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.
August 2025
This month, local history diorama exhibit goes up, a booklist for romance readers, and teens design their own custom nail sets. Find out what else make August so amazing at your library!
July 2025
The Oakland History Center collects local news dioramas for an upcoming exhibit, you're invited to our annual summer parties, and three new art exhibits open.
June 2025
Welcome to jubilant June at the Oakland Public Library! Your Summer with OPL is just starting! This month, we're also celebrating LGBTQIA Pride, Juneteenth, and Caribbean American Heritage Month. We offer hundreds of FREE events every month that are open to the public. Here's just a quick snapshot!
5 Ways to Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month
Here are five meaningful ways to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month at your library including books lists, cultural programs, and language learning.
May 2025
Welcome to magnificent May at the Oakland Public Library! 🌺 We're celebrating AAPI Heritage Month, 510 Day, and Jewish American Heritage Month. Book lists are loading but you can save these events to your calendar in the meantime!
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