Sunday Summer Jazz at Golden Gate

August 17 concert is at Doyle Park, not Golden Gate Library. The performance will be from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. August 17 we will feature the famous Melba's Kitchen Big Band. Get a......More

August 17 concert is at Doyle Park, not Golden Gate Library. The performance will be from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. August 17 we will feature the famous Melba's Kitchen Big Band. 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.

Sprout Pop Up!

Come pick up free sprouts for your garden! We offer a variety of flower, herb, fruit, and vegetable sprouts. Take your pick! Sprouts are seeds that have just started to take root in the soil. The sprouts come from seeds from the Golden Gate branch's seed library and f......More

Come pick up free sprouts for your garden! We offer a variety of flower, herb, fruit, and vegetable sprouts. Take your pick! Sprouts are seeds that have just started to take root in the soil. The sprouts come from seeds from the Golden Gate branch's seed library and from library patrons who have grown their plants to seed and donated those extra seeds. The sprouts are cared for by library staff and placed near the seed library inside the branch for easy access. Supplies are limited and available on a first-come-first-serve basis. For more information about what type of sprouts are available, please call Golden Gate library at 510-597-5023. 5/7/25 Sprouts of the week:  Cucumbers, Zucchinis, Maize(corn), Green Beans, Snap Peas 5/14/25 Sprouts of the week:  Sweet Pepper, Purple Beauty Pepper 5/21/25 Sprouts of the week:  Chile Jalapeño, Chile Ancho, Chile Habañero, Chile Tabasco, Ají Limo, Ají Amarillo. 5/28/25 Sprouts of the week: Tomato Rio Grande, Tomato Beauty King, Tomato Berkeley Tie Dye Pink 6/4/25  Sprouts of the week:  Cilantro, Basil, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Parsley, Dill 6/11/25 Sprouts of the week: Cilantro, Basil, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Parsley, Dill, Huacatay, Quilquiña 6/18/25 Sprouts of the week: Cucumber, Pumkpin, Green beans, 6/25/25 Cancelled N/A 7/23/25 Sprouts of the week:  Butternut Squash, Snap Peas, Eggplant black beauty. 7/30/25 Sprouts of the week: Tomato Berkeley Tie Dye, Scallions (Tokyo long), Sage, Lavender, Thyme, Oregano 8/06/25 Sprouts of the week:  Maize, Snap peas, Tomato (Berkeley Tie Dye), Sage, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley  8/13/25 Sprouts of the week:  Peas, Cherry Tomato, Sage, Basil, Parsley, Scallions

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.

Sunday Summer Jazz at Golden Gate

Sunday Summer Jazz is back at the Golden Gate Branch! Each performance will start with a youth ensemble performance from 2:30 p.m.-3:30 pm; the main act will take the stage from 4:00 p.m-5:00 p.m. Doors open at 2:00 p.m. August 24 we will feature the captivating ......More

Sunday Summer Jazz is back at the Golden Gate Branch! Each performance will start with a youth ensemble performance from 2:30 p.m.-3:30 pm; the main act will take the stage from 4:00 p.m-5:00 p.m. Doors open at 2:00 p.m. August 24 we will feature the captivating Geechi Taylor.  https://www.geechitaylor.com/ 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.

Sprout Pop Up!

Come pick up free sprouts for your garden! We offer a variety of flower, herb, fruit, and vegetable sprouts. Take your pick! Sprouts are seeds that have just started to take root in the soil. The sprouts come from seeds from the Golden Gate branch's seed library and f......More

Come pick up free sprouts for your garden! We offer a variety of flower, herb, fruit, and vegetable sprouts. Take your pick! Sprouts are seeds that have just started to take root in the soil. The sprouts come from seeds from the Golden Gate branch's seed library and from library patrons who have grown their plants to seed and donated those extra seeds. The sprouts are cared for by library staff and placed near the seed library inside the branch for easy access. Supplies are limited and available on a first-come-first-serve basis. For more information about what type of sprouts are available, please call Golden Gate library at 510-597-5023. 5/7/25 Sprouts of the week:  Cucumbers, Zucchinis, Maize(corn), Green Beans, Snap Peas 5/14/25 Sprouts of the week:  Sweet Pepper, Purple Beauty Pepper 5/21/25 Sprouts of the week:  Chile Jalapeño, Chile Ancho, Chile Habañero, Chile Tabasco, Ají Limo, Ají Amarillo. 5/28/25 Sprouts of the week: Tomato Rio Grande, Tomato Beauty King, Tomato Berkeley Tie Dye Pink 6/4/25  Sprouts of the week:  Cilantro, Basil, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Parsley, Dill 6/11/25 Sprouts of the week: Cilantro, Basil, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Parsley, Dill, Huacatay, Quilquiña 6/18/25 Sprouts of the week: Cucumber, Pumkpin, Green beans, 6/25/25 Cancelled N/A 7/23/25 Sprouts of the week:  Butternut Squash, Snap Peas, Eggplant black beauty. 7/30/25 Sprouts of the week: Tomato Berkeley Tie Dye, Scallions (Tokyo long), Sage, Lavender, Thyme, Oregano 8/06/25 Sprouts of the week:  Maize, Snap peas, Tomato (Berkeley Tie Dye), Sage, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley  8/13/25 Sprouts of the week:  Peas, Cherry Tomato, Sage, Basil, Parsley, Scallions

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.

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.

Sprout Pop Up!

Come pick up free sprouts for your garden! We offer a variety of flower, herb, fruit, and vegetable sprouts. Take your pick! Sprouts are seeds that have just started to take root in the soil. The sprouts come from seeds from the Golden Gate branch's seed library and f......More

Come pick up free sprouts for your garden! We offer a variety of flower, herb, fruit, and vegetable sprouts. Take your pick! Sprouts are seeds that have just started to take root in the soil. The sprouts come from seeds from the Golden Gate branch's seed library and from library patrons who have grown their plants to seed and donated those extra seeds. The sprouts are cared for by library staff and placed near the seed library inside the branch for easy access. Supplies are limited and available on a first-come-first-serve basis. For more information about what type of sprouts are available, please call Golden Gate library at 510-597-5023. 5/7/25 Sprouts of the week:  Cucumbers, Zucchinis, Maize(corn), Green Beans, Snap Peas 5/14/25 Sprouts of the week:  Sweet Pepper, Purple Beauty Pepper 5/21/25 Sprouts of the week:  Chile Jalapeño, Chile Ancho, Chile Habañero, Chile Tabasco, Ají Limo, Ají Amarillo. 5/28/25 Sprouts of the week: Tomato Rio Grande, Tomato Beauty King, Tomato Berkeley Tie Dye Pink 6/4/25  Sprouts of the week:  Cilantro, Basil, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Parsley, Dill 6/11/25 Sprouts of the week: Cilantro, Basil, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Parsley, Dill, Huacatay, Quilquiña 6/18/25 Sprouts of the week: Cucumber, Pumkpin, Green beans, 6/25/25 Cancelled N/A 7/23/25 Sprouts of the week:  Butternut Squash, Snap Peas, Eggplant black beauty. 7/30/25 Sprouts of the week: Tomato Berkeley Tie Dye, Scallions (Tokyo long), Sage, Lavender, Thyme, Oregano 8/06/25 Sprouts of the week:  Maize, Snap peas, Tomato (Berkeley Tie Dye), Sage, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley  8/13/25 Sprouts of the week:  Peas, Cherry Tomato, Sage, Basil, Parsley, Scallions

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.