Oakland Public Library

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Oakland Youth Poet Laureate Applications Now Open

The OYPL program is an unprecedented citywide effort to celebrate literacy through poetry and connect young writers to far-reaching opportunities. Deadline to apply is Feb. 1.

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Help with Your Taxes

The Lawyers in the Library program is a free information and referral program that is being held virtually.

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Play Winter Bingo!

Winter Bingo is a fun family literacy game recommended for kids ages 0-12. Visit your local branch to pick up your card, or download one here!

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Sidewalk Service at OPL Continues

16 locations are available for no-contact sidewalk pickup service and mobile printing. Indoor areas remain closed.

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Looking for something great to read? Fill out this form and let one of our amazing librarians do the work for you!

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Free COVID-19 Testing / Pruebas gratis de COVID-19

Now, anyone who lives or works in Alameda County can be tested for FREE at any of Oakland’s testing sites. Ahora cualquier persona que viva o trabaje en el Condado de Alameda puede hacerse la prueba GRATUITAMENTE en cualquier de los sitios de prueba en Oakland.

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Featured Events

Free Meal Pick-up / Repartición Gratuita de Comida Preparada

Monday, January 25th 12:00pm, 81st Avenue Branch

The 81st Ave. Branch Library is hosting a free meal pick-up on a first-come, first-served basis every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday starting at 12 p.m. All meals are donated by World Central Kitchen and prepared by local restaurants...

Free COVID-19 Testing / Pruebas gratis de COVID-19

Tuesday, January 26th 9:00am, 81st Avenue Branch

Curative is offering free mobile COVID-19 testing at the corner of 79th Ave. and Rudsdale St. adjacent to the 81st Ave. Community Library every Tuesday. Appointments are preferred and available online; a limited amount of walk-ups are available...

Free Produce Pick-Up / Repartición Gratuita de Alimentos

Tuesday, January 26th 11:30am, Melrose Branch

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The Melrose Branch Library is hosting a free produce pick-up every Tuesday beginning at 11:30am. All bags of produce are in partnership with the Alameda County Community Food Bank. There are no eligibility requirements for residents to...