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Oakland History Center
Learn about the history of Oakland by visiting the Oakland History Center in person or online.
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
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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