May Happenings

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Upcoming Events

Mahjong | May 3 (First Sundays 12-5PM)

Oakland Works Wednesdays | May 6, 13, 20, 27 (Wednesdays 11AM-5PM)

Free Children's Book Giveaway | May 10 (Second Sundays 11AM-5PM)

Bike to Wherever Day | May 14 (11AM-5PM, Happy Hour on Washington & 10th til 7:30PM)

Monthly Member Sale | May 16 (Third Saturdays 11AM-6PM)

Check out our seasonal curations in the shop!

May is blooming at the Bookmark Bookstore, where we're hosting our next Monthly Member Sale on Saturday, May 16. Members receive 50% off on Saturday from 11AM-6PM; everyone receives 30% off on Sunday, May 17 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, May 18. 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 May, we're excited about our in-store Great Outdoors curation! Whether you're taking a hike, going camping, communing with the egrets at Lake Merritt, or having a picnic to celebrate the Mom figures in your life, we've got you covered with outdoor inspiration to kickstart the sunny season.

And what better way to enjoy the great outdoors than on a bicycle? Celebrate "Bike to Wherever Day" on Thursday, May 14 and show off your BWD or Bike East Bay gear to get 30% off dollar items store-wide, atop our "Buy 2, Get 1 Free" dollar deal.

Stick around for the Bike East Bay Happy Hour around the corner at Washington & 10th!

We're also excited about our Great Outdoors for All curation on bookshop.org, with a focus on BIPOC voices and experiences. Celebrate equitable access to nature through these eclectic selections spanning paperback, hardback, and eBook formats.

We're celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage with a variety of curated stories and subjects in-store. Enjoy our staff selections and join us in honoring AAPI heritage this May and all year 'round.

On bookshop.org, we're highlighting our custom collections amplifying Asian American and Pacific Islander Voices and the AAPI Experience through a children's book lens. Every purchase on bookshop.org supports Oakland Public Library when you choose the Bookmark as your indie bookstore.

Have you visited the Bookmark for our Monthly Member Sale? Mark your calendars for our next recurring sale May 16-17 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 May 15-16, 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.