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All events are open to the public & completely free of charge.

Featured Events

Meet the Author Series: Dorothy Lazard

Book signing and chat with retired OPL librarian and writer Dorothy Lazard in conversation with award-winning poet and writer, Judy Juanita

Upcoming Events

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Special Libraries

Oakland History Center

Learn about the history of Oakland by visiting the Oakland History Center in person or online.
Jay Payton interviews performers on the bandstand of The Jay Payton Show

African American Museum and Library at Oakland

Dedicated to the discovery, preservation, interpretation and sharing of historical and cultural experiences of African Americans in CA.

Oakland Tool Lending Library

The Oakland Tool Lending Library has over 5,000 tools for you to borrow.

Friends of the Oakland Public Library

Friends of the Oakland Public Library

The Friends of the Oakland Public Library's mission is to advance the role of the OPL as a vital community resource. With funds raised through memberships, opens a new window, donations, opens a new window, and proceeds from our Old Oakland bookstore, The Bookmark, opens a new window, the Friends of the OPL has provided grants to support our diverse Oakland library communities for 70+ years.

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Masks are required for people 6 years of age or older inside all City of Oakland facilities per Oakland City Council.Masks are now required for people 6 years of age or older inside all City of Oakland facilities per Oakland City Council.

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