Elmhurst Branch houses several Special Collections: the Black History Collection begun in 1974 contains unique and popular materials; the Religion Collection begun in 1981; the Young Adult Collection contains fiction, science fiction, and non-fiction titles specifically for young people; the Spanish Language Collection includes popular fiction and non-fiction. The Reference Collection is a general collection designed to meet the needs of the community. Elmhurst also has a popular children's section and Parenting Collection.
Computers
Eight (8) computers with Internet access are available for public use. Please call the branch (510) 615-5727 for more information.
Kurzweil 3000 is a scanning, reading and writing solution for people with learning disabilities, reading difficulties, or low vision. Call the branch at (510) 615-5727 for more information or to schedule a training.
Meeting Room Information
There is no meeting room in the Elmhurst Branch Library. Click here for a list of meeting rooms at other Oakland Public Library branches.
Elmhurst NCPC's:
New Horizon Neighborhood /Beat 33 Meets quarterly (4th Monday) at Little Temple C.O.G.I.C. 8733 "B" Street
(Co-chairs: Nannette Atuahene-Barrie 899-8152 and Nadine Williams at 940-6300)
Elmhurst Central/Beat 34
Meets second Wednesday of the month at Eastmont Town Center (OPD Community room), 2651 73rd Ave.
Co-chairs: Adel Ali at 590-1211 and Charles Hill Jr. at 638-2944
E. Morris Cox Child Development Center 9860 Sunnyside St. 94603
879-0807
Highland Child Development Center 1322 86th Ave. 94621
879-0815
International Blvd. Merchants Association: Meets 4th Wed at 6:00 PM
St. Louis Bertrand Church, 100th Ave
Contact: Charles Hill, President at 638-2944
Webster Child Development Center 7980 Plymouth St. 94621
879-0842
Local Schools
Highland Elementary School
8521 "A" St. 94621
879-1260
Rise Elementary School
8521 "A" St. 94621
879-1260
Webster Elementary School
8000 Birch St. 94621
879-1620
Woodland Elementary
1025 81st Ave. 94621
879-0190
Elmhurst Middle School
1800 98th Ave 94603
879-2020
King Estates Middle School
8251 Fontaine St 94605
879-2160
Castlemont Community of Small Schools
8601 MacArthur Blvd. 94605
879-3010
E. Morris Cox Elementary School
9860 Sunnyside St.
879-1100
Monarch Academy
1445 101st Avenue 94603
510-568-3101
Marshall Elementary
Branch History
The Elmhurst Branch Library is located in Southeast Oakland, near the San Leandro City border. The Elmhurst neighborhood of Oakland was first settled in 1820. Originally an autonomous country village, Elmhurst was annexed to the City of Oakland in 1911. A branch of the Oakland Public System was opened the same year in Elmhurst. The current branch on 88th Avenue was built in April of 1949.
HWY 880 heading south from downtown: take 98th Ave. exit. Follow 98th to International blvd. and make a left onto International Blvd., and a right onto 88th Ave.
HWY 880 heading north from Hayward: take the 98th Ave. exit (go to the right). Make a left onto International Blvd and a right onto 88th Ave.
HWY 580 East (From San Francisco): Take the 98th Ave/Golf Links Rd. exit follow 98th Ave. to International Blvd. Make a right on International Blvd. Make a right onto 88th Ave.
HWY 580 West (From Hayward): Take the 98th Ave. exit (go left on Golf Links) 1st light is 98th Ave. (go left). Follow 98th to International Blvd make a right and a right on 88th Ave.
By Bus:
AC Transit bus 1 and 1R via International Blvd.
By BART:
Coliseum station then take AC Transit Bus #56 / 90th Ave-Seminary and get off at International Blvd and 87th Ave
