EnCompass Academy

5th Graders from ACORN Woodland Elementary and EnCompass Academy talk about why the library is important to them and their community.

EnCompass Academy and Acorn Woodland Elementary students witness the delivery of 30,000 new books and videos delivered to the new 81st Ave Branch Library

Hundreds of community members come out to celebrate the opening of Oakland Public Library's brand new 81st Ave Branch Library in East Oakland.

Residents of East Oakland and staff from Acorn Woodland Elementary show their enthusiasm for the opening of a new library in their community.

Our Oakland participated in the 2nd annual CBE Love Yo’ Mama Earth Day Health Fair in East Oakland last Saturday, April 24th. Part of the all day Communities for a Better Environment Earth Day celebration, the health fair took place on the campuses of ACORN Woodland Elementary and Encompass Academy, right next to the new East Oakland Community Library at 81st Avenue, currently in development. The Our Oakland story portal and kiosk will reside there when it opens.