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Rockridge Branch Library
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5366 College Avenue
Oakland, CA 94618
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Phone: (510) 597-5017
Branch Manager: Patricia Lichter
email contact: plichter@oaklandlibrary.org
 
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Programs & Services


Teen Anime Club 2nd Tuesdays, 5:00 pm
Family Storytime Every Saturday, 10:30 am
Toddler Storytime Every Thursday, 10:30 am, upstairs
Preschool Storytime Every Thursday, 10:30 am
Lawyers in the Library Free legal information and referral presented with the Alameda County Bar Association. Sessions are popular and sometimes subject to change. Please call in advance to confirm on the day of the program. Sign-up at 4:45 pm. Volunteer lawyer may leave before 7 pm if no more clients are present.
Volunteer @ Rockridge Rockridge welcomes volunteers when there are available jobs. Priority is given to volunteers who have school-assigned community service requirements. Please call the library at 597-5017 for more information.

For special events, see our Events Calendar


Collections

Rockridge Branch has approximately 75,000 books, compact disks, videos, DVDs, audio books, video games and magazines and newspapers for all ages. Circulating materials are largely of popular interest, with a strong emphasis on practical how-to topics and fiction. The reference and periodicals collection include sources of interest to consumers and individual investors. Rockridge also offers popular children's and teen collections.

Computers

  • 8 computers with internet access are available for public use. Please call the branch at (510) 597-5017 for more information.
  • Adaptive technology is available, including screen readers and enlargers for those who are blind or who have low vision or learning disabilities. Call the branch at (510) 597-5017 for more information or to schedule a training.

Meeting Room Information

Meeting Room Capacity: 50 per side or 100 for entire room. Each room has: 5 x 7 projection screen, wall-mounted white board/bulletin board unit. Room One has small sink and refrigerator. Television with DVD player available with advance notice. For information about policies and rental fees, click here. For more information, please call: 597-5017.

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Branch History

The Rockridge District's first public library opened its doors in 1919 in a small rented facility on Shafter Avenue East of College. A few years later the library moved to a storefront on College Avenue. From 1987 - 1996, the library occupied a trailer on the Claremont Middle School property. The new library, built in great part due to strong community support, opened its doors at the current location in 1996. Its architecture is reminiscent of the craftsman style of the homes and businesses in the surrounding neighborhood. Rockridge Branch Library continues to be a hub of the Rockridge District today.

SEE ALSO: http://www.fopl.org/rockridge.html

Directions & Public Transit Information


By Car:

  • From 24 East: Take Claremont Exit, turn left on Claremont, right on Hudson to College Avenue. Library is at this intersection.
  • From Highway 24 West: Exit at Broadway. Turn right on Manila to College Avenue. (0.2 mi). Library is at this intersection. To enter the metered City parking lot, turn left on College and left into the lot.

By Bus:

  • 51A, 605 bus lines stop directly in front of the library.

By BART:

  • Rockridge Station. Walk 5 blocks south on College Avenue or take 51A or 851 bus.

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