February Happenings

Erin Rivero
2 hours ago
3 min read

Upcoming Events

Mahjong | Feb 1 (First Sundays 12-5PM)

Oakland Works Wednesdays | Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 (Wednesdays 11AM-5PM)

Free Children's Book Giveaway | Feb 8 (Second Sundays 11AM-5PM)

Monthly Member Sale | Feb 21 (Third Saturdays 11AM-6PM)

Check out our seasonal curations in the shop!

Love is in the air at the Bookmark Bookstore, where we're hosting our next Monthly Member Sale on Saturday, February 21. Members receive 50% off on Saturday from 11AM-6PM; everyone receives 30% off on Sunday, February 22 from 11AM-5PM. Find your next upcycled treasure, gift, or inspiration!

Want to enjoy an ongoing discount at the shop? Show your love for OPL by snagging a new or renewed Membership with the Friends of the Oakland Public Library! Members receive 20% off at the Bookmark all year, plus 50% off at our monthly Member sales. Join at the Book Friend level ($50) to receive additional discounts at participating local bookstores: Montclair Book Tree, Pegasus Books, Spectator Books, Dan Webb Books, Womb House Books, and Walden Pond. Shop local and make 2026 a year to remember by supporting Oakland's libraries!

Love Your Library

This February, we're excited about our in-store "Treat Yourself" curation, filled with deliciously sweet reads to charm and delight -- no dating app required.

Find even more great recs with our staff picks and have a meet-cute with a book (or movie) after spelunking in our crate of "Surprise Me" lovingly pre-wrapped items.

This month on bookshop.org, we're highlighting our custom collections of all things romance, including Sweet & Steamy indulgences, and our new Romantasy curation for the romance + fantasy lover. And don't miss our Pride-inspired Queer Romance reading list.

Choose Your Flavor

We got a head start on celebrating Black History Month in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in January! This month, check out our ongoing in-store curation of all things MLK + BHM, as our celebration of Black history continues. Also, shop our children's reading list on Dr. King and the Civil Rights Movement, available from our corner of bookshop.org.

Purchases on bookshop.org support the Oakland Public Library when you choose the Bookmark as your affiliate bookstore.

The store is open for Lunar New Year on February 17! As we celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse, may 2026 bring you peace, joy, prosperity, passion, and energetic transformation. Don't miss the Main Library's Lunar New Year Celebration featuring a lion dance, themed storytime, and crafts on Saturday, February 28 from 10:30AM - 3PM in the Children's Room.

Have you visited the Bookmark for our Monthly Member Sale? Mark your calendars for our next recurring sale February 21-22 and every third weekend of the month thereafter. Members receive 50% off on Saturday, and everyone receives 30% off on Sunday.

Join or renew your Membership today, and spread the love with a gift membership!

Our next donation pause is February 20-21, ahead of our monthly sale (every third weekend of the month). Looking for an alternative place to donate your gently used items whenever the Bookmark has paused material donations? Try these suggested organizations below, and please confirm their donation policies and hours before making a special trip.