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
- Toddler Storytime - Mon August 31, 2026 - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Toddler Storytime - Mon September 14, 2026 - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Toddler Storytime - Mon September 21, 2026 - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Toddler Storytime - Mon September 28, 2026 - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Toddler Storytime - Mon October 5, 2026 - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
