Brookfield Branch Renovation

Announcement

We are excited to welcome you back to a revitalized Brookfield Branch! Brookfield Branch has been renovated to make it more accessible and comfortable for residents, featuring modern upgrades like new flooring, fresh paint, updated restrooms, and energy-efficient heating. Brookfield Branch will be hosting an Opening Celebration & Ribbon Cutting on 8/29 from 11:00AM to 5:00PM
See you there!

Project TypeCapital Improvement Project
Project StatusIn Progress
Contractor nameSustainable Urban Neighborhoods (SUN)
Completion DateAugust 22, 2026

Project Overview

Interior Rendering by BlinkLAB Architecture

The Brookfield Branch is a well-loved Oakland Public Library branch located at the Ira Jinkins Park in Oakland’s Brookfield neighborhood, offering books in both English and Spanish and a public computer lab. The facility is located alongside the East Oakland Senior Center, a center that provides life sustaining activities, recreation and social fellowship. Renovations for the West Oakland Senior Center are also forthcoming, the Brookfield Branch project updated the building's electrical system to prepare for electrification of the Senior Center with a major portion of the updated power being shared between the two facilities. The two facilities are deeply intertwined, residents of every walk of life interact with the Brookfield Branch and make use of its resources.

Upgrades Include

Modernized Interior: Interior improvements include new flooring, paint, windows, lighting, restrooms, and interior and exterior doors.

Inclusive Facilities: Existing restrooms will be converted into single-user, all gender facilities. The parking lot has been repaved and reconfigured to provide additional accessible parking spaces.

Energy Efficiency: The existing heating system will be replaced with an energy efficient electric heat pump.

Enhanced Children’s Area: The Children’s Area will be renovated, and a new outdoor programming space will be created to support children’s activities, gardening, and community programs.

Updated Furnishings: The project also includes new library furnishings, such as seating, a circulation desk, flexible shelving, a drinking fountain, and upgraded electrical service with modern switchboards.
Exterior Improvements: include new sliding windows, gutters, downspouts, and exterior paint.

Funding Secured Through Grants and Matching Funds from the City of Oakland

The Oakland Public Library secured funding for these critical repairs through a variety of sources, including The California State Library's Building Forward Library Facilities Improvement Program and Oakland Measure KK.