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National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in July 2026

This book list brings together fiction and nonfiction from our catalog that touch on mental health across diverse communities.
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Adult Hot Summer Reads ️

Recommended to you by Library Aide Xana Pierone
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Celebrating LGBTQ Month at Oakland Public Library, 2026

Below is a list of both fiction and non-fiction books that are held at the Oakland Public Library dedicated to the LGBTQ topics.
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Celebrate AANHPI Voices (for all ages)

A selection of books by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander authors for adults, teens, and children
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Staff List

National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in July 2026

This book list brings together fiction and nonfiction from our catalog that touch on mental health across diverse communities.
LiladharOPL
Staff List

Adult Hot Summer Reads ️

Recommended to you by Library Aide Xana Pierone
Writtenby_Zoe
Staff List

Celebrating LGBTQ Month at Oakland Public Library, 2026

Below is a list of both fiction and non-fiction books that are held at the Oakland Public Library dedicated to the LGBTQ topics.
LiladharOPL
Staff List

Celebrate AANHPI Voices (for all ages)

A selection of books by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander authors for adults, teens, and children
OPLSadie

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