Oakland writer Tommy Orange is one of 22 people selected this year to receive a MacArthur Fellowship. The fellowships are given to celebrate, and help fund the creative pursuits of, outstanding individuals working in any field. Check out one of his titles for your next read. Read more... Wandering Stars traces the legacies of the…
#TeenTopics: Halloween
October is all about the spooky vibes, and we are here to help. If you are looking to get into the Halloween mood try some of these events, movies, and books or even explore some haunted Oakland spaces. Local Haunts Haunted Places in Oakland, California - Oakland and the surrounding area have quite a few…
October 2025
It's officially spooky season and nothing terrifies a librarian quite like book bans! This month, we're excited to celebrate the freedom to read during Banned Books Week. We also have some special Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos programs for you.
#TeenTopics: Banned Books
Banned Books Week is an annual event affirming the right to read and spotlighting attempts to censor books in schools and libraries.
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