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: 

The October 2024 Book Club will meet on Tuesday, October 15th at 5:30 pm at the Oakland Public Library. The Book Club members will discuss The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict.

Author EVENT:

Local Maine Author, Amy Safford will have a Meet-n-Greet for her new book Goode Vibrations of the Wresting Place on Tuesday, October 22nd at 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm.

The transformation of Penelope Brigid Goode begins after a near-death experience on her 30th birthday while skiing on a mountain in Maine. She wakes up in recovery and the world around her is more vibrant, vivid, and intense. Strange visions begin to creep up on her like a dream—the spirits of her recently deceased dog and the mother she hardly knew. Ghost owls cast shadows of premonition.

When the number three occurs and reoccurs, Pennie fears for her sanity, especially while she and her uncle survey a graveyard near the former Home for the Feeble-Minded. Here she senses her first vibrations—spirits of the Malaga Island settlement reinterred on these very grounds after a forced exile over a century ago by the State of Maine, a chapter of racism and eugenics in Maine’s history.

Despite warning signs and against her best instincts, she rushes headlong into a relationship with the developer who is excavating near the graves. She begins to realize the signs all around her, listen to her intuition, and awaken to her visions. Through a slow unearthing, Pennie uncovers the past and recognizes the power of her dreams, the haunting history of Malaga Island, and her fight for justice and the truth.

The Oakland Public Library is excited to host

FREE One-On-One Tech Help every Tuesday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm!

Do you need help with:

  • Emails, messaging apps, and video conferencing tools?
  • Browsing the internet?
  • Protecting your personal information online and social media platforms?
  • Learning job-related skills with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace?
  • Using a cellphone and other personal electronic devices?


THIS technology skills program is for YOU!

Sponsored by GrowSmart Maine and the National Digital Equity Center.

Staff Picks

Discover Books That'll Change Your Life

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 Guncle Abroad

Patrick O’Hara is back. It’s been five years since his summer as his niece Maisie and nephew Grant’s caretaker after their mother’s passing. The kids are back in Connecticut with

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The Guncle Abroad

Patrick O’Hara is back. It’s been five years since his summer as his niece Maisie and nephew Grant’s caretaker after their mother’s passing. The kids are back in Connecticut with

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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 Fridays at 10:30AM

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.

October 4 Guest reader, Darlene Graves: The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming
October 11 Guest reader, Heather Thornton: Thanks to the Animals by Allen Sockabasin
October 18 Oakland Fire & Rescue will be here for Fire Safety Week!
October 25 Guest reader, Heather Thornton: Trunk-or-Treat by Chris Ayala-Kronos **We’ll have Halloween themed games and goodies in the Children’s Room.

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