
We celebrated 20 years!
The big celebration came and went, and we're still basking in a revelatory whirlwind of community spirit. The energy was high, the...

Give a birthday gift to the library
The library is turning 20 this year, which is a great reason to give it a gift of a tax-deductible donation. Anything helps, and this...

The Olympics in Rockridge!
With the Olympics filling the airwaves this August, intrepid librarians hatched a plan to engage the neighborhood kids in their own...
September calendar of events
There's a lot going on at the library, and most programs and events can be found on the Oakland Public Library web site. Thanks to Emily...

Animals at the library? You bet!
When was the last time you saw animals at a library? Was it a library at the zoo? Or maybe a puppy tied up outside the library's doors?...
The library is (re)OPENED!
The library opened it's doors last week without much fanfare, but with a memorable first patron. Here's what librarian Emily Weak had to...
Where’s your Rockridge Librarian?
If you haven’t noticed, the Rockridge Library is currently closed while it receives a much-needed spiffing up. When it re-opens in early...

100 books that changed lives
Librarians field all sorts of questions throughout the day, and one such question from a young patron recently spawned much spirited...

If you dream of biking to the library...
Whether you ride a bike or dream of owning one, the Oakland Public Library has what you need. Amazing but true, the library is kicking up...
What's happening with other OPL branches
Hi! I attended the Friends of Oakland Public Library meeting on April 30th at the Melrose Branch. Many OPL branches were represented by...