"I have this great idea for a book!"
These days, traditional publishing is not the only way to see yourself in print. This page is for those who want to self-publish or need general information on self-publishing.
Biblioboard
Publish Your Own E-Books for Free
Bilblioboard: Create or upload your own eBook, share with libraries so library patrons can read, and maybe even win a prize!
Biblioboard
Author and Publisher Submission Policy
Are you an author or publisher looking to have your book added to the library's collection? Here is the information you need.
Biblioboard
Biblioboard lets you create work, share it, and discover works by local authors.
Format & publish your book for free with Biblioboard!
Edit Your Town: The Oakland Wiki Edit-a-thon
Jan 31st | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for a collaborative edit-a-thon where we’ll update and expand the Oakland Wiki, a community-driven resource for all things local.
Making Stories, part of a series
Children 8-12 are invited to join a club to write, illustrate, make, and tell your own stories. First Thursday of each month from 3:30-5 pm
Congratulations to MacArthur Fellow, Tommy Orange!
Oakland writer Tommy Orange is one of 22 people selected this year to receive a MacArthur Fellowship.
The Word Barre: A Writing Community for Women
Feb 7 & Mar 14
A monthly meet up with a collective mission of nurturing creative confidence and curiosity in women through writing.
Edit Your Town: The Oakland Wiki Edit-a-thon
Jan 31st | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for a collaborative edit-a-thon where we’ll update and expand the Oakland Wiki, a community-driven resource for all things local.
Making Stories, part of a series
Children 8-12 are invited to join a club to write, illustrate, make, and tell your own stories. First Thursday of each month from 3:30-5 pm
Congratulations to MacArthur Fellow, Tommy Orange!
Oakland writer Tommy Orange is one of 22 people selected this year to receive a MacArthur Fellowship.
The Word Barre: A Writing Community for Women
Feb 7 & Mar 14
A monthly meet up with a collective mission of nurturing creative confidence and curiosity in women through writing.