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Black Authors Book Club
Mohka House: Coffee, Tea & Yemeni Culture
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May 2, 2026 at West Oakland Branch | Oakland Public Library: in Oakland, CA
1801 Adeline St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
Join us in the library for a welcoming conversation with Yasir, the owner of Mohka House, a café in Oakland's Dimond district, rooted in Yemeni coffee and tea traditions. He will share stories about the history of coffee and tea in Yemen, their cultural significance, and how those traditions inspired the creation of Mocha House in Oakland.
Guests are invited to enjoy authentic Yemeni coffee delivered with love, straight from the beautiful farms of Haraz, along with freshly brewed tea and traditional Yemeni pastries, while meeting the owners and learning more about their passion for sharing culture through hospitality.
Coffee, tea, and traditional pastries available while supplies last.
**Funded by a Pacific Library Partnership Innovation and Technology Grant**
Date:
May 2, 2026
Time:
9:00 PM
10:00 PM
Event type:
Science and Technology
West Oakland Branch of the Oakland Public Library is a straightforward neighborhood library in West Oakland, a short walk from DeFremery Park and the public pool. Inside, visitors find the usual mix of shelves for adults, teens, and kids, along with a noticeable African American collection and smaller Arabic and Spanish sections. There are graphic novels for different age ranges, toys set out for young children, and a small study room that people use for quiet work or tutoring. more...
