30th Annual Día de los Muertos festival

The Oakland Día de los Muertos Festival is a free, outdoor festival that brings over 100,000 people to the vibrant, culturally-rich Fruitvale neighborhood to enjoy world-class live music, family-friendly games,......More

The Oakland Día de los Muertos Festival is a free, outdoor festival that brings over 100,000 people to the vibrant, culturally-rich Fruitvale neighborhood to enjoy world-class live music, family-friendly games, rides and activities, traditional Latin American artisans, and the stunning altar artistic installations created by community members paying homage to los Muertos.

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

You have been chosen to venture to the deepest dungeons and the furthest reaches of outer space with Oakland's newest adventuring guild. Players can expect short campaigns featuring interesting and innovative TTRPG systems led by an experienced and imaginative DM. This......More

You have been chosen to venture to the deepest dungeons and the furthest reaches of outer space with Oakland's newest adventuring guild. 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 is limited, please call or email for details. 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. 10/21-11/4 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.

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.

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.

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.

Library Commission- Community Engagement Committee

OBSERVE The following options are available to observe this meeting: Online video teleconference via Zoom:  Click on the link below to join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89566458489 Telephone (for high......More

OBSERVE The following options are available to observe this meeting: Online video teleconference via Zoom:  Click on the link below to join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89566458489 Telephone (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 444 9171  or +1 719 359 4580  or +1 720 707 2699  or +1 253 205 0468  or +1 253 215 8782  or +1 346 248 7799  or +1 301 715 8592  or +1 305 224 1968  or +1 309 205 3325  or +1 312 626 6799  or +1 360 209 5623  or +1 386 347 5053  or +1 507 473 4847  or +1 564 217 2000  or +1 646 558 8656  or +1 646 931 3860  or +1 689 278 1000 Webinar ID: 895 6645 8489- International numbers available: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kddu9JHtH4 Please note:  The Zoom link is to view/listen to the meeting only, not for participation.  Community members who wish to comment must do so in person. PARTICIPATION/COMMENT To participate/comment during the meeting, you must attend in person.  Public comments will be taken during open forum at the beginning of the meeting.