New Staff Lists
Poetry on Borders & Belonging
For National Poetry Month, OPL invites you to read living poets writing about the United States today.
Trans Rights Read-a-thon 2026
The Trans Rights Read-a-thon starts March 17th. It's an annual call to action to uplift the voices of transgender authors.
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.
Poetry on Borders & Belonging
For National Poetry Month, OPL invites you to read living poets writing about the United States today.
Trans Rights Read-a-thon 2026
The Trans Rights Read-a-thon starts March 17th. It's an annual call to action to uplift the voices of transgender authors.
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.
Fiction
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.
#benitobowl books
Books by authors from and/or with stories set in the beautiful nations of America mentioned by Bad Bunny during the Superbowl Halftime.
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.
#benitobowl books
Books by authors from and/or with stories set in the beautiful nations of America mentioned by Bad Bunny during the Superbowl Halftime.
Non-fiction
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.
The Devil's Music: A Closer Look at the Blues
Inspired by Sinners, the 2026 Academy Award Winning Film for Best Original Screenplay.
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.
The Devil's Music: A Closer Look at the Blues
Inspired by Sinners, the 2026 Academy Award Winning Film for Best Original Screenplay.
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
Say NO to Bullying
Here is a list of materials to help with bullying.
Boy and Girls bands
Here are some materials OPL have on Boy and Girls Bands
Books to Read for Arab American Heritage Month
An Arab American reading list with books for all ages.
Say NO to Bullying
Here is a list of materials to help with bullying.
Boy and Girls bands
Here are some materials OPL have on Boy and Girls Bands
Books to Read for Arab American Heritage Month
An Arab American reading list with books for all ages.
For children
Children
Honoring Dr. King
These picture books celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement
Spring is Here
Spring related books from your children's librarians
Wheels
Rolling, honking, transporting, constructing books for pre-K -- and one spaceship.
Honoring Dr. King
These picture books celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement
Spring is Here
Spring related books from your children's librarians
Wheels
Rolling, honking, transporting, constructing books for pre-K -- and one spaceship.
