Teen Gaming at Golden Gate Branch

Drop in to Teen Gaming every Wednesday from 3:00-5:00pm 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 Wednesday from 3:00-5:00pm 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.

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.

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.

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 Wednesday from 3:00-5:00pm 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 Wednesday from 3:00-5:00pm 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.

DIY: Black Culture Bookmark Making

Join us for small-scale collaging at this Black-themed make-your-own-bookmarks session. Bring: Your vision, creativity and, if you like, wallet sized photos or images of you favorite Black heroes or family members. We'll supply the cardstock paper, African diaspo......More

Join us for small-scale collaging at this Black-themed make-your-own-bookmarks session. Bring: Your vision, creativity and, if you like, wallet sized photos or images of you favorite Black heroes or family members. We'll supply the cardstock paper, African diaspora designs, artwork, images, lettering, glue, scissors and laminating.

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.

Teen Crafts @ Golden Gate

Drop in for craft time at Golden Gate Branch every second Thursday of the month from 4:00-5:00pm!  Create a new craft each time - think: DIY pins, zines, friendship bracelets, etc.  Got a craft you want to do? Let our teen librarian know!  No registration required -......More

Drop in for craft time at Golden Gate Branch every second Thursday of the month from 4:00-5:00pm!  Create a new craft each time - think: DIY pins, zines, friendship bracelets, etc.  Got a craft you want to do? Let our teen librarian know!  No registration required - just come by! Get accessibility information.

Beat Makers: Oakland School for the Arts

Join us in celebration of Black History Month at the Golden Gate Branch for an audio beats and rap performance by Oakland School for the Arts' student Beat Makers.  Check out some student recorded tracks ......More

Join us in celebration of Black History Month at the Golden Gate Branch for an audio beats and rap performance by Oakland School for the Arts' student Beat Makers.  Check out some student recorded tracks here.

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 Graphic Novel Book Club: Brownstone

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. Tuesd......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, February 17 @ Teen Nook, Golden Gate Branch: đ This month we're reading: Brownstone by Samuel Teer and Mar Julia 𧠠Book discussion @ 4:30-5:15 PM đ 5606 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94608 𼨠Snacks provided What's it about? Almudena spends the summer in Brooklyn renovating an apartment with her estranged Guatemalan dad. Over the next three months, she learns more about her Latinx heritage, how to re-floor a brownstone, and even a little bit of Spanish! 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.

Teen Gaming at Golden Gate Branch

Drop in to Teen Gaming every Wednesday from 3:00-5:00pm 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 Wednesday from 3:00-5:00pm 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.

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.

9th Annual Black Joy Parade

Join OPL in celebrating Black Joy! Every year thousands of people come to the Black Joy Parade to support Black business, artists, performers, activists and more. Admissions are free and activities include: 200+ Black o......More

Join OPL in celebrating Black Joy! Every year thousands of people come to the Black Joy Parade to support Black business, artists, performers, activists and more. Admissions are free and activities include: 200+ Black owned vendors including food, drinks, clothing, handmade items and more. 2 stages of Black performances, including a soon to be announced headliner and The Black Joy Choir Activities for the whole family at Lil Joy for kids, Games nâ Grooves and Healing Village. And of course, the largest Black Joy Parade procession in the country! The parade begins at 12:30pm at 14th & Broadway. See the parade map and route here.

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.