Visit the Bookmark at 933 Broadway, OPEN DAILY: Sun-Fri 11AM-5PM, Sat 11AM-6PM.
SUMMER STROLL: Open til 7:30PM Fri Aug 28!
HOLIDAY CLOSURES: The Bookmark is CLOSED for Labor Day (Monday, Sept 7).
DONATIONS: We accept like-new and gently used items Fridays and Saturdays 12-4PM on NON-SALE WEEKENDS ONLY.
We will pause accepting material donations on Aug 14-15 to focus on our MONTHLY SALE (Aug 15-17).
Please see our donation policy for more info.
Volunteer with Us
We are looking for volunteers to participate in a wide range of opportunities related to social media content creation, events, fundraising, and more. Please look for updates to this page with our current and ongoing volunteer opportunities.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Monthly eNews Editor
This volunteer position produces and distributes our monthly e-newsletter using Wix email marketing, ensuring our community stays informed about library news, events, and ways to get involved. This role is ideal for someone who loves libraries and wants to use their communications and email marketing skills to support equitable access to information. Please see the full position description here.
Complete the Volunteer Form here.
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer at The Bookmark Bookstore
The Bookmark is owned and operated by the Friends of the OPL. We have a store manager and 150+ volunteers. Bookstore volunteers perform a variety of tasks during their three hour/week shifts. Volunteers needed to take regular shifts during open hours.
Complete the Bookmark Volunteer Form.
Join the Friends Board
We are interested in recruiting more Directors from underrepresented groups and community members with connections that will knit us together.
For more information about serving on the Board, please see our flyer. To apply to serve on the Board, please complete our Board of Directors Interest Form.
Volunteer at OPL
Oakland Public Libraries have volunteer opportunities for adults and teens.
See the OPL volunteer page for details.
Photo by Doug Zimmerman