Baby Bounce & Playtime

Bring your babies to the library for songs, books, and socializing! This event is best for parents or caregivers with babies from birth to 18 months. Get accessibility information.......More

Bring your babies to the library for songs, books, and socializing! This event is best for parents or caregivers with babies from birth to 18 months. Get accessibility information.

Teen Gaming at Golden Gate Branch

Drop in to Teen Gaming every Tuesday from 4:30-6:00pm 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.  ......More

Drop in to Teen Gaming every Tuesday from 4:30-6:00pm 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.  Get accessibility information.

Teen Graphic Novel Book Club: Living with Viola

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 to youth ages 12-18. Tuesda......More

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 to youth ages 12-18. Tuesday, December 16 @ Teen Nook, Golden Gate Branch: đ This month we're reading: Living with Viola by Rosena Fung 𧠠Book discussion @ 4:30-5:15 PM đ 5606 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94608 𼨠Snacks provided What's it about? Starting at a new school brings all the usual things for Livy: worry, fear, desire for belonging. But it also brings to life her inner critic, Viola, who keeps whispering words of negativity only she can hear. Copies of this month's book are available for check out, first come first served, at Golden Gate Branch. P.S. You don't have to finish the book to come to book club (just be OK with spoilers). You can also dislike the book (or parts of it) and still come to book club. Basically - you are always welcome at book club! Get accessibility information.

Toddler Storytime

Bring your little ones to the library for songs, books, play, and socializing! This event is best for parents or caregivers of toddlers. Get accessibility information.

Winter Lights For The Solstice

The Winter Solstice is the perfect time of year to celebrate light. Join us in making a paper lantern to share a little light with others.

Baby Bounce & Playtime

Bring your babies to the library for songs, books, and socializing! This event is best for parents or caregivers with babies from birth to 18 months. Get accessibility information.......More

Bring your babies to the library for songs, books, and socializing! This event is best for parents or caregivers with babies from birth to 18 months. Get accessibility information.

Teen Gaming at Golden Gate Branch

Drop in to Teen Gaming every Tuesday from 4:30-6:00pm 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.  ......More

Drop in to Teen Gaming every Tuesday from 4:30-6:00pm 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.  Get accessibility information.

Baby Bounce & Playtime

Bring your babies to the library for songs, books, and socializing! This event is best for parents or caregivers with babies from birth to 18 months. Get accessibility information.......More

Bring your babies to the library for songs, books, and socializing! This event is best for parents or caregivers with babies from birth to 18 months. Get accessibility information.

Teen Gaming at Golden Gate Branch

Drop in to Teen Gaming every Tuesday from 4:30-6:00pm 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.  ......More

Drop in to Teen Gaming every Tuesday from 4:30-6:00pm 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.  Get accessibility information.

Oakland Youth Poet Laureate Alumni Showcase and Application Launch

Join us for this exciting performance by Oakland Youth Poet Laureate (OYPL) Poets from 2025 and years past!  Applications for the 2026 OYPL cohort will open on January 2. Learn about the program & how to apply. Performances will be followed by a Q&A so bring your que......More

Join us for this exciting performance by Oakland Youth Poet Laureate (OYPL) Poets from 2025 and years past!  Applications for the 2026 OYPL cohort will open on January 2. Learn about the program & how to apply. Performances will be followed by a Q&A so bring your questions!   Get to know the program and the poets.  Thanks to the Friends of the Oakland Public Library for the generous support of the OYPL program.

Baby Bounce & Playtime

Bring your babies to the library for songs, books, and socializing! This event is best for parents or caregivers with babies from birth to 18 months. Get accessibility information.......More

Bring your babies to the library for songs, books, and socializing! This event is best for parents or caregivers with babies from birth to 18 months. Get accessibility information.

Toddler Storytime

Bring your little ones to the library for songs, books, play, and socializing! This event is best for parents or caregivers of toddlers. Get accessibility information.