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Continue reading →: Saturday: Montclair History at the Library
Our May History & Mystery series continues this Saturday, May 8th from 1-2pm, with Montclair Village: Oakland’s Early Hill Town. Oakland Heritage Alliance member and librarian Kathleen DiGiovanni will explore the history of Montclair and your Montclair branch library. This talk and slideshow will cover the early development of Oakland’s…
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Continue reading →: Tuesday – The Clock Without a Face
Twelve emerald-studded numbers, each handmade and one-of-a-kind, have been buried in twelve holes across this fine land. These treasures will belong to whoever digs them up first. The question: Where to dig? The only path to the answer: Solve the riddle of…The Clock Without a Face Tuesday, May 4, 2010…
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Continue reading →: Oakland History – May 1
Our first month-of-history-and-mystery event is tomorrow: Saturday, May 1, 2010 – 1-2pm 80 YEARS IN OAKLAND: A VISUAL SURVEY Steve Lavoie Historian, author and librarian Steve Lavoie shows historic photos of Oakland and talks about the history of our city and the man who gave the money to build the…
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Continue reading →: Children’s storyteller 4/27
On Tuesday, April 27 at 7pm, the Montclair Branch will be hosting a fun children’s event in celebration of El Día de Los Niños/El Día de Los Libros (aka Día, or Children’s Day/Book Day). Join us for “Around the World in Story & Song” as Storysong Productions presents storyteller &…
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Continue reading →: Get a bag for Earth Day
On Thursday 4/22, Earth Day, anyone can drop by Oakland’s Main Library, any branch library (including Montclair), the African American Museum & Library or the Bookmark Bookstore and receive a free canvas tote bag, while supplies last. The bags are courtesy of the Public Works Agency, Oakland Recycles and Waste…
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Continue reading →: It’s National Library Week!
April 11-17 is the American Library Association’s National Library Week! National Library Week is an annual celebration that highlights the value of all types of libraries and librarians. This year’s theme is “Communities Thrive @ Your Library,” emphasizing that libraries are the heart of their communities. “The richest person in…
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Continue reading →: Head for the Hills to support Montclair Library
Saturday, May 1 at 8:30am, join the fun and run through the gorgeous Oakland Hills in the first-ever Head for the Hills 5K Run/Walk! This exciting, family-friendly, community event put together by Aurora School benefits the children of our community and 25% of all proceeds go to the Friends of…
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Continue reading →: Library closed April 6th
Just a quick reminder that all OPL branches, including Montclair, are closed Tuesday 4/6 as a cost-saving move. The Main library will be open. Montclair re-opens as usual Wednesday 4/7.
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Continue reading →: April = National Poetry Month
Welcome to National Poetry Month! Rainy April days are a great time to hit the library and check out some poetry books – there are lots of options, from nursery rhymes to children’s poetry like Jack Prelutsky and Shel Silverstein to grown-up stuff both old and modern. You’ll find most…
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Continue reading →: Come celebrate with us!
Join us for fantastic events four Saturdays (plus one Tuesday evening) in May as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Montclair branch of the Oakland Public Library! Saturday, May 1, 2010 – 1pm 80 YEARS IN OAKLAND: A VISUAL SURVEY Steve Lavoie Historian, author (“Historic Photos of Oakland”) and…
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