April 2024

Limited Edition Library Cards Available

Have you got your new limited edition library card yet? Stop by your Oakland Public Library branch and choose from one of the beautiful winning designs.

National Library Week

April 7- April 13

National Library Week 2024 celebrates libraries and library workers' contributions, and the many ways you can use the library. Whether you’re learning a language, finding a job, launching a business, or looking for activities for kids, we've got you covered with events, tools, resources, and plenty of reading suggestions.

Celebrate National Poetry Month

Event

Ten Bridges I've Burnt: A Memoir in Verse w/ Brontez Purnell

Apr 17th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Rockridge Branch

Event

Noel Hassan Unveils 'Poetry for Me'

Apr 20th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Piedmont Avenue Branch

Event

Book talk & Poetry Reading with Deyci Carrillo López

Apr 13th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm

César E. Chávez Branch

Event

Politics & Poetry: Workshop and Reading with Darius Simpson

Apr 30th | 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Elmhurst Branch

April is Arab American Heritage Month

Arab American Authors in YA

Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month with these young adult picks from the OPL collection.

Arab American Heritage for foodies

April is Arab American Heritage Month. Celebrate by exploring these books, videos, and websites about cuisine from Arab countries.

For Families

Event

Family Concert With Soul 4Kidz

Various locations, dates, and times

Join us for an afternoon of art with Asé Arts

Series

Apr 10th | 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Montclair Branch

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Rachel Palacios: Kumihimo Braid Art

Various locations, dates, and times

DRUMMM

Various locations, dates, and times

DRUMMM’s Community Rhythm Celebration unites communities, schools, and families through interactive rhythm event that educate and entertain.

Māori Mo Ake Tonu

Various locations, dates, and times

Established in 2000, Māori Mo Ake Tonu or “Maori Forever” performs skillful poi dances, story-telling action songs as well as haka. Kia Ora!

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Friends of the Oakland Public Library News

The Friends of the Oakland Public Library is moving! In preparation, join in the moving sale, May 1-12 (April 26-28 for members) and get 50% off everything . Please note donations will be accepted through April 13 and then on hold until after the move in June.
Seeking a Bookstore Co-Manager: The Friends bookstore, The Bookmark, is in search of a co-manager. Could this be you or someone you know?
April Free Children’s Book Days: Kids 12 and under get their choice of a children’s book for freeboth Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14 until 12:30pm.