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November 9, 2026 at Local Economy in Oakland, CA
Local Economy, Oakland, California
This is an anchor event for the Oakland is a Reading Town campaign this fall. That's a collaboration among Mayor Barbara Lee's office, Oakland Literacy Coalition, OUSD, families, and community groups. This event will feature an incredible panel of librarians and storytellers.
We'll have Denise Nguyen, Roosevelt Middle School Librarian, Sam Soloman from the Calvin Simmons Library, YA/kids author Maggie Tokuda-Hall, as well as graphic novelists Thien Pham and Wahab Algarmi.
There'll be some snacks and N/A drinks. We'll also have a button-making station! Middle and high school students particularly encouraged to attend.
Date:
November 9, 2026
Time:
6:00 PM
8:00 PM
Event website: https://luma.com/qz634fun
Event type:
Workshops and Education
Originally posted to:
Rockridge District Association Events Calendar
Local Economy is a small, flexible community space on the College Avenue stretch of Rockridge, a few doors from East Bay Booksellers. It looks and feels like a bright neighborhood storefront set up for people to gather rather than a traditional venue. Inside, most things are organized around a long central table where talks, workshops, book clubs and game sessions all happen in close quarters. more...
