The Rockridge Branch Library part of the Oakland Libraries has over books, disks, DVDs, video games, magazines, and newspaper for people of all ages. Come enjoy your time relaxing and reading at this library during your free time.
The San Francisco Public Library's Main Library is the "resource center for the entire San Francisco Public Library system and the libraries of Northern Caliornia." The library has unique and extensive collections in addition to various programs that vary by day and week. The Main Library grosses approximately 1.7 million visitors and patrons each year!
The Chinatown North Beach Center Library is a part of the City College of San Francisco's Library and Learning Resources. The library engages students and promotes learning through their diverse selection of resources. In addition to publicizing their resources, the library also puts on activities and maintains services for students from all backgrounds.
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium is a multi-purpose venue that holds a capacity of 6,000. Located in Civic Center this space is known for live music concerts with popular artists every year.
Yerba Buena Ice Skating & Bowling Center is a fun place to go indoor ice skating and knock some pins down. The ice skating rink and bowling center are right across from each other so you have easy access to both places. Check out Ultra Bowl on select evenings for a fun night filled with enchanced lights and music.
Do you love to shop, dine, watch a show or enjoy art or the outdoors? Yes to any or all of the above? Then this BARTable walk though the heart of downtown Walnut Creek to Pleasant Hill has something for you.Walk Time: 1.5 to 2 hours | Distance: 3.3 miles | Terrain: Level sidewalks and paved trailsRoute Map
Photo courtesy of Visit BerkeleyClimb secret staircases to sweeping bay views and then pass through the birthplace of California cuisine before rubbing elbows with U.C. Berkeley students, faculty and visitors on this BARTable walk from El Cerrito to downtown Berkeley. Walk Time: 2 to 2.5 hours | Distance: 3.8 miles | Terrain: Paved trails, level and hilly sidewalks, stairs and alleys
The Walnut Creek Library is a 14-minute walk from the Walnut Creek BART Station. Take North California Boulevard to Lacassie Avenue, then to North Main Street. After that, a left on Civic Drive and a right on North Broadway will take you the rest of the way. Since this walk is on the long side, you might also choose to bike there from Walnut Creek BART, and lucky for you, this library is fully equipped with bike racks and a bike repair station to fix any common riding issue from a flat tire to adjusting derailleurs.
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library is a 6-minute walk from BART, and is located on the corner of MLK Jr. Way and Russell Street. There is no parking lot at this branch; even more of a reason to ride BART to your summer reading destination. The library recently installed solar panels to minimize its energy intake and reduced their use by 2,000 kWh from June to July of 2017. With drought-tolerant landscaping, low-flow faucets and toilets and increased natural ventilation, this library will keep you for a comfy read, sustainably.
Berkeley Public Library is only a 4-minute walk from the Downtown Berkeley BART Station. Marvel at this library’s exterior architecture and try not to get lost in its five-floor magnitude. This Central Berkeley branch was founded in 1882 with only $100 to start building and 54 donated books. Now, it's a large community center for learning. The library offers beginner computer classes and middle school coding classes as well family and toddler storytimes.