Visit the Bookmark Bookstore at 933 Broadway this weekend (January 25-26) for our Dollar Book Sale featuring 4,500+ books for a buck!
NOW OPEN DAILY 11am-5pm, 11am-6pm on Saturdays.
History
1950
Friends of the Oakland Public Library was formed.
Local library lovers formed the Friends of the Oakland Public Library in 1950 to support the operation of the then new Main Library at 125 14th Street and to help maintain the special collections housed there. The mission of the Friends of the OPL expanded to support the entire Oakland Public Library system.
1992
The Bookmark Bookstore opened.
After raising funds through ad hoc used book sales over the years, the Friends of the OPL decided that a permanent location would be a great benefit to Oakland residents and in 1992 opened The Bookmark Bookstore in Old Oakland. The Friends of the OPL has long supported increased public access to library resources.
1994
Measure O passed.
In 1994, volunteers helped lead the successful campaign to pass Measure O, a parcel tax to fund longer library hours and meet other operating expenses.
2004
Measure Q passed.
In 2004, Friends volunteers rallied for Measure Q, the reauthorization of this critical funding, to winning results.
2018
Measure D passed.
Friends supported Measure D, a parcel tax measure passed in June 2018, to maintain, protect and improve library services throughout Oakland.
2024
The Bookmark Hits Broadway!
The Bookmark Bookstore found a new home at 933 Broadway at 10th. A larger footprint, expanded management, staff and store hours support our thriving store post-Covid.