81st Avenue Community Library

Our seed library is open! Seeds are free and you can check out books about gardening and cooking too! Sidewalk hours: Mondays-Saturday, 10 AM - 3 PM

They’re baaack! MOCHA art kits for kids, free while supplies last @mochaarts 81st Sidewalk Service, Monday-Saturday, 10 AM - 3 PM

Thank you Marabet Morales Sikahall for this sweet tribute to Oakland Public Libraries! <3

It's Ms. Lolade! Some of you may recognize her from her days at 81st. Here she brings us a wonderful Black Culture Family Storytime. Have fun watching! https://youtu.be/RLEUpbOkRIg

Black History books for kids and grownupsmovies too! Sidewalk Service hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 AM - 3PM

It's our birthday! The doors to the 81st Ave Community Library first opened to the public 10 years ago, on January 29, 2011. Thank you to all of our wonderful community members for your support throughout the years!

Our fall book display! Come by to check out a book! 81st Sidewalk Service hours: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 10 AM - 3 PM 510-615-5812... We will be closed Wednesday, November 11 for Veteran’s Day.

Are you missing the library computers? Did you know you can borrow laptops from our branch? All you need is a current library card! Don't have a card? We can get you one! https://oaklandlibrary.org//cards-and-visit/laptop-lending

Happy Halloween from the 81st Pirates!

Trick or treat! Bring your kids to the library today and they will get a treat bag and Halloween coloring kit! 81st Sidewalk Service hours: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 10 AM - 3 PM 510-615-5812

Don't miss this FREE virtual family night doing spooky, hands-on science projects with our community partners Scientific Adventures! Tomorrow, October 28 at 6:30 PM, preregistration required. https://www.scientificadventures.org/spooky-science

Scary books and movies now available! 81st Sidewalk Service hours: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 10 AM - 3 PM 510-615-5812

Ms. Mikal from West Oakland Branch sings "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes" for the preschoolers you are taking care of. For more activities you can do with preschoolers, visit www.oaklandlibrary.org/kids.

Join MOCHA for a live virtual art lesson next Saturday! Advance registration required. https://oaklandlibrary.org//online-program/mocha-art-lesson

Sr. Dice nos canta "5 Ranitas!" Para más actividades, visite: www.oaklandlibrary.org/kids

Are you missing the library computers? We now have one to use OUTSIDE! Or you can check out a laptop to take home. Call or come by for more details! 81st Sidewalk Service hours: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 10 AM - 3 PM 510-615-5812

Our Halloween books are going fast! Come on by to check some out! 81st Sidewalk Service hours: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 10 AM - 3 PM

Tomorrow: Cascada de Flores presents: ¡Aqui-les va... un cuento! Join us for this virtual program to celebrate Latinx Heritage month! https://oaklandlibrary.org//cascada-de-flores-presents-aqu

Ms. Sally from the 81st Avenue Branch shares a song, "Elevator", for Baby Bounce. For more programs you can do with the children you care for, visit www.oaklandlibrary.org/kids.

We are grateful for these gratitude leaves! Pick up your free art kit and make some of your ownwe still have some available! @mochaarts 81st Sidewalk Service hours: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 10 AM - 3 PM