Sprouting Semillitas

Join us for a workshop teaching kids about plants and their importance to the environment through hands-on activities. By the end, participants will have developed an appreciation for plants, gained a deeper understanding of a plant's sprouting journey, and its connec......More

Join us for a workshop teaching kids about plants and their importance to the environment through hands-on activities. By the end, participants will have developed an appreciation for plants, gained a deeper understanding of a plant's sprouting journey, and its connection to our own. While all ages are welcome, the intended audience is children aged 8-11.

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! 

English Conversation Club

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

Baby Bounce

Bring your babies to the Temescal Branch Library for songs, books, and socializing. This event is best for parents or caregivers with babies from birth to 12 months old.  Please plan to park your stroller in the community meeting room downstairs. The building has an e......More

Bring your babies to the Temescal Branch Library for songs, books, and socializing. This event is best for parents or caregivers with babies from birth to 12 months old.  Please plan to park your stroller in the community meeting room downstairs. The building has an elevator on the west side for accessibility. Strollers will not be allowed upstairs in the Children's Room program area during Baby Bounce. If you have any questions, please call the branch during open hours. We look forward to seeing you soon! Get accessibility information.

Family Storytime

Bring your Family to the Temescal Branch for Family Storytime.  There will be stories, songs, and more for all ages.   We look forward to seeing you and your family soon.  Please plan to park your stroller in the community meeting room downstairs. Strollers will no......More

Bring your Family to the Temescal Branch for Family Storytime.  There will be stories, songs, and more for all ages.   We look forward to seeing you and your family soon.  Please plan to park your stroller in the community meeting room downstairs. Strollers will not be allowed upstairs in the Children's Room during Storytime. Get accessibility information.

MOCHA At The Library!

Join us for monthly art workshops for children and families led by teachers from the Museum of Children's Art (MOCHA). For ages 5-15 and caregivers. MOCHA workshops focus on building creativity, social-emotional and academic ski......More

Join us for monthly art workshops for children and families led by teachers from the Museum of Children's Art (MOCHA). For ages 5-15 and caregivers. MOCHA workshops focus on building creativity, social-emotional and academic skills through art. This program is supported by funding provided by the Friends of the Oakland Public Library 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.

Baby Bounce

Bring your babies to the Temescal Branch Library for songs, books, and socializing. This event is best for parents or caregivers with babies from birth to 12 months old.  Please plan to park your stroller in the community meeting room downstairs. The building has an e......More

Bring your babies to the Temescal Branch Library for songs, books, and socializing. This event is best for parents or caregivers with babies from birth to 12 months old.  Please plan to park your stroller in the community meeting room downstairs. The building has an elevator on the west side for accessibility. Strollers will not be allowed upstairs in the Children's Room program area during Baby Bounce. If you have any questions, please call the branch during open hours. We look forward to seeing you soon! Get accessibility information.

Family Storytime

Bring your Family to the Temescal Branch for Family Storytime.  There will be stories, songs, and more for all ages.   We look forward to seeing you and your family soon.  Please plan to park your stroller in the community meeting room downstairs. Strollers will no......More

Bring your Family to the Temescal Branch for Family Storytime.  There will be stories, songs, and more for all ages.   We look forward to seeing you and your family soon.  Please plan to park your stroller in the community meeting room downstairs. Strollers will not be allowed upstairs in the Children's Room during Storytime. 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.

English Conversation Club

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

Baby Bounce

Bring your babies to the Temescal Branch Library for songs, books, and socializing. This event is best for parents or caregivers with babies from birth to 12 months old.  Please plan to park your stroller in the community meeting room downstairs. The building has an e......More

Bring your babies to the Temescal Branch Library for songs, books, and socializing. This event is best for parents or caregivers with babies from birth to 12 months old.  Please plan to park your stroller in the community meeting room downstairs. The building has an elevator on the west side for accessibility. Strollers will not be allowed upstairs in the Children's Room program area during Baby Bounce. If you have any questions, please call the branch during open hours. We look forward to seeing you soon! Get accessibility information.