Self-Publish

Self-Publish

"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!

Intro to Leather Crafts: Making Leather Journal Covers

Jul 18th | 11:00am - 2:00pm
Join us for an afternoon of leather craft making and journaling. You will be introduced to the basics of leather crafting.

Poetry Workshop with Yan-Yin Choy

May 16th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a generative poetry workshop with Cantonese author, artist, and poet, Yan-Yin Choy.

May 2026

Music, Memory, and Community with Chinatown Records, free comic books, a cultural preservation workshop and so much more!

Self-Publish & Enter Indie Author Project Contest

May 14th | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Event
Learn how to self-publish your book and share it with the Oakland Library community through PressBooks and Biblioboard.
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