November Happenings
- Erin Rivero
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
Upcoming Events
Día de Muertos | Nov 1 (Saturday 11AM-6PM)
Oakland Works Wednesdays | Nov 5, 12, 19, 26 (Every Wednesday 11AM-5PM)
Mahjong | Nov 2 (First Sundays 12-5PM)
Free Children's Book Giveaway | Nov 9 (Second Sundays 11AM-5PM)
Monthly Member Sale | Nov 15 (Third Saturdays 11AM-6PM)
Cozy season is upon us at the Bookmark Bookstore, where we're hosting our next Monthly Member Sale on Saturday, November 15. Members receive 50% off on Saturday from 11AM-6PM; everyone receives 30% off on Sunday, November 16 from 11AM-5PM. It's a great time to stock up on gifts ahead of the holiday rush!
Looking for a way to share your love of libraries this season? Give the gift of Membership with the Friends of the Oakland Public Library to your loved one! Members receive 20% off at the Bookmark all year, plus 50% off at monthly Member sales. Additionally, Members at the Book Friend level and higher (membership gifts of $50+) also receive discounts at participating local bookstores: Montclair Book Tree, Pegasus Books, Spectator Books, Dan Webb Books, Womb House Books, and Walden Pond.
Kick off November by visiting the shop for Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) and don't miss all of the fun celebrations at Oakland's libraries. November 11 is International Origami Day, and we're celebrating the Japanese art of paper folding with our hand-picked favorite paper sets, kits, and guides for all ages and levels of craftsmanship. We're also excited about our in-store curation and bookshop.org collections honoring Indigenous Heritage Month, as well as our bilingual children's book recommendations amplifying Indigenous languages.
And just in time for the holidays, we've got you covered with our scrumptious inventory of cookbooks at the Bookmark Bookstore, replenished daily thanks to an astounding donation of over 10,000 cookbooks from a single anonymous donor. For more home chef inspiration, check out our latest Get Cookin' recs on bookshop.org, featuring diverse recipes from around the globe and a special selection of cookbooks centering Indigenous food traditions.
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.
Have you visited us for our Monthly Member Sale? Mark your calendars for our next recurring sale November 15-16 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!
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).
Questions? Reach out to bookmark@fopl.org or give us a call at (510) 444-0473.
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