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Summer Reading for All Ages!

Join us for a summer of fun with summer reading for all ages!  Summer reading goes from June 14th - August 8th this year.

Summer Reading Website
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You Can Now Request DVDs!

Looking for something good to watch?  Now you can place a DVD on hold!  Go to the catalog and see what you can find.  DVDs are also now renewable.

Search the Catalog for DVDs!
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Get free access to millions of books with LINK+

The Oakland LINK+ is a combined catalog of over 11 million books from 56 libraries throughout California and Nevada. With your Oakland Public Library card, you can request any LINK+ book that isn't available from OPL to be delivered to your local branch in about a week.  

Click here to learn more.
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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.

Try Freegal Now
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Learn a New Language for Free with Transparent Language!

With Transparent Language Online you can learn more than 80 languages including English.  Whether basic or advanced, use it for free online or with the mobile app.  Just sign in with your library card!  You can find it on our Databases page under Language Learning.

Click here to start learning a new language!
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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

Featured Events

From our Blogs

From the Main Library

Joins us for NNO at the Main Library.

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Join us for National / Neighbors Night Out at Main this Tuesday, August 5, from 5:30 PM to 8 PM. Fun activities for families!

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From Advice for Readers

More Novels into Film

Planning to see the movie? Read the book first!

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From Children's Services Blog

Summer Reading Challenge Celebration - Come to OMCA to Party!

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With performances by Germar the Magician, appearances by the animals of Little Explorers Petting Zoo, and the caricature art of Rad Sanza, you cannot afford to miss this annual summer event.

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From the Library Community

More Summer Reading Book Reviews by...YOU!

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What have you been reading this summer?

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