The EBGS Library shares space with The Society of Mayflower Descendants Library, located in the Financial Building (basement) at 14th and Franklin Streets in Oakland, California.

The library has genealogical material with emphasis on the East Bay region. Please refer to this Library Resources document for a list of our holdings.

The library is free and open to the public on days that it's open.

The Society of Mayflower Descendants collection is also available on site.

The Library is located in the Financial Building, Terrace Level
405 - 14th St. at Franklin, Oakland, CA
Open Monday - 9 AM to 4 PM
Phone: 510-451-9599

EBGS Publications that are Free:

• East Bay Wedding Anniversary Newspaper
  Clippings 1986-2008 - PDF Format - Optionally, a copy of the clipping can be obtained by sending a request to EBGS, PO Box 20417, Oakland, CA 94620-0417, include $3 and SASE (self addressed stamped envelope).
• EBGS Library Resources

EBGS Publications for Sale:

1890 GREAT REGISTER OF ALAMEDA COUNTY (1898): 15,000+ Names from voter registration records. Alphabetical with name, age, birth place and residence. $26.00.

GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH GUIDE OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA MAIN LIBRARY $6.50

EAST BAY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY LIBRARY RESOURCES: A just-updated compilation of our East Bay Genealogical Society collection located in the EBGS library (see address above). $3.75

Order by sending a list of what you want and a check or money order for the total amount to the East Bay Genealogical Society PO Box 20417 Oakland, CA 94620-0417. Prices include shipping, handling and applicable tax.