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Summer Programs at the Oakland Public Library Start May 24

We're excited to kick off our 2025 summer programs offering a wide range of fun, educational, and creative activities for all ages.

Brookfield Branch closed for Infrastructure Upgrades

Oakland Public Library will close its Brookfield Branch for infrastructure upgrades on May 17, 2025.

Meet the Author Series

Forthcoming series of author events to be held at the Rockridge Branch of the Oakland Public Library.

Community Celebration to Showcase Renovated Main Library

The Oakland Public Library is delighted to announce a special Open House event on February 22 to celebrate the newly remodeled Main Library.
Teen artwork of a young person perched on the Oakland Federal Building spray painting sky blue color aimed at the Oakland Tribune building.

The Oaklandside: 9 new library cards will honor...

The OPL announced the winners of its design contest this week. They feature graffiti art, the Black Panther Party, banned books, and more.

KALW: OPL special-edition library card design contest

Visual artists of all ages are encouraged to submit original works for a special-edition library card to celebrate Black artists in Oakland.

Rockridge News: Nina Lindsay, OPL Associate Director

Devoted Librarian Went Looking for a Job, and Found a Career [opens .pdf file]

The Oaklandside: Library contest celebrates Black artists

Kids and adults can submit art for the limited-edition Oakland Public Library cards, which will launch during Black History Month.

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