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…

Explore Visions Toward Tomorrow: The African American Community in Oakland, 1890-1990, a long-term exhibition that examines one century of African Americans building families, neighborhoods, and businesses as they fought for social justice…

Superintendent Dr. Marcus Foster led Oakland public schools through the chaotic early 1970s. This exhibit commemorates 50th anniversary of his death and the 100th anniversary of his birth. Learn about how Dr. Foster came to Oakland, his…

An exhibit of paintings by:

Reception: December 9th, 1:00-2:15Get accessibility information.

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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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.

Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years. Every Thursday at 10:15 am. See you there!

This storytime will take place inside. A limited number of spots are available in our parking lot, including one…

Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years. Every Thursday morning at 10:15am. If conditions are favorable, storytime will be held outside, adjacent to the nearby playground. 

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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. See you there!

This storytime will take place indoors.

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Please join us for Storytime + Playtime. For ages 3 -5, but all kids are welcome.

Por favor acompañenos en nuestra hora de cuentos y tiempo de jugar! Para edades 3 a 5 años, pero todas las edades son invitados.

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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…

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…

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

Mental health specialists from Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services offer outreach and support for unhoused individuals with a mental health need. 

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

Join us to socialize, learn more about plants and gardening and improve our health and wellness together. Come visit the beautiful backyard garden and patio at the Melrose Library. A health educator and gardener from La Clinica will…

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…

FREE 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 art.

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

Come to knit and/or share patterns with our wonderful knitting group. All skill levels welcome! Ages 8 and up.