César E. Chávez Branch Library

César E. Chávez Branch Library Chavez Branch has approximately 56,000 books, CDs, videos, DVDs, audio books, audiocassettes, and magazines and newspapers for all ages. The Cesar E.

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.

Operating as usual

We made and decorated suger skulls this year!
11/03/2021

We made and decorated suger skulls this year!

Celebrating Dia de Los Mu***os!
11/02/2021

Celebrating Dia de Los Mu***os!

Happy Halloween from the Cesar Chávez staff.
10/31/2021

Happy Halloween from the Cesar Chávez staff.

Photos from César E. Chávez Branch Library's post
10/25/2021

Photos from César E. Chávez Branch Library's post

09/16/2021
09/16/2021
Do you have a kid learning to read? These are perfect for kids just starting out! Stop by during our open hours. Ask for...
09/10/2021

Do you have a kid learning to read? These are perfect for kids just starting out!
Stop by during our open hours. Ask for some, or better yet request the title for pickup at Chavez here:

https://tinyurl.com/chavez-early-readers-Sept-21

Do you have a kid learning to read? These are perfect for kids just starting out!
Stop by during our open hours. Ask for some, or better yet request the title for pickup at Chavez here:

https://tinyurl.com/chavez-early-readers-Sept-21

¡Nuevos libros de no ficción en español!Visita la biblioteca y pregunte por algunos, o mejor aún solicite el título para...
08/20/2021

¡Nuevos libros de no ficción en español!

Visita la biblioteca y pregunte por algunos, o mejor aún solicite el título para recogerlo en Chávez aquí:

https://tinyurl.com/cc-noficcion-8-21

¡Nuevos libros de no ficción en español!

Visita la biblioteca y pregunte por algunos, o mejor aún solicite el título para recogerlo en Chávez aquí:

https://tinyurl.com/cc-noficcion-8-21

Do you have a kid learning to read? These are perfect for kids just starting out! Stop by during our open hours. Ask for...
08/17/2021

Do you have a kid learning to read? These are perfect for kids just starting out!

Stop by during our open hours. Ask for some, or better yet request the title for pickup at Chavez here:

https://tinyurl.com/cc-early-readers-Aug-21

Do you have a kid learning to read? These are perfect for kids just starting out!

Stop by during our open hours. Ask for some, or better yet request the title for pickup at Chavez here:

https://tinyurl.com/cc-early-readers-Aug-21

¡Nuevos libros de no ficción en español!Visita la biblioteca y pregunte por algunos, o mejor aún solicite el título para...
08/14/2021

¡Nuevos libros de no ficción en español!

Visita la biblioteca y pregunte por algunos, o mejor aún solicite el título para recogerlo en Chávez aquí:

https://tinyurl.com/cc-noficcion-8-21

¡Nuevos libros de no ficción en español!

Visita la biblioteca y pregunte por algunos, o mejor aún solicite el título para recogerlo en Chávez aquí:

https://tinyurl.com/cc-noficcion-8-21

Not quite ready to hang out inside? Reminder: Chavez is one of the few libraries with access to a beautiful outdoor pati...
07/30/2021

Not quite ready to hang out inside? Reminder: Chavez is one of the few libraries with access to a beautiful outdoor patio.

Not quite ready to hang out inside? Reminder: Chavez is one of the few libraries with access to a beautiful outdoor patio.

Ven a por un kit de té de hierbas para el jardín. Come pick up a herbal tea garden kit.
07/28/2021

Ven a por un kit de té de hierbas para el jardín. Come pick up a herbal tea garden kit.

07/27/2021
Come and pick up an herbal tea kit (while supplies last) and grow your own herbs for a relaxing tea blend! Kits include ...
07/24/2021

Come and pick up an herbal tea kit (while supplies last) and grow your own herbs for a relaxing tea blend! Kits include growing instructions, soil pellets,chamomile, lemon balm and lavender seeds 🌱🍵

¡Venga a recoger un kit de jardín de hierbas para té (hasta agotar existencia) y cultive sus propias hierbas para una mezcla de té relajante! Cada kit incluye cápsulas de tierra, semillas de manzanilla, bálsamo de limón y lavanda, e instrucciones para siembra y cultivo🌱🍵

Come and pick up an herbal tea kit (while supplies last) and grow your own herbs for a relaxing tea blend! Kits include growing instructions, soil pellets,chamomile, lemon balm and lavender seeds 🌱🍵

¡Venga a recoger un kit de jardín de hierbas para té (hasta agotar existencia) y cultive sus propias hierbas para una mezcla de té relajante! Cada kit incluye cápsulas de tierra, semillas de manzanilla, bálsamo de limón y lavanda, e instrucciones para siembra y cultivo🌱🍵

New Kid's Graphic Novels!Stop by during our open hours. Ask for some, or better yet request the title for pickup at Chav...
07/19/2021

New Kid's Graphic Novels!

Stop by during our open hours. Ask for some, or better yet request the title for pickup at Chavez here: https://tinyurl.com/cc-gn-july-21

New Kid's Graphic Novels!

Stop by during our open hours. Ask for some, or better yet request the title for pickup at Chavez here: https://tinyurl.com/cc-gn-july-21

Grab a science kit (while supplies last) and learn some exciting hands on science with Oakland-based youth🧪🔬🥼𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗝𝘂...
07/14/2021

Grab a science kit (while supplies last) and learn some exciting hands on science with Oakland-based youth🧪🔬🥼
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟳,𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭•𝟭𝟬:𝟯𝟬𝗮𝗺

Recoja un kit de ciencias de la biblioteca (hasta agotar existencias) y realize ciencia práctica emocionante con los jóvenes de Oakland🧪🔬🥼
𝐬á𝐛𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝟏𝟕 𝐝𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐨,𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏•𝟏𝟎:𝟑𝟎𝐚𝐦

Grab a science kit (while supplies last) and learn some exciting hands on science with Oakland-based youth🧪🔬🥼
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟳,𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭•𝟭𝟬:𝟯𝟬𝗮𝗺

Recoja un kit de ciencias de la biblioteca (hasta agotar existencias) y realize ciencia práctica emocionante con los jóvenes de Oakland🧪🔬🥼
𝐬á𝐛𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝟏𝟕 𝐝𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐨,𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏•𝟏𝟎:𝟑𝟎𝐚𝐦

Do you have a kid learning to read? These are perfect for kids just starting out! Stop by during our open hours. Ask for...
07/14/2021

Do you have a kid learning to read? These are perfect for kids just starting out! Stop by during our open hours. Ask for some, or better yet request the title for pickup at Chavez here: https://tinyurl.com/cc-early-readers-july-21

Do you have a kid learning to read? These are perfect for kids just starting out! Stop by during our open hours. Ask for some, or better yet request the title for pickup at Chavez here: https://tinyurl.com/cc-early-readers-july-21

ONLINE Club de Lectura en Español / Spanish Book ClubReunimos en ZOOM cada segundo sábado al mes a las once de la mañana...
07/10/2021

ONLINE Club de Lectura en Español / Spanish Book Club

Reunimos en ZOOM cada segundo sábado al mes a las once de la mañana. El libro que estamos leyendo para discutir el 10 de julio es "Su cuerpo y otras fiestas" de Carmen Maria Machado ; traducción de Laura Salas Rodríguez.

Para recibir el enlace de Zoom, envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] o llamen (510) 535-5620. Las reuniones son en español.

Saturday, July 10, 2021 - 11:00am - 12:00pm

ONLINE Club de Lectura en Español / Spanish Book Club

Reunimos en ZOOM cada segundo sábado al mes a las once de la mañana. El libro que estamos leyendo para discutir el 10 de julio es "Su cuerpo y otras fiestas" de Carmen Maria Machado ; traducción de Laura Salas Rodríguez.

Para recibir el enlace de Zoom, envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] o llamen (510) 535-5620. Las reuniones son en español.

Saturday, July 10, 2021 - 11:00am - 12:00pm

¿Tiene un hijo que está aprendiendo a leer en español? Mire estos libros. Estos son perfectos para los niños que comienz...
07/10/2021

¿Tiene un hijo que está aprendiendo a leer en español? Mire estos libros. Estos son perfectos para los niños que comienzan a leer.

Visita la biblioteca y pregunte por algunos, o mejor aún solicite el título para recogerlo en Chávez aquí: https://tinyurl.com/cc-aprendiendo-leer-7-21

¿Tiene un hijo que está aprendiendo a leer en español? Mire estos libros. Estos son perfectos para los niños que comienzan a leer.

Visita la biblioteca y pregunte por algunos, o mejor aún solicite el título para recogerlo en Chávez aquí: https://tinyurl.com/cc-aprendiendo-leer-7-21

07/09/2021
Does your beginning reader have a favorite movie or t.v. show? We most likely have a book about it! Stop by during our o...
07/08/2021

Does your beginning reader have a favorite movie or t.v. show? We most likely have a book about it!

Stop by during our open hours. Ask for some, or better yet request the title for pickup at Chavez here: https://tinyurl.com/cc-readers-media-tie-in-Jul-21

Does your beginning reader have a favorite movie or t.v. show? We most likely have a book about it!

Stop by during our open hours. Ask for some, or better yet request the title for pickup at Chavez here: https://tinyurl.com/cc-readers-media-tie-in-Jul-21

Address

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

General information

Chavez branch has approximately 56,000 books, compact disks, videos, DVD's, audio books and magazines and newspapers for all ages. Our Spanish language collection is the largest of the system, with 11,500 circulating Spanish items. Also, of popular interest is our Chicano reference and circulating collection. Chavez also has a small Vietnamese collection with 750 items. Finally, Chavez offers a popular Children's section and a growing teen collection. The Cesar Chavez Seed Lending Library is a free urban seed project committed to increasing the capacity of our community to feed itself wholesome food by means of education that fosters community resilience, self-reliance and a culture of sharing. Anyone is welcome to come in and check-out seeds. No library card is needed, just sign-out for them. We then ask that you let some go to seed after planting them and return some of these next generation seeds for others to borrow. The best part is that there are no fines if you are unable to return the seeds!

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

(510) 535-5620

Website

http://www.oaklandlibrary.org/locations/cesar-e-chavez-branch

Products

books, workshops, educational workshops, services in English, Spanish, and Mam, children's services, teen services, adult services, literacy, community center, computer use, professional development, personal development, learning

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Videos

Cantando a Tonantsi Book Preview Party
Cantando a Tonantsi Book Preview Party

Como reservar materiales por el catálogo de la biblioteca
Como reservar materiales por el catálogo de la biblioteca

Encarga materiales: libros, DVDs, CDs, y/o Dispositivos de Internet Móviles. Busque artículos en nuestra pagina de internet www.Oaklandlibrary.org y presione el botón “Request It” para encargarlos. Necesitara su número de tarjeta de la biblioteca y su clave. A continuación puede seleccionar una sucursal disponible para recoger sus materiales. https://oaklandlibrary.org/services/cards-and-visiting/sidewalk-pickup-oakland-public-library

Chavez Community Garden
Chavez Community Garden

"Because patrons I've been seeing out and about have been asking how our Chavez Library Community Garden "Huerta de Dolores" has been doing, I created this 4 minute tour of the garden as it looked back in late April. Enjoy! Los usuarios que he visto me han estado preguntando como esta nuestro jardín comunitario “Huerta de Dolores”. Aquí esta un recorrido de 4 minutos por el jardín que hice el a fines de abril espero que lo disfruten.

Feliz Dia de los Mu***os

Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Did you know the Chávez library is a Pokéstop??!? #OPLHalloween

Magical Nathaniel was a hit this past Sat. His next OPL show will be at Brookfield, Tuesday June 18th at 1:30pm. Not to be missed!

Thank you for sharing pictures of your loved ones. It's an honor to have them on our altar.

Kaisahan Of San Jose Performing Arts (Official) performing the famous tinikiling dance from the Philippines! 🇵🇭

Brave Filipino dancers from Kaisahan Of San Jose Performing Arts (Official) doing the tinikiling dance.

Kaisahan Of San Jose Performing Arts (Official) performing traditional Filipino dances.

Baile Tradicional Filipina with Kaisahan Of San Jose Performing Arts (Official)

Dancing to live Marimba at today’s Mam Cultural Fest.

Weaving demonstration at today’s Mam Cultural Fest

Today we learned to Mambo with 123 Andrés and Christina!

Today we learned about all kinds of instruments with 123 Andrés and Christina.

123 Andrés and Christina

Avotjcha reading at yesterday's event- La Palabra Musical - video by Pete V.

From yesterday's La Palabra Musical Poetry program - every 4th Saturday 3 pm hosted by the great Avotcja! Video by Pete V.

A beautiful rendition of The Gunniwolf!

So much fun!

Bombalele & the Afro Puerto Rican Tradition of Music and Dance!

Bombalele & the Afro Puerto Rican Tradition of Music and Dance!

Bombalele & the Afro Puerto Rican Tradition of Music and Dance!

Sewam American Indian Dance

Right now at the library! Open Studio Build. We'll be building till about 4pm today. Come on down!

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