Asian Branch
Branch Address
388 9th StreetOakland, CA 94607
(510) 238-3400
Branch Hours
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
12:30pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday:
10:00am - 5:30pm
Thursday:
10:00am - 5:30pm
Friday:
12:00pm - 5:30pm
Saturday:
10:00am - 5:30pm
Sunday:
Closed About the Asian Branch
Click here to learn more about the history of Asian Branch.
The Asian Branch Library is unique among public library branches in the United States as it houses eight Asian language collections. The larger language collections are Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese. The smaller collections are Khmer, Lao, Tagalog, and Thai. Additionally, the branch has an Asian Interest collection in English focusing specifically on Asia, Asian heritage, culture, and history, an Asian American Experience collection, and Asian immigrant history.
The branch is equipped with 9 computers with internet access, 5 computers with multilingual interface, and 5 iPads for instructional purposes. Computer and new technology classes are offered in Cantonese and Mandarin.
Currently on Exhibit
Laser Crafted by Michael Hauser
Local artist Michael Hauser presents Laser Crafted art and jewelry at Asian Branch Library. Trained as a software developer, Michael writes codes to program the laser to create intricate shapes and designs.
Lasers are a blast!
I've been interested in lasers for many years, and when TechShop SF opened, I joined and started experimenting with the laser engravers there. Soon after, I purchased on older laser engraver and had the laser refurbished. I set up shop in an old water tower, where I cut and engrave, finish, and assemble products.
On Display From
Tue, 07/08/2014 - Tue, 08/26/2014Upcoming Events
| Event Name | Time |
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| Spinning Picture Sticks (Thaumatropes) | 2:00pm |
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| Bilingual Toddler Storytime | 10:30am |
| Event Name | Time |
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| Bilingual Family Storytime | 11:00am |
| Event Name | Time |
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| Bilingual Toddler Storytime | 10:30am |
| Event Name | Time |
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| Germar | 10:30am |
| Event Name | Time |
|---|---|
| Bilingual Family Storytime | 11:00am |
| Event Name | Time |
|---|---|
| Bilingual Toddler Storytime | 10:30am |
| Event Name | Time |
|---|---|
| Bilingual Family Storytime | 11:00am |
| Henna Tattoos for Teens | 2:00pm |
| Event Name | Time |
|---|---|
| Bilingual Toddler Storytime | 10:30am |
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