On Monday, May 27th, the library will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday. All branch locations will be closed on Tuesday, May 28th. The Main Library will be open on Tuesday, May 28th.
Oakland History Room
Branch Address
125 14th StreetOakland, CA 94612
(510) 238-3222
Branch Hours
Monday:
10:00am - 5:30pm
Tuesday:
10:00am - 5:30pm
Wednesday:
12:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday:
12:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday:
12:00pm - 5:30pm
Saturday:
10:00am - 5:30pm
Sunday:
1:00pm - 5:00pm About the Oakland History Room
The Oakland History Room is an important center for the study of the history and current development of the East Bay. Its collection contains a wide variety of materials relating to the history of Oakland and the larger Bay Area, including books, magazines, pamphlets, newspaper clippings, photographs, postcards, sheet music, trade catalogs, and scrapbooks.
Click here for more information about our collections.
Click here for information about our services or to contact us for assistance.
Currently on Exhibit
The Waters of Oakland
The staff of the Oakland History Room has mounted a new exhibit, The Waters of Oakland, which will tell the story of
- Lake Merritt's metamorphosis from tidal slough to urban lake,
- how East Bay residents have worked and played on and along Oakland's lakes, creeks, and estuary,
- and the current reconstruction of the 12th Street Dam and Lake Merritt parkways.
The exhibit, featuring historic photographs, planning documents, vintage postcards, and news articles, runs through June 20, 2013. Be sure to stop by the second floor of the Main Library to see this new display!