Have you been wondering how to find new books in Oakland Public Library's catalog? We've created a brief tutorial that shows you how.

Did you know that our catalog allows you free access to the New York Times online? All you need to do is set up a free account and redeem your access code. This tutorial takes you through the steps.

Want to learn more about how to use the library?

Visit our YouTube for a playlist of searching tutorials to help you find a variety of items in our catalog, including Early Reader e-books and Hoopla for kids, and how to place a hold on items in our catalog.

We hope these tutorials helps searching our catalog a little easier.

If you need helping finding books or other items you can also call (510) 238-3134 or email eanswers@oaklandlibrary.org.