Events

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…

Join us for a movie morning at the Dimond Branch.  Bring your blankets and grab some popcorn (made possible from the Friends of the Dimond Library) and enjoy.  This month be Pixar's Elio.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to play chess? Or are you a pro and want to play with other folks in the neighborhood? Join us at the Lakeview branch every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from noon to 2pm. The Lakeview Chess Club is all…

Join us for tabletop and/or video games on Saturdays from 12:00-4:00. Meet and compete with other teens.

Snacks!

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Come hang out with other teens and take part in a popular role playing game! No dice? No problem! Dice are provided and so are start characters for new players. With Dungeon Master Vic.

Ven y juega con otros adolescentes un juego de roles…

Start the school year with confidence! Join us for a FREE Back to School Haircut and Hair Braiding Community Event at the Martin Luther King Jr. Branch. 

This community event is designed to support local families by making…

Join us every Saturday at 1 p.m. for jewelry making and original decorative craft projects.  

All materials provided. 

Help make the library the best place possible for teens.

Come learn how to get involved with library projects, help plan programs, meet other teens, and earn community service credit. Every third Saturday.

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Ayuda a que la biblioteca sea…

Unleash your inner maker at our Open Art Lab! This is your dedicated space and time to bring your creative projects to life. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting started, you'll have access to professional tools like:

Learn how to make your own food in this hands-on workshop!

Chef Terry will share delicious healthy recipes and techniques with you and you'll get to try a sample of what you helped make.

*Please be aware that food may contain allergens*

Come join the East Oakland Capoeira Angola Study Group and practice Capoeira Angola, a Brazilian martial art that includes elements of dance, music, fitness and ritual. This class is open to all ages. Children under 8 must be…

Join us for Digital Weekend at the 81st Ave Branch. 

 Every Saturday there will be open hours in our computer lab to play on the same server of games. Each participant will get an extra 2 hours of computer time.

Snacks will also…

Join Oakland Public Library in downtown Oakland for a full day of celebration. More than a single event, Oakland Pride reflects the city's culture, resilience, and creativity with a vibrant parade, local artists, and community…

Do you have a well-loved garment in need of repair? Join our two-session Mending (Machine Edition) workshop. Sewing machines will be provided, so all you need to bring is your existing machine experience (threading, bobbin winding, and…

This women’s big band swings at the Doyle Street Park, celebrating Black women musical geniuses Melba Liston and Mary Lou Williams.

Bring your chair, hat, --and your dancing shoes!

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…

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…

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…