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Richmond Public Library - West Side Branch

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Richmond Public Library - West Side Branch The West Side Branch of the Richmond Public Library is located in central Point Richmond.
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08/21/2024

We will be strolling at Alvarado Park Thursday August 29th from 11:00 - 12:30. Please join us for a leisurely walk, storytime and craft. We will be thinking about dragonflies. 5755 McBryde Ave, Richmond, CA 94805. for more information call 510-620-6557.

08/21/2024

Enjoy refreshments and make new friends in our Graphic Novel Club. Each month will have new activities to enjoy as we discuss graphic novels for grades 6th-8th.
3:30-5:00 PM,
Wednesday August 21st @ West Side Branch Library.
135 Washington Ave.
Questions, call (510) 620-6567
The club will run until September.

08/14/2024

Enjoy refreshments and make new friends in our Graphic Novel Club. Each month will have new activities to enjoy as we discuss graphic novels for grades 6th-8th. 3:30-5:00 PM, Wednesday August 21st @ West Side Branch Library. The club will run until September.

08/07/2024

A pirate, magician, juggler, ventriloquist, comedian and Jack Sparrow look-a-like all rolled into one. Jack Spareribs comes ashore at the West Side Branch Library on Wednesday, August 14th, 11:00 AM. Family Fun for all ages!

08/07/2024

The last week of Comics & Crafts! Develop your own Comic. For all ages! Adults & Teens and kids. Last week we chose a story and planned out 6 panels. This week: Tips on drawing forms, & finishing your comic! August 7th, 3:15-4:30 PM @ West Side Branch Library

08/06/2024

Are you a tenant facing eviction? Get a free 20 minute consultation at the West Side Branch on Monday, August 12th, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Para cita en español, llame al Centro en Oakland (510) 452-4541. For more information, call (510) 620-6567.

08/05/2024

Are you a writer seeking to publish your next book, story, or article? This group is forming to provide each other with supportive critique. Come Monday, August 26 @4:30 PM to discuss your interest and how you would like this group to run. Facilitated by local author Elaine Kelliher. For more information call (510) 620-6567.

08/05/2024

Join us on August 15 to celebrate the Main Library’s 75th birthday! The Main Library was opened to the public in its current location in 1949. There will be music, cake, a slideshow, and brief talks on the history and the future of the Main Library building. Festivities will be on Thursday, August 15th from 6:00-7:30 pm at the Main Library at 325 Civic Center Plaza. All ages are welcome. For more information call (510) 620–5515.

08/01/2024

Join the West Side Library at National Night Out in Point Richmond! Enjoy Community Chess with West Coast Chess Alliance and crafts with the library! Check out the music and food and other activities for all ages! Tuesday, August 6th, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM. For questions, call (510) 620-6567.

07/31/2024

Scientific Adventures for Families' final class will be this week Side Branch, 135 Washington Ave. Join us August 1st at 10am for Toy Design Workshop and some awesome STEM fun for all ages! For questions, call (510) 620-6567

07/31/2024

Join comic artist Tom Montgomery at the West Side Branch to develop a 6-panel comic! For all ages! This workshop is for middle schoolers, teens, and adults, as well as kids ages 5-12. Tom will show participants how to create their own story in their unique style! Wednesday, July 31st, 3:15 - 4:30 PM. Part 2 is Wednesday August 7th. For more information, call (510) 620-6567.

07/30/2024

Join comic artist Tom Montgomery at the West Side Branch to develop a 6-panel comic! Wednesday, July 31st, 3:15 - 4:30 PM. For more information, call (510) 620-6567.

07/26/2024

Come enjoy an hour of your favorite children’s songs sung by this soulful group in an interactive musical performance! Soul4Kidz will be performing 11:00 AM, July 30th, at West Side Branch Library.

07/26/2024

Saturday August 3rd, 3:30 to 4:30PM at the Main Library, 325 Civic Center Plaza! Engineering professionals will instruct us in designing, building and testing paper airplanes. Certificates of achievement will be awarded. For questions, call Main Children's Dept. (510) 620-6557

07/24/2024

Scientific Adventures for Families will be hosting classes for all ages at the library this summer! 3D Thinking at West Side Branch July 25th at 10:00 AM.

07/20/2024

Mariela's Music Time at West Side Branch. Energetic interactive bilingual music and movement class
Perfect for families with children ages 0 - 5 years!
Come sing, dance, learn and have fun!
135 Washington Av. (510) 620-6567
Monday, July 22, 2:00 pm

07/19/2024

Comics & Crafts Side Branch! Wednesdays this summer from 3:15 to 4:30 PM. Rescheduled from July 10. Bookmaking with LaVera Wilson! July 24: create and illustrate a tunnel book. ! Questions? call (510) 620-6567. Check www.Facebook.com/rplwestside for updates!

07/17/2024

Come play games and solve puzzles inspired by graphic novels and comics in this month's Graphic Novel Club! Enjoy refreshments and play with friends as we discuss graphic novels for grades 6th-8th. Wednesdays 3:30pm-5pm. July 3rd @ Main, July 10th @ Bayview and July 17th @ West Side Branch, 135 Washington Av. (510) 620-6567 .

07/16/2024

August – 75th Birthday Celebration of the Main Library Building

Join us on August 15 as we celebrate the Main Library’s 75th birthday! The Main Library was opened to the public in its current location in 1949. There will be music, cake, a slideshow, and brief talks on the history and the future of the Main Library building. Meet past and present staff. Take selfies in the Main Reading Room. Festivities will be on Thursday, August 15th from 6:00-7:30pm at the Main Library located at 325 Civic Center Plaza. All ages are welcome. For more information call (510) 620–5515.

07/12/2024

Scientific Adventures for Families will be hosting classes for all ages at the library this summer! Tech Take-Apart Workshop @ West Side July 18th at 10:00 AM.

07/11/2024

Cellist Joey Chang is bringing his "Interactive Spontaneous Song Machine" to the
West Side Branch, 135 Washington Av. (510) 620-6567
Thursday, July 18 at 2:00PM
Bayview Branch, 5100 Hartnett Av. (510) 620-6566
Wednesday, July 24 at 3:00 PM (note the different times)

Listen, laugh, shout, sing, and clap as he plays the cello while beatboxing, looping, and singing. It's Classical Hip Hop. He creates fat beats with a cello and his mouth and he does it live! Children and families invited. For questions, call (510) 620-6567 and see www.Facebook.com/rplwestside for other events.

07/09/2024

Comics & Crafts Side Branch! Wednesdays this summer from 3:15 to 4:30 PM. Bookmaking with LaVera Wilson. July 10: create and illustrate a tunnel book. Questions? call (510) 620-6567. Check www.Facebook.com/rplwestside for updates!

07/07/2024

Try It Truck!
Mobile Engineering Lab at West Side Library
Tuesday, July 9th, from 10am to 12 noon!

Preschool and school age!
2 hours to explore: Up, Up and Away-“flying machines”. Take It Apart-old electronics. Ramp-test cars for speed and distance. Hexbug mazes, and more!

135 Washington Avenue
Questions? Call (510) 620-6567

07/04/2024

Are you a tenant facing eviction? Get free legal help at the West Side Branch or the Bayview Branch. First come first served. For questions: West Side (510) 620-6567 Bayview (510) 620-6566

07/03/2024

This post is a correction. Please note that the Lindsay Wildlife Experience Raptor program will be on July 11, 2024. at 3:30. Birds of prey are key predators that our ecosystems depend on. Meet them up close and learn about species adaptations, and what makes them such efficient hunters. this event will feature two raptors and one reptile. it designed to spark your curiosity and foster a deeper appreciation for the marvels of nature. Join us for an engaging journey you won't soon forget!

07/03/2024

The Try It Truck is Coming! Hands on engineering exploration for the entire family.
Tuesday, July 9
West Side Branch Library
135 Washington Avenue
Questions? Call (510) 620-6567

06/29/2024

Please join Richmond Public Library and Mariela Herrera for an energetic, interactive, bilingual music class for families with children from 0 through 5 years! Her program is filled with rhythms, multicultural sounds, and the rich traditions of the musical and cultural traditions of the Bay Area. Come sing, dance, learn and have fun!

06/28/2024

We have Oakland A's Ticket Vouchers! Enjoy a live professional league baseball game with your family and friends this summer. .

06/25/2024

Comics & Crafts Side Branch! Wednesdays this summer from 3:15 to 4:30 PM. June 26 create and illustrate your own book with Ecostorybuilders' LaVera Wilson. Wednesdays June 26 and July 10. Questions? call (510) 620-6567. Check our Facebook for updates!

Address

135 Washington Avenue
Richmond, CA
94801

Opening Hours

Monday	1:30pm - 7pm
Tuesday	10:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	1pm - 5pm
Thursday	1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+15106206567

Website

http://www.richmondlibrary.org/

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