New Chairs for the Library!
FORL super-friend Phil Fitzwater has made a generous donation to replace several broken chairs in the library's rotunda. Come in, cozy...
Kid's Crafts at the Rockridge Halloween Parade
Friends of the the Rockridge Library provided funds and volunteers for the Museam of Children's Art to do several Kid's Craft Tables as...
Banned Books & Censorship Panel Discussion
Over 80 people attended the panel discussion on the state of book bans across the country, held at the Rockridge Library with the support...
Major Donation Supports Large Type Books
Thanks to an anonymous donor who wanted to increase the resources for the visually impaired, the library's collection of large-type books...
More WiFi Hotspots now available!
WiFi Hotspots that can be checked out from the library are a vital tool for providing equitable access to the internet for all Oakland...
Junior Carpenters Workshops
In November the Rockridge Friends funded 4-week Junior Carpenters workshop at the Oakland Main Library. On each of the 4 Mondays of the...
2020 Year End Note from FORL President Linda Fogel
Dear Friends, 2020 has been an unusual year for all of us ...and the library. After months of closure, we’re fortunate to have the...
New Toys Have Arrived
The Friends of the Rockridge Library has supported the purchase of new children's toys for the branch. The toys are always available...
The Teen Advisory Board Persists in the Rockridge Library
A poster hangs by the front desk in the Rockridge Library titled “What Does This Library Mean to You?” Scattered with public responses...
Oakland Public Library Expands Hours
As of April 1, all Oakland Public Library locations have expanded their days and hours of service. The increase comes as a result of...
