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
¡Oakland, Prepárense! Lucha Libre at Oakland Public Library on Sept 20
Written by Isaiah Hurtado ¡Oakland, prepárense! Muy pronto, los gritos de la gente, el brillo de las máscaras y la emoción del ring llegarán a La Biblioteca de la Avenida 81. Este espectáculo es parte de nuestras celebraciones de Herencia Hispana, una oportunidad para honrar tradiciones, historias y pasiones que forman parte de nuestra comunidad…
September 2025
Learn 5 ways to save money with your library card and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with books and special performances.
Save Money. Get a Library Card.
Five ways your library card can help you save money.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Student Posters from the 1968 Uprising
Written by: Mateo Campos-Seligman
Adolfo Mexiac, a graphic artist known for his contributions supporting the student and activist movements in Mexico
Hispanic Heritage Month: Discover Hidden Treasures from the Oakland History Center and Magazines and Newspapers’ Collections
As we celebrate Hispanic American Heritage Month, it’s a good time to reflect on the powerful legacy preserved in the Oakland History Center
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