4:30 PM, the Coburn family will offer free temporary henna tattoos for teens ages 12 – 18. Come learn about this ancient art. Tattoos last for about 8 -10 days. Also on at the library this week: Tuesday, June 21 from 6:00-7:30 PM, talk to…
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