Bathers Library founder Justin Carder describes his venue as “a rogue art school.”

The library/classroom/event space opened in downtown Oakland late last year, on Telegraph Avenue between Beeryland and Johansson Projects . Since then, the library has established itself as an eclectic gathering space matching the welcoming vibe of Carder’s earlier endeavor, E.M. Wolfman Books.

A small sampling of recent activities includes figure drawing sessions with live models, a “Radio for Emergencies” workshop hosted by the Lefty Radio League (a local group that helps leftists learn how to build and use ham radios), and an open studio with a library artist in residence. Events are announced on the Bathers Library Instagram in a signature graphic style: bold colors, big text, a healthy dose of

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