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OPL to Be Featured in ALA National Series

On Friday, August 7, you’re invited to join American Library Association (ALA) President Julius C. Jefferson, Jr. when he visits OPL during his virtual tour Holding Space: A national conversation series with libraries.

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COVID-19 East Bay Community Archive

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We are living in unprecedented times due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We want to hear your stories and preserve this moment in time.

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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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Sidewalk Pickup at OPL

Limited locations are available for no-contact sidewalk pickup service. Indoor areas remain closed.

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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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OPL @ Home

Use your library card from home to access a wealth of digital offerings from OPL.

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OPL Online Programs for Kids

The kids are home, so is our staff, so we're bringing the fun to you!

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#OPLSummer Reading Logs & Prize Books

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Our summer reading program officially ends this week but keep reading! Are you ready to go 'back to school'? Don't forget your library card!

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From Advice for Readers

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The Vegetable Gardener's Cookbook

Recipes for garden garden fruits and vegetables.

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From the Main Library

OPL Launches Gardening Video Playlist

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The Oakland Public Library continues providing the community with gardening tips, book lists, and now, videos.

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From the Library Community

What If You Can't Work From Home?

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Resources for people who cannot shelter in place for work, recently lost their work because of Covid-19, or are otherwise figuring out how to survive this time.

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From the Library Community

#OwnVoices Books for Teens by Black Authors

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Fighting against racial injustice and for equality is “the struggle” but being Black is not limited to only this struggle. Here is a list of books by Black authors that feature a range of their experience.

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