Social Justice Book Fair

Get a library card and/or Winter Bingo card 11am-2pm Librarian Pat and Author Librarian Meredith Steiner will be in the Emerson Library 2-3pm hosting "Reading the Rainbow",  a pride themed story hour.  Now in its 9th year,......More

Get a library card and/or Winter Bingo card 11am-2pm Librarian Pat and Author Librarian Meredith Steiner will be in the Emerson Library 2-3pm hosting "Reading the Rainbow",  a pride themed story hour.  Now in its 9th year, the Social Justice Children’s Book Fair brings together social-justice oriented book creators, literacy organizations, publishers, and more! 

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 Mondays of the month. Get accessibility information.

Free College Course: Clemente

interested in: Building college-level reading, writing and discussion skills? Learning through conversation in a small, supportive classroom? Earning up to 3 transferable college credits? Free childcare, free transportation assistance, and GED not needed. For mo......More

interested in: Building college-level reading, writing and discussion skills? Learning through conversation in a small, supportive classroom? Earning up to 3 transferable college credits? Free childcare, free transportation assistance, and GED not needed. For more information: www.oaklandclemente.org

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. Currently 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. Next campaign: Discworld (tentatively) 

Mobile Medical Clinic

Alameda Health System mobile services comes to Oakland Main Library the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Free primary and urgent care, vaccinations, and financial counseling.  ......More

Alameda Health System mobile services comes to Oakland Main Library the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Free primary and urgent care, vaccinations, and financial counseling.  Get accessibility information.

Knitting Circle at Main

Join our Knitting Circle on the 2nd Wednesday of every month as we share ideas and materials with one another. Bring your projects and materials from home, or get inspiration from others. Basic supplies and patterns will be provided, and all experience levels are welco......More

Join our Knitting Circle on the 2nd Wednesday of every month as we share ideas and materials with one another. Bring your projects and materials from home, or get inspiration from others. Basic supplies and patterns will be provided, and all experience levels are welcome. Get accessibility information.

Free College Course: Clemente

interested in: Building college-level reading, writing and discussion skills? Learning through conversation in a small, supportive classroom? Earning up to 3 transferable college credits? Free childcare, free transportation assistance, and GED not needed. For mo......More

interested in: Building college-level reading, writing and discussion skills? Learning through conversation in a small, supportive classroom? Earning up to 3 transferable college credits? Free childcare, free transportation assistance, and GED not needed. For more information: www.oaklandclemente.org

English Conversation Club

Practice speaking English with other learners and Library staff. New topics every week. All levels are welcome!   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. Currently 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. Next campaign: Discworld (tentatively) 

Adult Arts & Crafts at Main Library

Join us every 1st and 3rd Wednesday as we try out a new arts & craft activity!  This program is for adults only. Supplies will be provided. No artistic experience necessary! October 1st: Guest Presenter Wobi Blobi October 15th......More

Join us every 1st and 3rd Wednesday as we try out a new arts & craft activity!  This program is for adults only. Supplies will be provided. No artistic experience necessary! October 1st: Guest Presenter Wobi Blobi October 15th: Mini Pinatas with Nabilla November 5th: Painting & Decorating Ceramic Bisque Skulls with Nabilla November 19th: Fairy House with Nabilla December 3rd: Shrinky Dinks with Jean December 17th: Snow Globes with Jean Please check back prior to the dates listed above, as these activities may change on short notice. Get accessibility information.

Wreath Making Workshop

Join Saint Flora Flowers in a hands-on wreath making workshop. We will cover: creating wreath forms from scratch, sample material exploration, and learn several construction/binding techniques. Each participant will create and document their own take home holiday wrea......More

Join Saint Flora Flowers in a hands-on wreath making workshop. We will cover: creating wreath forms from scratch, sample material exploration, and learn several construction/binding techniques. Each participant will create and document their own take home holiday wreath! 10 participants; Registration Required

Veterans Job Search Help

Robert McCockran is a veterans’ representative at America’s Job Center/Employment Development Department (EDD) in Oakland. He will be in the Community Kiosk twice monthly to help military veterans with job leads, tips, and referrals. He can also answer some unemploymen......More

Robert McCockran is a veterans’ representative at America’s Job Center/Employment Development Department (EDD) in Oakland. He will be in the Community Kiosk twice monthly to help military veterans with job leads, tips, and referrals. He can also answer some unemployment insurance questions.  This is especially focused on veterans who have significant barriers to employment—men and women who are older, justice-involved, homeless, or recently discharged from military service.  Robert McCockran will be available at the Community Kiosk on the first and third Thursdays of the month, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Get accessibility information.

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.

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.