English Conversation Club

Practice speaking English with other learners and Library staff. New topics every week. All levels are welcome!   Get accessibility information.

Winter Clothing Giveaway!

Join us at our Winter Clothing Giveaway!  Get some: Pantry goods New and gently used clothing, jackets, blankets and toys! Shoes and accessories for all ages Diapers (limited supply) Free Hair cuts! Resources Pastries and refreshments We encourage folks to b......More

Join us at our Winter Clothing Giveaway!  Get some: Pantry goods New and gently used clothing, jackets, blankets and toys! Shoes and accessories for all ages Diapers (limited supply) Free Hair cuts! Resources Pastries and refreshments We encourage folks to bring their own reusable bags ---------------------------- ¡Únete a nuestro sorteo de ropa de invierno! Consigue:  Artículos de despensa Ropa, chaquetas, mantas y juguetes nuevos y usados ​​en buen estado Zapatos y accesorios para todas las edades Pañales (disponibilidad limitada) ¡Cortes de pelo gratis! Recursos Pasteles y refrescos Animamos a todos a traer sus propias bolsas reutilizables Get accessibility information.

Let it Move You Zumba Jam!

Come to the library and have fun! Zumba Jam with instructor Tabitha Pulliam on the first, second and third Monday of the month. Get accessibility information.

Let it Move You Zumba Jam!

Come to the library and have fun! Zumba Jam with instructor Tabitha Pulliam on the first, second and third Mondays of the month. Get accessibility information.

Beyond D&D: roleplaying game night

Tired of the same old mimics and gelatinous cubes? Join us to discover the games beyond D&D! Players can expect short campaigns featuring interesting and innovative TTRPG systems led by an experienced and imaginative DM. This event is suitable for beginners and season......More

Tired of the same old mimics and gelatinous cubes? Join us to discover the games beyond D&D! Players can expect short campaigns featuring interesting and innovative TTRPG systems led by an experienced and imaginative DM. This event is suitable for beginners and seasoned players alike who are interested in collaborative storytelling and problem solving. Drop in is okay but space may be limited.  All materials provided, but please:  have a positive mental attitude be ready to meet new people come on time and be prepared to commit to the full session This session is intended for 18+. For teen roleplaying check out Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club Mask wearing is appreciated and will be available. In December we're playing: Mothership  You’ll excavate dangerous derelict spacecraft, explore strange unknown worlds, encounter hostile alien life and examine the horrors encroaching upon your every move. Mothership is a science fiction horror tabletop role-playing game with Old School Revival style rules published by Tuesday Knight Games in 2018. In January we're playing: Discworld Adventures in Ankh-Morpork, the Discworld tabletop roleplaying game, catapults you onto the streets of the Big Wahoonie, and once you've dusted yourself off you can adventure to your heart's content. With imagination and some shiny math rocks at your fingertips, your story on the Disc awaits. Based on the popular Discworld fantasy series by Sir Terry Pratchett, Adventures in Ankh-Morpork is an officially licensed tabletop roleplaying game set in its most recognisable city, complete with Sir Terry's iconic wit, humour, and humanistic satire.

English Conversation Club

Practice speaking English with other learners and Library staff. New topics every week. All levels are welcome!   Get accessibility information.

Beyond D&D: roleplaying game night

Tired of the same old mimics and gelatinous cubes? Join us to discover the games beyond D&D! Players can expect short campaigns featuring interesting and innovative TTRPG systems led by an experienced and imaginative DM. This event is suitable for beginners and season......More

Tired of the same old mimics and gelatinous cubes? Join us to discover the games beyond D&D! Players can expect short campaigns featuring interesting and innovative TTRPG systems led by an experienced and imaginative DM. This event is suitable for beginners and seasoned players alike who are interested in collaborative storytelling and problem solving. Drop in is okay but space may be limited.  All materials provided, but please:  have a positive mental attitude be ready to meet new people come on time and be prepared to commit to the full session This session is intended for 18+. For teen roleplaying check out Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club Mask wearing is appreciated and will be available. In December we're playing: Mothership  You’ll excavate dangerous derelict spacecraft, explore strange unknown worlds, encounter hostile alien life and examine the horrors encroaching upon your every move. Mothership is a science fiction horror tabletop role-playing game with Old School Revival style rules published by Tuesday Knight Games in 2018. In January we're playing: Discworld Adventures in Ankh-Morpork, the Discworld tabletop roleplaying game, catapults you onto the streets of the Big Wahoonie, and once you've dusted yourself off you can adventure to your heart's content. With imagination and some shiny math rocks at your fingertips, your story on the Disc awaits. Based on the popular Discworld fantasy series by Sir Terry Pratchett, Adventures in Ankh-Morpork is an officially licensed tabletop roleplaying game set in its most recognisable city, complete with Sir Terry's iconic wit, humour, and humanistic satire.

Veteran Support: Insight Housing

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

Insight Housing (formerly Berkeley Food and Housing Project) provides veterans emergency food and shelter, transitional housing, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing and employment services with support services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Hygiene kits, snacks, water, socks Information about local resources Ongoing wellness checks Get accessibility information.

English Conversation Club

Practice speaking English with other learners and Library staff. New topics every week. All levels are welcome!   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.

Tenants Rights Clinic

Scroll down for English translation.  Problems with your landlord? OTU's Community Counselors will be at the Main Library to answer your tenants rights questions. This event is free and open to all Oakland tenants. Make an appointment by emailing ......More

Scroll down for English translation.  Problems with your landlord? OTU's Community Counselors will be at the Main Library to answer your tenants rights questions. This event is free and open to all Oakland tenants. Make an appointment by emailing [email protected] or calling (510) 704-5276. Walk-ins are also accepted as space allows. Please bring your lease or any related documentation. Please be advised that OTU Community Counselors are not attorneys and cannot give legal advice. Occurs every First Sunday. Call Oakland Tenants Union to confirm. Get accessibility information.

Let it Move You Zumba Jam!

Come to the library and have fun! Zumba Jam with instructor Tabitha Pulliam on the first, second and third Monday of the month. Get accessibility information.

Beyond D&D: roleplaying game night

Tired of the same old mimics and gelatinous cubes? Join us to discover the games beyond D&D! Players can expect short campaigns featuring interesting and innovative TTRPG systems led by an experienced and imaginative DM. This event is suitable for beginners and season......More

Tired of the same old mimics and gelatinous cubes? Join us to discover the games beyond D&D! Players can expect short campaigns featuring interesting and innovative TTRPG systems led by an experienced and imaginative DM. This event is suitable for beginners and seasoned players alike who are interested in collaborative storytelling and problem solving. Drop in is okay but space may be limited.  All materials provided, but please:  have a positive mental attitude be ready to meet new people come on time and be prepared to commit to the full session This session is intended for 18+. For teen roleplaying check out Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club Mask wearing is appreciated and will be available. In December we're playing: Mothership  You’ll excavate dangerous derelict spacecraft, explore strange unknown worlds, encounter hostile alien life and examine the horrors encroaching upon your every move. Mothership is a science fiction horror tabletop role-playing game with Old School Revival style rules published by Tuesday Knight Games in 2018. In January we're playing: Discworld Adventures in Ankh-Morpork, the Discworld tabletop roleplaying game, catapults you onto the streets of the Big Wahoonie, and once you've dusted yourself off you can adventure to your heart's content. With imagination and some shiny math rocks at your fingertips, your story on the Disc awaits. Based on the popular Discworld fantasy series by Sir Terry Pratchett, Adventures in Ankh-Morpork is an officially licensed tabletop roleplaying game set in its most recognisable city, complete with Sir Terry's iconic wit, humour, and humanistic satire.