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"Back to School Resources"

Back-to-School Resources

Oakland schools return for remote learning starting August 10. Here’s what your Oakland Public Library has available for learning 365 days a year.

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COVID-19 East Bay Community Archive

Share Your Pandemic Experience

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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Going Back to School with OPL

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We are in the process of updating our web page for PARENTS & TEACHERS. As OUSD prepares to resume session we want you to have the following up-to-date information. We hope these resources will help make this school year a success.

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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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