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If These Walls Could Talk | Sept. 18

While the Oakland Athletics are in the hunt for their second straight postseason berth, the Montclair Branch Library will host Oakland A’s radio broadcaster Ken Korach and San Francisco Chronicle beat writer Susan Slusser for a discussion around their new book, If These Walls Could Talk: Stories from the Oakland A’s Dugout, Locker Room, and Press Box.

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Job Fair | Sept. 25

Come meet with representatives from 25+ companies at the Main Library!

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Cascada de Flores Performances

Join us for a bilingual performance that includes traditional songs and music from Mexico and Central America! 

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Back to School? These Resources Can Help

OPL's E-Resources Committee would like to share a couple of online resources available to OPL cardholders that can get them ready to learn!

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No More Overdue Fines at OPL

The Oakland Public Library is no longer collecting overdue fines for library materials, excluding tools. Learn about the decision that over 50 libraries have made nationwide! 

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Weekends @ OPL!

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Looking for fun & free things to do this weekend? Check out this weekly blog for a small sampling of events and programs for all ages at your Oakland Public Library.

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OPL Responds: Know Your Rights with I.C.E.

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Here's what you need to know to protect yourself or support friends and neighbors in the event of an I.C.E. raid in the Bay Area.

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10 Great Reasons to Read Fiction in September 2019

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There are so many great books arriving in September! Here are ten titles that will clog your to-read list.

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Cascada de Flores

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Join us for a bilingual performance that includes traditional songs and music from Mexico and Central America with unforgettable storytelling for the whole family.

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Back to School? These Resources Can Help

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Oakland youth go back to school next week, so the Oakland Public Library’s E-Resources Committee would like to share a couple of online resources available to OPL cardholders that can help with learning!

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