Help develop and prioritize the job criteria for the next Library Director. Please visit this link to access the survey and provide your input by the close of business on June 22, 2018. Your thoughts and responses will help develop and prioritize the job criteria for our next Library Director, as well as assist in identifying appropriate candidates as the search is being conducted.
Cards and Visiting
Any California resident is eligible to get an Oakland Public Library card. To learn more about using the library, or to find a location near you, visit the pages below.
Locations, Library Cards, and How to Borrow Materials
Using Your Library Card
- Computer Use for Cardholders
- Placing Holds
- LINK+
- InterLibrary Loan
- Renewing Items
- Extended Services for Patrons with Disabilities
Library Programs and Services
- Computer Tutors
- Lawyers in the Library
- Meeting Rooms
- Mobile Hotspots for Borrowing
- Second Start Adult Literacy Program
- Seed Lending Library
- Services for Educators
- Tax Assistance Program
Outreach Services