New Staff Lists
National Native American Heritage Month Reading Suggestions
This annotated bibliography features 23 adult books exploring Native American and Indigenous issues.
The Town's TBR: Food Sovereignty
Wonder why food isn’t free, corner stores outnumber groceries, or how elites decide what’s safe to eat and grow? This is for you.
Vintage Black Horror Movies
Enjoy this October with a marathon of Blaxploitation Horror movies.
National Native American Heritage Month Reading Suggestions
This annotated bibliography features 23 adult books exploring Native American and Indigenous issues.
The Town's TBR: Food Sovereignty
Wonder why food isn’t free, corner stores outnumber groceries, or how elites decide what’s safe to eat and grow? This is for you.
Vintage Black Horror Movies
Enjoy this October with a marathon of Blaxploitation Horror movies.
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
National Native American Heritage Month Reading Suggestions
This annotated bibliography features 23 adult books exploring Native American and Indigenous issues.
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!
National Native American Heritage Month Reading Suggestions
This annotated bibliography features 23 adult books exploring Native American and Indigenous issues.
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!
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
Picture Books for Filipino American History Month
Celebrate Filipino American history all year long with these engaging picture books for children (bilingual stories in English and Tagalog).
Celebrate Diwali (Deepavali): The Festival of Light
At OPL, children can explore the traditions and stories of Diwali through a wonderful selection of picture books and children’s books.
Children's Books for Día De Los Muertos
Día De Los Muertos is coming up on November 1 and 2! These family friendly picks, in Spanish and English, are all written by Latine authors.
Picture Books for Filipino American History Month
Celebrate Filipino American history all year long with these engaging picture books for children (bilingual stories in English and Tagalog).
Celebrate Diwali (Deepavali): The Festival of Light
At OPL, children can explore the traditions and stories of Diwali through a wonderful selection of picture books and children’s books.
Children's Books for Día De Los Muertos
Día De Los Muertos is coming up on November 1 and 2! These family friendly picks, in Spanish and English, are all written by Latine authors.
