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.
The Soul of Sound: An Interview with Deon Brown
Deon Brown, multi-hyphenate creative and founder of the Black American Sound
System is hosting a sonic exhibition and event series at Oakland Public Library
that focuses on sounds of the Bay Area and the nostalgia that comes with it. In
preparation, we interviewed him to get further acquainted with who he is and what
people can expect from his project.
February 2026
Welcome to fabulous February at the Oakland Public Library! Check out this month's celebrations and events.
January 2026
2026 is here! Welcome to an exciting new year at your library! This a joyous January to try something new!
December 2025
Welcome to a decidedly delightful December at the Oakland Public Library! We're excited to celebrate the winter holiday season by bringing you so many FREE community programs fit for the whole family!
November 2025
Seed harvesting video series, board games are cool again, and congrats to Tommy Orange!
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.
Banned Books Week 2025
As we enter Banned Books Week, a national celebration of the freedom to read, it’s more important than ever to reflect on what’s at stake.
September 2025
Learn 5 ways to save money with your library card and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with books and special performances.
Save Money. Get a Library Card.
Five ways your library card can help you save money.
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