The Main Library has an active Children’s Room and a TeenZone. Find family and kid-friendly events on the Oakland Public Library Events Calendar.
Located between downtown and Lake Merritt and a few blocks from Oakland Museum of California (OMCA), Oakland’s Main Library is one of the largest public libraries in the Bay Area.
Upcoming Events
- Baby Bounce - Wed February 18, 2026 - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- MOCHA at the Library - Wed February 18, 2026 - 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Toddler Storytime - Mon February 23, 2026 - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Baby Bounce - Wed February 25, 2026 - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- BANANAS Playgroup - Fri February 27, 2026 - 8:00 am - 9:00 am
- Lunar New Year Celebration - Sat February 28, 2026 - 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
- Toddler Storytime - Mon March 2, 2026 - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Baby Bounce - Wed March 4, 2026 - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Toddler Storytime - Mon March 9, 2026 - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Baby Bounce - Wed March 11, 2026 - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Toddler Storytime - Mon March 16, 2026 - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- MOCHA at the Library - Wed March 18, 2026 - 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Toddler Storytime - Mon March 23, 2026 - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- BANANAS Playgroup - Fri March 27, 2026 - 8:00 am - 9:00 am
- Toddler Storytime - Mon March 30, 2026 - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Toddler Storytime - Mon April 6, 2026 - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Toddler Storytime - Mon April 13, 2026 - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
