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Register for Summer Reading!

Register today and come in to pick up a new Children's Fairyland library card and Oakland A's ticket vouchers. The program runs June 1 - August 3, 2019.

Are you excited for summer?
New AAMLO Chief Curator

Bamidele Agbasegbe-Demerson Named AAMLO Chief Curator

He brings over three decades of professional experience in museum curation, grants procurement, teaching and lecturing in higher education, and publishing reports of his research in academic journals.

Meet Bamidele!
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Spring Travel Series at OPL

Planning for your next travel destination? The Main Library's annual Spring Travel Series is back! 

Let's go!
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May is Bike Month!

Are you a bike enthusiast? Or are you bike curious perhaps? Whether you're an expert or a beginning bike lover, May 2019 is packed with opportunities to embrace two-wheeled ways at OPL. 

Let's ride!
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OPL is Now Open Longer!

Last June, Oakland showed love for its libraries. Thanks to the passage of Measure D, starting Monday, April 1, you can expect #MoreLibrary at Your Library!

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Has Oakland Public Library made a difference in your life?  

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Weekends @ OPL!

Looking for free things to do this weekend? Every week, we'll be posting our picks of weekend events at OPL. Don't forget to follow us on social media @oaklibrary for latest updates!

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Meet the Ten Amazing Oakland Youth Poet Laureate Finalists!

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We are so excited to introduce our ten Youth Poet Laureate Finalists. Keep an eye on this space as we introduce them one by one in the days leading up to the June 7th Final Event.

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From Advice for Readers

New Short Story Collections

Exciting new short story collections available at OPL.

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Are you ready for #OPLSummer?

Explore, Connect and Grow this summer by participating in Summer Reading, June 1 - August 3. Registration starts May 24

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From the Main Library

Celebrating Oakland's Own Frank Robinson, 1935-2019

Baseball player/manager Frank Robinson 1961

Frank Robinson, graduate of Oakland's McClymonds High School, became Major League Baseball's first African American manager after a distinguished playing career.

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