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Acquisition of 3105 San Pablo Avenue for Hoover Branch Library
Oakland
Summary
Community members and library advocates celebrated the approval to purchase a former market property on San Pablo Avenue to finally bring a public library back to West Oakland after decades without one.
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Last discussed Apr 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
The city will expend $3,495,000 plus closing costs and reallocate $242,000 in Measure KK funds.
✅Who benefits
West Oakland residents and students who have lacked a neighborhood library branch since 1981.
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