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Oakland Public Library: 81st Avenue Branch

1021 81st Ave, Oakland, CA 94621, USA
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Oakland Public Library’s 81st Avenue Branch sits next to ACORN Woodland and EnCompass Academy in East Oakland and doubles as both a neighborhood and school library. Expect a modern, multi-story building with a straightforward layout, a staffed front desk, and a mix of families, students, and regulars using the space throughout the day. The branch has a sizable children’s area, books and media in both English and Spanish, and about twenty public computers with internet and Microsoft Office, plus printers and a scanner.

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There is free parking in a shared lot and on nearby streets, though the lot can be busy around school drop-off and pickup times.

For events, the branch leans heavily into hands-on and youth-focused programs. The large community meeting room hosts things like Lawrence Hall of Science on-the-go sessions with STEM activities, soccer clinics run with Oakland Roots that take over the outdoor area, and The Bike Fix, where people bring bikes for minor repairs and tune-ups. Two small study rooms can be reserved for quieter work or small group meetings. The building is set up with all gender and gender-specific bathrooms, and you will see kids and teens around for after-school activities and, in the summer, free weekday lunch.

Accessibility is built into the branch, with an entrance off Rudsale Street that has automatic doors, an elevator, accessible bathrooms and water fountains, and designated accessible parking. As part of the Oakland Public Library system, which has served the city since the late 19th century, the 81st Avenue Branch functions as a hub for East Oakland residents looking for practical services, school support, and community programs in one spot.

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