Storytimes near GOLDEN GATE BRANCH LIBRARY

Golden Gate Branch, 5606 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, California 94608

Whether you’re starting a new business, expanding an existing business or facing challenges with your current business model, the City of Oakland's Neighborhood Business Assistance staff are available to help. Services are available by appointment only, and appointments must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance. Please do not arrive at the library without a confirmed appointment. Learn more and make an appointment here , or call 510-238-7398 for more information.

Golden Gate Branch, 5606 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, California 94608

Bring your little ones to the library for songs, books, play, and socializing! This event is best for parents or caregivers of toddlers. Get accessibility information .

Golden Gate Branch, 5606 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, California 94608

Join us for an afternoon of fun. Activities will vary from art to STEM play. Visit each week for something new.

Golden Gate Branch, 5606 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, California 94608

Come by and learn how to make your own rubber stamp featuring any design you want. Carve your stamp then stamp away! You get to take it home with you after the program. All supplies and instructions included, so just bring yourself (and a friend). Do not miss out on this opportunity to participate in our Teen Summer Program, which includes great prizes!

Golden Gate Branch, Downstairs auditorium, 5606 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, California 94608

Come hear bandleading trumpeter Geechi Taylor hit the high notes! Born in Chicago, raised in the Bay Area, Taylor is also a beloved teacher at the Young Musician Choral Orchestra in Berkeley. His opening act (2:30 pm) will feature some of his rising stars.

Golden Gate Branch, 5606 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, California 94608

Bring your babies to the library for songs, books, and socializing! This event is best for parents or caregivers with babies from birth to 18 months. Get accessibility information .

Golden Gate Branch, 5606 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, California 94608

Drummm: One, Two – Let’s All Drummm! This rhythm celebration unites communities, through the beat of the drum. Expect an interactive show that entertains, educates, and inspires.

Golden Gate Branch, 5606 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, California 94608

Bring your little ones to the library for songs, books, play, and socializing! This event is best for parents or caregivers of toddlers. Get accessibility information .

Golden Gate Branch, 5606 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, California 94608

Join us for an afternoon of fun. Activities will vary from art to STEM play. Visit each week for something new.

Golden Gate Branch, Downstairs Auditorium, 5606 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, California 94608

California Hall of Famer, Charles Hamilton   will regale us with his warm, rich trombone sounds.  What a promising reunion it will be for the Berkeley High Jazz Program alums he mentored over the years!

Golden Gate Branch, 5606 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, California 94608

Bring your babies to the library for songs, books, and socializing! This event is best for parents or caregivers with babies from birth to 18 months. Get accessibility information .

Golden Gate Branch, Teen Nook, 5606 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, California 94608

Join us for Teen Graphic Novel Book Club on the third Tuesday of the month at the Golden Gate Branch. We'll discuss this month's graphic novel, share recommendations for other graphic novels we've read recently, and enjoy some snacks. Open to youth ages 12-18. Tuesday, July 21 @ Teen Nook, Golden Gate Branch: 📚 This month we're reading: Fustuk by Robert Mgrdich Apelian 🧠 Book discussion @ 4:30-5:15 PM 📍 5606 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94608 🥨 Snacks provided What's it about?  Inspired by Armenian and Persian mythology, three siblings must impress a mystical being with a fantastic culinary dish in order to save their sick mom. Copies of this month's book are available for check out, first come first served, at Golden Gate Branch. P.S. You don't have to finish the book to come to book club (just be OK with spoilers). You can also dislike the book (or parts of it) and still come to book club. Basically - you are always welcome at book club! Get accessibility information .

Golden Gate Branch, 5606 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, California 94608

Drop in to Teen Gaming every Wednesday from 3:00-5:00pm at Golden Gate Branch ! Meet and compete with other teens in classic multiplayer video games. We'll be in the downstairs meeting room. Free snacks! Open to youth ages 12-18.

Golden Gate Branch, 5606 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, California 94608

The Decolonized Kitchen is a gathering for anyone looking to learn in community about indigenous foodways, ethnobotany, and cooking. Meet Maribel Garcia and learn about native plants, one recipe at a time. Enjoy a discussion, a presentation, and a cook-along.

Golden Gate Branch, 5606 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, California 94608

Whether you’re starting a new business, expanding an existing business or facing challenges with your current business model, the City of Oakland's Neighborhood Business Assistance staff are available to help. Services are available by appointment only, and appointments must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance. Please do not arrive at the library without a confirmed appointment. Learn more and make an appointment here , or call 510-238-7398 for more information.

Golden Gate Branch, 5606 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, California 94608

Bring your little ones to the library for songs, books, play, and socializing! This event is best for parents or caregivers of toddlers. Get accessibility information .

Golden Gate Branch, 5606 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, California 94608

Join us for an afternoon of fun. Activities will vary from art to STEM play. Visit each week for something new.

Golden Gate Branch, Downstairs auditorium, 5606 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, California 94608

Born in Brooklyn, tenor saxophonist Steve Heckman , says he listened to Coltrane’s classic, “A Love Supreme,” every day for two years in high school. Will he channel Coltrane on this last Sunday of the month? Join us to find out!

Golden Gate Branch, 5606 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, California 94608

Bring your babies to the library for songs, books, and socializing! This event is best for parents or caregivers with babies from birth to 18 months. Get accessibility information .

Golden Gate Branch, Located in adult room, on seed catalogue cart., 5606 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, California 94608

Come pick up free sprouts for your garden! We offer a variety of flower, herb, fruit, and vegetable sprouts. Take your pick! Sprouts are seeds that have just started to take root in the soil. The sprouts come from seeds from the Golden Gate branch's seed library and from library patrons who have grown their plants to seed and donated those extra seeds. The sprouts are cared for by library staff and placed near the seed library inside the branch for easy access. Supplies are limited and available on a first-come-first-serve basis. For more information about what type of sprouts are available, please call Golden Gate library at 510-597-5023.