Gift-giving season is in full swing at the Bookmark, where you can snag seasonal children's favorites, recipes, cooking magazines, stocking stuffers, comic books, music, movies, and more. Mark your calendar with the following key dates and special events!
Bookmark's Holiday Hours
Now open 11am-5pm daily, including Black Friday (11/29), and 11am-6pm Saturdays. Closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Please note: Our elves and human volunteers will button up the shop by 3pm on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
Support Oakland's public libraries through the Bookmark's storefront on Bookshop.org! Snag something for everyone with help from Bookshop.org's 2024 holiday gift guide, and enjoy two exclusive Bookshop.org deals this Friday, November 29th:
Spend $100, get a $10 gift card
Spend $200, get a $20 gift card
Plus FREE shipping
Beat the holiday rush and stay ahead of delivery deadlines for Christmas, Hannukah, and Kwanza! Select "Standard Shipping" by Friday, December 13, or "Priority Shipping" by Wednesday, December 18.
Gift Certificates
There's no delivery deadline for gift certificate purchases, whether online or in-person from our elves at the Bookmark.
Celebrate Small Business Saturday - Saturday, November 30 from 11am-6pm
'Tis the season to shop local for upcycled treasures! From hardback new releases to vintage gems, we have you covered in the shop and on eBay with thousands of like-new and gently used finds. Your next coffee table conversation piece or tiny treasure is waiting for you just around the corner at Broadway and 10th!
This weekend, every customer who visits the Bookmark Bookstore from 11am-6pm and becomes a first-time or renewing member of the Friends of the Oakland Public Library will receive a FREE limited edition sticker while supplies last! Members receive 20% off every purchase and exclusive 50% discounts during members-only sales. Get your merch and celebrate small businesses while supporting OPL, our city's most critical civic institution.
Can't make it to the store? Take a bite out of Amazon and treat yourself to ho-ho-home delivery at Bookshop.org, where the Bookmark receives a portion of every purchase.
Mahjong - Sunday, December 1 from 12-5pm
This FREE event is first come, first served with the option to bring your own Mahjong set and card table, space permitting. Instruction is available for those who wish to learn on the spot. Questions? Send us your inquiry here.
Giving Tuesday - Tuesday, December 3
Next week, December 3 is Giving Tuesday, a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world! This season, support the Oakland Public Library by making a donation to the Friends of the Oakland Public Library, who works to advance the role of OPL as a vital community resource and as an institution critical to the culture, education, and welfare of our diverse community.
FREE Children's Book Day - Sunday, December 8 from 11am-5pm
Join us on the second Sunday of every month for our recurring children's book giveaway, when all kids 12 and under receive one FREE children's book of their choice.
Our children's selection features materials for all ages -- even kids at heart -- including board books, early readers, like-new and vintage picture books, fairy tales, fables, pop-up books, activity books, coloring books, transitional chapter books, and children's graphic novels. Collect them all at the Bookmark, where teachers receive a special 20% discount.
Open Mic - Saturday, December 14 from 6:15-8:30pm
Join us for an evening of poetry, music, spoken word, and storytelling! Hosted by poet and award-winning author J.R. Rice, this FREE event is open to comedians, story-tellers, poets, spoken word artists, and acapella musicians. Sign-ups start at 5pm on a first come, first served basis, and the show starts at 6:15pm. Each performer will have a chance to share 1-2 pieces. Mature audiences only, please.
This event will also include an incredible live performance from J.R. Rice along with an exclusive book sale of his debut novel, Broken Pencils.
Material Donations Welcome
As we look ahead to 2025, we're continuing to accept material donations for the store, including like-new and gently used books, CDs, DVDs, LPs, comic books, sheet music, puzzles, games, maps, and more. Bring in up to 4 bags or boxes during our regular hours, and thanks for helping us keep our inventory fresh.
We're also looking for supplies and store items as we continue to take root in our new location. Want to donate a postcard rack or a new neon sign? Check out our wishlist!
Questions? Get in touch with us at bookmark@fopl.org.
You've reached the last paragraph! Thank you for reading our special holiday news. We're grateful for you this season -- your support of the Friends of the Oakland Public Library directly benefits the City of Oakland's beautiful public libraries, where our community is empowered to explore, connect, and grow.
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