Events

Join us at 10:30 am for storytime with songs, movement and stories!

We will also host a 1 hour free play time after storytime at 11:00am.This program is especially for those 18 months to 4 years old.

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

Snacks provided for kids & caregivers.Get accessibility information. / Obtener información de accesibilidad.

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Bring your babies to the library for songs, books, and socializing! This program is best for parents or caregivers with babies from birth to 12 months, or pre-walkers who will comfortably sit in your lap. Afterward we will have play time…

Join us for Tween Club at the Martin Luther King Jr. Branch! Activities may include 3D pen art, painting, movies, arts and crafts, and much more.

For kids 8-14, but all are welcome to join.Get accessibility information.

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Come and get creative with us here at Lakeview! We will be doing a different craft every week. Crafts are geared towards ages 6-11 but younger kids are welcome with an adult present. 

The program is every Wednesday from 2pm- 3pm. All…

Join us every Wednesday afternoon for a relaxing and fun-filled activity! After our exciting MOCHA program on the first Wednesday of the month, kids can look forward to a new craft every week with Crafternoon for Kids! Each week, children…

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…

Come hang out with us every Wednesday afternoon!

*Play Video Games

*Watch Movies

*Make Arts & Crafts

*Hang Out With Friends

For youth 12-18 years old.

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*Juga Video Juegos

*Ve Peliculas

*Haz Manualidades

*Pasa…

Join us for LEGO Day! 

Imagine, plan, and build your own creations at the library. We will have cool themes to inspire your creativity and challenge your LEGO skills. Bring your family and friends for even more fun and…

✂️ Make your own zines at our monthly Teen Zine Club! ✂️

This is a chill space for you to get creative, express yourself, and hang out with new and returning zine makers. No prior knowledge or experience needed! For teens ages 13-18.🗓️…

Drop in to Teen Gaming every Wednesday from 3:00-5:00pm at Golden Gate Branch! Meet and compete with other teens in classic multiplayer video games. We'll be in the downstairs meeting room. Free snacks! Open to youth ages 12-18.

Join us for teen gaming at the Dimond Branch. Multiple consoles, loads of games, and tons of fun!

Make your crafty dreams come true at our weekly Teen Crafternoons!

Drop by the Main Library TeenZone every Wednesday between 3:00-5:00pm to bead, sew, paint, glue, crochet, collage, and more with our collection of craft materials. We do a…

Teens! 

Every Wednesday afternoon after school, come to the Eastmont Branch TeenZone. 

Play video games projected up on our giant wall screen, meet and hang-out with friends, and while you're at it, grab a snack!

Get…

Chess Players!

Drop by to learn the basics, practice with new or old friends, or play against a worthy opponent. 

Instruction and chess sets will be provided.

All levels welcome. Best for people ages 6 to 17 years. (Children…

Whether you’re starting a new business, expanding an existing business or facing challenges with your current business model, the City of Oakland's Neighborhood Business Assistance staff are available to help.

Services are available by…

Join us for an inspiring evening of meaningful conversation, community, and connection at The Black Love Forum. This engaging panel discussion brings together respected community voices, authors, and leaders to explore what it takes to…

Unwind and discover your creative side! 

Join us on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month for a relaxed, guided crafting session. All supplies are included, and no experience is needed—just bring your curiosity. Each session varies,…

Join us for a lively discussion at our monthly book club. We decide on which books to read as a group. We meet the third Wednesday of the month from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m, 

Please Note: No meeting in June 2026.

Summer/Fall 2026…

Activist Nancy Kurshan will discuss her new book, Levitating the Pentagon and Other Uplifting Stories. In Levitating the Pentagon and Other Uplifting Stories, longtime activist Nancy Kurshan offers a vivid, woman’s-eye view of…