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…
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…
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…
Hoopla just got better with BingePass
Looking for something to do this holiday season? Hoopla now offers BingePass through OPL. Use your library card to enjoy seven days of full TV seasons with a single BingePass borrow. What's Hoopla? Hoopla is a on-demand streaming service for eBooks, audiobooks, digital comics, movies, tv shows, and music. No holds, no waiting; just content…
Play Winter Bingo during the Holiday Break
Participate December 20, 2025 to January 20, 2026, and win a book! Winter Bingo is a fun family literacy activity recommended for kids ages 0-14. The game begins December 20, 2025. To play : Visit your local library and pick up a Winter Bingo card, OR Download a game board below and print at home…
Congratulations to MacArthur Fellow, Tommy Orange!
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…
¡Oakland, Prepárense! Lucha Libre at Oakland Public Library on Sept 20
Written by Isaiah Hurtado ¡Oakland, prepárense! Muy pronto, los gritos de la gente, el brillo de las máscaras y la emoción del ring llegarán a La Biblioteca de la Avenida 81. Este espectáculo es parte de nuestras celebraciones de Herencia Hispana, una oportunidad para honrar tradiciones, historias y pasiones que forman parte de nuestra comunidad…
Hispanic Heritage Month: Student Posters from the 1968 Uprising
Written by: Mateo Campos-Seligman
Adolfo Mexiac, a graphic artist known for his contributions supporting the student and activist movements in Mexico
Hispanic Heritage Month: Discover Hidden Treasures from the Oakland History Center and Magazines and Newspapers’ Collections
As we celebrate Hispanic American Heritage Month, it’s a good time to reflect on the powerful legacy preserved in the Oakland History Center
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