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
Phone: (510) 238-3615
Email: eanswers@oaklandlibrary.org

Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Labor DayMonday, September 7, 2026Closed All Day
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California Admission DayWednesday, September 9, 2026Closed All Day
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Veterans DayWednesday, November 11, 2026Closed All Day
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Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 26, 2026 - Friday, November 27, 2026Closed All Day
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Christmas EveThursday, December 24, 2026Closed All Day
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Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026Closed All Day
About Main Children’s Room
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Free street parking. Paid street parking. Nearby garage or paid lot. Can be frustrating for families with small children.
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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.
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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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