June Happenings

Upcoming Events

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

Oakland Works Wednesdays | June 4, 11, 18, 25 (Every Wednesday 11AM-5PM)

Farmer's Market Pop-Up Sale | June 6 (9th & Clay, 8AM-2PM, weather permitting)

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

It's June! The Bookmark Bookstore is heading to the Old Oakland Farmer's Market on Friday, June 6 for a pop-up sale of cookbooks, DIY craft guides, gardening inspiration, and more.

Back at the shop, we're excited to offer prizes for participants in Summer at the Oakland Public Library. Please note: we'll be closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

This month, we're celebrating Pride. Browse our in-store collection of materials featuring LGBTQ+ writers and characters. And check out these online selections below, featuring some of Oakland Public Library and the Bookmark staff's favorite LGBTQ+ authors and illustrators.

Choose the Bookmark Bookstore as your affiliate shop and a portion of your Bookshop.org purchase will support the Oakland Public Library, empowering all people to explore, connect, and grow.

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Farmer's Market Pop-Up Sale: We're hosting a table at the Old Oakland Farmer's Market on 9th and Clay on Friday, June 6 from 8AM-2PM. Stop by our table and build your personal library of farm-to-table cookbooks and other fun DIY resources on crafting, canning, and more. Customers will receive a coupon for the Bookmark Bookstore around the corner!

Also, get ready for our Monthly Member Sales! Mark your calendars for our first recurring sale July 19-20 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!

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Please note: Material donations will pause during monthly sale weekends. Otherwise, we are continuing to accept like-new and gently used items on Fridays and Saturdays from 12-4PM in our new Donation Center at the end of the Bookmark Bookstore building on 10th street. See our updated donation policy for more information, including how to find our Donation Center entrance, what to donate, and more.

Questions? Reach out to bookmark@fopl.org or give us a call at (510) 444-0473.

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