Our library is open six days per week! Sunday Closed Monday: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Friday: 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Toddler Storytime, every Tuesday, Songs and stories for ages 18 months to 3 years. Stay and Play after Storytime with fun toys through 11:15 am.

Knitting & Crochet Circle with Susan Segal, Monday, 9/28 & 10/12 11 am – 1 pm Join us for knitting and good company every 2nd & 4th Monday. Everyone is welcome!

Teen Pop Up Crafts, Tuesday, 9/22 & 10/13, 3:30 – 4:30 pm 
Come to hang out, every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, and get creative. Supplies provided.

Plot Twists & Page Turners: Book Club, Tuesday, 10/6, 6 – 7:15 pm Come to our monthly Book Club. Share your current reads or just hang out and chat about books.

Chair Yoga, Monday, 9/24 & 10/8, 10:30 – 11:30 amChair Yoga is designed for those who have difficulty getting up and down from the floor. Learn how a daily practice will improve your strength, flexibility, and balance.

Walk & Listen: An Audiobook Club, Saturday, 9/26, 9:30 – 10:30 amJoin us for a walk through our neighborhood while we listen to our own audiobooks together, as we stroll and end back at the library for a conversation. Bring headphones and your device. If you are new to Libby or Hoopla arrive 5 minutes early, and we’ll help you get set up.

More events –

MOCHA At The Library!, Saturday 9/23 11am – 12:30pm
Join us for monthly art workshops for children and families led by teachers from the Museum of Children’s Art (MOCHA)). For ages 5-15 and caregivers.

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe, Saturday, 10/3, 11am – 12pm Join us for an English-Spanish bilingual storytime featuring stories, songs, and movement for children ages 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers. After storytime, stay and play with age-appropriate toys until 12:00 PM.

Fall Seed & Plant Swap, Saturday, 10/3, 1pm – 3 pmGot extra seeds, plants, seedlings, or plant cuttings? Swap them for something new! Whether you’re growing a garden or sprucing up your indoor space, join us for a fun plant exchange. Bring healthy, labeled plants, and get ready to grow your collection!

Coffee with a Cop, Saturday, 10/10, 11am – 12 pm
Join your neighbors and members of the Area 2 (North Oakland) beat team for coffee & conversation! No agenda or speeches – just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the beat officers in your neighborhood. Cookies, tea, and hot cocoa will be provided.

Make Your Own Mini Piñata, Saturday, 10/17, 11am – 12:30pm
Originally used in Latin America to celebrate religious holidays, the piñata has evolved into a  beloved tradition, a festive favorite across the U.S., bringing joy, color, and creativity to various gatherings. You’ll get to make your very own mini piñata. All materials will be provided!

Gardening Workshop: Edible Landscaping, Saturday, 10/17, 2 – 3pm
Discover how to create a productive and beautiful edible garden!
A UC Master Gardener will guide you through selecting the right planting site based on sun and shade, preparing and improving your soil, watering, mulching, fertilizing, choosing what to plant, and managing pests at acceptable levels. Making informed decisions in these areas will help you enjoy a plentiful harvest throughout your garden.

Halloween at the library, Saturday, 10/31 – Storytime & a Magic Show – details in next month’s HOOT.