Events
- All day
The African American Quilting Guild of Oakland quilts are back on display at the beautiful Lakeview library.
Please come and take a look at this years gorgeous exhibit, titled "Black and White plus One", and check out…
Exhibit: 100 Years of Oakland Zoo
In ProgressAll dayThe Oakland Zoo started in 1922 with a pair of pet lion cubs in cages on the lawn of a museum filled with taxidermy animals. 100 years later it's become one of the best zoos in the country. Stop by during regular library hours to see…
Bring your babies to the library for songs, socializing, and playtime! Best for parents and caregivers with babies from birth to 18 months. Every Tuesday at 10:15 am. See you there!
This storytime will take place indoors.
You are invited to a Storytime with rhymes, books, and songs! It will be followed by playtime and toys. All kids welcome, but program is especially for those 18 months to 4 years old.
*Indoor events still require masks for everyone…
Songs, active rhymes, and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years. Every Tuesday at 10:15 am. See you there!
This storytime will take place outdoors weather permitting.
Our family storytimes are great for all ages. Bring the whole family to enjoy these stories and activities!
This storytime will take place indoors. For your safety and the safety of others, masks are…
Los Angeles Magician Zany Zoe will be making her first appearance in Oakland! This magic show includes engaging music, body movements, and plenty of humor. Come and be amazed!
Come and join us for an afternoon of activities! Who knows what we will be doing? It could be making ice cream or tie dying our shoelaces... We’ll do a different activity each week.¡Venga y únase a nosotros para una tarde de actividades!…
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Come and join us for an afternoon of activities! Who knows what we will be doing? It could be making ice cream or tie dying our shoelaces... We’ll do a different activity each week.¡Venga y únase a nosotros para una tarde de actividades!…
Calling all animal lovers! It has been a while since we have had animals in the library. We hope you are as excited as we are to bring back some furry and scaly friends.
Do you play Super Smash Bros? Think you have what it takes to win it all?
Well, you're in luck because the library is having a Super Smash Bros Tournament and you're invited!
The top two finalists will receive early prizes and will get…
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Volunteer computer tutors are available to help you with basic tasks during your daily hour in the library computer lab. They can help you set up an e-mail account, make a resume, search job listings, internet…
- Online event
The Lawyers in the Library program is a free information and referral program staffed by volunteer lawyers and hosted by libraries throughout Alameda County. If legal help is required, people are referred to other agencies.
The program is…
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Antes de haberse mudado a Estados Unidos, Andrea Naranjo Soledad, estudiante de doctorado en laUniversidad de California, Berkeley, vivió en Bogotá, Colombia, donde vio a muchas comunidades viviendocon aire y agua contaminada,…
local poets in person
RAFAEL JESÚS GONZÁLEZ
GRACE MARIE GRAFTON
SHERYL J. BIZE-BOUTTE
JOHN ROWE
MARY MACKEY
Author / Poet Bios
free — (masks required)
Calling all animal lovers! It has been a while since we have had animals in the library. We hope you are as excited as we are to bring back some furry and scaly friends.
Los Angeles Magician Zany Zoe will be making her first appearance in Oakland! This magic show includes engaging music, body movements, and plenty of humor. Come and be amazed!
Songs, active rhymes, and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years. Doors at 10, Storytime starts at 10:10. Space is limited!
This event will take place indoors. Indoor library events require masks for everyone over…
Songs, active rhymes, and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years. Join us at Dimond Park's Toddler lot. Storytime starts at 10:15.
