Looking for something to do with the family this fall?
The Cesar Chavez Branch of the Oakland Public Library will be hosting multiple different activities for families and community members of all ages in the final weeks of September and throughout October.
The Chavez Chess Club will be meeting at 11am to 3pm on Saturday, September 26th. All ages and levels of experience are welcome from absolute beginners looking to learn the game to advanced chess veterans looking for partners to play with.
The Teen Game Zone happens each Wednesdays at the Cesar Chavez Branch from 3:30pm to 5:30 pm. Teenagers are able to play video games such as Guitar Hero, traditional board games, and enjoy complimentary snacks.
Contact Pete Villasenor at 510-535-5620 for more information on either the Chess Club or the Teen Game Zone.
On Thursday October 8th the Cesar Chavez Branch will host a MOCha Re-Create Art Workshop at 11 am in conjunction with the Museum of Children’s Art. Participants will recycle and reuse various materials to create art that they may enter in the City of Oakland’s “Re-Create” art competition and exhibition. This event is designed to teach participants about the 4R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rot.
For children up to age 7 Saturday, October 10th offers dance classes for young children in partnership with Luna Kids Dance. The event begins at 10:30 am and will teach children about the various ways to use dance for self-expression. Contact the children’s librarian at (510) 535-5620 for more information.
Tuesday, October 13th 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm marks the monthly Lawyers in the Library event. The Alameda County Bar Association and the legal Aid Society of Alameda County who co-sponsor the event will provide free legal information and referrals in both English and Spanish. A sign up lottery will be held at 5:15 pm, as this event is quite popular. Contact Pete Villasenor at (510) 535-5620 to confirm event details.
Celebrate Halloween on Saturday October 31st at 1pm with Spooky Halloween Crafts. Children can make spider decorations and cat masks at this festive and free event.
The Cesar Chavez Branch of the Oakland Public Library is located at 3301 East 12th St. Suite 271
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