Featured Projects
Contacts
For media inquiries, contact Tarshel Beards, Manager of Community Relations: TBeards@oaklandlibrary.org.
For general questions, contact Calvin Hao, Architect: CHao@oaklandlibrary.org.
Featured Projects
Contacts
For media inquiries, contact Tarshel Beards, Manager of Community Relations: TBeards@oaklandlibrary.org.
For general questions, contact Calvin Hao, Project Manager: CHao@oaklandlibrary.org.
Feasibility Studies
Hoover Branch Feasbility Study Report
Main Library Feasibility Study Report
Piedmont Avenue Branch Feasibility Study Report
Current Projects
Hoover Branch
Feasibility study for a new 10,000 square foot facility, per adopted FY19-21 Capital Improvement Project.
Completed Projects
Brookfield Branch
The Brookfield Branch Critical Maintenance Project corrects an array of significant maintenance issues to enable the library to serve as a cooling and clean air facility in times of crisis, and expand on the accessibility through restrooms and other elements are in compliance with current Americans with Disabilities Ac) (“ADA”) regulations.
Before
After
This project was supported in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library. Bond Measure KK, generously approved by City of Oakland voters, also funded this project.
Fruitvale Branch
Mural at the entrance at the César Chávez Branch of by Artist Xochitl Guerrero.
Before
After
This project was made possible by a generous grant from the Friends of the Oakland Public Library.
Support the Library
The Friends of the Oakland Public Library's mission is to advance the role of the OPL as a vital community resource. With funds raised through memberships, donations, and proceeds from our downtown Oakland bookstore, The Bookmark, the Friends of the OPL has provided grants to support our diverse Oakland library communities for almost 75 years.









