California Writers Club
September 26, 2026 12:30 pm
California Writers Club at Oakland Public Library: Rockridge Branch
On Saturday, September 26, the Rockridge Branch turns into a friendly table for writers from 12:30 to 5:00 pm. If you have pages in a notebook, a draft on your laptop, or a story idea that keeps following you around College Ave, this is a useful room to be in.
The setting fits the mood. Oakland Public Library: Rockridge Branch has that calm neighborhood library feel, with enough quiet to think and enough community energy to keep things warm. It is the kind of place where people actually listen.
The “performers” here are local writers reading their own work aloud. Some are just starting out. Some have published. Everyone brings a different voice, and the group focuses on useful, positive feedback that helps the writer make the piece stronger.
What makes this worth your afternoon is the mix of craft and company. Writing can get lonely fast. A group like this gives you real ears, practical notes, and a reason to keep going. There is also talk about the business side of writing, which can be helpful if publishing is on your mind.
You will find it at 5366 College Ave in Oakland, right in the Rockridge flow of bookstores, coffee, lunch spots, and library stacks. Come with something to share, or come ready to listen first. Both count.
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We are open to writers in every genre and at every level of experience, from novice to published. Our mission is to educate writers of all abilities in the craft and business of writing. Our purpose is to promote fellowship and to provide practical information that supports all members in achieving their publishing goals. We have met at the Rockridge Branch for about 25 years where we read each other’s work and offer positive suggestions to help the author improve their work.
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