Lakeview Branch

Image of Lakeview Branch Library

Branch Address

550 El Embarcadero
Oakland, CA  94610
(510) 238-7344

Branch Hours

Monday: 
Closed
Tuesday: 
12:30pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday: 
10:00am - 5:30pm
Thursday: 
10:00am - 5:30pm
Friday: 
12:00pm - 5:30pm
Saturday: 
10:00am - 5:30pm
Sunday: 
Closed

About the Lakeview Branch

Lakeview has approximately 35,000 books, compact disks, videos, DVDs, audio books, audiocassettes, and magazines and newspapers for all age. Circulating materials are largely of popular interest, with a strong emphasis on best sellers and Books on Tape and Books on CD. The Books on Tape and Books on CD collection isone of the largest in the branches. The magazine collection is sizeable and there is one Chinese language newspaper.

The branch is equipped with four computers with Internet access for public use.

Meeting Room

Two large wooden tables and chairs, podium, and tv/video/dvd. Capacity: 25 people.

Currently on Exhibit

IMPROVISATIONS!!!


Image of painting by Daniel Camacho

During the month of May 2013, join your art loving friends to enjoy the vibrant works by local artist Daniel Camacho at Lakeview Branch Library!

Daniel is known for his coloful, bright, bold and strong painted images. This show consists of all new work, created in April 2013 just for this show.

On Display From

Thu, 05/02/2013 - Fri, 05/31/2013

Currently on Exhibit

IMPRESSIONS, Exhibit by Laurie Rothman


View of the inside of a Cafe in earth tones.

LAURIE ROTHMAN is a local artist who paints in watercolor and oil. This exhibit features a diverse range of imagery from nature and urban life.

SELECTED JURIED EXHIBITS

  • CWA 43rd National Exhibition, Firehouse Arts Center, Pleasanton CA, 2013
  • Triton Museum of Art, Santa Clara, CA, 2008
  • Oakland Yacht club, Alameda, CA 2008
  • Triton Museum of Art, Ca; Watercolor, 2007
  • Oakland Museum of Art, CA; Watercolor, 2007 (1st Place)
  • Alta Bates Hospital, CWA Show, 2007
  • “Visual Dialogues,” East Bay Women Artists, Royal Ground Gallery, Oakland, 2007
  • Small Paining Show, Giorgi Gallery, Berkeley, 2005
  • Art Concepts Gallery, Walnut Creek, 2005
  • Academy of Art University, San Francisco, 2006
  • One Market Plaza, San Francisco, 2003

SOLO EXHIBITS

  • Rockridge Café, Oakland, CA, 2012
  • “Waterscapes,” Creative Framing, 2012
  • Pro Arts Open Studios, 2011, 2010, 2009
  • Arrivederci Café, San Rafael, 2010
  • Rick and Ann’s Café, Berkeley, Ca, 2009
  • Café Diem, Oakland, CA 2008

EDUCATION

BA, UCSD in Theatre Design, Academy of Art, Fashion Illustration

Studies with  Karen Frey and Carol Tarzier

                                                                                                                                                                                               

 

On Display From

Tue, 07/02/2013 - Sat, 07/27/2013

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
Event Name Time
Lakeview Chess with Martin Vance 3:30pm
Lakeview Book Club: Telegraph Avenue by Michael Chabon 6:30pm
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
Event Name Time
Toddler Storytime Session 1 10:10am
Toddler Storytime Session 2 10:45am
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
Event Name Time
All Knit 3:30pm
Saturday, May 25th, 2013
Event Name Time
Family Storytime 10:30am
CREATIVITY SHOWCASE featuring Carla Woshawn Heins and Community Open Mic 2:00pm
Wednesday, May 29th, 2013
Event Name Time
Toddler Storytime Session 1 10:10am
Toddler Storytime Session 2 10:45am
Baby Bounce 11:30am