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Free Tax Assistance at the library!

We've partnered with AARP to offer free tax preparation assistance at selected library from February through April 15th. Volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns at the Main Library and the Cesar Chavez, Dimond, Eastmont, and Golden Gate Branch Libraries. Visit our tax help page for more details and the schedule of assistance opportunities at each location.

Click here for more information about our tax help program.
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The 2012-2013 Annual Report is here!

Check out photos, videos, a message from the Director, a message from the LAC and more!  

Read the Report Here
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Free full color, interactive digital magazines with Zinio

With Zinio, Oakland Library cardholders can access digital editions of the current issue of 90 popular magazine titles. No holds, no checkout periods, and no limit to the number of magazines you can download. Check it out, there's something for everyone!   You can find it on our Databases page under Magazine and Journal Articles. 

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Download and Stream Popular Music for Free!

Freegal Music gives you access to millions of songs from over 10,000 labels.  You can download or stream music for free with your Oakland Public Library card!   You can find it on our Databases page under Music.

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Visit museums & more for free with your OPL card

Use your OPL card to get free or discounted passes to museums throughout the Bay Area with the new Discover & Go program.  There are more than 20 destinations participating in the program. See what passes are available now!  Check it out under "Services".

Click here to learn more about Discover & Go

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From the Main Library

Find It!

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A helpful guide to searching the catalog and finding a book at the Main Library.

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From Advice for Readers

10 Great Reasons to Read Fiction in March

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Place your holds now on these fantastic new books coming this month.

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From Children's Services Blog

Q&A Patrons ask; librarians answer. My middle-grader is refusing to read.

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Q&A: As Children's Librarians, it's our job to answer questions from children, parents, caregivers, and teachers. Part four puts the focus on the one person in the family who doesn't enjoy reading.

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From the Library Community

Library User Spotlight - Meet Dominic!

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Meet Dominic - a bicycle-riding, comic-loving library supporter!

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