This week's theme, borrowed from the City of Oakland Department of Parks, Recreation, and Youth Development: Spirit Week. There's certainly a ton of community spirit being celebrated at the library. Oakland has so many diverse neighbors -- it's something we're very proud of. This week includes: Soul 4Kidz (@Eastmont branch Monday at 1:00) Unique Derique…
Summer at the Library: Week One
This week's theme, borrowed from the City of Oakland Department of Parks, Recreation, and Youth Development: Town Camp Explosion You're signed up for the Summer Reading Program, right? If you need to know more, look here: oakland.beanstack.com. When you record your days of reading online, you get closer to being entered in the raffle for…
#TeenTopics: Digital Literacy
Whether you're scrolling TikTok, doing a school project, or just trying to stay informed, these resources can help you build smart media habits.
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!
Honoring Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a longest running African American Holiday in the United States, but only recently did it receive official recognition as a federal holiday. Here's how you can join OPL in celebrating Juneteenth.
Calling all crafters! Make an Oakland history diorama!
Find a local news article! Make it into a Diorama! Include it in our exhibit for a chance to win great prizes!
Celebrating Black Music Month
June is Black Music Month, and we're celebrating Oakland and the Bay Area’s legendary artists and sound. From West Coast hip-hop and hyphy to jazz, funk, blues, and soul, our region has shaped the soundtrack of resistance, joy, and cultural pride.
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!
#TeenTopics: Zines
Zines are DIY booklets made by collaging text and art together to share personal stories and interests often underrepresented by mainstream media.
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