Oakland Public Library: Piedmont Avenue Branch

The everyone that works here are so nice and helpful! They do a lot in a small space. This is one of the best branches because of everyone that works there!

Love the library! Great spot to pick up library books from all over the Oakland system and a big drop box to return them. Very friendly staff and welcoming environment.

I do wish the city would upgrade this spot to a beautiful little library instead of the portable building. It's kind of a lackluster space.

The Piedmont Branch had an event today called, Master Gardener Talk. The host was friendly and very informative about native plants in Northern California. My son enjoyed the event. Now he wants to plant a raspberry bush.

Very cute library. I enjoy the sounds of the kids playing joyfully outside at the school next door.

Small library with fun and friendly staff. I would attend the story time and sing along every Tuesday at ten. I recommend coming a bit early as the space is pretty small and it's pretty popular with the moms and nannies in the area. The librarian is great with the kids and does a great job of balancing songs and interactive dances.Considering how small the library is they still have a great selection of children's books, audio CDs and movies to check out.

I am living in the Piedmont Avenue area for a year, working on my 3rd book. Initially, when I saw the Piedmont branch building, I was a bit dismayed that it was so small. When I got inside, it was absolutely packed with people of all ages, colors, and sizes, reading, browsing, and all-in-all, being the
inspiration I needed. Boy! Did I come to the right place! The staff was so patient with me, a newby, and
their attention paid to the younger students was filled with lots of good, long term information, it was truly respectful of their young intellects.

Wonderful library! so grateful for this local gem.

Such a helpful, friendly, wonderful public service!

My favorite branch. Friendly librarians and security person.

Great local library with very helpful and friendly staff

Has a nice staff.

Small but comfortable, in the morning always can find kids listening fairytales or singing songs.