We are excited to offer events in-person and online!
We have so much going on at the library. We can't wait to see you!
Featured Event
"Listen, World!" An East Bay Afternoon
Oct 2nd | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join authors Julia Scheeres and Allison Gilbert in conversation with Liam O'Donoghue to discuss their new book, Listen, World!
Here's a sampling of the types of events you can find at the library:
Talks
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!
Oakland History Center Events
Meet the Author
Book Clubs
Writing Workshops
