Friends of the Rockridge Library

The Annual Oakland Library Summer Reading Program begins Saturday, June 16th, 2012!!! Kids read 8 hours during the summer, and receive a free book and other prizes. Parents or older children may read to children who aren't reading yet. Raffle prizes at every branch! Sign-up in person or online at http://www.oaklandlibrary.org

Tuesday, June 19th, 7:00 pm: Unique Derique celebrates Juneteenth and the start of our Summer Reading Events. All ages invited to his performance of hambone, body drumming, and circus comedy.

Saturday, June 23rd, 2:00 pm: Lawrence Hall of Science - Festival of Science. All ages welcome to explore a sampling of scientific experiments.

Tuesday, June 26th, 7:00 pm: Jean Paul Valjean - Magician extraordinaire entertains all ages with wondrous tricks and amazing feats!

Thursday, June 28th, 11:00 am: The Bubble Lady returns! All ages are welcome to this joyous demonstration of the incredible properties of bubbles.

Last but not least: Kids ages 11 to 17 are invited to VOLUNTEER at Rockridge Branch Library this summer. Please call Erica at 510-597-5017 for details.

Craft Program: Origami for Mother's Day projects: Make a Mother's Day Card with origami decoration, and other assorted origami. Drop by, with or without your own mother! Tuesday, May 5th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm, and/or Thursday, May 10th, 3:30 - 5:30 pm. All ages welcome, kids under 8 please come with an adult.

Historical Fiction Book Club for ages 7 to 9: May 5th and May 19th, 2012 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Book discussion, followed by a craft - Collage! Books to be read and discussed include Ox-Cart Man, Mary and Her Little Lamb, and Gold Cadillac, among other choices. Historical snacks will be served. What we read on May 19th will be determined on May 5th. Please RSVP to reserve a spot; Erica Siskind 510-597-5017 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Historical Fiction Book Club for kids ages 10 to 13:May 5th and May 19th, 2012. 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM. Book discussion, followed by historical refreshments. Books to be read and discussed include By the Great Horn Spoon, or Gold Cadillac. What we read on May 19th will be determined on May 5th. Please RSVP to reserve a spot; Erica Siskind 510-597-5017 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Free legal advice and referrals.

First Tues each month, (5/1, 6/5) 5-7 pm. Advance sign-up starts at 4:45 pm. Note: Our volunteer lawyer leaves before 7 pm if no more people are present.

All writers welcome!

Bring 15 copies of up to 5 pgs. (double-spaced, manuscript margins) of any prose for on-site reading/discussion. (You're also welcome to come empty-handed).

Third Saturday each month, 1 to 5 pm. Sponsored by the California Writers Club, Berkeley branch. Info: 510/420-8775 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .