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Outdoor Adventure Backpacks

In partnership with the East Bay Regional Parks District, the Dimond Branch is offering backpacks available for checkout full of cool stuff that people can use to enjoy our regional parks.

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Work for the 2020 Census!

The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring thousands of workers to ensure a complete count. OPL is hosting a series of workshops that will provide one-on-one help to anyone who wants to apply for these jobs. 

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Register for a Library Card!

Anyone - at any age - can get an Oakland Public Library card. Library cards are free and are available at all our locations.

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Weekends @ OPL!

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Looking for fun & free things to do this weekend? Check out this weekly blog for a small sampling of events and programs for all ages at your Oakland Public Library.

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From the Library Community

Write a Novel at Your Library

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Thinking about writing a novel for National Novel Writing Month in November? We can help!

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5 Great Reasons to Read Fiction in December 2019

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Cozy up with five of December's best fiction releases.

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From Children's Services Blog

Winter Bingo 2019

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We invite children (recommended ages 0-12) to play Winter Bingo at OPL over the holiday break. Visit your local library to pick up a Winter Bingo card. Complete any 5 activities in a row and win a FREE Book

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From the Main Library

1919: the year that changed America

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This year marks the centennial of a momentous year in world and American history.

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