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FREE Food in Oakland resource list! 📣
Worried about SNAP or CalFresh benefits being on hold? Looking for a food bank or giveaway in the Oakland area? Here are some resources for you and your family.
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Worried about SNAP or CalFresh benefits being on hold? Looking for a food bank or giveaway in the Oakland area? Here are some resources for you and your family.
oaklandlibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...
Thank you for celebrating 50 years of Asian Branch with us! The disco party was so much fun! With Chinatown Records spinning records and a colorful light show on display, friends and family lit up the dance floor, bringing musical memories to life. 🎶 🕺 🪩
December 30, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Thank you for celebrating 50 years of Asian Branch with us! The disco party was so much fun! With Chinatown Records spinning records and a colorful light show on display, friends and family lit up the dance floor, bringing musical memories to life. 🎶 🕺 🪩
Earlier this month, we celebrated a year of diligent work and good memories with our amazing staff. OPL thanks our staff for making 2025 so bright. ⭐
Please share any kind words or good memories you have with OPL staff in the comments below. It means more than you know! 💖
Please share any kind words or good memories you have with OPL staff in the comments below. It means more than you know! 💖
December 29, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Earlier this month, we celebrated a year of diligent work and good memories with our amazing staff. OPL thanks our staff for making 2025 so bright. ⭐
Please share any kind words or good memories you have with OPL staff in the comments below. It means more than you know! 💖
Please share any kind words or good memories you have with OPL staff in the comments below. It means more than you know! 💖
Scholars and local authors come to the Main Library in 2026 to discuss their fascinating specialties' and compelling books'. Check out the January - March 2026 Meet the Author schedule for Main Library and save you seat now! 🗓️ ➡️ https://bit.ly/49jPcWm
Stay tuned! More author talks coming! 📚 ✨
Stay tuned! More author talks coming! 📚 ✨
December 28, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Scholars and local authors come to the Main Library in 2026 to discuss their fascinating specialties' and compelling books'. Check out the January - March 2026 Meet the Author schedule for Main Library and save you seat now! 🗓️ ➡️ https://bit.ly/49jPcWm
Stay tuned! More author talks coming! 📚 ✨
Stay tuned! More author talks coming! 📚 ✨
Do you like working with your hands? Are you interested in changing careers? Discover hands-on, high-paying career pathways at the Oakland Public Library's first-ever Trades Career Fair.
➡️ https://bit.ly/3L1eMai
➡️ https://bit.ly/3L1eMai
December 27, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Do you like working with your hands? Are you interested in changing careers? Discover hands-on, high-paying career pathways at the Oakland Public Library's first-ever Trades Career Fair.
➡️ https://bit.ly/3L1eMai
➡️ https://bit.ly/3L1eMai
Happy holidays from your favorite library! ❄️ 📚
December 25, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Happy holidays from your favorite library! ❄️ 📚
All Oakland Public Library locations will be closed December 31st and January 1st for New Year's. 🪩 🎉 Visit oaklandlibrary.org for more information on holiday closures and to access online resources anytime.
December 24, 2025 at 5:26 PM
All Oakland Public Library locations will be closed December 31st and January 1st for New Year's. 🪩 🎉 Visit oaklandlibrary.org for more information on holiday closures and to access online resources anytime.
What’s Oakland reading? 📚🌳 Find out! The Town’s Top Ten borrowed books of 2025 (by age group) is up on our website. 🌐
Adults ➡️ https://bit.ly/4q8XI0Q
Teens ➡️ https://bit.ly/4aktnIh
Kids ➡️ https://bit.ly/45hyhSN
Adults ➡️ https://bit.ly/4q8XI0Q
Teens ➡️ https://bit.ly/4aktnIh
Kids ➡️ https://bit.ly/45hyhSN
December 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
What’s Oakland reading? 📚🌳 Find out! The Town’s Top Ten borrowed books of 2025 (by age group) is up on our website. 🌐
Adults ➡️ https://bit.ly/4q8XI0Q
Teens ➡️ https://bit.ly/4aktnIh
Kids ➡️ https://bit.ly/45hyhSN
Adults ➡️ https://bit.ly/4q8XI0Q
Teens ➡️ https://bit.ly/4aktnIh
Kids ➡️ https://bit.ly/45hyhSN
What's a librarian's favorite book? 📚 🤔 Find out! 🔍 👉 https://bit.ly/4qlAJA5
December 18, 2025 at 12:27 AM
What's a librarian's favorite book? 📚 🤔 Find out! 🔍 👉 https://bit.ly/4qlAJA5
All Oakland Public Library locations will be close early at 5:30pm on December 24 and all day December 25th for Christmas Day. 🎄🎁 Visit oaklandlibrary.org for more information on holiday closures and to access online resources anytime.
December 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
All Oakland Public Library locations will be close early at 5:30pm on December 24 and all day December 25th for Christmas Day. 🎄🎁 Visit oaklandlibrary.org for more information on holiday closures and to access online resources anytime.
Reposted by Oakland Public Library
Shout out to @oaklibrary.bsky.social!
*Made a wreath out of pine, eucalyptus and bay laurel at the West Oakland branch
*Took a Stop the Bleed class taught by Highland Hospital trauma team at the Golden Gate Branch
Both events were free and open to the public.
Check out your local public library!
*Made a wreath out of pine, eucalyptus and bay laurel at the West Oakland branch
*Took a Stop the Bleed class taught by Highland Hospital trauma team at the Golden Gate Branch
Both events were free and open to the public.
Check out your local public library!
December 11, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Shout out to @oaklibrary.bsky.social!
*Made a wreath out of pine, eucalyptus and bay laurel at the West Oakland branch
*Took a Stop the Bleed class taught by Highland Hospital trauma team at the Golden Gate Branch
Both events were free and open to the public.
Check out your local public library!
*Made a wreath out of pine, eucalyptus and bay laurel at the West Oakland branch
*Took a Stop the Bleed class taught by Highland Hospital trauma team at the Golden Gate Branch
Both events were free and open to the public.
Check out your local public library!
Reposted by Oakland Public Library
Mini Otto takes a trip to his favorite place: The Library! But wait! What's THAT book? 😍
The Abominable Snow Dancer came out just last month, and is available wherever books are sold (as well as your library!).
@penguinschoollib.bsky.social @oaklibrary.bsky.social #booksky #librarysky #kidlitart
The Abominable Snow Dancer came out just last month, and is available wherever books are sold (as well as your library!).
@penguinschoollib.bsky.social @oaklibrary.bsky.social #booksky #librarysky #kidlitart
December 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Mini Otto takes a trip to his favorite place: The Library! But wait! What's THAT book? 😍
The Abominable Snow Dancer came out just last month, and is available wherever books are sold (as well as your library!).
@penguinschoollib.bsky.social @oaklibrary.bsky.social #booksky #librarysky #kidlitart
The Abominable Snow Dancer came out just last month, and is available wherever books are sold (as well as your library!).
@penguinschoollib.bsky.social @oaklibrary.bsky.social #booksky #librarysky #kidlitart
Reposted by Oakland Public Library
Just finished reading "A Song of Legends Lost" by @mhayinde.bsky.social
I'm as sad that it's over as I am grateful to have enjoyed it so much!
If you like SFF, don't skip this one!
And a big shout-out to my local Oakland public library for carrying it @oaklibrary.bsky.social
I'm as sad that it's over as I am grateful to have enjoyed it so much!
If you like SFF, don't skip this one!
And a big shout-out to my local Oakland public library for carrying it @oaklibrary.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Just finished reading "A Song of Legends Lost" by @mhayinde.bsky.social
I'm as sad that it's over as I am grateful to have enjoyed it so much!
If you like SFF, don't skip this one!
And a big shout-out to my local Oakland public library for carrying it @oaklibrary.bsky.social
I'm as sad that it's over as I am grateful to have enjoyed it so much!
If you like SFF, don't skip this one!
And a big shout-out to my local Oakland public library for carrying it @oaklibrary.bsky.social
Many of us are feeling out of sorts these days and are in need of some comfort. Here are a few books that feel like the kindness of a hug on a really rough day. 🫂❤️🩹
Start reading 📚 ➡️ https://bit.ly/4agc5Mn
Start reading 📚 ➡️ https://bit.ly/4agc5Mn
December 16, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Many of us are feeling out of sorts these days and are in need of some comfort. Here are a few books that feel like the kindness of a hug on a really rough day. 🫂❤️🩹
Start reading 📚 ➡️ https://bit.ly/4agc5Mn
Start reading 📚 ➡️ https://bit.ly/4agc5Mn
We're hiring! 📢 Are you passionate about building meaningful community? Are you creative, committed, and collaborative? This role may be for you! Apply to be a full-time Librarian II (Youth Services) by 12/16/2025.
Description and qualifications here ➡ https://bit.ly/4pzEim8
Description and qualifications here ➡ https://bit.ly/4pzEim8
December 11, 2025 at 10:50 PM
We're hiring! 📢 Are you passionate about building meaningful community? Are you creative, committed, and collaborative? This role may be for you! Apply to be a full-time Librarian II (Youth Services) by 12/16/2025.
Description and qualifications here ➡ https://bit.ly/4pzEim8
Description and qualifications here ➡ https://bit.ly/4pzEim8
❄️📚 Winter Bingo is almost here! ❄️📚
From Dec 20, 2025 – Jan 20, 2026, kids ages 0–14 participate in this fun, family literacy challenge.
Complete any 5 in a row on your Winter Bingo card and win a FREE book! 🎁
Ready to read? 📚 🤩 https://bit.ly/4q2d2fQ
From Dec 20, 2025 – Jan 20, 2026, kids ages 0–14 participate in this fun, family literacy challenge.
Complete any 5 in a row on your Winter Bingo card and win a FREE book! 🎁
Ready to read? 📚 🤩 https://bit.ly/4q2d2fQ
December 11, 2025 at 1:30 AM
❄️📚 Winter Bingo is almost here! ❄️📚
From Dec 20, 2025 – Jan 20, 2026, kids ages 0–14 participate in this fun, family literacy challenge.
Complete any 5 in a row on your Winter Bingo card and win a FREE book! 🎁
Ready to read? 📚 🤩 https://bit.ly/4q2d2fQ
From Dec 20, 2025 – Jan 20, 2026, kids ages 0–14 participate in this fun, family literacy challenge.
Complete any 5 in a row on your Winter Bingo card and win a FREE book! 🎁
Ready to read? 📚 🤩 https://bit.ly/4q2d2fQ
Hemorrhage is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. TODAY, Highland Hospital Trauma Services and Alameda Health System are offering a free course to teach you how to act quickly to make a difference when a bleeding emergency occurs.
Register ➡️ https://bit.ly/4rV3mFO
Register ➡️ https://bit.ly/4rV3mFO
December 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Hemorrhage is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. TODAY, Highland Hospital Trauma Services and Alameda Health System are offering a free course to teach you how to act quickly to make a difference when a bleeding emergency occurs.
Register ➡️ https://bit.ly/4rV3mFO
Register ➡️ https://bit.ly/4rV3mFO
❤️🩹🩺 TODAY! Free primary and urgent care, vaccinations, and financial counseling from Alameda Health System's mobile medical clinic. No health insurance or ID required.
⏰10am - 3:30pm
🗓Every 2nd Wednesday
📍Oakland Main Library
125 14th St.
⏰10am - 3:30pm
🗓Every 2nd Wednesday
📍Oakland Main Library
125 14th St.
December 10, 2025 at 6:14 PM
❤️🩹🩺 TODAY! Free primary and urgent care, vaccinations, and financial counseling from Alameda Health System's mobile medical clinic. No health insurance or ID required.
⏰10am - 3:30pm
🗓Every 2nd Wednesday
📍Oakland Main Library
125 14th St.
⏰10am - 3:30pm
🗓Every 2nd Wednesday
📍Oakland Main Library
125 14th St.
Join us for a special artist talk with Underpainting Collective Tuesday, Dec. 9th at the Lakeview Branch. Learn about the artists' processes and the collective they are members of. Don't miss their inspiring group show from Nov. 14th to January 9th. 🧑🎨 🖼️
https://bit.ly/4an3eIX
https://bit.ly/4an3eIX
December 9, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Join us for a special artist talk with Underpainting Collective Tuesday, Dec. 9th at the Lakeview Branch. Learn about the artists' processes and the collective they are members of. Don't miss their inspiring group show from Nov. 14th to January 9th. 🧑🎨 🖼️
https://bit.ly/4an3eIX
https://bit.ly/4an3eIX
NEW arrivals 🗞🤩 at the Magazines & Newspapers Room! The always beautiful @orionmagazine.bsky.social is all about hip-hop and is guest edited by Nif Muhammad, Chess Life has a profile on the second Black American grandmaster, Sojourners does a deep dive into a Southern Queer church, and lots more!
December 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM
NEW arrivals 🗞🤩 at the Magazines & Newspapers Room! The always beautiful @orionmagazine.bsky.social is all about hip-hop and is guest edited by Nif Muhammad, Chess Life has a profile on the second Black American grandmaster, Sojourners does a deep dive into a Southern Queer church, and lots more!
Bored of the same holiday leftovers? 😴 Learn how to turn your leftovers into exciting new recipes in this free cooking demo with Chef Terry! 🥘 ✨
🗓️ December 10, 2025
⏰ 2 – 3 PM
📍 Elmhurst Branch
https://bit.ly/4iGxa4J
🗓️ December 10, 2025
⏰ 2 – 3 PM
📍 Elmhurst Branch
https://bit.ly/4iGxa4J
December 6, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Bored of the same holiday leftovers? 😴 Learn how to turn your leftovers into exciting new recipes in this free cooking demo with Chef Terry! 🥘 ✨
🗓️ December 10, 2025
⏰ 2 – 3 PM
📍 Elmhurst Branch
https://bit.ly/4iGxa4J
🗓️ December 10, 2025
⏰ 2 – 3 PM
📍 Elmhurst Branch
https://bit.ly/4iGxa4J
Yes! All this is FREE! Come by the Main Library on December 19th from 12-4pm for the Winter Clothing Giveaway. Find free:
💇♂️haircuts
🥫 pantry goods
🧸 kids' toys
🧣 warm clothes and blankets
👞 shoes and accessories
You'll want to bring your own reusable bag to take home your goodies in!
💇♂️haircuts
🥫 pantry goods
🧸 kids' toys
🧣 warm clothes and blankets
👞 shoes and accessories
You'll want to bring your own reusable bag to take home your goodies in!
December 4, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Yes! All this is FREE! Come by the Main Library on December 19th from 12-4pm for the Winter Clothing Giveaway. Find free:
💇♂️haircuts
🥫 pantry goods
🧸 kids' toys
🧣 warm clothes and blankets
👞 shoes and accessories
You'll want to bring your own reusable bag to take home your goodies in!
💇♂️haircuts
🥫 pantry goods
🧸 kids' toys
🧣 warm clothes and blankets
👞 shoes and accessories
You'll want to bring your own reusable bag to take home your goodies in!
Learn the basics of cold and flu prevention and how to care for oneself when sick with medicinal teas and homemade herbal recipes. Make an herbal tea to take home too!
Registration required. Please call 510-482-7844 to register.
Registration required. Please call 510-482-7844 to register.
December 4, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Learn the basics of cold and flu prevention and how to care for oneself when sick with medicinal teas and homemade herbal recipes. Make an herbal tea to take home too!
Registration required. Please call 510-482-7844 to register.
Registration required. Please call 510-482-7844 to register.
Come decorate gingerbread houses with us! 🍪 🏠 Kids, teens, and their families are all welcome! (Supplies provided.)
❄️ December 3rd at MLK Jr. Branch
❄️ December 20th at César E. Chávez Branch
BONUS: ❄️ Gingerbread plushie making program at MLK Jr. Branch on December 17th
https://bit.ly/4rzNPel
❄️ December 3rd at MLK Jr. Branch
❄️ December 20th at César E. Chávez Branch
BONUS: ❄️ Gingerbread plushie making program at MLK Jr. Branch on December 17th
https://bit.ly/4rzNPel
December 3, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Come decorate gingerbread houses with us! 🍪 🏠 Kids, teens, and their families are all welcome! (Supplies provided.)
❄️ December 3rd at MLK Jr. Branch
❄️ December 20th at César E. Chávez Branch
BONUS: ❄️ Gingerbread plushie making program at MLK Jr. Branch on December 17th
https://bit.ly/4rzNPel
❄️ December 3rd at MLK Jr. Branch
❄️ December 20th at César E. Chávez Branch
BONUS: ❄️ Gingerbread plushie making program at MLK Jr. Branch on December 17th
https://bit.ly/4rzNPel
Get ahead on your holiday shopping and support your favorite library at the same time! ❤️ 📚 😊 Shopping at The Bookmark funds exciting programs and important services at the Oakland Public Library. #GivingTuesday
If you'd like to donate directly, visit fopl.org.
If you'd like to donate directly, visit fopl.org.
December 2, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Get ahead on your holiday shopping and support your favorite library at the same time! ❤️ 📚 😊 Shopping at The Bookmark funds exciting programs and important services at the Oakland Public Library. #GivingTuesday
If you'd like to donate directly, visit fopl.org.
If you'd like to donate directly, visit fopl.org.
From tenants' rights to utility assistance, your library can help you find answers and resources through our housing and social services programs. 🏠❤ (Please note: some programs are intended to support veterans or unhoused individuals.)
Learn more ➡ oaklandlibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?ty...
Learn more ➡ oaklandlibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?ty...
December 2, 2025 at 9:41 PM
From tenants' rights to utility assistance, your library can help you find answers and resources through our housing and social services programs. 🏠❤ (Please note: some programs are intended to support veterans or unhoused individuals.)
Learn more ➡ oaklandlibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?ty...
Learn more ➡ oaklandlibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?ty...