It’s that time of the year again. Oakland Schools are opening August 13, and we are ready with lots of great new books for the fall. We are now open from 3:30 to 6 PM Tuesday and Thursday. Please note that we cannot let anyone in after 5:45, as we need to be out of […]
We’ve Signed a Lease for a New Location in Oakland!
November 12, 2017 By
We are very happy to announce that, due to the efforts of our amazing community, we’ve found a new home. We signed a lease with the First Congregational Church of Oakland, and we will be moving to their space at 2501 Harrison St, Oakland, CA, across from the Whole Foods at 27th Street. We have […]
We Need Help this Fall: We’ve Lost Our Lease
August 10, 2017 By
We are very sorry to report that the Bethlehem Lutheran Church exercised their option to not renew our lease at 955 12th Street. We have to vacate the premises by November 30th, 2017. Even if we are lucky enough to find a new location, we will need to stop accepting books by the middle of […]
Our Heroes (authors & illustrators) at our Million Book Celebration
October 16, 2013 By
Shirin Bridges, author of the Thinking Girl’s Treasury of Real Princesses, signs the books she donated. Mykah Montgomery reads her book to this appreciative audience. The Little Girl who Wanted a Tail. Mac Barnett with his adoring fans. The kids just love his books. Gary Soto, […]