Our Mission
To advance the role of the Oakland Public Library as a vital community resource and as an institution critical to the culture, education, and welfare of our diverse community.
We fulfill our mission by encouraging and facilitating:
- Volunteerism
- Advocacy efforts
- Monetary support through gifts, grants, bequests, and other fund-raising efforts (see donate and The Bookmark)
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Become a member today!
Members of Friends of the Oakland Public Library provide financial support for library projects and programs that enhance library services to the residents of Oakland, Piedmont, and Emeryville. In addition to the good feeling that comes with supporting the library, members receive a 20% discount at the Bookmark Bookstore and the Friends' newsletter, Off the Shelf.
To make your tax-deductible membership contribution to the Friends, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, click here to donate online, or here to print and mail a form.
New East Oakland Library
A new branch library began construction this fall on 81st Avenue in East Oakland. The new Community Library is a joint project between the Oakland Public Library and the Oakland Public Schools. Download a flyer here.
Grants to the Library
On Monday, May 12, 2008 FOPL's Board of Directors approved grants totaling $80,000 to the Oakland Public Library. These grants are made possible by FOPL’s 800 members, 50 volunteers, and countless book lovers who donate and purchase books at the Bookmark Bookstore.
- Read the details of our FY 2008-09 grants.
Newsletter
Read our current edition of Off the Shelf.
The Bookmark Bookstore needs books
The Bookmark is located at 721 Washington Street in Old Oakland.
Store hours:
- Monday - Friday: 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- Saturday: 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- NEW! Sunday hours: 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Our bookstore, staffed by volunteers, raises money for the library, and we are always in need of donations. If your home is overflowing with treasured books, help is on the way. Friends of the Library accepts book donations which gives you a deduction and provides funds for the library.
Call the Bookmark at 510.444.0473. Learn more.
Contact Us
Friends of the Oakland Public Library
721 Washington Street
Oakland, CA 94607
info@fopl.org
510.444.0473