Welcome to another robust August with the Oakland Public Library! This month we're celebrating the end of summer reading, plus getting you all set with back-to-school resources and some terrific arts programming. Swing by one of our #NationalNightOut parties tonight (West Oakland and 81st Ave branches) or our big Summer Party on August 5.
🛹 Skateboard MeetUp
Sunday, August 20, 11am, 81st Avenue Branch
Bring your board and meetup with Skate Like a Girl at the 81st Ave. Branch for an informal skate session in the library parking lot. All ages, genders, and abilities welcome.
🎤Oakland Grown: a Poetry Reading
Saturday, August 5, 2pm, African American Museum and Library at Oakland (AAMLO)
Join us for an introspective evening of powerful poetry read by the Oakland Poet Laureate, Dr. Ayodele "Wordslanger" Nzinga, from her collection Incandescent.
🎬Black August Film Series
Saturdays in August, 2pm, 81st Avenue Branch
Black Cultural Zone presents a captivating curated collection of empowering and thought provoking films honoring Black resilience and resistance. Panel discussions follow each film.
📝Feasibility Study Survey
Hoover, McClymonds, Clawson and Longfellow residents, past residents and visitors, we welcome your considered input as we plan for a new Hoover Branch Library.
Respond by August 13 and spread the word. Learn more and get updates about the Hoover Feasibility Study.
🍎Back to School Resources
Can you believe school is starting again already? We've got you covered with learning tools from reading recommendations to homework help. And if you're a teacher, be sure to check out our educator-specific resources, including a request form to arrange an OPL class visit.
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