Events for Adults
We have so much going on at the library. We can't wait to see you!


Event Accessibility
OPL locations are wheelchair accessible. To request disability-related accommodations or to request American Sign Language (ASL), or other forms of interpretation, please call the event contact or 510-238-3254 (TTY) at least five (5) working days before the event. Please refrain from wearing scented products as a courtesy to attendees with chemical sensitivities.
Featured Event
Readers Are Leaders: Portraits by Adéniké Amin
Here's a sampling of the types of events you can find at the library:
OPL features talks on special topics from local experts.
To name just a few: we've hosted Saturu Ned's talk on Black Panther Party History in Oakland, Dale Tafoya's discussion of his book, "Billy Ball: Billy Martin and the Resurrection of the Oakland A's", and East Bay Regional Park naturalist Constance Taylor's presentation "Roots-eye View: A Story of Oakland in Trees."
We host speakers online and in person.
Join us!