Events
The Main Library is 75!
In ProgressAll day,January 7, 2026 is the 75th anniversary of the opening of the Main Library building at 125 14th Street. The Oakland History Center is celebrating with an exhibit of photographs and more.
Learn about the old Main Libraries,…
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These original artworks by Maya Mam artists in Oakland were selected as part of the 2024 Maya Mam art contest for their quality and thoughtful descriptions. Artists conveyed their reflections on Maya Mam and Guatemalan identify, as…
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These original artworks by Maya Mam artists in Oakland were selected as part of the 2024 Maya Mam art contest for their quality and thoughtful descriptions. Artists conveyed their reflections on Maya Mam and Guatemalan identify, as…
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These original artworks by Maya Mam artists in Oakland were selected as part of the 2024 Maya Mam art contest for their quality and thoughtful descriptions. Artists conveyed their reflections on Maya Mam and Guatemalan identify, as…
Black Panther Party 60th Anniversary Exhibit
In ProgressAll day,"All Power to the People!"
A special exhibit commemorating the Black Panther Party's 60th Anniversary will be on display at the 81st Avenue Library through the end of March.
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Black fashion has always served as a powerful form of resistance and self-expression, embodying defiance and the pursuit of liberation. From the roots of Black Dandyism in Harlem to the current #quarterzip movement on TikTok, Black style…
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Soul, Sonics, and Soundsystems is a sound‑based art exhibition featuring a dedicated Hi‑Fi Listening Room and an accompanying archival display.
Presented by Black American Sound System (BASS), the project centers intentional listening as a…
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Come explore the art of quilting, build basic sewing skills, and create community! Quilting has long been a strongly rooted cultural practice throughout the Black diaspora, offering utility, creativity and actual warmth. In this series we…
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- Teens! Do you like games that involve worldbuilding, narrative, and strategy? Come and meet other teens and play the fun Magic the Gathering (MtG) game Commander. Open to new and experienced players. All teens aged 12-18…
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Teens!
Come by the Eastmont Branch Teen Zone every Monday after school this school year and watch a movie!
Comedies? We got 'em! Dramas and Documentaries? We got 'em! Bonkers Sci-Fi/Fantasy…
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DungeonMaster Vic Presents... Dungeons & Dragons Club!
Mondays 4:00-6:00pm
Free and open to all teens 12-18; no experience needed.
All materials provided, including snacks!
Space is limited and fills quickly. Please call the TeenZone…
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Come pick up free sprouts for your garden! We offer a variety of flower, herb, fruit, and vegetable sprouts. Take your pick!
Sprouts are seeds that have just started to take root in the soil. The sprouts come from seeds from the Golden Gate…
Teens!
Watch Anime! Eat Snacks! Make Friends!
Every Tuesday at 3:30pm, join us at the Eastmont Teen Zone to watch and discuss an episode or two of your favorite new and classic anime series.
New anime fans are always welcome! (For…
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Join us for a weekly Pokémon card club! 4pm-5:30pm at the Cesar E. Chavez Branch library every Tuesday in the TeenZone.
Learn how to:
Play and build a deck
Open packs
Make friends and build community!
More info coming soon.
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Join us for Teen Graphic Novel Book Club on the third Tuesday of the month at the Golden Gate Branch. We'll discuss this month's graphic novel, share recommendations for other graphic novels we've read recently, and enjoy some snacks. Open…
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The Tuesday Night Art Club is the easiest club to join: Just show up and make art. All materials provided, no experience necessary, and we have an emphasis on process over product, so whether or not you think of yourself as An Artist,…
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Interested in city jobs? This online presentation will provide practical guidance and valuable insights into the City of Oakland’s job recruitment, application and hiring processes! Our speaker, Terry Stanley, is a staff member with the…
Come hang out with us every Wednesday afternoon!
*Play Video Games
*Watch Movies
*Make Arts & Crafts
*Hang Out With Friends
For youth 10-18 years old.
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*Juga Video Juegos
*Ve Peliculas
*Haz Manualidades
*Pasa…
Welcome to Tween Hangout! Come by the library to enjoy some snacks, play games, and do crafts. For kids in 5th to 8th grade.
¡Bienvenido al Pasa Tiempo de Adolescentes! Pase por la biblioteca para comer aperitivos, jugar ajedrez, y hacer…
Does your bike have a flat tire? Does something feel wrong with your bike? Bring your bike in and we'll help fix it. We do minor bike repairs and provide tools and some supplies. All are welcome and…
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