Friends of the Oakland Public School Libraries every Oakland student deserves access to a quality school library
21st Century Libraries 21st Century libraries Today's libraries are vibrant, active spaces. Digital and Print School library systems throughout the country are coordinating with their public library systems to expand access to digital and print resources for all students. We can learn from these models. Read about the Oakland Promise card Collaborative workspaces No more “shushing.” Today’s students need to learn to work together. Furniture moves to encourage teamwork. Read More Makerspaces Today’s students are tomorrow’s entrepreneurs. Makerspaces encourage design thinking and real-world problem solving. Read More Community hubs Libraries are social spaces where students enjoy:Author visitsBook clubs and other clubsStudent government Read More Bad libraries build collections. Good libraries build services. Great libraries build community. r. David Lankes Library advocate support our 21st Century Library Grants Our 21st century library grants fund book clubs, technology, maker space equipment and materials, and moveable furniture. Donate Now