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Oakland Public Library: 81st Avenue Branch

Elmhurst

A neighborhood library packed with kids' books and staffed by genuinely helpful people. Come early if you need quiet: once school's out, the energy level skyrockets.

Family-friendly library
Kids book paradise
Quiet study rooms
Free community resource

Tips

📚"My son loves this place because of all of the kids books available"
🤫book a study room for peace and quiet
⏰come before 3pm to avoid the after-school rush

Oakland Public Library: 81st Avenue Branch

1021 81st Ave, Oakland, CA 94621, USA

+1 510-615-5812

oaklandlibrary.org

Upcoming at Oakland Public Library: 81st Avenue Branch

Thursday, Jun 11
Play Cafe

Play Cafe

June 11 at 10am

A weekly library playgroup where tiny humans burn energy while you sip coffee and breathe. Stories, songs, snacks, and zero judgment for the chaos your toddler brings.

Wednesday, Jun 17
Free Drop-in Art Workshops with MOCHA in the Library

Free Drop-in Art Workshops with MOCHA in the Library

June 17 at 1:30pm

MOCHA brings free drop-in art workshops to this Oakland library branch every month. Expect hands-on creative activities for kids in a relaxed, come-as-you-are setting.

MOCHA Art Workshop

MOCHA Art Workshop

June 17 at 1:30pm

Let your kids get messy and creative at these free drop-in art workshops. MOCHA artists guide children through painting, sculpting, and more with a fresh theme each week. All supplies included: just show up and make something.

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