Eastmont welcomes volunteers when there are available jobs. Please call the branch or visit in person. Volunteer application forms are available on our Website.
The collection includes 65,000 volumes, including reference and circulating titles of general interest to all ages. Highlights include a Career section which has test preparation for the high school equivalency exam; basic study skills guides; African American studies; ESL (English as a Second Language); and Spanish language materials. The branch subscribes to 75 periodicals and three newspapers: the San Francisco Chronicle, The Oakland Tribune and La Opinion. The audiovisual collection includes CD's, DVD's, videotapes, and books-on-tape.
Computers
The Eastmont Branch has 13 PCS for public use with Internet access and Microsoft Office. Two are for children, five are for young adults, four are for adults, one has Adaptive Technology, and one is for Express use (15 minutes only). Sign-up is on a first come, first serve basis. Please call the branch for more information.
Adaptive technology is available on one PC, including screen readers and enlargers for those who are blind, have low vision or learning disabilities. Eastmont now has "Inspiration" software for teens who are disabled. Call the branch at (510) 615-5726 for more information or to schedule a training.
Meeting Room Information
Meeting Room Capacity: 35 people. Collapsible tables, chairs and sink. For information about reservations call the library at (510) 615-5726. For information about policies and rental fees, click here.
Neighborhood Links & Contacts
Friends of the Eastmont Library Call the Library at (510) 616-5726
Center for Elders Independence Eastmont Town Center 7200 Bancroft Ave. 433-1150
Eastmont Computing Center http://www.eastmont.net Free computer instruction
Eastmont Town Center, Foothill Blvd. at 73 rd Ave.
(510) 382-0555
Eastmont Wellness Center http://www.acmedctr.org
Eastmont Town Center, Foothill Blvd. at 73 rd Ave.
(510) 577-5668
Eastmont WIC Center of Alameda County Eastmont Town Center http://www.acgov.org
7200 Bancroft Ave. Ste. 204 577-7055
WIC, Community Health Teams, TB Case Management. Diabetes, Asthma
Family Resource House of Unity
Eastmont Town Center
Corner of Bancroft and 73 rd
(510) 430-9931
Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce www.oaacc.org
Eastmont Town Center 7200 Bancroft Ave. Ste.
262 567-1307
WIC http://www.acgov.org WIC, Community Health Teams, TB Case Management. Diabetes, Asthma
Eastmont Town Center, Foothill Blvd. at 73 rd Ave.
Local Schools
Atherton Academy
562-0381
8030 Atherton, 94605
Burckhalter Elementary School
879-1050
3994 Burckhalter Ave., 94605
Charles P. Howard School
879-1660
8755 Fontaine St. 94605
Ernestine C. Reems Academy
729-6635
8411 MacArthur Blvd. 94105
Markham Elementary School
879-1380
7220 Krause Ave. 94605
Parker Elementary School
879-1440
7929 Ney Ave. 94605
Webster Academy
879-1620
8000 Birch St., 94621
King Estates
879-2160
8251 Fontaine, 94605
Masjid Al-Islam
382-1213
8016 MacArthur Blvd. 94605
Castlemont High School
879-3010
8601 Mac Arthur Blvd. 94605
East Oakland Community High School
879-1040
3550 64 th Ave. 94605
Muhammad University
436-0206
5277 Foothill Blvd., 94605
Edward Shands Adult School
879-4040
2455 Church, 94605
Branch History
The Eastmont Branch opened on the corner of Parker and MacArthur Blvd. in 1945. In 1983, the Baymont and Eastmont branches were consolidated in a 500-square foot kiosk in the Eastmont Mall. With a growing clientele, a full service, 9500 Square foot branch opened in The Eastmont Town Center on October 5, 1998.
Directions & Public Transit Information
By Car:
From Hwy 13 West: Take Edwards Street exit; turn right at end of exit ramp. Travel to Bancroft St, and turn right. Eastmont Town Center is on your left, and the library is on the upper floor.
From 580 East or West: Take Seminary Blvd exit. Turn down the hill, travel a few blocks, and turn left on Bancroft. After a few blocks Eastman Center will be on your right. The library is on the upper floor.
From 880 North: Take Hegenberger exit turn right. Continue to the Eastmont Town Center, enter by McDonald Restaurant entry and park.
From 880 South: Exit on Hegenberger Road stay on the left lanes and go overpass. Continue on Hegenberger to the Eastmont Town Center. Enter by McDonald Restaurant entryway. The library is located inside the Mall.
By Bus:
40, 40L, 840 and 50 to Eastmont Transit Village (at Eastmont Town Center)
57 from Emeryville to Eastmont Transit Village (at Eastmont Town Center)
NL from San Francisco to Eastmont Transit Village (at Eastmont Town Center)
