New Staff Lists
Vintage Black Horror Movies
Enjoy this October with a marathon of Blaxploitation Horror movies.
From Oakland to the World: 60 Years of Black Panther History
The founding of the Black Panther Party in Oakland in 1966 marked a new chapter in the assertion of equal right.
Black Panther Party Book List
In 1968, the Black Panther Party created a list of 30 books as recommended reading for new members. Here are all 30 books listed in order.
Vintage Black Horror Movies
Enjoy this October with a marathon of Blaxploitation Horror movies.
From Oakland to the World: 60 Years of Black Panther History
The founding of the Black Panther Party in Oakland in 1966 marked a new chapter in the assertion of equal right.
Black Panther Party Book List
In 1968, the Black Panther Party created a list of 30 books as recommended reading for new members. Here are all 30 books listed in order.
Fiction
Myths of the Ancient World
Origin stories from around the world.
An Abolitionist's Reading List for Black August
Learn from various works that has been done in pursuit of freedom. Includes children's books. Curated by the Black Culture Fest Committee.
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in July 2026
This book list brings together fiction and nonfiction from our catalog that touch on mental health across diverse communities.
Adult Hot Summer Reads ️
Recommended to you by Library Aide Xana Pierone
Myths of the Ancient World
Origin stories from around the world.
An Abolitionist's Reading List for Black August
Learn from various works that has been done in pursuit of freedom. Includes children's books. Curated by the Black Culture Fest Committee.
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in July 2026
This book list brings together fiction and nonfiction from our catalog that touch on mental health across diverse communities.
Adult Hot Summer Reads ️
Recommended to you by Library Aide Xana Pierone
Non-fiction
From Oakland to the World: 60 Years of Black Panther History
The founding of the Black Panther Party in Oakland in 1966 marked a new chapter in the assertion of equal right.
An Abolitionist's Reading List for Black August
Learn from various works that has been done in pursuit of freedom. Includes children's books. Curated by the Black Culture Fest Committee.
The Town's TBR: A Community Generated Booklist
Oakland City Councilmember Janani Ramachandran recommends 5 must-read non-fiction books about Oakland on Instagram and Oaklanders chimed in!
Happy 250th Birthday USA!
This list includes books on the founding period, political development, and major social and historical changes in the USA.
From Oakland to the World: 60 Years of Black Panther History
The founding of the Black Panther Party in Oakland in 1966 marked a new chapter in the assertion of equal right.
An Abolitionist's Reading List for Black August
Learn from various works that has been done in pursuit of freedom. Includes children's books. Curated by the Black Culture Fest Committee.
The Town's TBR: A Community Generated Booklist
Oakland City Councilmember Janani Ramachandran recommends 5 must-read non-fiction books about Oakland on Instagram and Oaklanders chimed in!
Happy 250th Birthday USA!
This list includes books on the founding period, political development, and major social and historical changes in the USA.
Non-fiction
Trans History Month 2026 ️️
Brought to you by: Heather Fong
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?
Trans History Month 2026 ️️
Brought to you by: Heather Fong
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?
For teens
Teens
Filipino American History Month Celebration Readings
The Oakland Public Library's Filipino American collection covers adult, young adult, and children's literature.
Myths of the Ancient World
Origin stories from around the world.
Filipino American History Month Celebration Readings
The Oakland Public Library's Filipino American collection covers adult, young adult, and children's literature.
Myths of the Ancient World
Origin stories from around the world.
For children
Children
Books for Wider Horizons - Oscar's Favorites
Bilingual Spanish titles for your consideration
Filipino American History Month Celebration Readings
The Oakland Public Library's Filipino American collection covers adult, young adult, and children's literature.
Super STEM!
Explore these engaging kids’ books that make STEM—science, technology, engineering, and math—fun, approachable, and inspiring.
Books for Wider Horizons - Oscar's Favorites
Bilingual Spanish titles for your consideration
Filipino American History Month Celebration Readings
The Oakland Public Library's Filipino American collection covers adult, young adult, and children's literature.
Super STEM!
Explore these engaging kids’ books that make STEM—science, technology, engineering, and math—fun, approachable, and inspiring.
