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Summer Reading Coming Soon!

Register for a new Children's Fairyland card, A's ticket vouchers and more. The program runs June 1 - August 3, 2019.

Are you excited for summer?
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Spring Travel Series at OPL

Planning for your next travel destination? The Main Library's annual Spring Travel Series is back! 

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May is Bike Month!

Are you a bike enthusiast? Or are you bike curious perhaps? Whether you're an expert or a beginning bike lover, May 2019 is packed with opportunities to embrace two-wheeled ways at OPL. 

Let's ride!
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OPL is Now Open Longer!

Last June, Oakland showed love for its libraries. Thanks to the passage of Measure D, starting Monday, April 1, you can expect #MoreLibrary at Your Library!

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Visit Museums & More for Free with Your Library Card

Discover & Go is a program provided by your library that offers free and low-cost passes for museums, science centers, zoos, theatres, and other cultural destinations.

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Kanopy Film Streaming Service Now Available

Stream over 30,000 available films, TV shows, documentaries and more for free using your library card.

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Has Oakland Public Library made a difference in your life?  

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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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Book Me!

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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Featured Events

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Weekends @ OPL!

Looking for free things to do this weekend? Every week, we'll be posting our picks of weekend events at OPL. Don't forget to follow us on social media @oaklibrary for latest updates!

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From the Library Community

Meet the Ten Amazing Oakland Youth Poet Laureate Finalists!

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We are so excited to introduce our ten Youth Poet Laureate Finalists. Keep an eye on this space as we introduce them one by one in the days leading up to the June 7th Final Event.

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From Advice for Readers

10 Great Reasons to Read Fiction in May 2019

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If you are wondering what to read next, we have ten fantastic ideas for you.

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From Children's Services Blog

Children's Books about Ramadan and those featuring Muslims

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It's Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar and the most joyous of times for Muslims around the world. Check out books about Ramadan and Muslims in this post.

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From the Main Library

Celebrating Oakland's Own Frank Robinson, 1935-2019

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Frank Robinson, graduate of Oakland's McClymonds High School, became Major League Baseball's first African American manager after a distinguished playing career.

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