Comedian and actor Mark Curry returned to his Oakland roots, visiting his home library, the Martin Luther King Jr. Branch in East Oakland, and reconnecting with the community that helped shape him. Check out his visit here…
Celebrating Yemeni Heritage: The Artwork of Noor Qwfan
Arab American Heritage Month, Art at the library, Main Library
5 Ways to Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month
April is Arab American Heritage Month! Your library is here to celebrate and connect with all cultures and communities across Oakland.
From the Middle East to the Bay Area: A History of Arab Immigration to San Francisco and Oakland
By Dr. Liladhar R. Pendse Introduction The history of the San Francisco Bay Area is defined by its diverse immigrant communities. For over a century, Arab Americans have been a vital part of this fabric. While often viewed as a monolith, the Arab presence in the Bay Area is the result of distinct…
New call for crafters! Make an Oakland history diorama!
Dioramas are coming back to Main! We have tips for finding newspaper articles that go with the special themes for this year's exhibit: the 1951 Award, the Latinx Heritage Award, and the Black Power Award.
OPL and Oakland Animal Services Team Up for Free Adoptions
During the month of March, all adoption fees will be waived for Oakland Public Library card holders! Just show Oakland Animal Services staff your library card and you’ll be one step closer to bringing home your new friend. Don’t have a library card? Sign up online, come to any Oakland Public Library branch, or stop by Oakland Animal…
March 2026
We're celebrating Women's History Month by honoring the iconic women who've made history including Oakland-based Olympic gold medalist Alysia Liu! We'll also take time to remember the work of César Chávez with a specially curated booklist and a movie screening at the Chávez branch.
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