Melrose Branch Library, Foothill and 48th Ave., 535-5623
Easy English Class: Tuesdays, 4 to 5 p.m. For adults.
Latin American Music with Colibri: Wednesday, June 4, 3:30 p.m.
Jewelry Making Workshop: Wednesday, June 11, 3 p.m. For teens.
Buki the Clown: Wednesday, June 18, 3:30 p.m. Interactive performance full of magic and fun.'
Jewelry Making for Children: Saturday, July 12, 2 p.m. With designer Chelsee Robinson.
Bug Crafts: Wednesday, July 16, 3:30 p.m. With East Bay Depot for Creative Re-use.
Henna Tattoo Workshop: Wednesday, July 23, 3 p.m., Teens interested in the Henna on Hands Tattoo Workshop need to pick up parental permission slip in advance. See Dimond Branch schedule June 12, for details.
Teen Video Game Tournament: Wednesday, July 30, 2 to 4:30 p.m. Stop in or call for details.
Dimond Branch Library, 3565 Fruitvale Ave., 482-7844
Lawyers in the Library: First Tuesday, June 3 and July 1, 6-8 p.m.; sign up for lottery at 5:45 p.m. Free legal information and referral presented in conjunction with the Alameda County Bar Association. Sessions are popular and sometimes subject to change. Please call in advance to confirm on the day of the program.
Family Storytimes: Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Storytime: Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m. and 11 a.m., 10:15 a.m. for toddlers up to two years; 11 a.m. for ages 3 to 5 years. Stories, songs, and fingerplay.
Teen Time: Thursdays, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Music, snacks, board games. Come hang out with your friends at the library.
Open Mic for Words on Fire! A New Book of Teen Poetry & Art: Friday June 6, 4:30 to 7 p.m. A party and book launch to celebrate the publication of Words on Fire! An Anthology of Teen Voices. This is an exciting collection of original poetry and art created by teens living in the Bay Area, New York, Washington state, and Louisiana. Original teen art featured in the book will also be on display. Delicious refreshments will be served. Come and help us celebrate our teens, hear them read some great original poetry, and purchase a copy of the book for yourself! Everyone is welcome to attend. Contact: Giovanna Capone, 482-7844 gcapone\@oaklandlibrary.org.'
Puppet Art: Tuesday, June 10, 7 p.m. Don't miss "Tommy's Space Bug Adventure," the hilarious exploits of a boy, a space bug, and a mad scientist.
Henna Tattoo (Mehendi): Thursday, June 12, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Come in to your local library branch to get an East Indian henna tattoo on your arm or hand with Subashini Coburn. You will need to have a permission slip signed by your parent or guardian to participate in this program.'Pick'up'a permission slip in advance.
Spanish Conversation Group: Tuesdays, June 17, July 1 and 15, August 5 and 19, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Practice and improve your Spanish speaking skills and learn new vocabulary. Participants should be familiar with the basics. Xequina Berber has been leading Spanish conversation groups for the past ten years. For ages 18 and up. Drop-ins welcome. Contact: Sarah Hodgson, 482-7844 or shodgson\@oaklandlibrary.org.'
Buki the Clown: Tuesday, June 17, 7 p.m. You'll have a good belly laugh at this interactive performance full of magic and fun.
Magic by Andrew: Tuesday, June 24, 7 p.m. Children of all ages will be amazed and entertained.
Early Reading Workshops: Wednesday, June 25, 10:15 a.m. Children ages two to seven are invited to bring a parent or other caregiver to this hands-on Family Reading Fun workshop on early reading. Join us for read-aloud stories, fun craft activities, and great ideas for raising readers.
For more information: www.oaklandlibrary.org
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