Music, Memory, and Community with Chinatown Records, free comic books, a cultural preservation workshop and so much more at your library this month.
New Bike Libraries!
Enjoy a little sneak peak of the new bike libraries we're building out of 81st Ave Branch!
Finding Your Library Joy! National Library Week 2026
Happy National Library Week! Discover your library joy with special content highlights from OPL's staff.
April 2026
Welcome to awesome April at the Oakland Public Library! Enjoy bilingual children's musical events, Tatreez embroidery workshops, searching old newspapers for treasure, and more!
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.
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.
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!
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