Zoop Events Logo

Oakland Public Library, Asian Branch

388 9th St Apt 190, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
Past events

Asian Branch is the Oakland Public Library branch tucked into Pacific Renaissance Plaza in Chinatown, so expect it to feel like part of a busy neighborhood center. The entrance is at plaza level inside the complex, and the branch itself is compact and straightforward, with stacks close by and staff usually in easy reach. It is a single story with power assisted doors and other basic accessibility features, and the space is fully air conditioned.

more

There are public computers, printing and a copier, plus a few iPads available, so people doing homework or quick online errands share the room with families and elders reading.

Collections focus on Asia and Asian American life. There are books in Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese, along with an Asian interest collection in English that leans toward history, culture and immigrant stories. For events like Game Day on Friday afternoons, teens gather around a Nintendo Switch setup and most of the action is near the front of the room, while regular library use continues around them. Toddler Storytime and Family Time bring in strollers and caregivers, with songs, stories and toys laid out for small kids, and the atmosphere gets louder and more casual.

The branch is one of several in the Oakland Public Library system and has been serving the community since the 1970s, with this Chinatown location in Pacific Renaissance Plaza in place since 1995. It keeps typical daytime and early evening hours on weekdays and Saturdays, and tends to be most crowded during after school hours and scheduled programs. Parking in the area is paid and can be tight, so many visitors walk in from nearby streets or come by transit and treat the stop as part of a Chinatown errand run.

website

Claim This Listing

If you are connected with Oakland Public Library, Asian Branch you can claim this listing.

Why claim a listing?
  1. Instantly update and improve photos and info.
  2. Your events will be featured above unclaimed listings.
  3. Get a Verified Badge added to your listing.
  4. Add social and custom website links.
  5. Interact with your followers.
  6. Coming soon: enable event booking features.
  7. Priority support response.

Verify you are connected with Oakland Public Library, Asian Branch by adding a "Follow us on Zoop" badge. Enter the page URL on https://oaklandlibrary.org/locations/ASA/ and copy this code:

You must have an account and be logged in to claim a listing. Log in or create an account.

Upcoming Events at Oakland Public Library, Asian Branch

All Oakland Public Library, Asian Branch events

Saturday, July 18

Thursday, July 23

Tuesday, July 28

Upcoming events at Oakland Public Library, Asian Branch

Location and Directions

Nearby upcoming events
Flyer for FIRST FRIDAY RECEPTION -- July-August Multi-Artist Show Friday, August 7 AUG 7 First Friday Reception -- July-August Multi-Artist Show

Archer Bicycle • Art@Archer, 431 13th Street, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States

Nearby Venues