Friends of Montclair Library

Magnetic poetry photo by Steve Johnson via Flickr
April Events at Montclair Library

Wednesday, April 1, 2015
PAWS to Read with BARK Therapy Dogs - 1:30pm
Kids! Come practice reading to a gentle dog. Practice your reading skills, pet a dog and just have fun.

Thursday, April 2, 2015
Toddler Storytime - 10:15am
Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years, followed by playtime! Make new friends and play with toys.

Baby Bounce - 11:30am
Play, sing and rhyme one on one with your baby from birth to 18 months, followed by playtime! Make new friends and play with toys.

Wednesday, April 8, 2015
PAWS to Read with BARK Therapy Dogs - 1:30pm

Pop Up Teen Zone - 1:30pm
Come visit the Montclair Branch for a Pop Up TeenZone with crafts; hang out and share suggestions for serving you better!

Thursday, April 9, 2015
Toddler Storytime - 10:15am
Baby Bounce - 11:30am

Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Montclair Library Kids Book Club - 4:00pm
Do you like to read and talk about books? Every month, we have a lively discussion about our selected book. Books are generally aimed at 4th-6th graders. Snacks will be provided! This months' book will be Feathers by Jacqueline Woodson.

Lawyers in the Library - 6:00pm
Free legal advice and referrals. Second Tuesday of each month, from 6 to 8 pm. Register by phone starting one week in advance at 510-482-7810. Volunteer lawyer leaves before 7pm if no more people are present.

Wednesday, April 15, 2015
PAWS to Read with BARK Therapy Dogs - 1:30pm

Unbound Book Art Craft for kids and teens - 2:00pm
Make new art from old books at the library!  Enter your art piece in our Unbound Book Art & Craft Contest (sponsored by the Friends of Montclair Library).  All materials provided.

Thursday, April 16, 2015
Toddler Storytime - 10:15am
Baby Bounce - 11:30am

Wednesday, April 22, 2015
PAWS to Read with BARK Therapy Dogs - 1:30pm

Thursday, April 23, 2015
Toddler Storytime - 10:15am
Baby Bounce - 11:30am

Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Celebrate National Poetry Month - 6:00pm
Come celebrate National Poetry Month with us!  Six local poets will be reading their poetry, followed by an open-mic period at 7. Linda Brown, Past President of the California Writers Club, will MC. The poets are: Grace Marie Grafton, Alison Luterman, Lisa Gluskin Stonestreet, Ralph Dranow, Robert Thomas and Katayoon Zandvakili.

Wednesday, April 29, 2015
PAWS to Read with BARK Therapy Dogs - 1:30pm

Oakland Celebrates Dia with Kirk Waller - 2:00pm
Come celebrate El Dia de los Ninos/El Dia de los Libros with master storyteller Kirk Waller. He will bring our collective history to life with stories that young and old can share and enjoy together. After Kirk Waller’s performance there will be snacks and a free book giveaway.

Thursday, April 30, 2015
Toddler Storytime - 10:15am
Baby Bounce - 11:30am
Montclair Library sign

All events are at the Montclair Library, 1687 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, CA 94611.

April is National Poetry Month - don't miss the adult program on April 28th with readings from six local poets, plus an open mic.
Montclair Library Tote Bags
Contest: Our book art & craft contest is back for a third year, through April 30th - get all the details on our blog.
Save the Date: Our spring book sale will be Saturday, May 9 from 10:30am-3pm at the library.
Magnetic poetry photo: Steve Johnson via Flickr / Creative Commons
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