July Happenings

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Upcoming Events

Mahjong | July 5 (First Sundays 12-5PM)

Oakland Works Wednesdays | July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (Wednesdays 11AM-5PM)

Free Children's Book Giveaway | July 12 (Second Sundays 11AM-5PM)

Monthly Member Sale | July 18 (Third Saturdays 11AM-6PM)

Old Oakland Summer Stroll | July 24 (Fourth Fridays 11AM-7:30PM)

Check out our seasonal curations in the shop!

July is beaming at the Bookmark Bookstore, where we're hosting our next Monthly Member Sale on Saturday, July 18. Members receive 50% off on Saturday from 11AM-6PM; everyone receives 30% off on Sunday, July 19 from 11AM-5PM.

Purchases are limited to 100 items/day* per customer or party (no scanners). Our sale continues with Bulk Buyer Day on Monday, July 20. On BBD only, every month on the Monday after our Member sale, scanners are permitted and customers enjoy 30% off when spending $500 or more (pre-discount, no item limits).

Ready to unlock your year-round 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 (quantity limits apply). Shop local and support Oakland's libraries with every purchase!

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This July, we're excited about our in-store Touch Grass curation! Whether you're following the World Cup, hitting the hiking trails, giving gardening a go, or hosting a picnic, we've got you covered with outdoor inspiration for the sunny season. Shopping from home? Check out our Invincible Summer and Great Outdoors for All collections on Bookshop.org for even more summery inspo!

Speaking of sunshine, enjoy another extended shopping day with us during Old Oakland's Summer Stroll on Friday, July 24,

when the Bookmark will stay OPEN LATE until 7:30PM alongside local merchants and food vendors. Check out the neighborhood's family-friendly funtivities, and stop by the store to enjoy our "Buy 2, Get 1 Free" mix & match deal on dollar items, including books, media, comics, magazines, and more!

This July, we're also excited about our Celebrating Inclusion curation at the store in honor of Disability Pride Month and the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26, 1990. DPM recognizes the history, experiences, and achievements of the disability community and also raises awareness of ongoing ableist barriers. Join us in commemorating this historic day and celebrating diverse abilities, neurodivergence, equity, and accessibility!

Whether or not you're feeling patriotic this Fourth of July, we're celebrating revolutionary figures, movements, and inventions -- including things that revolve in an actual circle -- with our special in-store "It's Revolutionary" curation. Snag a fascinating non-fiction find about innovation, rebellion, or something with wheels!

Please note, the Bookmark will be closed on Saturday, July 4 in honor of Independence Day, and open again on Sunday, July 5 for our monthly Mahjong event: watch, learn, and play for FREE every first Sunday from 12PM - 5PM. While we're closed for the 4th, peruse our eBay store for more eclectic finds not available in-person at the Bookmark, and don't miss our seasonal collections on bookshop.org.

Have you visited the Bookmark for our Monthly Member Sale? Mark your calendars for our next recurring sale July 18-19 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 July 17-18, ahead of our monthly sale (every third weekend of the month). Please note: Due to our store closure for Independence Day we are also unable to accept donations on Saturday, July 4.

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.