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.

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The Oakland History Center provides engaging programming about Oakland and the East Bay throughout the year.

Our Fall History Series is a variety of different events showcasing Oakland's rich history.

OPL welcomes local authors as well as writers from around the globe.

We've proudly hosted writers like Tommy Orange and Children's book author Saadia Faruqi.

We have book clubs for all ages. There is nothing better than bringing people together to talk about a good book. We have in-person and online book clubs.

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