Rockridge Branch Library

One day only: on Halloween, guess how many beans are in our jar, and you may win a handmade broom by Steph. Come to Rockridge Library Sidewalk Service 10am to 3pm to try your chance.

I *L*O*V*E* this song that Annabelle sings! I think you will, too:

We'd love to see you on Halloween, but make time for stories from Kirk Waller, too:

Woooooooooo! Spooooky science on Thursday night:

I'm looking forward to practicing mindfulness with families. I'd love it if you could join me. - Erica.

A friend shared this lovely short film about gratitude & libraries, by local author & illustrator Yuyi Morales. https://youtu.be/vU8t4a4cj4Q

Who *doesn't* want to hear a picture book about farts?!?

How about a short, calming song with my friend Celia?

When the children's librarian's work gets too serious, she makes some wings for one of her desk-mates and fondly remembers a violin-playing colleague who moved away. https://youtu.be/u2HA7MweWFo

Hidden gems; The ScienceBuddies website helps teachers with lesson prep. Get free access to this & more on the Oakland Public Library website - under Kids > Students > Good Homework Websites. https://www.sciencebuddies.org///ecosystem-climate-change

Information professionals like children's librarians can help you find real books (not fake) by Elise Gravel for you to check out. While you're waiting for your held items to arrive, use Gravel's tips to sort out fact from fiction:

Some of you might have met Ms. Mikal at Rockridge Sidewalk Pickup. Now that West Branch is open, you can find her over there, but why wait? Get moving right where you are - you can sing along in any language you know:

A summery scarf song for you to sing with your babies & toddlers - from my friend Naomi!