The Oakland Public Library

11/16/2023

Our next Sunday concert will take place on December 10th at 2 pm. Commemorate the holiday season and all the most famous and poignant Christmas music we know and love with acclaimed international concert violinist Dr. David Podles. David will evoke the veritable enchantment of the Christmas season and all it’s merriment in this performance. Visit our website to register!

11/14/2023

A big thank you to Jim Wright for visiting the Oakland Public Library to talk about his new book The Screech Owl Companion. Visit OPL to check out his new book! #🦉❤️

11/09/2023

OPL has a free resource for veterans called VetNow through Brainfuse. This free resource provides job tools and resume assistance for veterans transitioning into civilian life. Real time help is available with live tutors (online) to assist with GED, college placement, prepare for interviews and more. Contact the Oakland Public Library to find out about this database and all our databases available for free for Oakland residents.

11/09/2023

Thank you to all our veterans and those that are still in service. For your bravery to protect our country and defend our freedom. 🇺🇸

11/07/2023

Hey teens! Test your trivia knowledge at the Oakland Public Library. Registration can be found on the OPL website.

11/06/2023

Attention Hallmark Movie fans! You can now binge watch all your favorite Hallmark Christmas movies from Hoopla Digital with your Oakland Public Library card!

10/31/2023

Hey Teens! Check out our new Anime Club. Visit our website to register.

10/28/2023

During the Summer, OPL hosted a program with The Seeing Eye organization to introduce adorable pups in training. The Library is now sponsoring a very good boy named Nicco! Good luck your training!

10/28/2023

Our next Foreign Film discussion will take place on Monday, Nov. 6th at 10am. We will be discussing Io Non Ho Paura (I’m Not Scared, 101 minutes - Rated R). Registration is not required.

10/28/2023

Do you judge a book by its cover? Sometimes that's OK!

It turns out an old saying might be wrong. You can judge a book by its cover, in a sense. Authors and cover designers say there’s a lot you can glean from a book’s front.

10/24/2023

Congratulations on your brand new Library Card! I know she’ll be using that card often and checking out tons of books!

10/24/2023