Main Children’s Room is back open after remodel. Come visit us!

Hours & Information

Open today until 5:30pm

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

Upcoming Events

Holidays and Closures

  • César Chávez Day
    Tuesday, March 31, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Memorial Day
    Monday, May 25, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Juneteenth
    Friday, June 19, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Independence Day
    Saturday, July 4, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Labor Day
    Monday, September 7, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • California Admission Day
    Wednesday, September 9, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Veterans Day
    Wednesday, November 11, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
    Thursday, November 26, 2026 - Friday, November 27, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Eve
    Thursday, December 24, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Day
    Friday, December 25, 2026
    Closed All Day

About Main Children’s Room

  • Free street parking. Paid street parking. Nearby garage or paid lot. Can be frustrating for families with small children.

  • The Main Library Children's Room has a meeting room that can be reserved here, opens a new window. The Bradley Walters Community Meeting Room can hold 121 people. It has collapsible tables and chairs and a podium.

  • Multi-story building WITH an elevator. Entrance to Children's Room is on Oak Street (cross street is 14th). Power assisted doors, Wheelchair button to open door if it is closed. Accessible bathroom(s), Accessible water fountain(s), Accessible work station(s), Accessible software, Accessible self-service checkout. Alternate entrance is first floor Main entrance with low-slope ramp, Power assisted doors, Rail.

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