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Mobile Checkout Now Available

Oakland Public Library is now offering mobile checkout with the cloudLibrary app. Virtual library cards are also available to library patrons.

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OPL Summer Registration Starts May 29

People of all ages can participate in reading challenges, online activities, and performances throughout the summer.

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Oakland Public Library Express Now Available

Patrons will be able to access modified library services including browsing, checkout, and computer use during limited business hours.

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A collection of "Best-Sellers" in eBooks...

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COVID-19 Vaccination Information

General information about COVID-19 vaccine planning and administration.

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From Children's Services Blog

Saturdays in May: AAPI Celebration, Storytime & #OPLSummer Kickoff

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Mark your calendar for Saturdays at 10:30 AM! Join us for family fun as we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander month and kickoff #OPLSummer. Link to Asian Pacific American Read-In Week Videos

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From Advice for Readers

Reasons to Read Nonfiction: AAPI Stories

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A selection of books on Asian and Asian/Pacific Islander American experiences, in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month.

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From Oakland Grown

Black Matters: the World of Afrofuturism

The Main Library sponsored a program that explored the rich, creative and affirming landscape of Afrofuturism.

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From the Library Community

The Moms of Magnolia Street

Bamidele Agbasegbe Demerson

The Oakland History Center and AAMLO feature in the new NBC Bay Area investigative series "The Moms of Magnolia Street".

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Celebramos la herencia Asiático-Americana y de las Islas del Pacífico

Lee y diviértete con nosotros celebrando la herencia Asiático-Americana y de las Islas del Pacífico.

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Compassion in Oakland

什麼是Compassion in Oakland 義工團隊? 我們可以如何支持屋崙華埠?

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