Featured Events
Black History Read-In & Culture Fest
Tuesday, February 4th 10:15am, Main Library
Join OPL staff, community artists, and historians as we celebrate African American History Month with a day full of engaging, creative, multi-generational programming. All events are free and are wheechair accessible. 10:15 am – 11:...
Art Talk - Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power 1963–1983
Wednesday, February 5th 6:30pm, Rockridge Branch
This Art Talk brings the de Young museum's exhibit Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power 1963–1983 to you! The internationally acclaimed exhibition, organized by Tate Modern, celebrates art made by Black artists during two...
Suppressed: The Fight to Vote
Saturday, February 8th 10:30am, Golden Gate Branch
Suppressed: The Fight to Vote, the new documentary by Robert Greenwald, weaves together personal stories from voters across the state of Georgia to paint an undeniable picture of voter suppression in the 2018 midterm election, where Stacey Abrams...
Franklina C. Gray: The Grand Tour, a Book Club with the Camron-Stanford House
Sunday, February 9th 1:30pm, Main Library
Ever wondered about the lives of Oakland's Victorian residents? Take a peek into the travels of Franklina C. Gray through her own writings and pages from her scrapbook. We'll enjoy light refreshments and discuss the book Franklina C....
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Suppressed: The Fight to Vote
Saturday, February 8th 10:30am, Golden Gate Branch
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Franklina C. Gray: The Grand Tour, a Book Club with the Camron-Stanford House
Sunday, February 9th 1:30pm, Main Library
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African American Multimedia Conference: Youth Day!
Sunday, February 16th 2:00pm, 81st Avenue Branch
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We Keep Us Safe booktalk by author Zach Norris, executive director of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights
Wednesday, February 26th 6:00pm, Temescal Branch
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How Your Story Sets You Free
Thursday, March 12th 6:00pm, Main Library
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The Girls in the Band
Tuesday, March 17th 6:00pm, Golden Gate Branch
