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Oakland Public Library Has Full Calendar of Events for May |
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May 5 CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION Come get some excercize and learn how to Zumba! Cesar Chavez Branch, 1 - 2 pm
May 12 THE SKY'S THE LIMIT Author Lise Pearlman discusses the significance of the 1968 murder trail of Huey Newton. Eastmont, 3 pm
May 12 MEET AUTHOR AYESHA MATTU Book reading by author of Love, InshAllah: The Secret Love Lives of American Muslim Women. Rockridge, 1:30 - 3 pm
May 12 THE ED N. STED HOUR: VINYL COMEBACK The owner of Funky Soul Stop record shop will spin records, demonstrating why old school is still cool. Lakeview, 2 - 3:30 pm
May 19 TANGO LESSON Learn about the Argentine Tango and get a few pointers as well. Main, 2 - 4 pm
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Spring Travel Series Kicks Off this Month
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Alison Bing |
In May, the Main Library offers two programs for travelers. This year's series begins Wednesday, May 23, with Venice: City of Ideas, presented by Lonely Planet author Alison Bing. On Wednesday, May 30, the series continues with The Basics of Medical Tourism, addressing the growing trend to travel oversees for inexpensive medical procedures. Both programs begin at 6 pm and will run for 90 minutes. The series will continue in June.
Find out more.
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Youth Poet Laureate Candidates Have until May 15 to Apply
The Oakland Public Library, the City of Oakland, and Youth Speaks are joining forces to name the City's first ever Youth Poet Laureate. Teen Poets from Oakland can compete for this honor, which will include a $5,000 scholarship and public speaking appearances for the winner.
Submissions will be accepted April 1 through May 15.
Click here for more information!
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Silent Auction Benefitting OPL will Feature Alice In Wonderland Collectibles
Bookmark Bookstore, 721 Washington Street
May 20 - 26
Sponsored by the Friends of the Oakland Public Library, The Bookmark Bookstore in Old Oakland will have several Alice in Wonderland themed items up for sale and silent auction. The two silent auctions will include one elaborate doll house and a set of Alice in Wonderland figurines.
 Come celebrate Alice Liddell's 160th birthday at the Bookmark by bidding on an item or buying an Alice book! Alice Pleasance Liddell, born May 4, 1852, inspired the children's classic Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll.
For more information, contact the Bookmark at (510) 444-0473 and view photos of the items on the Bookmark Bookstore blog.
The Bookmark Bookstore, located in Old Oakland, is operated by the Friends of the Oakland Public Library, a nonprofit organization supporting the Oakland Public Library.
The Bookmark Bookstore is open 7 days:
Mon-Fri 10:30-5:30
Sat 10:30-3:30
Sun 10:30-2:00
Call (510) 444-0473 for information.
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Foreclosure Clinic Addresses Tenant Issuess
Main Library, 125 14th Street (Bradley C. Walters Community Room)
Thursday, May 17, 6 - 8 pm
What happens to the tenant when their landlord loses property in a foreclosure? Learn how to protect your rights in a free clinic presented by Brendan Darrow from the East Bay Community Law Center.
Click here for details.
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May 5 is FREE Comic Book Day!
 Kids and teens can drop by a number of Library locations and receive a free comic book, while supplies last.
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