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Oakland Public Library: Montclair Branch

Montclair

Step into a fairy-tale Storybook building that happens to be Oakland's highest-altitude library. The Montclair branch charms with cozy reading nooks, free kids' art workshops, and staff who'll hunt down that book you only half-remember.

Storybook architecture
Family-friendly
Free kids' workshops
Cozy neighborhood spot

Tips

📚staff will help find books you only half-remember
🎨free MOCHA art workshops first Wednesday monthly
👶Baby Bounce for 0-18mo — songs, stories, then play

Oakland Public Library: Montclair Branch

1687 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, CA 94611, USA

+1 510-482-7810

www.oaklandlibrary.org

Upcoming at Oakland Public Library: Montclair Branch

Tuesday, Jun 16
Art Classes

Art Classes

June 16 at 6pm

Paint three tiny sky scenes, from starry nights to golden sunsets, using wet-into-wet watercolor techniques in a relaxed evening session that breaks everything into simple, manageable steps.

Painting the Sky

Painting the Sky

June 16 at 6pm

Paint three tiny sky scenes in one evening. This beginner-friendly watercolor class breaks down night skies, clouds, and sunsets into simple Polaroid-sized studies using wet-into-wet techniques.

Wednesday, Jul 1
Free Drop-in Art Workshops with MOCHA in the Library

Free Drop-in Art Workshops with MOCHA in the Library

July 1 at 2pm

Kids can drop in for free art-making sessions led by the Museum of Children's Art. A low-key creative hour in the library's welcoming children's area—no sign-up required.

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