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OPL is talking to people about how our website is working. If you are willing to be contacted for short interviews and surveys, let us know! 

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How the Friends Make an Impact

We'd like to recognize the Friends of the Oakland Public Library and the impact they make on Your Library.

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Sidewalk Service at OPL

16 locations are available for no-contact sidewalk pickup service and mobile printing. Indoor areas remain closed.

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Resources for Teachers

Learn more about how Your Library is serving educators and students during COVID-19.

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OPL Responds to AlCo Health Release

We look forward to the day in which we will reopen our buildings to the public. Staff training, supply procurement, and modifying safety protocols and library services are all underway. Indoor areas will remain closed until these plans are in place and our buildings can reopen safely. 

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COVID-19 East Bay Community Archive

Share Your Pandemic Experience

We are living in unprecedented times due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We want to hear your stories and preserve this moment in time.

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Looking for something great to read? Fill out this form and let one of our amazing librarians do the work for you!

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Free COVID-19 Testing / Pruebas gratis de COVID-19

Now, anyone who lives or works in Alameda County can be tested for FREE at any of Oakland’s testing sites. Ahora cualquier persona que viva o trabaje en el Condado de Alameda puede hacerse la prueba GRATUITAMENTE en cualquier de los sitios de prueba en Oakland.

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Play Winter Bingo Through January 30!

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Collect a Winter Bingo Card at sidewalk pick up, download from this page or sign up on Beanstack. Kids who do five activities in a row can win a FREE BOOK. Prize books will be available between December 18, 2020 and January 30, 2021.

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From Advice for Readers

10 Great Reasons to Read Fiction in December 2020

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If you're wondering what to read next, here are ten excellent novels coming out in December.

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From the Main Library

The Afro-American Association: Forerunner to the Panthers

Don Warden, chairman of the Afro-American Association

Founded in 1962, the Afro-American Association taught African Americans history, race pride, and self-reliance, and had a significant influence on the founders of the Black Panther Party.

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From the Library Community

Horror Film Favorites & YA Read-Alikes

Check out our list of young adult books that compliment iconic Horror films.

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From the Library Community

Check Your Shelf: Fall Oakland History Miniseries feat. Dorothy Lazard

Dorothy discusses the COVID-19 pandemic, the changes it has brought to our lives, and the importance of preserving this time in history.

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