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 annual Cabin Fever Reliever BOOK SALE will start on Tuesday, February 17 and run through Friday, February 20, 2026.
The Book Club will meet at the Oakland Public Library on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:30pm to review “Wild Dark Shore” by Charlotte McConaghy.
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
The Truth About Max
In this picture book from the Provensens’ archives, the unforgettable
In the Night Garden
In the night garden fireflies look like fallen stars. Moonflowers
Fin & Lady
It’s 1964. Eleven-year-old Fin and his glamorous, worldly, older half
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.
Wild Dark Shore
The Book Club will meet at the Oakland Public Library on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:30pm A family on a remote island. A mysterious woman washed ashore. A rising
Wild Dark Shore
The Book Club will meet at the Oakland Public Library on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:30pm A family on a remote island. A mysterious woman washed ashore. A rising
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 02/04 & Friday 02/06 The Berenstain Bears’ Extra Special Valentine by Mike Berenstain
- Wednesday 02/11 If You’ll Be My Valentine by Cynthia Rylant
- Friday 02/13 Special Guest Reader: Jykira! Valentine Mice by Bethany Roberts
- Wednesday 02/18 & Friday 02/20 A Dog’s Tale by Seymour Reit
- Wednesday 02/25 & Friday 02/27 The Winter Bird by Kate Banks
Children’s Storytime
Every Friday at 10:30 am
Topic will be posted weekly on the Library’s Facebook page.