Welcome to amazing August at the Oakland Public Library! Good luck to everyone committing to the Sealey Challenge this month! We've got expertly curated booklists to make the Sealey Challenge a little bit easier, to celebrate Read-A-Romance month, and to honor Black August. Stay tuned for those! We also offer hundreds of FREE events every month that are open to the public. Here's just a quick snapshot:
Are you the next Beth Harmon? Come to Chess Club to find out! Play competitively with friends, learn the basics, or test your strategy against someone new.
Arts and Crafts for AllArt therapy is beneficial at any age. Get creative at one of our many arts and crafts programs. Some are intergenerational art workshops while others are designed for specific age groups. From mocktails and painting and crochet circles to button making and collaging, we've got something for every hobbyist. Tap in with your local branch to see what kind of art workshops they offer or browse our offerings at the link above.
Teens DIY Nail Art
Want new set of custom nails? Dimond Branch invites teens to design their own unique nail set select Tuesdays from 3:30 - 5pm. Remaining dates are August 12th, September 16th, and October 14th.
AARP Smart Driver Course
Hit the road with confidence, courtesy of the newly updated, award-winning AARP Smart Driver course. You will learn helpful driving strategies, and you may even qualify for a multiyear discount on your auto insurance! This two part course is offered August 18th and 25th from 10am - 2pm. Register here.
Oakland History Diorama Exhibit
The much anticipated local history diorama exhibit facilitated by the Oakland History Room is going up August 9th! Stop by Main Library during open hours to check it out.
August is Read-a-Romance month! Celebrate by reading one of these great queer romance novels.
What are you most excited for this month?
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