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 September 2024 Book Club will meet on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 5:30 pm at the Oakland Public Library. The Book Club members will discuss The Guncle Abroad by Steven Rowley.
Quarterly Library Advisory Board Meeting: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 5:00 pm.
Children’s Book Author EVENTS:
Local Maine Author, Karen Richards Toothaker will read her book during Friday Storytime at 10:30 am on September 13th (Say Cheese! A to Z).
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.
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.
September 6 Guest reader, Heather Thornton: If You Take a Mouse to School by Laura Numeroff.
September 13 Children’s Book AUTHOR EVENT: Karen Richards Toothaker: Say Cheese! A to Z
September 20 Guest reader, Mary Conners: Is Your Mama a Llama? By Deborah Guarino
September 27 Guest reader, Katie Clements: Book TBD
Children’s Storytime
Every Friday at 10:30 am
Topic will be posted weekly on the Library’s Facebook page.