Anyone who lives in California.
You do not need to live in Oakland or have a permanent address. You do not need to be a US citizen or permanent resident.
You can have a library card at any age.
Check out our limited-edition designs!
Main Library and Dimond Branch will hold all nine (9) winning designs. We recommend you reach out to branches before visiting them to ensure that your desired designs are still in stock.
If you apply for your library card online you will have immediate access to your library card number and can use that to access most electronic resources, and to reserve and use computers in the library. You won't be able to borrow physical materials until you verify your identification. Your card will expire in 30 days. You must verify your identification with library staff before the expiration date to continue to use your card.
What is my PIN? You create a PIN when you apply for a library card. Your PIN is a four-digit number. If you do not have a PIN, call or visit any Oakland Public Library location . You can reset your PIN by logging into your BiblioCommons account and looking under My Settings. How do I renew my library card?All library cards expire every 3 years. You can renew your card online, emailing eanswers@oaklandlibrary.org , opens a new window , calling (510) 238-3134, or visiting any Oakland Public Library location , opens a new window . If you got your library card online, it will expire in 30 days. To receive full borrowing privileges and update your card, please visit any Oakland Public Library location , opens a new window or contact us , opens a new window .
How can I request event accommodations? / ¿Cómo puedo solicitar alojamiento para eventos? / 如何申請為殘疾人士提供服務？
OPL program locations are wheelchair accessible. To request disability-related accommodations or to request American Sign Language (ASL), or other forms of interpretation, please call the event contact, or 510-238-3254 (TTY) at least five (5) working days before the event. Please refrain from wearing scented products as a courtesy to attendees with chemical sensitivities. // Las sucursales con eventos de OPL tienen accesibilidad para sillas de ruedas. Para solicitar adaptaciones relacionadas con discapacidades o para solicitar lenguaje de señas americano (ASL) u otras formas de interpretación por favor de comunicarse al contacto del evento o al (510) 238-3254 (TTY) al menos cinco (5) días laborales antes del evento. Por favor absténgase de usar productos perfumados como cortesía a los asistentes con sensibilidades químicas. // OPL 活動地點可供輪椅通行。如想要求為殘疾人士提供服務， 或美國手語 (ASL)服務，或其他語言翻譯服務，請至少在五 (5) 個工作天前致電(510) 238-3254 (TTY) 。 為考慮對化學品敏感的與會者的需求，參加活動時請勿佩戴有氣味的產品。
Which locations have all gender bathrooms?81st Avenue Branch has one all gender bathroom and four gender-specific bathrooms.
Main Library has all gender bathrooms on the basement level and gender-specific bathrooms on the mezzanine.
These locations have Men's and Women's bathrooms:
At these locations, staff can provide directions to nearby public bathrooms, which are gender-specific:
At the Tool Lending Library, staff can provide directions to nearby public bathrooms, which are for all genders.
What if I can't come to the library?You can add a designated borrower to have someone check out for you. Ask staff at any location to add this to your account. If you are not able to come to the library because of a disability and want to apply for Extended Services, contact staff at any location. You can use the Oakland Public Library from anywhere you have internet access. You can sign up for a library card online, then download or stream digital books and movies, watch our online programs, get book recommendations, and so much more from home!
