Cunamacué: Family Dance Program

Cunamacué, is an Oakland arts organization dedicated to promoting Afro-Peruvian culture through its music and dance. This intergenerational class is an introduction to Afro-Peruvian culture through dance. The name Cunamacué is a reminder that their work is based on......More

Cunamacué, is an Oakland arts organization dedicated to promoting Afro-Peruvian culture through its music and dance. This intergenerational class is an introduction to Afro-Peruvian culture through dance. The name Cunamacué is a reminder that their work is based on ancestral roots and meant to be left for future generations. The word macué is representative of the ancestors; it is a stream in Mozambique, one of the places from which Africans were uprooted and taken to Perú. Cuna is the Spanish word for crib, representing future. Cunamacué contributes to a more just world by amplifying the history, culture, voices, and ideas of African descendants from Peru using music and dance as the vehicle for transformation, Get accessibility information. / Obtener información de accesibilidad.

English Conversation Club

Practice speaking English with other learners and Library staff. New topics every week. All levels are welcome! Get accessibility information.

Mike The Magician/Mike el mago

Mike Della Penna creates wonder and laughter with family magic performances that are equal parts playful and astonishing. Experience wonder & laughter with family magic performances of Mike Della Penna. Mike Della Penna sorprende y hace reír con espectáculos de ma......More

Mike Della Penna creates wonder and laughter with family magic performances that are equal parts playful and astonishing. Experience wonder & laughter with family magic performances of Mike Della Penna. Mike Della Penna sorprende y hace reír con espectáculos de magia para toda la familia, tan divertidos y a la vez sorprendentes. Sea parte de la maravilla y la risa con las actuaciones de magia familiar con Mike Della Penna, Get accessibility information. / Obtener información de accesibilidad.

Baby Bounce

Bring your babies to the Temescal Branch Library for songs, books, and socializing. This event is best for parents or caregivers with babies from birth to 12 months old.  Please plan to park your stroller in the community meeting room downstairs. The building has an e......More

Bring your babies to the Temescal Branch Library for songs, books, and socializing. This event is best for parents or caregivers with babies from birth to 12 months old.  Please plan to park your stroller in the community meeting room downstairs. The building has an elevator on the west side for accessibility. Strollers will not be allowed upstairs in the Children's Room program area during Baby Bounce. If you have any questions, please call the branch during open hours. We look forward to seeing you soon! Get accessibility information.

Build Make Play/Construir Hacer Jugar

Join us for an afternoon of hands-on activities. Make something new every week. Participa en una tarde de actividades interactivas. Haz algo nuevo cada semana. Get accessibility inf......More

Join us for an afternoon of hands-on activities. Make something new every week. Participa en una tarde de actividades interactivas. Haz algo nuevo cada semana. Get accessibility information. / Obtener información de accesibilidad.

Family Storytime

Bring your Family to the Temescal Branch for Storytime.  There will be activities, stories, songs and more for all ages.   We look forward to see you and your family soon.  Please plan to park your stroller in the community meeting room downstairs. Strollers will......More

Bring your Family to the Temescal Branch for Storytime.  There will be activities, stories, songs and more for all ages.   We look forward to see you and your family soon.  Please plan to park your stroller in the community meeting room downstairs. Strollers will not be allowed upstairs in the Children's Room during Storytime. Get accessibility information.

English Conversation Club

Practice speaking English with other learners and Library staff. New topics every week. All levels are welcome! Get accessibility information.

Pop and Go Puppets

Get ready for laughter and puppetry magic with Jason Adair and his Pop and Go Puppets! Perfect for kids and their families, this engaging show combines wit, humor, and the timeless charm of puppetry to create an unforgettable experience. ¡Prepárate para las risas ......More

Get ready for laughter and puppetry magic with Jason Adair and his Pop and Go Puppets! Perfect for kids and their families, this engaging show combines wit, humor, and the timeless charm of puppetry to create an unforgettable experience. ¡Prepárate para las risas y la magia de los títeres con Jason Adair y sus Pop and Go Puppets! Este atractivo espectáculo, perfecto para niñxs y sus familias, combina el ingenio, el humor y el encanto clásico de los títeres para crear una experiencia inolvidable. Get accessibility information. / Obtener información de accesibilidad.

Baby Bounce

Bring your babies to the Temescal Branch Library for songs, books, and socializing. This event is best for parents or caregivers with babies from birth to 12 months old.  Please plan to park your stroller in the community meeting room downstairs. The building has an e......More

Bring your babies to the Temescal Branch Library for songs, books, and socializing. This event is best for parents or caregivers with babies from birth to 12 months old.  Please plan to park your stroller in the community meeting room downstairs. The building has an elevator on the west side for accessibility. Strollers will not be allowed upstairs in the Children's Room program area during Baby Bounce. If you have any questions, please call the branch during open hours. We look forward to seeing you soon! Get accessibility information.

Build Make Play/Construir Hacer Jugar

Join us for an afternoon of hands-on activities. Make something new every week. Participa en una tarde de actividades interactivas. Haz algo nuevo cada semana. Get accessibility inf......More

Join us for an afternoon of hands-on activities. Make something new every week. Participa en una tarde de actividades interactivas. Haz algo nuevo cada semana. Get accessibility information. / Obtener información de accesibilidad.

Repair Advice with Fixit Clinic

Give your broken items a second chance! Bring your broken gadgets, small appliances, and more to our repair advice session. Get help with troubleshooting, disassembly, and maybe even a fix! Volunteer Fixit Coaches will help you informally troubleshoot, disassemble, a......More

Give your broken items a second chance! Bring your broken gadgets, small appliances, and more to our repair advice session. Get help with troubleshooting, disassembly, and maybe even a fix! Volunteer Fixit Coaches will help you informally troubleshoot, disassemble, and diagnose broken items. Drop-ins are welcome but it often helps if you let us know in advance what you’re bringing by filling out this form in advance. Interested in helping neighbors to repair? Sign up as a Fixit Coach here. Get accessibility information. This program is supported by Friends of the Oakland Public Library.

Family Storytime

Bring your Family to the Temescal Branch for Storytime.  There will be activities, stories, songs and more for all ages.   We look forward to see you and your family soon.  Please plan to park your stroller in the community meeting room downstairs. Strollers will......More

Bring your Family to the Temescal Branch for Storytime.  There will be activities, stories, songs and more for all ages.   We look forward to see you and your family soon.  Please plan to park your stroller in the community meeting room downstairs. Strollers will not be allowed upstairs in the Children's Room during Storytime. Get accessibility information.

English Conversation Club

Practice speaking English with other learners and Library staff. New topics every week. All levels are welcome! Get accessibility information.

Baby Bounce

Bring your babies to the Temescal Branch Library for songs, books, and socializing. This event is best for parents or caregivers with babies from birth to 12 months old.  Please plan to park your stroller in the community meeting room downstairs. The building has an e......More

Bring your babies to the Temescal Branch Library for songs, books, and socializing. This event is best for parents or caregivers with babies from birth to 12 months old.  Please plan to park your stroller in the community meeting room downstairs. The building has an elevator on the west side for accessibility. Strollers will not be allowed upstairs in the Children's Room program area during Baby Bounce. If you have any questions, please call the branch during open hours. We look forward to seeing you soon! Get accessibility information.

Build Make Play/Construir Hacer Jugar

Join us for an afternoon of hands-on activities. Make something new every week. Participa en una tarde de actividades interactivas. Haz algo nuevo cada semana. Get accessibility inf......More

Join us for an afternoon of hands-on activities. Make something new every week. Participa en una tarde de actividades interactivas. Haz algo nuevo cada semana. Get accessibility information. / Obtener información de accesibilidad.

Family Storytime

Bring your Family to the Temescal Branch for Storytime.  There will be activities, stories, songs and more for all ages.   We look forward to see you and your family soon.  Please plan to park your stroller in the community meeting room downstairs. Strollers will......More

Bring your Family to the Temescal Branch for Storytime.  There will be activities, stories, songs and more for all ages.   We look forward to see you and your family soon.  Please plan to park your stroller in the community meeting room downstairs. Strollers will not be allowed upstairs in the Children's Room during Storytime. Get accessibility information.