This library is packed with books in Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Vietnamese, plus locals playing Xiangqi (Chinese chess) and Mahjong. It's a nice spot to stop and appreciate Oakland's deep Pacific Rim roots.
Oakland Public Library, Asian Branch
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