Main Library

Hours & Information

Closed until 10:00am today

Monday 
10:00AM - 8:00PM

Tuesday 
10:00AM - 8:00PM

Wednesday 
10:00AM - 8:00PM

Thursday 
10:00AM - 8:00PM

Friday 
12:00PM - 5:30PM

Saturday 
10:00AM - 5:30PM

Sunday 
10:00AM - 5:30PM

125 14th Street
Oakland, California 94612
Magazines & Newspapers: (510) 238-3176
Reference Services: (510) 238-3138
Located between downtown and Lake Merritt, Oakland's Main Library is one of the largest public libraries in the Bay Area. The Main Library has over 350,000 books, hundreds of current and historic magazines and newspapers, a major…

Upcoming Events

Holidays and Closures

  • César Chávez Day
    Sunday, March 31, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • César Chávez Day (Observed)
    Monday, April 1, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Memorial Day
    Monday, May 27, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Juneteenth
    Wednesday, June 19, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Independence Day
    Thursday, July 4, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Labor Day
    Monday, September 2, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Admissions Day
    Monday, September 9, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Veterans Day
    Monday, November 11, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
    Thursday, November 28, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Day After Thanksgiving
    Friday, November 29, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Day
    Wednesday, December 25, 2024
    Closed All Day

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