Things to Do Today in Oakland, CA

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LEGO Club

Starts in 11 hrs · Wed, May 13, 10:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Dimond Branch Branch Library · 3565 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA · Ages 5+

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Teen Gaming at Golden Gate Branch

Starts in 11 hrs · Wed, May 13, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Golden Gate Branch Branch Library · 5606 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA · Ages 12–18

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César E. Chávez Branch Branch Library

César E. Chávez Branch Branch Library · 3301 East 12th Street, Suite 271, Oakland, CA

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The Bike Fix

Starts in 11 hrs · Wed, May 13, 9:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Branch Library · 6833 International Boulevard, Oakland, CA

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Teen Crafternoons @ Main TeenZone

Starts in 11 hrs · Wed, May 13, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Main Library TeenZone Branch Library · 125 14th Street, Oakland, CA · Ages 10–17

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African American Museum and Library at Oakland Branch Library

African American Museum and Library at Oakland Branch Library · 659 14th Street, Oakland, CA

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Baby Bounce

Starts in 7 hrs · Wed, May 13, 5:30 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Dimond Branch Branch Library · 3565 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA · Ages Up to 5

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Kids Crafternoon

Starts in 10 hrs · Wed, May 13, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Melrose Branch Branch Library · 4805 Foothill Boulevard, Oakland, CA

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Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Branch Library

Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Branch Library · 6833 International Boulevard, Oakland, CA

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Teen Hangout @Claremont

Starts in 10 hrs · Wed, May 13, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Claremont Branch · 2940 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705, Berkeley, CA · Ages 10–17

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Michael Lington

Wed, May 13, 2:30 AM UTC · Yoshi's Oakland · 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA

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West Oakland Branch Branch Library

West Oakland Branch Branch Library · 1801 Adeline Street, Oakland, CA

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Teen Advisory Group

Starts in 12 hrs · Wed, May 13, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · San Pablo Library · 13751 San Pablo Avenue, San Pablo, CA · Ages 10–17

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Stay & Play (session 2)

Starts in 10 hrs · Wed, May 13, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · San Lorenzo Library · 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo, CA

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Asian Branch Branch Library

Asian Branch Branch Library · 388 Ninth Street, Suite 190, Oakland, CA

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Pokémon Club

Starts in 11 hrs · Wed, May 13, 9:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Pacifica Sharp Park Library · 104 Hilton Way, Pacifica, CA

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Explorer Club

Starts in 10 hrs · Wed, May 13, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · John F. Kennedy Library · 505 Santa Clara St, Vallejo, CA 94590, Fairfield, CA · Ages 11–14

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Pump It Up Oakland

Pump It Up Oakland · 2500 Embarcadero Ste A, Oakland, CA

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Wednesday Kids' Club!

Starts in 11 hrs · Wed, May 13, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Fairfax Library · 2097 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax, CA

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Family Craft: Bird's Nest

Starts in 12 hrs · Wed, May 13, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Children's Library · 1276 Harriet Street, Palo Alto, CA · Ages 4–11

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Damon Slough Staging Area

Damon Slough Staging Area · East Bay, CA

Outdoor Space in East Bay, CA

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Level Up Lounge

Starts in 10 hrs · Wed, May 13, 8:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · San Carlos Library · 610 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA

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MacDonald Staging Area

MacDonald Staging Area · East Bay, CA

Outdoor Space in East Bay, CA

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Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)

Starts in 10 hrs · Wed, May 13, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 2090 Kittredge St, Berkeley, CA 94704, Berkeley, CA

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Digital Help Hub: Drop-In Tech Help

Starts in 10 hrs · Wed, May 13, 9:00 PM–2:00 AM UTC · Pacifica Sharp Park Library · 104 Hilton Way, Pacifica, CA

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African American Museum & Library At Oakland

African American Museum & Library At Oakland · 659 14th St., Oakland, CA

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Electric Six with Tragedy, : All Metal Tribute to the Bee Gees & Beyond

Wed, May 13, 3:00 AM UTC · Bottom of the Hill · 1233 17th St, San Francisco, CA

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Teen Hangout @North

Starts in 10 hrs · Wed, May 13, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · North Branch · 1170 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA 94707, Berkeley, CA · Ages 10–17

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Golden Gate Branch Branch Library

Golden Gate Branch Branch Library · 5606 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA

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Kid Craft Hour

Starts in 10 hrs · Wed, May 13, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Albany Library · 1247 Marin Ave, Albany, CA

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Magic: The Gathering

Starts in 11 hrs · Wed, May 13, 9:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Pacifica Sharp Park Library · 104 Hilton Way, Pacifica, CA

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Bernard E. Witkin Alameda County Law Library

Bernard E. Witkin Alameda County Law Library · 125 Twelfth St., Oakland, CA

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Gaming Lounge

Starts in 12 hrs · Wed, May 13, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Millbrae Library · 1 Library Avenue, Millbrae, CA

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81st Avenue Branch Branch Library

81st Avenue Branch Branch Library · 1021 81st Avenue, Oakland, CA

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Free Meals at the Library / Comida gratis en la biblioteca

Starts in 11 hrs · Wed, May 13, 10:15 PM–11:15 PM UTC · Half Moon Bay Library · 620 Correas Street, Half Moon Bay, CA

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Rockridge Branch Branch Library

Rockridge Branch Branch Library · 5366 College Avenue, Oakland, CA

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XFYD Chess Class for Grades 1-5

Starts in 12 hrs · Wed, May 13, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Milpitas Library · 160 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA

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Rockridge Teen Advisory Board

Starts in 12 hrs · Wed, May 13, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Rockridge Branch Branch Library · 5366 College Avenue, Oakland, CA · Ages 10–17

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Eastmont Branch Branch Library

Eastmont Branch Branch Library · 7200 Bancroft Avenue, Suite 211, Oakland, CA

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Elmhurst Branch Branch Library · 1427 88th Avenue, Oakland, CA

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Things to Do Today in Oakland, CA

LEGO Club

Teen Gaming at Golden Gate Branch

César E. Chávez Branch Branch Library

The Bike Fix

Teen Crafternoons @ Main TeenZone

African American Museum and Library at Oakland Branch Library

Baby Bounce

Kids Crafternoon

Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Branch Library

Teen Hangout @Claremont

Michael Lington

West Oakland Branch Branch Library

Teen Advisory Group

Stay & Play (session 2)

Asian Branch Branch Library

Pokémon Club

Explorer Club

Pump It Up Oakland

Wednesday Kids' Club!

Family Craft: Bird's Nest

Damon Slough Staging Area

Level Up Lounge

MacDonald Staging Area

Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)

Digital Help Hub: Drop-In Tech Help

African American Museum & Library At Oakland

Electric Six with Tragedy, : All Metal Tribute to the Bee Gees & Beyond

Teen Hangout @North

Golden Gate Branch Branch Library

Kid Craft Hour

Magic: The Gathering

Bernard E. Witkin Alameda County Law Library

Gaming Lounge

81st Avenue Branch Branch Library

Free Meals at the Library / Comida gratis en la biblioteca

Rockridge Branch Branch Library

XFYD Chess Class for Grades 1-5

Rockridge Teen Advisory Board

Eastmont Branch Branch Library

Teen Advisory Board

Brookfield Branch Branch Library

Dimond Branch Branch Library

Main Library Branch Library

Lakeview Branch Branch Library

Melrose Branch Branch Library

Tool Lending Library Branch Library

Elmhurst Branch Branch Library

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