1st Tuesdays (exception: election days)
at 6:00 pm, first-come, first-served basis. Signup begins at 5:00 pm. Please call ahead at 597-5017 to confirm event.
Volunteer @ Rockridge
Rockridge welcomes volunteers when there are available jobs. Priority is given to volunteers who have
school-assigned
community service requirements. Please call the library at 597-5017 for more information.
Rockridge Branch has approximately 75,000 books, compact disks, videos, DVDs, audio books, video games and magazines and newspapers for all ages. Circulating materials are largely of popular interest, with a strong emphasis on practical how-to topics and fiction. The reference and periodicals collection include sources of interest to consumers and
individual
investors. Rockridge also offers popular children's
and teen collections.
Computers
8 computers with internet access are available for public use. Please call the branch at (510) 597-5017 for more information.
Adaptive technology is available, including screen readers and enlargers for those who are blind or who have low vision or learning disabilities. Call the branch at (510) 597-5057 for more information or to schedule a training.
Meeting Room Information
Meeting Room Capacity: 50 per side or 100 for entire room. Each room has: 5 x 7 projection screen, wall-mounted white board/bulletin board unit. Room One has small sink and refrigerator. Television with DVD player available with advance notice. For information about policies and rental fees, click here.
For more information, please call: 597-5017.
North Oakland Community Charter School
655-0540
1000 42nd Street, 94608 http://www.noccs.org/
Branch History
The Rockridge District's first public library opened its doors in 1919 in a small rented facility on Shafter Avenue East of College. A few years later the library moved to a storefront on College Avenue. From 1987 - 1996, the library occupied a trailer on the Claremont Middle School property. The new library, built in great part due to strong community support, opened its doors at the current location in 1996. Its architecture is reminiscent of the craftsman style of the homes and businesses in the surrounding neighborhood. Rockridge Branch Library continues to be a hub of the Rockridge District today.
From 24 East: Take Claremont Exit, turn left on Claremont, right on Hudson to College Avenue. Library is at this intersection.
From Highway 24 West: Exit at Broadway. Turn right on Manila to College Avenue. (0.2 mi). Library is at this intersection. To enter the metered City parking lot, turn left on College and left into the lot.
By Bus:
51, 605 and 851 bus lines stop directly in front of the library.
By BART:
Rockridge Station. Walk 5 blocks south on College Avenue or take 51 or 851 bus.
