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If you're searching for an inexpensive place to purchase your favorite science fiction, mystery, or general fiction book, look no further.  We carry a wide selection of titles, from the latest best-sellers to hard-to-find out-of-print editions.  Come on down!

721 Washington Street,
in Old Oakland

Monday - Friday,
10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, open 'til 3:30 p.m.

510-444-0473

We're located near famous Ratto's Delicatessen. Pacific Coast Brewery and Cafe 817 are only a block away, and Housewives Market is nearby. There is much fine dining and pleasing amenities nearby.

In addition to the wide selection of books you’ll find in our store, we also maintain a smaller inventory of special books for online sale at www.abebooks.com. You can access our list here or by referencing "The_Bookmark_Bookstore" at the main page.

bulletThere's great food, fun and shopping around Old Oakland
bulletTake BART to the Bookmark
bulletTake AC Transit to the Bookmark

Manager Bob Frey and volunteer staff
welcome you to the Bookmark Bookstore

Proceeds benefit
the Oakland Public Library

FOPL members enjoy 20% (twenty percent)
off on purchases every day!

Print a membership form

Bookmark Wish List (things we need)

Members and friends, please contact Bob Frey at 510-444-0473 if you have any of these items (to the right) in good condition to donate to the bookstore and FOPL office space:

Thank you!
bulletadjustable rolling desk chair
bulletheavy plastic under-chair floor mats
bulletwood or metal book-cases
bulletrolling library carts
bullettwo-drawer file cabinets

Bookmark
Facts and Figures

bulletBob Frey, Manager Extraordinaire!!
 
bulletRead the great history of the "new" Bookmark!
 
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Bookmark Volunteers Needed!
 

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Book Donations Needed!
 

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Vic Zoschak, Volunteer Extraordinaire!!
 

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Jim Wenninger, Bookmark Volunteer
 

 

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Bookmark Bookstore (FOPL) Book Group

The Bookmark Bookstore at 721 Washington Street in Old Oakland hosts a book group the first Wednesday of every month free and open to the public.

Check out our upcoming reading selection.

These lively discussions are hosted by Tobey Kaplan and special guests.

The groups begins at 6:30 PM and the Bookmark stays open until 8 PM.

Brought to you by FOPL, Friends of the Oakland Public Library.

Contact: Victoria Kelly at 510-336-0902

  

Participants to acquire the reading material on their own. All titles are readily available at the Library, at: www.oaklandlibrary.org

Grab dinner beforehand. Right on Washington Street try Pacific Coast Brewery or Jesso’s Seafood. You’re also welcome to bring your own snacks.


This site developed and managed by Terry Preston
Last modified: Tuesday April 17, 2007