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Temescal Branch Centennial Celebration

The Temescal Branch is celebrating its 100th birthday with a month long celebration. Drop by for "Centennial Saturdays" and be sure to mark your calendar for the all day block party on December 8.

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10 Great Reasons to Read Fiction in November 2018

Clear your November calendar: this month is packed with tempting new novels and story collections.

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Oakland Public Library - Donations

The Oakland Public Library regularly receives gifts of books and non-book material from our patrons.  If you are interested in donating, or interested in receiving donated books, click here.

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The Oakland Public Library Preservation Measure

On June 5, 2018, Oakland voters passed the Oakland Public Library Preservation Measure. Learn more here. 

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Frederick Roberts: California's First African American Legislator

Vote For The Humanitarians

In honor of election day the African American Museum and Library at Oakland profiles political figure Frederick Madison Roberts.

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"In Flanders fields the poppies blow between the crosses, row on row."

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Educator Resources for Native American History Month

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Have you noticed Michael Wertz's ABC Oakland honors Natives with 'O is for Ohlone' ? Oakland was home to the Ohlone Tribe. As we approach November and Native American Indians come to the forefront, we invite you to explore the culture, connect with the community and grow your understanding of Native Americans.

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A Brief History of Oakland's Madison Square

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Madison Square has been home to the Chinese community since the 1860s.

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Centennial Saturdays at Temescal Branch

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