Batopia
Do you think bats are scary? Learn the truth about bats with bat conservationist Maggie Hooper and meet some of her furry friends! All ages welcome!

Tuesday, Oct. 12th at 7:00 pm
at Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Avenue, 597-5017

Wednesday, Oct. 13th at 2:00 pm
at Martin L. King, Jr. Branch, 6833 International Boulevard, 615-5728

Tuesday, Oct. 19th at 10:30 am
at Elmhurst Branch, 1427 88th Avenue, 615-5727

Thursday, Oct. 21st at 10:15 am
at Golden Gate Branch, 5606 San Pablo Avenue, 597-5023

Monday, Oct. 25th at 7:00 pm
at Piedmont Ave. Branch, 160 41st Street, 597-5011

Wednesday, Oct. 27th at 3:30 pm
at Melrose Branch, 4805 Foothill Boulevard., 535-5623

Thursday, Oct. 28th at 1:00 pm
at West Oakland Branch, 1801 Adeline Street, 238-7352

Scary Stories with the Three Witches of the
Oakland Public Library
The Three Witches are a fun annual favorite for story lovers ages six and up.

Monday, Oct. 25th at 7:00 pm
at Golden Gate Branch, 5606 San Pablo Avenue, 597-5023

* Tuesday, Oct. 26th at 7:00 pm
at Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Avenue, 482-7844

Thursday, Oct. 28th, 3:30 pm
at Melrose Branch, 4805 Foothill Boulevard, 535-5623

* Witch Anniversary Party Tuesday at the Dimond Branch. This year, the library celebrates its 10-year Anniversary of hosting the Three Witches. Join us for special musical guest Bonnie Lockhart who will sing her original song, "Who Were the Witches," and a reunion with Witches of the Past, including the original OPL witch, Marian Drabkin.

More (Not So) Scary Stories
Ages three to ten years will enjoy an evening of Halloween stories and treats.

Tuesday, Oct. 26, at 7:00 pm
at Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Avenue, 597-5017.

Halloween Crafts
Join us for a crafts workshop titled "Ghastly Ghosts and Mystic Masks" with Robin Goodfellow.

Friday, Oct. 29 at 3:30 p.m.
at Dimond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Avenue, 482-7844.

Also, stop by for drop-in "Papel Picado Cut-Out Crafts" every Wednesday afternoon in October between 3:30 and 5:00 p.m. Ask as the Children's Desk for materials and instructions at Rockridge Branch located at 5366 College Avenue or call 597-5017.

For more information, please contact the branch at the number above or the Main information line at 238-3134, or visit the Library's Web site at www.oaklandlibrary.org. Please refrain from wearing scented products to library events. To request sign interpretation, or other accommodation, call the number above or (510) 834-7446 (TTY) at least five working days prior to the event. The Oakland Public Library is a department of the City of Oakland.

Media Contact:
Kathleen Hirooka, Community Relations Coordinator
(510) 238-6713, khirooka@oaklandlibrary.org