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Events @ OPL
All events are open to the public and completely free of charge.
Holidays and Closures
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Christmas Eve DaySaturday, December 24, 2022Closed All Day
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Christmas DaySunday, December 25, 2022Closed All Day
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Christmas Day (Observed)Monday, December 26, 2022Closed All Day
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New Year's DaySunday, January 1, 2023Closed All Day
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New Year's Day (Observed)Monday, January 2, 2023Closed All Day
Holidays shown are for Main Library. Holidays will usually be the same at all locations, but check your branch to be sure.
Special Collections
Our special collections include the Oakland History Center, African American Museum and Library at Oakland, and the Oakland Tool Lending Library.
Oakland History Center
African American Museum and Library at Oakland
Oakland Tool Lending Library
For Teens
Find content for teens of all ages. Oakland Public Library has many resources, events and much much more.
For Kids
Find content for kids of all ages. Oakland Public Library has many resources, events and much much more.
OPL in the Media
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OPL on theLIST: Found in a Library Book
Friends of the Oakland Public Library
 Our mission is to advance the role of the Oakland Public Library 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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