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Celebrate Women's History Month!
Celebrate Women's History Month!
Celebrating 75 Years of the Oakland Main Library!
Celebrating 75 Years of the Oakland Main Library!
For 75 years, Oakland's Main Library has stood at the heart of downtown, a place for learning, connection, and community. Since opening…
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SIGN UP For A Free Library Card!
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APPLY - Job opportunities with the City of Oakland (including the library)
APPLY - Job opportunities with the City of Oakland (including the library)
BOOKLIST - Funny Women
BOOKLIST - Funny Women
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The Soul of Sound: An Interview with Deon Brown
The Soul of Sound: An Interview with Deon Brown
Deon Brown, multi-hyphenate creative and founder of the Black American Sound System is hosting a sonic exhibition and event series…
Annual Report
Annual Report
Annual Report Annual Report 2024/25 Past Reports All…
Save Money. Get a Library Card.
Save Money. Get a Library Card.
Five ways your library card can help you save money.
PRESS RELEASE - Oakland Public Library’s Brookfield Branch to Close Temporarily for Infrastructure Upgrades
PRESS RELEASE - Oakland Public Library’s Brookfield Branch to Close Temporarily for Infrastructure Upgrades
6 free, unexpected things to do with an Oakland Public Library card
6 free, unexpected things to do with an Oakland Public Library card
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Browse the Catalogue
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BOOKLIST - Ramadan Reads for teens and their families
BOOKLIST - Ramadan Reads for teens and their families
BOOKLIST - Trans Rights Read-a-thon
BOOKLIST - Trans Rights Read-a-thon
BOOKLIST - Does she have magic?
BOOKLIST - Does she have magic?
BOOKLIST - What's in Saint Heron's Library?
BOOKLIST - What's in Saint Heron's Library?
California State Library Parks Pass
California State Library Parks Pass
California State Library Parks Pass — California State Library. Parks Pass Program — The California State Library Parks Pass are free passes that can be used for up to 21 days to visit any state park and can be used to visit more than one state park. Passes are only good for State Parks and are not valid at National Parks, municipal parks, etc. The pass permits one vehicle and its passengers into the state park. Passes do not provide discounts for camping, programs or other licenses needed while at the park.<br/>Did you know? You can check out a backpack for your State Park visit!
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Free Basic Tax Help
Free Basic Tax Help
Tax Help Oakland Public Library works with the AARP Foundation to provide free tax help during tax season, usually February through…
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Meet The Author Programs
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Book Clubs
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Housing & Social Services Programs
Gardening Workshops & Resources
Gardening Workshops & Resources
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Find JOBS with OPL’s help!
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