Oakland Public Library Archives

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Oakland Public Libraries Are Closed, But Still Serving Us in the Pandemic: What About this Summer?

June 5, 2020 Katharine Davies Samway 3

30-40% of permanent OPL staff members have been working on disaster service work during the pandemic. […]

A diverse group of people wearing masks is standing in front of the 81st Ave library in East Oakland with their hands up and socially distanced.

Oakland Library and World Central Kitchen Pair to Distribute Free Meals in East Oakland; City Council Passes Emergency Sick Leave

May 14, 2020 Momo Chang 2

Additional Food Distribution in East Oakland: Salvation Army and 81st Avenue Branch of the OPL Food insecurity is still very prevalent. There are several more places offering food distribution. Salvation Army and Acts Full Gospel […]

Oakland Voices graduates its fifth class

July 5, 2017 Howard Dyckoff 0

Oakland Voices graduates its first class. […]

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Oakland Public Libraries Are Closed, But Still Serving Us in the Pandemic: What About this Summer?

Oakland Library and World Central Kitchen Pair to Distribute Free Meals in East Oakland; City Council Passes Emergency Sick Leave

Oakland Voices graduates its fifth class

Oakland Voices Alumni Spotlight: Iris M. Crawford

Oakland Voices Alumni Spotlight: Ayodele Nzinga

Oakland Voices at Maynard 200: Co-Director Rasheed Shabazz and Alumnus Tony Daquipa

Oakland Voices Alumna Ayodele Nzinga Featured in ‘The New Yorker’ Film “The Game God(S)”