The Bookmark Bookstore / Friends of the Oakland Public Library

58 reviews

+1 (510) 444-0473

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933 Broadway

Oakland, CA 94607

+1 (510) 444-0473

https://www.fopl.org

The Bookmark Bookstore is a unique establishment in Oakland, CA that supports the Oakland Public Library through book sales. Visitors can browse through a wide selection of donated books and other literary items.

As a part of Friends of the Oakland Public Library, The Bookmark Bookstore offers a sustainable way for book lovers to discover new reads while contributing to the local library system.

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Carol C.

8/21/2024

Date: 8/21/2024 Time: 12:15 PM 68° Sunny I remember this bookstore was in the 700 block of Washington Street. I noticed they moved to this location while I was on the bus heading north to my...

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Molly L.

5/22/2024

They are moving their location from their current location to a bigger space around the corner by the end of May and June. They are volunteer-based, which makes me appreciate this store even more....

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Mike J.

5/3/2024

I love places like this. I'm a regular patron of my Cincinnati friends of the public library and I try to find them in each city that I visit. This one is great! Books are cheap, selection is...

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Elizabeth C.

8/3/2022

I've been working in downtown Oakland for the past five years and just now stopped in for the first time! I didn't know this bookstore existed until a co-worker told me about it. They had 4-6...

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Sarah G.

9/15/2024

what a wonderful neighborhood bookstore! the new location is great and super accesible. the books are affordable and they seem to have a good selection! i only spent a few minutes there picking up...

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Friends of the OPL

The Bookmark Bookstore, owned and operated by the Friends of the Oakland Public Library, offers a wide selection of gently-used books, media, CDs, DVDs, LPs, puzzles, and games at highly discounted prices, with all proceeds benefiting Oakland's public libraries. With over 17,000 books available, members can enjoy additional in-store discounts, while kids 12 and under can receive a free children's book every second Sunday. The store is staffed by a dedicated team of 50 volunteers who assist with various tasks, from sorting incoming donations to assisting with sales.Generated from the website