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.
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.
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.
Filed under: Events, Newark, Uncategorized | Tags: acrylic painting, adult, adult program, adults, Art, free, newark Library, paint nite, painting
Learn the basics of acrylic painting with artist Brian Edwards. All materials will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required. Sign up at the Information Desk, call (510) 284-0677 when the library is open or email btelford-ishida@aclibrary.org. Refreshments will be served. Paint Nite is possible owing to the generosity of Cargill and the Newark Library League.
Filed under: community, Newark | Tags: Alameda County Library, newark Library, Pride
June is Pride month and GLBT book month, and while we who work and come to the library regularly know that libraries are safe, welcoming places, not everyone who should know does know. So the staff at Newark Library wanted to take some photos to make it clear that you, whoever you are and wherever you are, you belong at your library.
And then Orlando happened.
Suddenly, letting people in the LGBTQIA community – and the Latinx community – know that we welcome all into our safe spaces became even more important.
And, as has been shared so much this past week – but cannot be said enough:
We stand with you; we are proud of you. You are brave; you are loved.
Photo credit: Sara Ward Charles | Sarabellum Photography © 2016 | www.sarabellumphotography.com
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