Oakland Public Library

The Oakland Public Library was established in 1913 and funded by the Andrew Carnegie Foundation. The library serves as a center for knowledge and growth and provides area residents with a variety of services. Visit the library to find out more.

Library Announcements

NOTICE: 

UPCOMING CLOSURES: The Library will be closed on the following holidays:

  • Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Veterans’ Day
  • Thursday, November 27, 2025
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Thursday, November 28, 2025 Thanksgiving Friday

Upcoming Special Program:

Reading Rescue Challenge for children ages 4-12. Begins at 10:00 am on Friday, October 10, 2025 and ends Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00 pm. Be the first of 12 to read and log a certain number of books to rescue a stuffed puppy. Limited to 12 puppy rescues. First come, first rescue. Information can be obtained at the Oakland Public Library.

The November 2025 Book Club will meet on Tuesday, November 18th at 5:30 pm at the Oakland Public Library. The Book Club members will review The Book of Lost Friends by Lisa Wingate.

WE HAVE AN E-FAX LINE NOW! The e-fax number is 207-241-4284. Fee: $1.00 per page in or out.

UPDATE: Beginning February 2025 the amount of books allowed to be checked out will be:

  • Individual accounts 8 books per checkout and one renewal.
  • Family accounts 20 books per checkout and one renewal.

Staff Picks

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Book Club

3rd Tuesday of the Month

Join the Oakland Public Library Book Club every 3rd Tuesday at 5:30 PM, where words weave magic, and hearts take flight on the wings of stories. Embrace literary camaraderie amidst whispered tales and shared laughter. Discover treasures in pages and friendships, as we journey through boundless worlds, one book at a time.

The Book of Lost Friends

October 31, 2025 No Comments

The November 2025 Book Club will meet on Tuesday, November 18th at 5:30 pm at the Oakland Public Library. Louisiana, 1875: In the tumultuous era of Reconstruction, three young women

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The Book of Lost Friends

October 31, 2025 No Comments

The November 2025 Book Club will meet on Tuesday, November 18th at 5:30 pm at the Oakland Public Library. Louisiana, 1875: In the tumultuous era of Reconstruction, three young women

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Meet Our Staff

Sheila Thorne Rogers – Head Librarian

"Between the pages of a book is a lovely place to be." Unknown

Lisa Stevens – Assistant Librarian

"I'm glad I can talk to you about fictional characters as if they were real, and have you still think I'm sane." Unknown

Penny Nava – Children's Librarian

"A book is a friend from beginning to end." Unknown

Join Us Wednesday and Fridays at 10:30AM
***Special Notice: We are adding a WEDNESDAY Storytime hour starting in November!***

Storytime

Gather ’round little dreamers, for Storytime at the Oakland Public Library! Immerse yourselves in enchanting tales woven with magic and wonder. Let imaginations soar, as we paint colorful adventures with words, leaving young hearts brimming with joy and a love for stories.

  • Wednesday 11/5 & Friday 11/7 It’s Fall by Renaee Kurilla
  • Wednesday 11/12 & Friday 11/14 Pete the Cat: Falling for Autumn by Kim Dean
  • Wednesday 11/19 & Friday 11/21 Thanksgiving Mice! by Bethany Roberts
  • Wednesday 11/26 Have You Seen My Acorn? by DK Ryland
  • Friday 11/28 CLOSED – Thanksgiving Friday

Children’s Storytime
Every Friday at 10:30 am
Topic will be posted weekly on the Library’s Facebook page.

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