All branch libraries and AAMLO (except Main, Brookfield and Eastmont) will be closed January 22, 2019 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Featured Events
Digital Outreach for Writers
Saturday, January 26th 10:30am, Rockridge Branch
Your Digital Outreach The Mystery Writers of America Norcal Chapter presents a workshop for all authors and would-be authors, whether traditional or self-published. This workshop will cover topics such as social media, newsletters, websites, and...
Financial Planning for People Who Hate Financial Planning
Saturday, January 26th 1:00pm, Piedmont Avenue Branch
Benjamin Packard, of Lula Financial, presents a free 60 minute workshop that gives you a quick crash course in the basics of financial planning. Using stories and simple to understand concepts, he will teach you how to start planning for...
All About Chocolate with Barlovento Chocolates
Saturday, February 2nd 1:00pm, Piedmont Avenue Branch
Join our special guests, Barlovento Chocolates, a family owned and operated specialty chocolate company in Oakland, California. Each one of their products is crafted by hand at every step of their process with premium, ethically sourced...
29th Annual Celebration of African American Poets and Their Poetry: Black Migrations
Saturday, February 2nd 1:00pm, West Oakland Branch
Please join us for the 29th Annual Celebration of African American Poets and Their Poetry. This year's theme (in accordance with theme of the Association of the Study of African American Life and History ASALH) is Black Migrations: "Black...
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29th Annual Celebration of African American Poets and Their Poetry: Black Migrations
Saturday, February 2nd 1:00pm, West Oakland Branch
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All About Chocolate with Barlovento Chocolates
Saturday, February 2nd 1:00pm, Piedmont Avenue Branch
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African Cultural Heritage Event: From Africa to Peru
Saturday, February 2nd 3:00pm, Main Library
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NAACP: Past, Present and Future
Saturday, February 2nd 3:00pm, African American Museum & Library at Oakland
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Black History Month Film: Nothing But a Man
Tuesday, February 5th 4:00pm, Melrose Branch
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Chew on This: Oakland Food Writers Dish on Oakland Dining
Wednesday, February 6th 6:00pm, Main Library
