Visit the Bookmark at 933 Broadway, OPEN DAILY: Sun-Fri 11AM-5PM, Sat 11AM-6PM.
HOLIDAY HOURS: The Bookmark is CLOSED for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Jan 19).
NOTE: We will pause accepting material donations Jan 16-17 to focus on our MONTHLY SALE (Jan 17-18). 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.
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