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Toddler Storytime
The Kalimba King
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June 18, 2026 at Oakland Public Library: Piedmont Avenue Branch in Oakland, CA
80 Echo Ave, Oakland, CA 94611, USA
Celebrate Juneteenth with an engaging musical experience for the whole family! Join Kalimba King Carl L. Winters as he performs on 15 of his kalimbas—traditional African thumb pianos—sharing music that reflects the rich heritage and cultural legacy of the African diaspora.
Through gospel, jazz, blues, R&B, pop, and original compositions, Carl brings history and storytelling to life.
Children & families will have the opportunity to have a hands-on experience playing the kalimba in this interactive program.
Carl Winters is a retired elementary teacher who performs in solo & ensemble settings and has developed an extensive kalimba songbook.
All are welcome!
Date:
June 18, 2026
Time:
1:00 AM
2:00 AM
Event type:
Kids and Family
This is a small neighborhood branch tucked into the Piedmont Avenue area of North Oakland, set on the campus of Piedmont Avenue Elementary School with an entrance off Echo Avenue. The library sits in a double-wide trailer and is a single-story space with a low-slope ramp and accessible bathrooms. Inside, it has a compact collection focused on popular books in English, a few public computers with internet, and basic equipment like copier, printer, and scanner. more...
