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)