Welcome to awesome April at the Oakland Public Library! This month we're celebrating Arab American Heritage Month, National Poetry Month, National Library Week, and día de los niños/día de los libros.
There's always new ways to learn and have fun at the library!
Tatreez Embroidery Workshops
Join us for an intimate Tatreez embroidery workshop with Palestinian artist and educator, Amanne Sharif. Amanne bridges ancestral storytelling with contemporary design, guiding participants stitch by meaningful stitch. Learn this traditional art form not just as a craft, but as an act of connection to Palestine’s land, people, and culture. Through this hands-on session, you'll weave together history, technique, and personal expression while honoring the deep roots of Palestinian embroidery.
Seats are going fast! Registration required!
Find more engaging Arab American Heritage Month content and events! And here are some suggestions for what to pick up on your next visit:
Bet you didn't know April is Arab American Heritage Month! Check out these books that highlight Arab culture, authors, and history!
Cooking with Oakland Bloom
Bilingual Children's Musical Programs
MOCHA Art Workshops
Search for Treasures in Old Newspapers
Sunday Sound Service
This final installation of the Soul, Sonics, and Soundsystems exhibit, this is a daytime outdoor listening experience inviting the broader public into shared sound and celebration featuring;
- Outdoor sound system activation at conversational volume
- Curated music tracing analog sound‑system history
- Open, intergenerational community gathering
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