Hours & Information
Closed until 10:00am tomorrow
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
Email: eanswers@oaklandlibrary.org
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
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César Chávez DayTuesday, March 31, 2026Closed All Day
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Memorial DayMonday, May 25, 2026Closed All Day
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JuneteenthFriday, June 19, 2026Closed All Day
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Independence DaySaturday, July 4, 2026Closed All Day
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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 Library
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Paid street parking. Nearby garage or paid lot. Parking is limited and public transit is recommended instead.
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The Main Library 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. Main entrance has a low-slope ramp, rail and automatic doors. Secondary entrance on Oak St. facade through Children's Room has automatic doors. Accessible bathroom(s), Accessible water fountain(s), Accessible work station(s), Accessible software, Accessible self-service checkout, Visual fire alarm(s), Accessible parking. We have ONE large type keyboard and two walkers.