Featured Events
Meet Author E.R. Ramzipoor
Tuesday, September 24th 6:30pm, Main Library
Join author E.R. Ramzipoor for a reading of her debut novel, The Ventriloquists. Publishers Weekly calls her book a "magnetic debut... Sprawling and ambitious, with crisp pacing and fully realized characters, this will fascinate...
2019 Fall Job Fair for Adults
Wednesday, September 25th 2:00pm, Main Library
The 2019 Fall Job Fair for Adults is happening on September 25th, from 2pm to 4pm. As always, our location is the Community Room at the Main Oakland Public Library. OPL Job Fairs are always lively and well attended! Come meet with representatives...
Octavia of Earth
Saturday, September 28th 2:00pm, African American Museum & Library at Oakland
Explore the life of California’s legendary science fiction writer, Octavia E. Butler, with a screening of Octavia of Earth, a “documusical.” Anand Kalra served as the artistic director for the film produced by the Oakland based...
Exploring the Laurel District
Wednesday, October 2nd 6:00pm, Main Library
Local historian, editor and author Dennis Evanosky will share the history of his Oakland neighborhood, the Laurel District, from the arrival of the Ohlone to the early 20th century development of Laurel Grove Park and Key Route Heights. He will also...
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Octavia of Earth
Saturday, September 28th 2:00pm, African American Museum & Library at Oakland
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Exploring the Laurel District
Wednesday, October 2nd 6:00pm, Main Library
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Kathryn Magnolia Johnson: An Autobiographical Compilation
Saturday, October 5th 1:00pm, African American Museum & Library at Oakland
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CalFresh Food Stamps Sign-Ups / CalFresh (Estampillas de Comida) Taller de Inscripcion
Tuesday, October 8th 3:00pm, César E. Chávez Branch
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East Bay Yesterday Live! : Exploring BART history with Michael C. Healy
Wednesday, October 9th 6:00pm, Main Library
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How to Create a Garden for Monarchs & Milkweed Giveaway
Saturday, October 12th 11:00am, Rockridge Branch
