Nonfiction
Staff Lists
Inspired Reads with your New Library Card
Pick up one of our limited edition library cards and pair it with our book selections inspired by African American in the Arts in Oakland.
Brontez Purnell Reads His New Memoir in Verse at Rockridge
If you were wondering whether attending a book talk is worth it, this is your sign. Yes, it is!
Behind the Book: Interview with Author Meikko Sheiree
We all love a good book but what does it take to publish one? Oakland author, Meikko, talks about her writing and publishing journey.
Inspired Reads with your New Library Card
Pick up one of our limited edition library cards and pair it with our book selections inspired by African American in the Arts in Oakland.
Brontez Purnell Reads His New Memoir in Verse at Rockridge
If you were wondering whether attending a book talk is worth it, this is your sign. Yes, it is!
Behind the Book: Interview with Author Meikko Sheiree
We all love a good book but what does it take to publish one? Oakland author, Meikko, talks about her writing and publishing journey.
Nonfiction Staff Picks
Staff Lists
Books for Passover
Select fiction and non-fiction books, including some interesting Jewish cookbooks in the OPL collection.
Celebrate National Poetry Month
"Poetry is a political act because it involves telling the truth" -June Jordan
We Read Banned Books
And we think you should too. These were the Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2024 - go check them out from OPL's catalog.
Books for Passover
Select fiction and non-fiction books, including some interesting Jewish cookbooks in the OPL collection.
Celebrate National Poetry Month
"Poetry is a political act because it involves telling the truth" -June Jordan
We Read Banned Books
And we think you should too. These were the Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2024 - go check them out from OPL's catalog.