Oakland Public Library: Melrose Branch

4.6(46 reviews)

Public library

About the Library

Oakland Public Library: Melrose Branch is located at 4805 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601. It is open Monday and Thursday from 10 AM to 5:30 PM, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 AM to 8 PM, Friday from 12 PM to 5:30 PM, and Saturday from 10 AM to 5:30 PM. Sunday is closed. Amenities include free street parking, a wheelchair accessible entrance and accessible parking. Highlighted reviews mention fast Wi-Fi, quiet surroundings and ample seating for working. Visitors also report finding books they want, along with activities and programming. One reviewer specifically describes attending a crafting event that brought community members together. Staff are described in the supplied feedback as welcoming.

Opening Hours

Monday 10 AM–5:30 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–8 PM
Thursday 10 AM–5:30 PM
Friday 12–5:30 PM
Saturday 10 AM–5:30 PM
Sunday Closed

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Visitor Reviews

Mark Hamilton

Pros:
Very nice and attentive staff, who are always looking to help people.

There are weekly events for the members of the library and community.

They have a very nice children's section and programs for the children.

Cons:
No Parking lot

The library has an open arms policy, and unfortunately this extends to the homeless community. Almost every time I have went to this location there have been members of the homeless community in the library.
King Lisa

One of my favorite places to go🔥
Tons of books to read from Manga to comics and fiction. They got computers to use and give you as many hours you want! The staff has always been friendly and cool, i got a old computer from them with the charger and all. Been going there for a long time, always clean and had a cool temperature, lunch during summers which was helpful for me 🙏 they got restrooms too.
I love the old structure of the library, feels nostalgic!
Rita Ann Secrease

THOUGH I HAVEN'T BEEN THERE IN NEARLY 7 YEARS ( NOT SINCE THAT 3RD SATURDAY,UPON DECEMBER OF 2019 BEFORE THE PANDEMIC QUARANTINE ),I'VE SINCE MOVED BACK WITH MY FAMILY DUE TO SAFETY REASONS... IT'S RATHER COMPLICATED TO SPEAK ABOUT RIGHT NOW...ANYHOW I SO VERY MUCH MISS COMING TO THIS MIRACULOUS BRANCH LIBRARY...ONE OF THE GREAT ANDREW CARNEGIE'S RENOVATED LIBRARIES STILL STANDING AFTER OVER A CENTURY AFTER IT'S BEEN BUILT,I WAS DEFINITELY THERE FOR THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION,ALL HISTORICALLY DRESSED UP CIRCA 1916 ABSOLUTE 💯...JUST WANTED TO KNOW THAT I'M STILL AROUND, BREATHING...AND I REALLY MISS YOU FOLKS...AND I FULLY GIVE MY BLESSINGS ABSOLUTE 💯 OF OVER A BILLION TIMES FOLD! HOW I ALSO MISS FARM FRIENDS DAY, BESIDES FREE GIVE AWAYS,AS WELL...BACK THEN!😱🎇🙏💖💞🔥😉💪🌹
Carla S.

We love this space, services, and people! Always feel welcome and able to find the books we like. I appreciate the fun activities and interesting programming.
Jennifer Nguyen

Nice and clean library with lots of sunlight! Lots of space to sit and do work. Wifi is fast and the library is quiet. Highly recommend!
Lara Godfrey

needed a quiet place to study and found a table in the back, total silence and the chair was actually comfy.
Simone Anne

Such a great little library! Great space, welcoming staff.

Went to a crafting event at the library today and it was fabulous - so much fun getting the whole community together.

I'm a fan!
Jose Manansala

Positive: The layout inside of the library is roomy, airy, and clean. They have one single-person bathroom downstairs. The staff was accommodating and friendly. The internet speed on a Tues afternoon: Down 73mbps; Up 43mbps. The book selection is ok, but it's a nice and quiet place to work in. I like that it's not crowded.
Negative: No parking lot, sketchy neighborhood.