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Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary.bsky.social · 17h ago

It's time to collect your summer reading prizes! 🏆 Learn how to redeem your summer reading prize ➡️ https://bit.ly/4oXtZsp

A sketched face is shown with the words: "Why so quiet? What’s on your mind?" followed by "ME: librarian for a day as my summer reading prize.

Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary.bsky.social · 20h ago

Tokuda-Hall, author and founding member and former president of Authors Against Book Bans (AABB), will be in conversation about the current and future threats to our freedom to read, what AABB is doing about it, and how you can help. Register ➡️ https://bit.ly/4fFQ4Ji

Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary.bsky.social · 3d ago

Get ready for your first day back to school by feeling and looking your best! 🍎✨ Come get free haircuts and hair braiding for children ages 5-18. 💈💇No appointments! It's first-come, first-serve. There will also be a free backpack giveaway (while supplies last). 🎒 Details ➡️ https://bit.ly/3RsSvpg

The image is an advertisement for a "Free Back to School Event" featuring "Haircuts, Braiding, & Backpacks." It provides event details: Saturday, August 5, from 12 to 3 PM at Martin Luther King Jr. Branch and Friday, August 11, from 12 to 5 PM at 81st Ave. Branch. The image includes drawings of backpacks filled with school supplies.

Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary.bsky.social · 4d ago

Join us for another collaborative edit‑a‑thon as we work together to update and expand the Oakland Wiki, a community-driven resource for all things local. This session will take a deeper look at analog research materials in the Magazines & Newspapers Department. Details ➡️ https://bit.ly/4vYa8ew

Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary.bsky.social · 5d ago

Come play games, meet your neighbors, bring your friends, and have fun! This all-ages event brings people together to celebrate our beautiful community. Program schedule: 3-5pm - activities with MADE Museum 🎮 🕹️ 3-5pm - Face painting 🎨 🐯 4-5:30pm - DJ Hour 🎛️ 🎧 Details ➡️ https://bit.ly/3RDTWRN

This image is a colorful flyer for National Night Out on August 24th from 3 PM to 5:30 PM at Piedmont Avenue Branch. It features activities such as video gaming with The Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment, learning to DJ with DJ Alex, making arts and crafts, playing giant Connect 4 and outdoor games, and face painting with Heather Ware. The flyer encourages a fun, free evening for all ages. Contact information is listed at the bottom.

Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary.bsky.social · 5d ago

Looking for a meaningful career in education? Join this information session to discover how you can get paid to learn, increase your earning potential, and make a lasting impact where you live. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3RKxS7T

A promotional image for an online event titled "Begin & Grow Your Career in Education." The event is on August 4 from 11 AM to 12 PM. It offers a free session on paid training programs and low-cost pathways to earn a degree while working. The background features school-related icons such as a backpack, books, and writing tools. Logos for Oakland Public Library and Wonder Books are at the bottom.

Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary.bsky.social · 5d ago

Books that stop and think about what tourism does to the land and the people who live there. Start reading 📚➡️ https://bit.ly/44Uq7zo

A promotional image for "The Ethics of Tourism" book list by Oakland Public Library. The background features ancient ruins under a clear blue sky. Seven book covers are displayed: "The Taste of Sugar" by Marisel Vera, "Negotiating Paradise", "Staging Indigeneity", "An Indian Among Los Indígenas", "Defiant Indigeneity", "Indigenous Europe", and "Remembering Our Intimacies.

Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary.bsky.social · 6d ago

We're accepting volunteer storytime readers until August 17, 2026! Books for Wider Horizons volunteers support early literacy development in Oakland by providing weekly reading experiences to thousands of young children across the city. Learn more and apply ➡️ https://bit.ly/4blbYPg

Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary.bsky.social · 6d ago

This summer's marigold contest is coming to a close sooner than you think! Return to participating library branches with your hopefully much taller marigold plant between August 22 - August 29. 🌼

A person smiling next to a large marigold plant in a pot on a table. A child stands nearby, partially obscured by the plant. The adult is wearing a colorful tie-dye shirt with the text "THE WORLD IS CHANGING." The scene appears to be indoors, possibly in a classroom or library space, with bookshelves and decorations in the background.

A tall potted plant with green leaves is placed on a desk in a library setting. There are framed certificates on the wall, a computer monitor, a desk phone, and cleaning supplies nearby. The background shows bookshelves with books.

A person stands in a library, holding a large potted plant with yellow flowers. Bookshelves and a computer workstation are visible in the background. Colorful posters and a pride flag are displayed on the wall.

Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary.bsky.social · 7d ago

Summer's almost over already?! 🫨 What was your favorite part? What would make it even better? Tell us in this super quick, 6 minute summer survey! ➡️ https://bit.ly/4bf7F8g Thank you for reading with us! 📚 #OPLSummer

Cartoon avatars enjoying summer activities in a colorful cityscape, featuring landmarks like a bridge and skyscrapers. A speech bubble says, "Tell us how it went!" and there's a call to action, "Take our survey," in a red banner.

Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary.bsky.social · last wk.

Welcome to an amazing August at the Oakland Public Library! This month we're celebrating back-to-school season, Read-A-Romance Month, and of course all the wonderful reading you've done over the summer! 📚☀️ Here’s a few highlights you can look forward to this month: https://bit.ly/4wsxHNH

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Welcome to an amazing August at the Oakland Public Library! Get a free haircut in time for school and have one last summer party with…

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Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary.bsky.social · last wk.

Come talk books with us! 🤓📖 We have general interest as well as specialty book clubs taking place all across Oakland. Find your new favorite book club and what we're reading this month ➡️ oaklandlibrary.org/bookclub

A group of people posing in two rows on a stage with a yellow curtain. Most are holding books titled "Black Panther." Everyone is smiling and facing the camera.

A purple graphic featuring six book clubs with different book covers: "Creation Lake" by Rachel Kushner, "Colored Television" by Danny Senna, "The Black Antifascist Tradition" by the Black Studies Collective, "Madre Espina El Reino" by Liliana Colanzi, and "Power Hungry" by Suzanne Cope. The clubs are named Lakeview Book Club, Dimond Book Club, Black Studies Collective, Club de Lectura en Español, and One Village, One Book. The word "Book Clubs" and "Aug" are prominently displayed.

Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary.bsky.social · 2w ago

From stories of healing and resilience to practical guides on self-care and emotional well-being, this book list brings together fiction and nonfiction from our catalog that touch on mental health across diverse communities. Start reading 📚➡️ https://bit.ly/45nTr1e

Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary.bsky.social · 2w ago

Last Music & Mocktails of the summer! DJ Maria Yates will be curating the vibes with songs from the Bay Area's vibrant music scene. 🔊🎶 Create your own mocktails and make new friends at this wholesome, high energy, intergenerational dance party. 💃🍹 See you there! Details ➡️ https://bit.ly/4fzZHI8

Flyer for "Music & Mocktails with KALW Public Media" at the Main Library, 5:30–7:30 PM. Features an illustration of a cocktail and a photo of DJ Maria Yates. Text highlights "July 30" and "Bay Area Sounds - Local Music & Voices." Includes library and contact information.

Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary.bsky.social · 2w ago

This week (July 23-29) at the Oakland Public Library, kids can learn about reptiles, fathers and their children are welcome to join Baba & Me reading circle, and adults can join a special audiobook club.☀️📚 Find hundreds more free community events all across Oakland ➡️ https://bit.ly/4oXtZsp

A collage of four images: a person engaged in a science exhibit with posters saying "Think, Make, Try"; pancakes with blueberries on a tray; a group of people walking along a path in an outdoor setting; a pile of colorful LEGO bricks. The text below reads, "Tag us in your summer adventures!"

Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary.bsky.social · 2w ago

Do you have questions about your child’s IEP? Wondering what your rights are or how the process works? Join our workshop to get clear, practical guidance on how the special education system works and how to support your child in school. Details ➡️ https://bit.ly/3TQwJMH

Chalkboard-style graphic promoting a "Special Education & IEPs" event. Bookshelves are illustrated on both sides. Text states the event is on July 25, 11 AM to 12:30 PM, at the Elmhurst Branch. The event caters to families and caregivers and is available in English and Spanish.

Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary.bsky.social · 2w ago

Save money with your library card when you go to see the dinosaurs! 🦖 $5.00 off Regular AND VIP Tickets for the remainder of the Dinos Alive exhibit at the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts. Promo code: OPL5OFF 🎟️➡️ https://bit.ly/4fyrgl6

The image is a promotional poster for "Dinos Alive: Immersive Experience." It features a large dinosaur head with glowing eyes. Text highlights that the exhibition is now open, offers life-size animatronic dinosaurs and interactive exhibits, and is suitable for families. There is a $5 discount available with a promo code. The event is held at Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts in Oakland, CA.

Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary.bsky.social · 2w ago

Did you know that July is Disability Pride Month? Take this opportunity to connect with people living with disabilities through storytelling. Start reading 📚➡️ https://bit.ly/3Tef816

Here is a collage image featuring book covers under the theme "Disability Pride for All Ages." The books include titles such as "A Little Less Broken" by Angela Schember and "How to Live With the Internet and Not Let It Run Your Life" by Angela Lashbrook. The image highlights diverse experiences and stories related to disability.

Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary.bsky.social · 2w ago

You're invited to our annual end-of-summer party! ✉️ 🎉 Come early for the FREE BBQ grilled up by Oakland's firefighters! 🔥 🗓️ Saturday, August 1, 2026 ⏰11:00 AM – 3:00 PM 📍 Dimond Branch Details ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ftmYeQ

A colorful flyer for the "End of Summer Celebration" at Dimond Branch, Oakland, on Saturday, August 1, from 11 AM to 3 PM. Activities include storytime, a Try‑It Truck, block printing with Amoa Art, free children's books and snacks, arts and crafts, and free BBQ by Oakland Firefighters Local 55. The flyer features vibrant illustrations of food items and art materials.

At a bustling outdoor event, several people are gathered around a table filled with stacks of books. A person wearing a hat is smiling while interacting with attendees. A child stands nearby, holding their hair. Bright sunlight illuminates the scene, creating a lively atmosphere.

Three people are grilling burgers outdoors, wearing similar dark shirts with a fire department emblem. They are using spatulas to turn the burgers on a large grill. Trees and a brick wall are visible in the background.

Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary.bsky.social · 2w ago

Spend the summer outside with your loved ones cooking up delicious new recipes on the grill! 🍔😋 #OPLSummer Find these cookbooks at the link in bio 🔗➡️ https://bit.ly/3Tb6rVk

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Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary.bsky.social · 3w ago

Ricky Roo and Friends Puppet show comes to a library near you! 🧸 🌈 #OPLSummer Find locations & dates ➡️ https://bit.ly/3TmjPWu

A colorful puppet with stripes and a wide mouth is holding a toy trumpet against a backdrop featuring butterflies and rainbows. On either side, there are illustrated cards depicting palm trees. The setting suggests a playful and vibrant atmosphere.

Two colorful puppets on stage, with one wearing a pirate hat. The background features a patterned curtain with rainbows and palm trees. A gray cardboard cutout labeled "CAVE" is on the right.

A puppet show setup is displayed with a brightly colored backdrop featuring stars and sea creatures. The banner reads "Ricky Roo & Friends Puppet Shows" with social media handles below. The audience is focused on the performance area.

A group of people sitting closely together, including one holding a child in a blue outfit with white polka dots. Some are wearing sports apparel, such as an Under Armour hoodie and a Pittsburgh Steelers cap. They appear to be attentively watching something off-camera.

Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary.bsky.social · 3w ago

Join authors Elizabeth Dougherty and Marisa Solis as they discuss their book The Complete Expert-to-Author Guide: How to Plan, Write, and Publish Your Nonfiction Book. Register ➡️ https://bit.ly/4wGphlE

A poster for a library event titled "Meet the Author" featuring "The Complete Expert to Author Guide." The event is on July 23, 6-7:30 PM at the Main Library. Photos of Marisa Solis and Elizabeth Dougherty are included. Located at 125 14th Street, with contact number (510) 238-3134. A "Register now!" button is visible.

Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary.bsky.social · 3w ago

This week (July 16-22) at the Oakland Public Library, join A is for Afrofuturism family storytime at the West Oakland Branch, kids can play in the Melrose Branch's garden, and teens learn how to make ice cream from scratch. Find more free community events all across Oakland ➡️ https://bit.ly/4oXtZsp

Four images in a collage: A person with dark hair smiling eagerly; a person pouring seeds into a bag labeled "Red Clover" and "Lemon Grass"; a person in a "Stanford" shirt sitting at a table with chess pieces; a person playing a saxophone near others playing musical instruments. Text below reads "Tag us in your summer adventures!"

Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary.bsky.social · 3w ago

Music and Mocktails continues tomorrow, July 16, at 5:30 p.m. at the Main Library! 🍹💃 🎶 #OPLSummer

Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary.bsky.social · 3w ago

Do you love visual media? Are you an artist looking for a writer, or a writer looking for an artist? Come discover new graphic novels at the library, talk with fellow enthusiasts, join a drawing/writing session, and hear authors talk about how their graphic novels. Details ➡️ https://bit.ly/44B0fZ8

Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary.bsky.social · 3w ago

❤️‍🩹🩺 Next week! FREE free primary and urgent care, vaccinations, and financial counseling from Alameda Health System's mobile medical clinic. Dental services for all ages is also back! ⏰10am - 3:30pm 🗓Every 3rd Tuesday 📍Oakland Main Library 125 14th St. More info ➡️ https://bit.ly/4oCrU5j

Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary.bsky.social · 3w ago

Adam Johnson, author of How to Sell a Genocide: the Media's Complicity in the Destruction of Gaza, will be in conversation with Librarian Ian Hetzner about his book, his career in media criticism, and how we can push for a more truthful and humane media apparatus. Register ➡️ https://bit.ly/4fud8u9

Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary.bsky.social · 3w ago

New book drop display at Dimond Branch 📚🦈

This image shows a library book return area with bins decorated as yellow and blue sharks. Above the sharks is a multilingual sign that reads, "Returns" with translations in Spanish, Chinese, and Vietnamese. Speech bubbles near the sharks humorously request the return of books.

Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary.bsky.social · 4w ago

Fostering the next generation's love of reading one prize at a time 📚❤️ #OPLSummer

A child standing in a room with wooden flooring and bookshelves holds a boxed "Berry Boo" doll from the Disney ily 4EVER series. The doll is visible through a transparent section of the packaging.

A person stands in a library holding a certificate. The library has bookshelves, computers, and colorful decorations. The individual is wearing a black sports jersey with logos.

A smiling person holds a letter in a busy room, accompanied by a child wearing a Super Mario shirt. Other individuals are present in the background, and a stroller is visible nearby.

Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary.bsky.social · 4w ago

Music and Mocktails continue with DJ Emmanuel Nado, host of Africa Mix on KALW 92.7FM. Hear vintage and contemporary music from Africa, the diaspora, the Caribbean, Latin America, and beyond! 💃🎶 Customize your own mocktails, dance with friends, and meet new people!🍹😁 #OPLSummer

Poster for a "Music & Mocktails" event at the Main Library with KALW Public Media. Features an image of DJ Emmanuel Nado and a colorful cocktail illustration. Event details: July 16, 5:30–7:30 PM. Focus on sounds from Africa and the diaspora. Contact and location information for the library included.