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 Waterville Area Art Society’s 30th Maine Juried Art Show will have a closing ceremony on Friday May 30th from 4:00pm-5:30pm at the Library
- The Library will be CLOSED on Thursday, June 19, 2025 in observance of Juneteenth.
- The Library will be CLOSED on Friday, July 4, 2025 in observance of Independence Day.
- The next Library Advisory Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 5:00 pm at the Library.
The June 2025 Book Club will meet on Tuesday, June 17th at 5:30 pm at the Oakland Public Library. The Book Club members will review James by Percival Everett.
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
Discover Books That'll Change Your Life
Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear
In 1914, Harry Colebourn, a veterinarian on his way to
The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne
Babs Dionne, proud Franco-American, doting grandmother, and vicious crime matriarch,
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.
James
The June 2025 Book Club will meet on Tuesday, June 17th at 5:30 pm at the Oakland Public Library. The Book Club members will review James by Percival Everett. When
James
The June 2025 Book Club will meet on Tuesday, June 17th at 5:30 pm at the Oakland Public Library. The Book Club members will review James by Percival Everett. When
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.
- May 30 Guest Readers: Wendy and Cedric Drinkwater – A Service Dog will be at the Library! Bear “The Service Dog” by Wendy and Cedric Drinkwater
- June 6 The Bugliest Bug by Carol Diggory Shields
- June 13 CHILDREN’S AUTHOR EVENT: Cassie Sano Baxter the Moose; The Cat with the Paintbrush Tail; Peppermint
- June 20 The Peddlers of Puddles by Beth Ferry
- June 27 Guest Reader: Joslyn The Ice Cream Vanishes by Julia Sarcone-Roach
Children’s Storytime
Every Friday at 10:30 am
Topic will be posted weekly on the Library’s Facebook page.