Did you or someone you know eat breakfast for free at school? That may have been thanks to the School Breakfast Program (SBP) administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service and the Black Panther Party. Launched as a two-year pilot program in 1966 the federal program became permanent in 1975.…
National Newspaper Week 2026 Part 1: Local and Community Newspapers in print
In celebration of the 86th annual National Newspaper Week the Magazines & Newspaper Department is putting up a couple blog posts to highlight all the excellent journalism you can read - both in print and online - courtesy of the Oakland Public Library. This first post will highlight all the local papers we have available…
We did it! Sign-Up Goal Met
We exceeded our goal of 2,500 library card sign-ups by the end of September. How? Community was the key.
October 2026
Welcome to ominous October! Enjoy Halloween magic shows, Trash Falcons Tales, Black Panther Party exhibits, Bedazzling Banned Books and more!
September 2026
This month, the Fruitvale Branch celebrates 60 years, learn about Hispanic culture in the Bay Area, learn how to perfectly pair your sake from experts, and more!
Wrapping Up OPL Summer 2026
Over 550 families, Mayor Barbara Lee, and 100 laptops donated at the End of Summer Party!
August 2026
Welcome to an amazing August at the Oakland Public Library! Get a free haircut in time for school and have one last summer party with us!
July 2026
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, enjoy jazz at the library, and some reading recommendations for disability pride.
#TeenTopics: Fun scholarships
Looking for some support with paying for college? Here are some unexpected, fun, and unique ways to try to get money for school. Don't want to write an essay? Check out these lists of unique opportunities for students to find scholarships for just about anything! Win money for explaining what ice cream flavor you…
#TeenTopics: Free Oakland Fun
Looking for something fun to do for free? Here are some suggestions of places to go. PARKS Redwood Regional Park What's better than walking in giant trees that are over 100 years old? A great way to relax. You have to pay to park but you can take three different buses to different areas of the…
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