Events

What do you remember about the Eastmont Mall?  You're invited to contribute your photos, clippings, or written memories of your visits over the years, to an ongoing and evolving display, a community bulletin board at the Eastmont…

Henry Raulston, a photographer and one of the founding members of the West Oakland Library Friends (WOLF), invites everyone to check out the exhibit of photos taken in 1968 of a Black Panther Party Free Huey Rally at DeFrermery Park.…

Sarah Stricherz is a bay area native and has enjoyed making art since childhood. She majored in Fine Arts in college and has worked in oil paint, acrylic, watercolors, gouache, oil pastels and collage. Her work focuses on California…

We're excited to have the work of two local bay area artists on display at the Main Library our first few months of being back open to the public!

Alicia McCarthy was born in and lives in Oakland. She is known for her signature style of…

Learn basic computing skills and earn a free Chromebook laptop after the completion of four classes.  Classes will be led by technology experts at EveryoneOn.  Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be…

Do you need to brush up on your basic computing skills? Register for this basic skills computing class taught by Everyone On. With the completion of four classes, you can earn a free Chromebook.

December 9-12 at West Oakland Library 1-3 PM…

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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Whether you’re starting a new business, expanding an existing business or facing challenges with your current business model, City staff are here to help.

Services are available by appointment only. Please do not arrive without an…

Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years. Every Thursday morning at 10:15am. Stay and play after Storytime with fun age-appropriate toys. If conditions are favorable, Storytime will be held outside,…

At toddler storytime, you'll find songs, active rhymes, and stories, especially for kids 18 months to 3 years old. There's also always lots of time to play and make friends.

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Join us for Stories, Songs, Snacks and Playtime.

Fun for families with children 0-5 years old.

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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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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…

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…

Bring your family to the library for books, songs, and movement. All ages welcome!

Please plan to park your stroller in the community meeting room downstairs. Strollers will not be allowed upstairs in the Children's Room during Storytime.

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

Insight Housing (formerly Berkeley Food and Housing Project) provides veterans emergency food and shelter, transitional housing, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing and employment services with support services to…

Bring your yarn and fiber arts projects to Rockridge Library to work in good company. Get to know your fellow stitchers and knitters and perhaps pick up some great tips! This group is facilitated by neighbor and longtime maker Vicki Breton…

Join us for Tween Gaming at the King Branch! Every Thursday after school we will have the projector set up in the Tween section of the library. Game titles include: Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart Racing, New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe,…

Join us for weekly art workshops for children and families led by teachers from the Museum of Children's Art (MOCHA).

For ages 5-15 and caregivers.

MOCHA workshops focus on building creativity, social-emotional and academic skills through…