Renovated in 2004, the Children’s Room serves children and their parents, teachers, and caregivers. We feature classic and popular materials in a wide array of formats, from books and comics to DVDs and online databases. Tables and cozy window nooks offer a variety of places to talk or read or work, and our friendly staff can assist you in locating materials or using the children’s computers.

We offer special programs throughout the year (see Events), regular storytimes as listed below, and individual visits for groups by appointment.

Preschool Stortyime on Mondays at 10:30am in the West Auditorium. Stories, songs, and fingerplays for ages 3-5

OLAS - Oakland Libraries After School
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays: 3-5 p.m. and Wednesdays: 2-5 p.m.

Located on the ground floor of the Main Library, the Children’s Room has a wheelchair accessible entrance on the Oak street side of the building.