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hoopla's here!

Stream or download movies, full music albums, ebooks, eAudiobooks, and graphic novels with hoopla. Everything is always available, without holds or waiting lists. 

Here's hoopla!
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New eBook Service: Total Boox

We recently added a new eBook service called Total Boox. We're testing it out for free until September 2016. The services works on most tablets and smart phones.

Try Total Boox here, and let us know what you think!
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Hands-on e-book help

Get one-on-one help from our librarians with OPL's digital services including eBooks, eMagazines, downloadable music, streaming movies, and more!

Schedule your appointment today!
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Earn Your High School Diploma!

Earn an accredited high school diploma and get career training too, in a new service brought to you by the Oakland Public Library and Career Online High School.

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Check Out a Toy!

Did you know that you can borrow toys from the library?  Go ahead...place a hold on a toy your child will love!

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Looking for something great to read? Fill out this form and let one of our amazing librarians do the work for you!

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Featured Events

From our Blogs

From the Main Library

Melrose Branch Library celebrates its 100th Birthday!

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Brief history of Melrose Branch Library in celebration of its centennial

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From Advice for Readers

Exploring Queer Lives: By Nightfall

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Michael Cunningham’s By Nightfall: "Post-gay" fantasy lives of the art and beauty obsessed.

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From Children's Services Blog

Homework hint...

Melania Trump taught my son a new word.

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From the Library Community

OPL Loves Bikes

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"My theory is that it’s because, like libraries, bikes represent a kind of freedom that is accessible to people of most ages. Or, maybe it’s because they’re another economic way to see more of your world. Maybe it’s just because they’re fun."

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