Library Cards – Oakland Public Library https://oaklandlibrary.org A BiblioWeb Site Tue, 23 Jan 2024 21:38:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://cor-liv-cdn-static.bibliocommons.com/images/CA-OAKLAND/favicon.ico?1732457350952 Library Cards – Oakland Public Library https://oaklandlibrary.org 32 32 Where can I find the winning designs? https://oaklandlibrary.org/faqs/where-can-i-find-the-winning-designs/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 21:34:25 +0000 https://oaklandlibrary.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=9579676 Main Library and Dimond Branch will hold all nine (9) winning designs. We recommend you reach out to branches before visiting them to ensure that your desired designs are still in stock.

81st Avenue Branch

  • We Are All Rulers of Our Artistic Journey
  • Spray Painting Oakland
  • Women of the Black Panther Party
  • Emory Douglas: The Black Panther Minister of Culture

African American Museum and Library at Oakland

  • African American Musicians
  • Blooming Knowledge
  • Emory Douglas: The Black Panther Minister of Culture
  • Oakland's Hip Hop 50

Asian Branch

  • African American Musicians
  • Blooming Knowledge
  • Spray Painting Oakland
  • Oakland's Hip Hop 50

Brookfield Branch

  • Angela Reads
  • Blooming Knowledge
  • We Are All Rulers of our Artistic Journey
  • Oakland’s Hip Hop 50

César E. Chávez Branch

  • Angela Reads
  • Spray Painting Oakland
  • Emory Douglas: The Black Panther Minister of Culture
  • Blooming Knowledge

Eastmont Branch

  • African American Musicians
  • Women of the Black Panther Party
  • Spray Painting Oakland
  • The Transformation of Silence into Language

Elmhurst Branch

  • Angela Reads
  • Emory Douglas: The Black Panther Minister of Culture
  • Spray Painting Oakland
  • Blooming Knowledge

Golden Gate Branch

  • African American Musicians
  • Angela Reads
  • Blooming Knowledge
  • Oakland’s Hip Hop 50

Lakeview Branch

  • Angela Reads
  • Spray Painting Oakland
  • Blooming Knowledge
  • The Transformation of Silence into Language

Martin Luther King Jr. Branch

  • Angela Reads
  • Spray Painting Oakland
  • Women of the Black Panther Party
  • Oakland’s Hip Hop 50

Melrose Branch

  • We Are All Rulers of Our Artistic Journey
  • Spray Painting Oakland
  • Blooming Knowledge
  • Emory Douglas: The Black Panther Minister of Culture

Montclair Branch

  • African American Musicians
  • Blooming Knowledge
  • Women of the Black Panther Party
  • Oakland’s Hip Hop 50

Piedmont Avenue Branch

  • Angela Reads
  • Blooming Knowledge
  • The Transformation of Silence into Language
  • Spray Painting Oakland

Rockridge Branch

  • We Are All Rulers of Our Artistic Journey
  • Spray Painting Oakland
  • Oakland’s Hip Hop 50
  • Blooming Knowledge

Temescal Branch

  • African American Musicians
  • Blooming Knowledge
  • The Transformation of Silence into Language
  • Women of the Black Panther Party

West Oakland

  • We Are All Rulers of Our Artistic Journey
  • Spray Painting Oakland
  • Women of the Black Panther Party
  • Emory Douglas: The Black Panther Minister of Culture
]]> Who can get a free library card? https://oaklandlibrary.org/faqs/who-can-get-a-free-library-card/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 23:14:24 +0000 https://oaklandlibrary.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=9577914 Anyone who lives in California.

You do not need to live in Oakland or have a permanent address. You do not need to be a US citizen or permanent resident.

You can have a library card at any age!

]]> How long will the cards be available? https://oaklandlibrary.org/faqs/how-long-will-the-cards-be-available/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 21:15:56 +0000 https://oaklandlibrary.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=9577894 Cards are available while supplies last!

]]> Will my local branch have all library cards? https://oaklandlibrary.org/faqs/will-my-local-branch-have-all-library-cards/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 21:14:43 +0000 https://oaklandlibrary.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=9577892 Only the Main Library and Dimond Branch will have all 9 cards.

Other OPL branches will have four (4) designs--please contact your local branch to see which designs they have on stock.

]]> Can I collect all nine (9) cards? Can I have more than one (1) card? https://oaklandlibrary.org/faqs/can-i-collect-all-nine-9-cards-can-i-have-more-than-1-card/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 20:59:46 +0000 https://oaklandlibrary.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=9577888 While you can collect different designs for Your Library card, only one (1) card/barcode number is allowed per patron to check out books, use digital resources etc.

You can upgrade your current library card to a Limited-Edition library card. Or, you can request to keep your current library card, while collecting the limited-edition card(s) of your choice.

If you currently do not have Your Library card or an account, you must sign up for one (it's free!) to receive a Limited-Edition library card, and/or to start collecting other designs. Email us at eAnswers@oaklandlibrary.org for support in accessing new or different library card designs.

]]> When will the limited-edition cards be available? https://oaklandlibrary.org/faqs/when-will-the-limited-edition-cards-be-available/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 20:54:24 +0000 https://oaklandlibrary.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=9577886 Cards will be available on February 5, 2024

]]> How do I request Library Cards for Students? https://oaklandlibrary.org/faqs/how-do-i-request-library-cards-for-my-students/ Wed, 09 Aug 2023 22:45:41 +0000 https://oaklandlibrary.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=9570852 When you request a class visit, please upload a class roster with your students' full names and birth dates. A staff member will follow up with you on next steps. 

  • Oakland Public Library cards are good at any branch of the OPL system. 
  • There is no charge for new or replacement cards.
  • Students who have lost their cards do not need to apply again. They will need to confirm their address, phone number, and date of birth.
  • Encourage your students to return any books they may have at home!
]]> How Can I Verify My Current Teacher Status? https://oaklandlibrary.org/faqs/how-can-i-verify-my-current-teacher-status/ Thu, 03 Aug 2023 21:53:08 +0000 https://oaklandlibrary.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=9570510 You can verify your current Teacher Status with any of the following:

  • School or institution ID
  • School or institution paystub
  • CA family childcare home license
  • Affidavit of Private School
  • Letter of acknowledgement of homeschooling from a local school district (Oakland, Piedmont, or Emeryville)
]]> How Do I Apply for a Teacher Card? https://oaklandlibrary.org/faqs/how-do-i-apply-for-a-teacher-card/ Thu, 03 Aug 2023 21:49:34 +0000 https://oaklandlibrary.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=9570508 There's no separate application for a Teacher Card. Fill out a regular library card application and visit the library or contact us to request teacher card status.

Teacher cards must be renewed every two years by showing proof of continued work as an educator.

]]> What are the Benefits of Teacher Cards? https://oaklandlibrary.org/faqs/what-are-the-benefits-of-teacher-cards/ Thu, 03 Aug 2023 21:38:19 +0000 https://oaklandlibrary.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=9570502
  • Borrow print books for six weeks instead of three
  • Up to 30 holds at a time, instead of 15
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    Teacher cards cannot be used to borrow Link+ or interlibrary loan items, or items for personal use. 
     
    eBooks and other digital materials cannot checked out for longer than usual with a Teacher Card.
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