Our library is open six days per week! Sunday Closed Monday: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Friday: 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

What’s Happening at the Library – 80 Echo St.

Ongoing –

Toddler Storytime, every Tuesday, 10:15 – 10:30 am
Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years. Stay and Play after Storytime with fun age-appropriate toys through 11:15 am.

Knitting & Crochet Circle, every second & fourth Monday, 11 am – 1 pm
Join us for a delightful early afternoon of yarn, needles, and good company. Everyone is welcome!

Plot Twists & Page Turners: A Piedmont Branch Book Club, July 8, every second Tuesday, 6 – 7:15 pm
Come together with your fellow book lovers and discover your next literary adventure at our monthly Book Club, facilitated and led by Angie McGowan.  Everyone is welcome to join to share about their current reads or just to hang out and chat about books in general.

More Events –

Chair Yoga,  Monday, June 16 & July 30, 10:15 – 11:15 am
Chair yoga is designed for those who have difficulty getting up and down from the floor. Learn from a certified yoga instructor how a daily practice will improve your strength, flexibility, and balance. Taught by local instructor Bett Bollhoefer, who is certified in Radiant Body Yoga.

Cunamacué: Family Dance Program, Wednesday, June 18, 6 – 6:45 pm
This intergenerational class is an introduction to Afro-Peruvian culture through dance. Cunamacué contributes to a more just world by amplifying the history, culture, voices, and ideas of African descendants from Peru using music and dance as the vehicle for transformation.

Build Make Play/Construir Hacer Jugar, Saturday June 21, July 5 & July 19, 10:30 – 11:30 am
Join us for an afternoon of hands-on activities. Make something new every week.

Pop and Go Puppets, Wednesday June 25, 6 – 6:45 pm
Get ready for laughter and puppetry magic with Jason Adair and his Pop and Go Puppets! Perfect for kids and their families, this engaging show combines wit, humor, and the timeless charm of puppetry to create an unforgettable experience.

Baby Bounce & Baby Café, Thursday June 26 & July 31, 10:15 – 11:15 am
Baby Bounce is a short and gentle storytime made just for babies. It is a special time to wiggle, rhyme, and bond with your little one. After the stories, hang out at Baby Café where grownups can chat and little ones can explore with toys, music, and sensory fun. Everything is relaxed, cozy, and friendly for babies. For safe playtime, Baby Bounce is just for babies from birth to 18 months.

Pollinators, Saturday June 28, 2 – 3 pm
Attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators to your garden oasis. Discover plant selection, layout design, and nurturing practices that encourage these beneficial creatures to flourish in your garden sanctuary. This program is made possible through our exciting collaboration with the UC Master Gardeners Program.

Unique Derique,  Wednesday, July 2, 6 – 6:45 pm
The Bay Area’s beloved Unique Derique teaches the African roots and rhythms of Hambone body percussion and its evolution in America in this lively presentation and performance.

Mr. Elephant/Señor Elefante, Wednesday, July 9, 6 – 6:45 pm
Mr. Elephant is an Oakland-based speech therapist who makes music for little language learners (and big ones too!) alongside his hilarious gang of puppets!

Árabe: Songwriting Workshop with Amanda Ekery, Friday, July 11, 3 – 4:30 pm
Join vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and composer Amanda Ekery and her band for a songwriting workshop! This workshop will focus on using research and personal history to write music using techniques Ekery used to write Árabe, her new album. Participants will leave the workshop with a short song they have created, along with tools and tips to continue songwriting. For ages 15 and up. Please bring something to write with and on and be willing to experiment.

Oakland Animal Services Dog Adoption, Saturday July 12, 11 am – 1 pm
Are you looking to add a furry friend to your family? Join us for a Pup-Up Adoption Event. We’re partnering with Oakland Animal Services to bring adoptable dogs directly to the community. If adopting on-site, the adoption fee will be waived and they will process the adoption that day

East Bay Vivarium\ Vivero del Este de la Bahía, Wednesday July 16, 6 – 6:45 pm
Experts from the East Bay Vivarium will share some of their scaly friends and teach us about the fascinating world of reptiles, amphibians, and bugs.

Teens: Duck-o-Rate (decorate a duck), Saturday, July 19, 2 – 3 pm
Come decorate a rubber duck to join our traveling duck art gallery showing off the work of creative teens from all OPL branches! Choose from a variety of supplies to make your duck look their best.  

Teens: Make Tiny Art, Tuesday July 22, 3 – 4  pm
Come in and make a mini masterpiece for our virtual tiny art show, featuring tiny paintings by teens all around Oakland! No registration required, all teens welcome. All supplies will be included!

Little Explorers Petting Zoo, Thursday July 24, 2:30 – 4:15 pm
Visit the cute and cuddly animals from the Little Explorers Petting Zoo. This is a popular event for the whole family.

Mike The Magician/Mike el mago, Wednesday, July 30, 6 – 6:45 pm
Mike Della Penna creates wonder and laughter with family magic performances that are equal parts playful and astonishing.