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CLP - Main Community Conversation

Wed., Apr. 23 5:30 pm

Main (Oakland)

CLP is reimagining the future of our Main Library in Oakland, and we want you to be part of the process!

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CLP - Main Community Survey

We are creating a more dynamic, welcoming and accessible CLP - Main for everyone—designed with your input! Please share your thoughts and ideas in our survey.

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Jane Addams Peace Association Book Award Celebration

Thu., Apr. 24 5:30 pm

Main (Oakland)

The Jane Addams Children’s Book Award recognizes books that engage kids in thinking about peace, social justice, global community and equity for all people. Join us in celebrating this year’s winner!

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Special Event

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books

Sat., May. 31 10:00 am

Main (Oakland)

The Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books is right around the corner! Join us for author talks, poetry readings, workshops, and so much more.

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Archive of Style

Cheryl Clarke

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The Choreic Period: Poems

Latif Askia Ba

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Every Where Alien

Brad Walrond

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Tramaine Suubi

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Requiem for a Redbird

Torli Bush

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What Remains: The Collected Poems of Hannah Arendt

Hannah Arendt

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Inga

American Wilderness

Wilderness looms large in the American imagination, influencing our songs, books, movies, and way of life. However, the history of conserving American wilderness is contentious, leaving its future endangered. The…

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Doug , Sheraden

Manga Created by Women

Celebrate Women’s History Month with this selection of wonderful manga that were either written or drawn, but in most cases written AND drawn by women creators. A mix of older…

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Dagny

Genre Guide – Spot That Bird!

For backyard bird watchers, budding ornithologists, and everyone in between! You can sign up for a free library card here. If you are new to our eResources, check out these tutorial videos on how…

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