Handy Classes for Do-It-Yourselfers at the Tool Lending Library

If you are thinking about undertaking a challenging home improvement project, you know you can get the tools you need at the Tool Lending Library. You can also get free instruction on topics of interest from professional trades people, courtesy the Friends of the TLL.

Iva Walton on the tile saw.

This month's program is about tile setting. Eye Can Tile is a free, four-hour workshop that will cover designing a layout, substrates, and how to properly cut, install and grout your project. Instructor Iva Walton is a professional tile setter who has worked in the Bay Area since 1987.

This workshop will take place in the basement at Temescal Branch library. To participate, you must be a registered patron of the Tool Library. Please RSVP by calling (597-5089) or visit

http://branchfriends.org/index.php/tool.

Visit the TLL online: http://www.oaklandlibrary.org/Branches/temtll.htm

Rockin' Robins Kicks Off Another Round of Fun Programs for Families

The popular Rockin' Robins program resumes in March with programs for fmilies with babies (newborn to 12 months). This month brings three different programs: Your Baby's Health, Yoga For You & Your Baby, and Your Baby's Sleeping Issues. An expert will be on hand to answer your specific questions, and Spanish and Chinese translation will be available at selected branches. If you have older kids, bring them along for storytime, crafts, snacks, and prizes.

The schedule for March (call ahead to reserve a spot):

Main Library-Children's Room, 238-3615

Saturday March 5, 10:30 AM - Your Baby's Health

Saturday March 12, 10:30 AM - Your Baby's Sleeping Issues.

Saturday March 19, 10:30 AM - Yoga For You and Your Baby.

81st Ave Branch, 615-5812

Saturday March 5, 10:30 AM - Yoga For You and Your Baby.

Saturday March 12, 10:30 AM Your Baby's Health.

Cesar Chavez Branch, 535-5620

Saturday March 5, 1:30 PM - Your Baby's Sleeping Issues.

Saturday March 12, 1:30 PM - Yoga For You and Your Baby.

West Oakland Branch, 238-7352

Saturday March 19, 1:30 PM - Your Baby's Health.

Saturday March 26, 1:30 PM - Your Baby's Sleeping Issues.