EmilyOHC

"Librarian Josephine DeWitt created the Oakland Public Library's first book list focused on books by Black authors in 1930. It was updated annually for over a decade. This list is a compilation of those titles from the original 1930 list that are s..."

"Links to the web resources and books included in the Oakland History Center's exhibit Dr. Marcus Foster: Making Oakland Schools work. Superintendent Dr. Marcus Foster led Oakland public schools through the chaotic early 1970s. This exhibit comme..."

"This year the Oakland History Center's Fall History Series includes author talks, panel discussions, creative writing workshops, oral history recordings, and bike rides. We also have two new exhibits on display. Check out some related reading to g..."

"It's no secret that people who work in libraries usually love to read books. But did you know that some of us also write books? Here is a selection of a titles by authors who work or worked here at the Oakland Public Library, in reverse chronologi..."

"Books related to programs in the Oakland History Center's Fall History Series in October, 2022."