Welcome to joyous July at the Oakland Public Library! We offer *hundreds* of FREE events every month that are open to the public. Here's just a quick snapshot.
Art at the Library
We're launching three new art exhibits.
Summer Reading is almost over!
Summer Reading is in full swing! Keep reading, attending library programs, and logging your
progress on Beanstack or on our custom-made gameboards. (Download and print these on your own or pick one up at your local library branch.) Last day to log your summer reading progress and win prizes is August 2, 2025. Good luck!
Annual End of Summer Party
Saturday, August 2, 2025
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Main Library
Summer is almost over?! But it just got here! Well, let's send you off into Back-to-School season with this awesome End of Summer party.
Join us for a day packed with family-friendly fun and laughter! From storytime to dance, and a scavenger hunt, there's something for everyone. (This event is open to all ages.)
National Night Out
If you haven't had the opportunity yet, this is a great chance to lounge in the cozy backyard garden of the Elmhurst Branch. There'll be food, ice cream sundaes, games, contests, and raffle prizes. Elmhurst's Nati
onal Night Out party runs from 3:00 - 5:00 PM on August 5, 2025.
The Piedmont Ave Branch will also be having a National Night Out celebration. August 5, 2025 from 3:00 – 6:00 PM, there will be music and snacks, an art activity for teens, giant connect 4, and you can make your own video game with the Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment.
Our National Night Out parties are great for the whole family. All ages are welcome!
Little Explorers Petting Zoo
There is still time to make it to one of our most popular summer programs, the Little Explorers Petting Zoo! (Check the events page for exact locations and dates.)
Local News Dioramas
Turn headlines from local news stories into a mini craft project and potentially see your diorama on display in our upcoming exhibit All the News that's Fit to Build: Local News Dioramas. Learn how to participate here.
What are you most excited for this month?
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