Participate December 20, 2025 to January 20, 2026, and win a book! Winter Bingo is a fun family literacy activity recommended for kids ages 0-14. The game begins December 20, 2025. To play : Visit your local library and pick up a Winter Bingo card, OR Download a game board below and print at home…
R.I.P. Coach Beam
The greater Oakland community is mourning the loss of John Beam (1959-2025), longtime football coach at Laney College and Skyline High School, who was murdered last week. There's an incredible tribute up at Oaklandside, written by the great Ray Ratto, and a growing memorial at Laney College. At the Main Library we have put up…
OPL Mourns Coach John Beam 1959-2025
OPL mourns Coach John Beam
November 2025
Seed harvesting video series, board games are cool again, and congrats to Tommy Orange!
Congratulations to MacArthur Fellow, Tommy Orange!
Oakland writer Tommy Orange is one of 22 people selected this year to receive a MacArthur Fellowship. The fellowships are given to celebrate, and help fund the creative pursuits of, outstanding individuals working in any field. Check out one of his titles for your next read. Read more... Wandering Stars traces the legacies of the…
#TeenTopics: Halloween
October is all about the spooky vibes, and we are here to help. If you are looking to get into the Halloween mood try some of these events, movies, and books or even explore some haunted Oakland spaces. Local Haunts Haunted Places in Oakland, California - Oakland and the surrounding area have quite a few…
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.
#TeenTopics: Banned Books
Banned Books Week is an annual event affirming the right to read and spotlighting attempts to censor books in schools and libraries.
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.
2025 Fall History Series!
The Oakland History Center is excited to announce our lineup for the 2025 Fall History Series!
Exhibit: All the News That's Fit to Build: Local News Dioramas
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