Events

Volunteer computer tutors are often available to help you with basic tasks in the library computer lab! 

They can help you set up an email account, create a resume, look for job listings, search the internet and more.

Volunteer…

Admire an amazing array of dioramas created by the Oakland Public Library community. 

All of the dioramas are based on newspaper articles about local events. Subjects range from serious to silly to personal. 

Stop by the…

Oakland Youth Poet Laureate Program Celebrates 15 years! 

Come check out an amazing display of the OYPL program through the years with posters, OYPL publications, and more. 

The display is a collaboration between the…

Come join us this month for Dimond's Anime club! There will be snacks and good vibes all around. Whether you're a longtime fan or just curious, all teens are welcome to come hang out and connect with fellow anime lovers. 

Find your stitch circle at the Main Library.

Bring your knitting, crochet, or embroidery and enjoy the company of fellow fiber artists. 

No project? No problem! If you're curious to try, we'll have plenty of materials on hand for you to…

Feast your eyes on our fine art clippings, travel scenery, Latine designs, New Yorker cartoons, fabric, cool words and  lettering.

Then use our supplies to create your own artsy, whimsical, or serious bookmarks.

Join us for stories, songs, and playtime! Fun for families with children ages 0-5 years old.

Snacks provided for kids & caregivers.

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Bring your little ones to the library for songs, books, play, and socializing! This event is best for parents or caregivers of toddlers.

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Join us for an interactive morning of songs, rhymes, stories, and socializing designed for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years! After storytime, stay and play with age-appropriate toys. Siblings are welcome.

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Bring your babies to the library for songs, socializing, and playtime! Best for parents and caregivers with babies from birth to 18 months. Every Thursday at 10:15 am. Storytime is 15 minutes with 45 minutes of stay and play afterwards. See…

Come join us Thursday mornings at 10:15am for songs, rhymes and stories! 

This Storytime is geared towards children ages 18 months to 3 years. 

Stay and play after storytime with fun age-appropriate toys.

There are…

Bring your Family to the Temescal Branch for Family Storytime. 

There will be stories, songs, and more for all ages.  

We look forward to seeing you and your family soon. 

Please plan to park your stroller in the…

Toddler Story Time at Rockridge Branch Library, every Thursday at 10:30am

Songs and stories for toddlers (18 months - 3 years) and their caregivers. 

為幼兒（18個月-3歲）及其護理者 準備的唱遊及講故事。

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For language access and/or accommodations, please call 510-238-3134 or email eanswers@oaklandlibrary.org at least 10…

Chair yoga is designed for those who have difficulty getting up and down from the floor due to arthritis, knee injury, back pain or any other reason. 

Learn from a certified yoga instructor how a daily practice will improve your…

Free drop-in computer literacy and adult literacy support, every Thursday from 11:00am-12:30pm. Come on by!

Join us in the Melrose Branch Garden and Patio for open play time! Try some seasonal, fresh vegetables from the garden! Pick herbs for tea and cooking.

Acompañanos a jugar en el Patio de Melrose. ¡Prueba algunas verduras frescas de…

Join us every Thursday afternoon for creativity and conversation in a warm and inviting space.

You are invited to bring your own projects (knitting, crocheting, sewing, quilting and more!) and enjoy the good company of other fiber art…

Come to the Dimond Library to knit in community.  Join other knitters in conversation, exchange knowledge and ideas and learn from others if you are new to knitting.

What to Bring: 

In this four part series facilitated by Everyone On participants will learn Windows basics, including, but not limited to: