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Learn a New Language for Free with Transparent Language!

With Transparent Language Online you can learn more than 80 languages including English.  Whether basic or advanced, use it for free online or with the mobile app.  Just sign in with your library card!

Click here to start learning a new language!

The Annual Report is Here!

The Oakland Public Library's 2011-2012 Annual Report is here!  We have accomplished so much, with your support, and we would love to share the story of a year of successes with you.  

Click here for the full report

Visit museums & more for free with your OPL card

Our new Discover & Go program allows you to get free passes to local museums and cultural institutions with your library card. A few of our participating partners are: Asian Art Museum, California Academy of Sciences, California Shakespeare Theater, Exploratorium, Oakland Museum of California, Pacific Pinball Museum, and the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.

Click here to learn more about Discover & Go

Upcoming Events

Saturday
May
25

Clase de Computadoras para Principiantes en Español (Computer Basics in Spanish)

César E. Chávez Branch, 10:00am
Saturday
May
25

Computer Help

Elmhurst Branch, 10:00am

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Celebrating Children in Oakland

Germar the Magician

Día de los niños / Día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day) is a celebration of children, families, and reading that culminates...