Filed under: Book Sale, community, Events, fixit, Newark, senior, teen | Tags: adults, bake sale, bakesale, Book Sale, books, Fixit Clinic, Newark, newark Library, Newark Library League, NLL
Saturday, 3 June, 10 am – 4 pm
Bargains galore at the Newark Library League book sale. Sale includes paperback, soft cover and hardback books, DVDs, and tote bags.
Baked goods will also be on sale. Pick up some treats for the whole family. (There will also be a Fixit Clinic from 1-4 pm.)
Questions? Email Judy at jkktokubo@att.net.
Filed under: adults, children, Events, gardening, Libraries, Newark, teen | Tags: gardens; spring; greenhouse
Learn how to prepare your garden for spring. Also plant an upcycled mini greenhouse with seeds for spring and summer. All materials will be supplied.
This event is for adults and families with children age 8 or older. Registration is required. Sign up at the Information Desk, call (510) 284-0677 during library open hours or email Barbara at btelford-ishida@aclibrary.org.
Filed under: adults, Crafts, Events, Libraries, Newark, Uncategorized | Tags: Holiday, holiday stocking, machine sewing, sewing, workshops
Make a holiday stocking for someone you love. You will need ½ yard each of stocking and liner fabric. If you want a contrasting heel and toe, you will also need a 5 X 10” scrap. The library has some fabric to share; if you’d like to use it, please arrange a time to come and make your choice.
Participants must be able to thread a sewing machine, make a bobbin, and sew seams.
Registration is required. Email Barbara at btelford-ishida@aclibrary.org. In your email, please include, in addition to your name, whether you will bring a sewing machine
This workshop is for adults (18+ years). Teens will be admitted only if fewer than 12 adults enroll. Interested teens should ask to be placed on the waiting list.
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November 5 is a super Saturday at Newark Library:
10 am – 4 pm: Library League Book & Bake Sale. Lots of bargains.
12 – 4 pm: Bike repair clinic by Bikemobile. Bring your bike(s) for service or repair.
1 pm: How to fix a flat bicycle tire
1 – 4 pm: Fixit Clinic for all ages. Bring your broken stuff and work with coaches to disassemble and try to repair it. See pics of the last one at http://fixitclinic.blogspot.com/2016/10/fixit-clinic-clxxxii-182-newark-library.html
Plus Stitch ‘n Inch knitting & crochet at its regular time: 12:30 – 2:30 pm and there is a bobbin lace workshop at 3 (full but if you’re here, check whether there are no-shows).
Filed under: adults, Art, Libraries, Newark | Tags: adults, Art, free, newark Library, registration required, sketching
Register now to learn the basics of sketching with artist Bhavna Misra on Saturday, October 22 from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Sign up at the Information Desk, call (510) 284-0677 when the library is open or email Barbara at btelford-ishida@aclibrary.org.
Filed under: Events, fixit, Libraries, Newark, Uncategorized | Tags: broken stuff, fix, fixit, repair
Saturday, 1 – 4 p.m., February 25 & June 3 @ Newark Library
Bring and fix your broken small electronics, appliances, and toys (or at least learn more about them) with the help of fixit coaches. A textile/clothing coach will also be available. We provide the workspace, tools, and coaches. This is an all-age do-it-together (D.I.T) repair event.
Registration is required. Sign up at the Information Desk, call (510) 284-0677 during library open hours, or email Barbara at btelford-ishida@aclibrary.org. Please mention what item(s) you hope to fix or let us know you want to be a coach and what your skills are.
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Saturday, September 10, 1 – 4 p.m.
Bring your broken small stuff (appliances, electronics, clothing and other textiles, etc.) and work with fixit coaches to take them apart and see whether they can be repaired. This is a wonderful chance for the whole family to learn the ins and outs of stuff. If the first event is successful, there will be fixit clinics at the same time on October 8 and November 5.
Filed under: Events, Libraries, Newark, Uncategorized | Tags: broken stuff, fix, fixit, repair
Saturdays, 1 – 4 p.m., September 10, October 8, November 5 @ Newark Library
Bring and fix your broken small electronics, appliances, and toys (or at least learn more about them) with the help of fixit coaches. A textile/clothing coach will also be available. We provide the workspace, tools, and coaches. This is an all-age do-it-together (D.I.T) repair event.
Registration is required. Sign up at the Information Desk, call (510) 284-0677 during library open hours, or email Barbara at btelford-ishida@aclibrary.org. Please mention what item(s) you hope to fix or let us know you want to be a coach and what your skills are.
Saturda
y, September 10
1 – 3 p.m.
Fall and winter are great times to garden in our climate. Learn techniques to make the transition to your fall garden: cool-weather edible crops, starting seeds, crop rotation, sheet mulching and planting natives.
Registration is required. Sign up at the Information Desk, call (510) 284-0677 during library open hours or email Barbara at btelford-ishida@aclibrary.org.
Filed under: Crafts, Events, Newark | Tags: adult programs, adults, counted cross stitch, Crafts, cross stitch, Events, needle arts, newark Library, Programs, workshops
Learn how to do counted cross stitch by making a mason jar lid on Saturday, August 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. (Pattern will be different than shown.) All materials will be provided (including the rest of the jar). Anyone who does not finish can return on Saturday, August 20 at the same time. An instructor will be available to help.
Registration is required. Sign up at the Information Desk, call (510) 284-0677 when the library is open, or email Barbara at btelford-ishida@aclibrary.org.
This class is for adults, age 18 and older. Other interested teens may ask to be placed on the waiting list; if there is space, they will be allowed in.
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