New Staff Lists
Celebrating LGBTQ Month at Oakland Public Library, 2026
Below is a list of both fiction and non-fiction books that are held at the Oakland Public Library dedicated to the LGBTQ topics.
Asian American History in California & the East Bay
A few AAPI selections from the Oakland History Center collections.
Celebrate AANHPI Voices (for all ages)
A selection of books by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander authors for adults, teens, and children
Top Banned Books of 2025
Every year the American Library Association publishes a list of the top most challenged books to keep the public informed about censorship.
Celebrating LGBTQ Month at Oakland Public Library, 2026
Below is a list of both fiction and non-fiction books that are held at the Oakland Public Library dedicated to the LGBTQ topics.
Asian American History in California & the East Bay
A few AAPI selections from the Oakland History Center collections.
Celebrate AANHPI Voices (for all ages)
A selection of books by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander authors for adults, teens, and children
Top Banned Books of 2025
Every year the American Library Association publishes a list of the top most challenged books to keep the public informed about censorship.
Fiction
Celebrating LGBTQ Month at Oakland Public Library, 2026
Below is a list of both fiction and non-fiction books that are held at the Oakland Public Library dedicated to the LGBTQ topics.
Celebrate AANHPI Voices (for all ages)
A selection of books by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander authors for adults, teens, and children
Top Banned Books of 2025
Every year the American Library Association publishes a list of the top most challenged books to keep the public informed about censorship.
Arab American Heritage Month 2026
Some outstanding Arab American Fictional stories to celebrate Arab American Heritage Month.
Celebrating LGBTQ Month at Oakland Public Library, 2026
Below is a list of both fiction and non-fiction books that are held at the Oakland Public Library dedicated to the LGBTQ topics.
Celebrate AANHPI Voices (for all ages)
A selection of books by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander authors for adults, teens, and children
Top Banned Books of 2025
Every year the American Library Association publishes a list of the top most challenged books to keep the public informed about censorship.
Arab American Heritage Month 2026
Some outstanding Arab American Fictional stories to celebrate Arab American Heritage Month.
Non-fiction
Asian American History in California & the East Bay
A few AAPI selections from the Oakland History Center collections.
Sinners
Yes! We love the movie too, so we created this booklist inspired by the movie Sinners by Oakland's own Oscar award winning director.
Celebrating Yemeni Roots in the United States
This list is a mixture of books related to Yemen, its history and includes several fiction books.
Books to Read for Arab American Heritage Month
An Arab American reading list with books for all ages.
Asian American History in California & the East Bay
A few AAPI selections from the Oakland History Center collections.
Sinners
Yes! We love the movie too, so we created this booklist inspired by the movie Sinners by Oakland's own Oscar award winning director.
Celebrating Yemeni Roots in the United States
This list is a mixture of books related to Yemen, its history and includes several fiction books.
Books to Read for Arab American Heritage Month
An Arab American reading list with books for all ages.
Non-fiction
Graphic Novels on Monsters & Monstrosity
These horror graphic novels take a look at monsters and monstrosity from different angles.
Superman: Finding Home
Delve deeper into Superman's lore or discover other graphic novels & books that explore themes of identity, belonging, courage, & empathy.
2024 Harvey Award Nominees
The nominees for this year’s Harvey Awards, celebrating the best comics of the prior publishing year. How many can you read by award time?
Within the Kingdom of magic and madness: Studio Ghibli
Enjoy the wonders of Studio Ghibli's animations' other works through music, art books, graphic novels, documentaries, and more.
Graphic Novels on Monsters & Monstrosity
These horror graphic novels take a look at monsters and monstrosity from different angles.
Superman: Finding Home
Delve deeper into Superman's lore or discover other graphic novels & books that explore themes of identity, belonging, courage, & empathy.
2024 Harvey Award Nominees
The nominees for this year’s Harvey Awards, celebrating the best comics of the prior publishing year. How many can you read by award time?
Within the Kingdom of magic and madness: Studio Ghibli
Enjoy the wonders of Studio Ghibli's animations' other works through music, art books, graphic novels, documentaries, and more.
For teens
Teens
Potions, Spells, and Magic!
A magical collection of spell books and witchy activities that inspire kids and tweens to explore creativity and everyday magic.
YA Graphic Novels to Read for AAPI Month!
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with these YA graphic novels
Celebrating LGBTQ Month at Oakland Public Library, 2026
Below is a list of both fiction and non-fiction books that are held at the Oakland Public Library dedicated to the LGBTQ topics.
Potions, Spells, and Magic!
A magical collection of spell books and witchy activities that inspire kids and tweens to explore creativity and everyday magic.
YA Graphic Novels to Read for AAPI Month!
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with these YA graphic novels
Celebrating LGBTQ Month at Oakland Public Library, 2026
Below is a list of both fiction and non-fiction books that are held at the Oakland Public Library dedicated to the LGBTQ topics.
For children
Children
Potions, Spells, and Magic!
A magical collection of spell books and witchy activities that inspire kids and tweens to explore creativity and everyday magic.
Mental Health Awareness for Littles
These stories introduce social-emotional awareness for littles, preschool through 2nd grade.
Summer at the Library: Swim!
From first splashes to brave jumps, these picture books celebrate the excitement, nerves, and confidence that come with learning to swim!
Potions, Spells, and Magic!
A magical collection of spell books and witchy activities that inspire kids and tweens to explore creativity and everyday magic.
Mental Health Awareness for Littles
These stories introduce social-emotional awareness for littles, preschool through 2nd grade.
Summer at the Library: Swim!
From first splashes to brave jumps, these picture books celebrate the excitement, nerves, and confidence that come with learning to swim!
