Golden Gate has approximately 35,000 books, compact discs, videos, DVDs, audio cassettes, and magazines and newspapers for all ages. Circulating materials are largely of popular interest with a strong emphasis on fiction and jazz music ( Golden Gate is well known for its GG Friends' sponsored Summer Jazz on Sunday series). The African American collection is one of the largest branch collections in the system. Special-interest collections include the East Indian Collection, a small Performing Art Collection (including Storytelling, Reader's Theatre, Puppetry, and Drama), and a collection of Chess "how-to"; books for all ages. Golden Gate also offers a very impressive Children's room filled with popular titles and an inviting teen section with a growing print and non-print collection.
Computers
Thirteen (13) computers with Internet access and word processing are available for public use. Please phone the branch (510) 597-5023 for more information.
Computer Help - One on one computer help available Saturdays from 10:30-11:30. Space is limited.
The computer lab is open Monday 12:30-5 p.m., T/W/Th Noon-5 p.m., Friday 1:00-5:00 p.m., Saturday 10:30-5 p.m.
Kurzweil 3000 is a scanning, reading and writing solution for people with learning disabilities, reading difficulties, or low vision. Call the branch at (510) 597-5023 for more information or to schedule a training.
Meeting Room Information
Meeting Room Capacity: 50 people. For information about policies and rental fees, click here
Neighborhood Links & Contacts
Friends of Golden Gate Library
Please contact Golden Gate Library for information: 597-5023
Bushrod Recreation Center
560 59th Street 94609
597-5031
Emeryville Child Development Center 1220 53rd Street 94608
597-4343
Emeryville Recreation Department 4300 San Pablo Avenue, Emeryville 94608 510-596-4395
Emeryville Senior Center 4321 Salem Street, Emeryville 94608 596-3730
Golden Gate Child Development Center
6232 Herzog 94609
879-0814
Golden Gate NCPC
Meets 3rd Wednesday of each month.
Contact: Larry Benson
653-6528
Golden Gate Recreation Center
1075 62nd Street 94608 597-5032
North Oakland Community Charter School
1000 42nd Street, 94608 655-0540 http://www.noccs.org/
North Oakland Senior Center
5714 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way 94609
597-5085
San Pablo Avenue Golden Gate Improvement Association (SPAGGIA)
Contact: Josephine Lee 655-7270
Santa Fe Child Development Center 5380 Adeline Street 94608 879-0837
Local Schools
Anna Yates Elementary School (K-6)
1070 41 st Street Emeryville 601-4001
Emery Secondary School (7-9)
1100 47th Street Emeryville 94608
601-4958
Berkeley Manyard Acamedy (K-5) and Cal Prep Academy (6-8)
6200 San Pablo Avenue 94608
658-2900
Santa Fe Elementary School (K-5)
915 54th Street 94608
879-1500
596-4343
East Bay Conservation Corps Charter School (K-5)
1086 Alcatraz Avenue 94607 420-3701
Branch History
The Golden Gate Branch was one of the first neighborhood libraries to be established by the City of Oakland in 1899. With funding from the Carnegie Foundation, the 7,000 square foot, 2-story building, at 5606 San Pablo Avenue, was originally built and dedicated in 1918. Architects C.W. Dickey and John J. Donovan designed both Golden Gate and Temescal (formerly Alden) Branches. Golden Gate is the only example of Georgian Revival architecture among all of the Carnegies that were constructed in California. SEE ALSO:http://www.carnegie-libraries.org/california/regions/sfbayarea/oakland-goldengate.html
Directions & Public Transit Information
By Car:
From 680 East: Powell St./Emeryville Exit; turn left onto Powell. Continue on Powell to San Pablo Ave. Turn right onto San Pablo. Travel 2 blocks. Library is on left at the corner of San Pablo Ave. and 56th St.
From 580 West: (Take 580 to 680 Sacramento) Powell St./Emeryville Exit. Turn right at traffic light (Powell St.). Continue to San Pablo Ave. Turn right onto San Pablo. Travel 2 blocks. Library is on left at the corner of San Pablo Ave. and 56th Street.
By Bus:
72 bus stops right in front of the Golden Gate Library.
