César E. Chávez Branch Library

César E. Chávez Branch Library Chavez Branch has approximately 56,000 books, CDs, videos, DVDs, audio books, audiocassettes, and ma The Cesar E.
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Chavez Branch Library, formerly The Latin American Library Branch, was founded in 1966. It was one of the first public libraries in the United States to offer services and materials in Spanish.

09/28/2023

Are you an adult or teen looking for a great paying job? Do you want to start a new career or want to change careers? Hear about fantastic career opportunities available, and learn how to get paid while you're in training. Come to our info session and get started today. Apply onsite!

Fruitvale Neighborhood Council In-Person Meeting - Junta de el Concilio de la Comunidad de Fruitvale
09/12/2023

Fruitvale Neighborhood Council In-Person Meeting - Junta de el Concilio de la Comunidad de Fruitvale

08/26/2023

Oakland Public Works invites residents to dispose of bulky junk for FREE on Saturday August 26th at our Bulky Block Party! Join us at 7101 Edgewater Drive, 9:00 am-1:00 pm. Please bring proof of Oakland residency such as a household bill.

Please note: this event is for residential household waste only! Please help us serve Oakland residents faster by noting the following rules:

--NO commercial dumpers may participate
--NO rental moving trucks over 10 feet in length are permitted
--NO hazardous materials will be accepted

For more information about this free event, and the many other options Oakland provides for disposing of waste, visit our website.
https://hubs.la/Q020gp9J0

08/25/2023
https://oaklandlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6454009b414bdd2f00462df8
07/21/2023

https://oaklandlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6454009b414bdd2f00462df8

Join us for our end of Summer Celebration at the Peralta Hacienda Historical Park. There will be crafts, storytime, and fun for Kids, Teens, and Adults, plus, pop-up poetry from the Oakland Youth Poet Laureate. We'll also have free backpack giveaways, courtesy of Wayne Lippmann, CPA andBeta Chapter....

07/01/2023

Wouldn't it be cool if your vision for a re-imagined Oakland Main Library came to life?! Well, it can! Join the Oakland Main Library Feasibility Study team for our first community workshop to determine the future services, programs and facilities of the Oakland Main Library.

The workshop will include interactive exercises around “The Main Library Experience” prompted by a series of questions. Starting with a “Blank page”, this will be a fun opportunity to share your thoughts about how the Oakland Main Library can better serve our community! 

Thursday, July 13th, 6pm to 8pm. Dinner will be served and space is limited so sign up ASAP! https://hubs.la/Q01WrJJM0 East Oakland Boxing Association, 816 - 98th Ave. Oakland

For more information on the Oakland Main Library Feasibility Study and to sign up for updates, please visit the City of Oakland website- https://hubs.la/Q01WrHdb0

East Bay Vivarium
06/24/2023

East Bay Vivarium

We had a great Pride party June 3,  Thanks for coming.Tuvimos una gran fiesta del Orgullo el 3 de junio. Gracias por ven...
06/08/2023

We had a great Pride party June 3, Thanks for coming.
Tuvimos una gran fiesta del Orgullo el 3 de junio. Gracias por venir.

Zany Zoe was so much fun.  ¡Fue muy divertido!
05/27/2023

Zany Zoe was so much fun. ¡Fue muy divertido!

05/20/2023
Craft time - tiempo de manualidades
05/19/2023

Craft time - tiempo de manualidades

Voluntario/a de jardín: La sucursal César E. Chávez, (3301 East 12th Street, Suite 271) está buscando/a un jardinero con...
04/27/2023

Voluntario/a de jardín: La sucursal César E. Chávez, (3301 East 12th Street, Suite 271) está buscando/a un jardinero con conocimientos y experiencia que pueda ayudar a mantener el jardín en macetas en el patio de la biblioteca.
La biblioteca busca un voluntario de jardín que tenga experiencia en regar, podar, desmalezar y plantar jardines. Planifique ser voluntario de 1,5 a 2 horas a la semana o cada dos semanas, para coordinarlo con el horario del bibliotecario: domingos o lunes (entre las 10:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m.) o martes (11:30 a. m. a 3:30 p. m.) domingos son preferidos.

Para aplicar complete la solicitud de voluntario de OPL, https://oaklandlibrary.org/adult-volunteer-application/

Garden Volunteer: The César E. Chávez Branch, (3301 East 12th Street, Suite 271) is looking for a knowledgeable and experienced gardener who can help maintain a container garden on the library’s sunny courtyard patio,.

The library seeks a garden volunteer who is experienced with watering, pruning, weeding, and planting gardens. Please plan to volunteer 1.5-2 hours weekly or biweekly, to be coordinated with the librarian’s schedule: Sundays or Mondays (between 10:00 am – 4:00 pm) or Tuesdays (11:30 am – 3:30 pm.) Sundays are preferred.

To apply, please complete the OPL volunteer application, https://oaklandlibrary.org/adult-volunteer-application/

Adopt a plant. 🪴 Adopta una planta.
04/25/2023

Adopt a plant. 🪴 Adopta una planta.

Crafts @ Chávez: Jewelry Workshop // Taller de Joyería2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Saturday, April 01 -  necklacesLearn how to ma...
03/11/2023

Crafts @ Chávez: Jewelry Workshop // Taller de Joyería
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Saturday, April 01 - necklaces
Learn how to make beaded bracelets, earrings, and more. All materials provided. For teens and adults. Please call the library at 510-535-5620 or come in person to register.

Artesanía @ Chávez: Taller de Joyería // Taller de Joyería
2:00pm – 3:00pm | sábado 01 de abril - collares
Aprende a hacer pulseras con cuentas, aretes y más. Todos los materiales proporcionados. Para adolescentes y adultos. Llame a la biblioteca al 510-535-5620 o venga en persona para registrarse. La capacidad del taller es de 15 participante

We love to make crafts! Join us for Afterschool Crafts from 2:00-3:00 on Wednesdays. Fun art activities geared toward sc...
03/11/2023

We love to make crafts! Join us for Afterschool Crafts from 2:00-3:00 on Wednesdays. Fun art activities geared toward school-age kids and older.

Kids preschool age and younger must be supervised by an adult or a responsible sibling.

No registration is required! Activities vary from week to week.

¡Nos encanta hacer manualidades! Únase a nosotros para manualidades después de la escuela de 2:00 a 3:00 los miércoles. Divertidas actividades artísticas dirigidas a niños en edad escolar y mayores.

Los niños en edad preescolar y menores deben ser supervisados ​​por un adulto o un hermano responsable.

¡No es necesario registrarse! Las actividades varían de una semana a otra.

Last week’s art project, come see what you can make this week For ages 5-15 and caregivers. Wednesday:  2:00-3:00 pmEl p...
01/30/2023

Last week’s art project, come see what you can make this week
For ages 5-15 and caregivers. Wednesday: 2:00-3:00 pm

El proyecto de arte de la semana pasada, ven a ver lo que puedes hacer esta semana
Para edades de 5 a 15 años y cuidadores. Miércoles: 2:00-3:00pm

01/30/2023
Mariela's Music Time it was a wonderful show!
01/06/2023

Mariela's Music Time it was a wonderful show!

Pom Pom snow people and other critters
12/14/2022

Pom Pom snow people and other critters

Yummy!
12/07/2022

Yummy!

Next After school craft 12/7 @ 2:00
12/07/2022

Next After school craft 12/7 @ 2:00

Jewelry workshop success!   ¡Éxito en el taller de joyería!
12/06/2022

Jewelry workshop success! ¡Éxito en el taller de joyería!

We have space for a few more Learn how to make beaded bracelets, earrings, and more. All materials provided. For teens a...
12/01/2022

We have space for a few more

Learn how to make beaded bracelets, earrings, and more. All materials provided. For teens and adults. Please call the library at 510-535-5620 or come in person to register.

Tenemos espacio para algunas/os
Aprende a hacer pulseras con cuentas, aretes y más. Todos los materiales proporcionados. Para adolescentes y adultos. Llame a la biblioteca al 510-535-5620 o venga en persona para registrarse. La capacidad del taller es de 15 participantes.

11/24/2022

The Library will be CLOSED Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25, 2022 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, // La Biblioteca estará CERRADA el jueves, 24 de noviembre de 2022 y el viernes, 25 de noviembre de 2022 debido al Día de Acción de Gracias. // 圖書館將在以下日期休息2022年11月24日,星期四2022年11月25日,星期五感恩節

Last weeks craft  -  Manualidades de las últimas semanasCome and make a fun new craft every week. For children 5-15 year...
11/07/2022

Last weeks craft - Manualidades de las últimas semanas

Come and make a fun new craft every week. For children 5-15 years of age. Everyone is welcome.

All supplies will be included.

Ven a hacer una manualidad nueva y divertida cada semana. Para niños 5 a 15 años. Todos son bienvenidos. Todos los materiales estarán incluidos.

Semilla del mes - Foie de TrigoTemporada de siembra noviembre- diciembre Seed of the month - Wheat FoisyPlanting season ...
11/07/2022

Semilla del mes - Foie de Trigo
Temporada de siembra noviembre- diciembre

Seed of the month - Wheat Foisy
Planting season November-December

We made some really nice necklaces.   Next jewelry class December 5th registration required. Call to register 510 535562...
11/06/2022

We made some really nice necklaces. Next jewelry class December 5th registration required. Call to register 510 5355620 space is limited.

11/05/2022
11/05/2022
Feliz Dia de los Mu***os
11/03/2022

Feliz Dia de los Mu***os

Craft time: Magic Molding Suger Skull
11/02/2022

Craft time: Magic Molding Suger Skull

Happy Halloween from the Chavez staff.
11/01/2022

Happy Halloween from the Chavez staff.

Dia de los Mu***os
10/30/2022

Dia de los Mu***os

Our Dia de Los Mu***os Altar will be on display till Nov 19, 2022. If you would like to contribute a picture, please mak...
10/27/2022

Our Dia de Los Mu***os Altar will be on display till
Nov 19, 2022. If you would like to contribute a picture, please make it 4x6 or smaller. Please include your information if you want the picture back, if not it will become part of our altar next year.

Nuestro Altar del Día de los Mu***os estará en exhibición hasta
19 de noviembre de 2022. Si desea contribuir con una imagen, hágala de 4x6 o más pequeña. Incluya su información si desea recuperar la imagen, de lo contrario, formará parte de nuestro altar el próximo año.

Presente!: Latina Girls Standing up for Justice
10/22/2022

Presente!: Latina Girls Standing up for Justice

We are looking forward to celebrating Avotcja's newest book release at Chavez Library and y'all are invited!
10/20/2022

We are looking forward to celebrating Avotcja's newest book release at Chavez Library and y'all are invited!

Join us in celebrating the release of the new expanded second edition of “WITH EVERY STEP I TAKE 2” a new 272 page book by the award-winning local Poet, Short Story Writer, and Musician AVOTCJA, with artwork by Eliza Land Shefler.

Address

3301 E 12th Street, Ste 271
Oakland, CA
94601

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 5:30pm
Friday 12pm - 5:30pm
Saturday 10am - 5:40pm
Sunday 10am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+15105355620

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