The Oakland History Center’s fall series is back this October! From audio storytelling to a haunted bike ride, join us for our series of events showcasing Oakland’s rich history.
OHC Fall Event Series
Exhibit
OPL Celebrates Grand Reopening of Brookfield Branch
Aug 24, 2026
After more than a year of renovations, the Oakland Public Library is proud to welcome the community back to the Brookfield Branch.
Teen Imagined Histories: Make New Stories From Old Photos
OPL Celebrates Grand Reopening of Brookfield Branch
Aug 24, 2026
After more than a year of renovations, the Oakland Public Library is proud to welcome the community back to the Brookfield Branch.
Author Conversation
Andrew Alden & Jenny Odell
Andrew Alden and Jenny Odell in Conversation
Kick off Oakland History Center Fall Event Series with authors Andrew Alden and Jenny Odell in conversation with moderator, Dorothy Lazard.
Dr. Marcus Foster
Dr. Marcus Foser
OPL Celebrates Grand Reopening of Brookfield Branch
Aug 24, 2026
After more than a year of renovations, the Oakland Public Library is proud to welcome the community back to the Brookfield Branch.
Sister Love
Sister Love Tribute
OPL Celebrates Grand Reopening of Brookfield Branch
Aug 24, 2026
After more than a year of renovations, the Oakland Public Library is proud to welcome the community back to the Brookfield Branch.
Oral Historians
Oral Historians
Oral Historians in the East Bay
This panel discussion of East Bay oral historians will let you hear from folks who are collecting, sharing, and archiving community stories.
Save Your Oakland Stories
Save Your Oakland Stories
Save Your Oakland Stories
We want to hear from you! Create and share audio recordings of your Oakland memories.
Mountain View Cemetery
Mountain View Cemetery
Mountain View Cemetery event with Liam O' Donoghue
Liam O'Donoghue, host of East Bay Yesterday, presents a tour of the illustrious Mountain View Cemetery, part of OHC's Fall Series.
Haunted History Bike Ride
Haunted History Bike Ride
OPL Celebrates Grand Reopening of Brookfield Branch
Aug 24, 2026
After more than a year of renovations, the Oakland Public Library is proud to welcome the community back to the Brookfield Branch.
An American Family
Santi Elijah Holley on the Shakur Family
OPL Celebrates Grand Reopening of Brookfield Branch
Aug 24, 2026
After more than a year of renovations, the Oakland Public Library is proud to welcome the community back to the Brookfield Branch.