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Coming up on the Albany Patch calendar: Kensington Library Book Club

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Coming up on the calendar:
- Industry Appreciation Night @ Match Point Brewing
- Kensington Library Book Club at Kensington Library
- Family Storytime at Kensington Library
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Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Albanyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 55 and low of 42 degrees.
- Tuesday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 53, low: 48.
- Wednesday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 53 and low of 46 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Albany
- Industry Appreciation Night @ Match Point Brewing
745 San Pablo Ave , Albany
5:00 pm - Kensington Library Book Club
Kensington Library , 61 Arlington Avenue , Kensington
6:15 pm - Family Storytime
Kensington Library , 61 Arlington Avenue , Kensington
6:30 pm
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Dungeons & DragonsÂŽ
San Ramon Library , 100 Montgomery St , San Ramon
4:00 pm - StoryWalkÂŽ with Dougherty Station and San Ramon Libraries
San Ramon Library , 100 Montgomery St , San Ramon - Baby Bounce & Playtime
Golden Gate Branch Library , 5606 San Pablo Avenue , Oakland
10:15 am - Knit Club @ West Side
West Side Branch Library , 135 Washington Avenue , Richmond
3:00 pm - English Conversation Club
Temescal Branch Library , 5205 Telegraph Avenue , Oakland
4:00 pm - Teen Gaming at Golden Gate Branch
Golden Gate Branch Library , 5606 San Pablo Avenue , Oakland
4:30 pm - Beyond D&D: roleplaying game night
Oakland Public Library , 125 14th Street , Oakland
5:30 pm - Let's Get Quizzical!
San Ramon Library , 100 Montgomery St , San Ramon
6:00 pm - Family Storytime
61 Arlington Ave , Kensington
6:30 pm
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
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🗞 Nearby News
Berkeley
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- Homeless youth say they need more from schools, social services (michiganadvance.com)
Emeryville
- Dynavax Technologies (NASDAQ:DVAX) Stock Rating Upgraded by Wall Street Zen (marketbeat.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Lunch and dinner. (From Norine S.)
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