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A Taste Of West
Black Authors Book Club
July 21, 2026 at West Oakland Branch | Oakland Public Library: in Oakland, CA
1801 Adeline St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
Join us every third Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m. for mocktails, a custom bookmark, and to discuss selections from the African American Special Collection.
Follow us on Instagram to keep up with our latest book selections and updates. Each month, we vote on the next book at the end of our meeting.
Feb 2026 Selection: Model Home- Rivers Solomon
Mar 2026 Selection: I, Medusa- Ayana Gray
Apr 2026 Selection: Harlem Rhapsody- Victoria Christopher Murray
May 2026 Selection: Burn Down Master's House- Clay CaneJune 2026 Selection: Death of the Author- Nnedi OkoraforJuly 2026 Selection: Aug 2026 Selection: Sept 2026 Selection:Oct 2026 Selection: Nov 2026 Selection: Dec 2026 Selection:
Jan 2027 Selection:
Feb 2027 Selection:
This program is possible thanks to a grant from the Friends of the Oakland Public Library.
Date:
July 21, 2026
Time:
6:00 PM
7:15 PM
Event type:
Workshops and Education
West Oakland Branch of the Oakland Public Library is a straightforward neighborhood library in West Oakland, a short walk from DeFremery Park and the public pool. Inside, visitors find the usual mix of shelves for adults, teens, and kids, along with a noticeable African American collection and smaller Arabic and Spanish sections. There are graphic novels for different age ranges, toys set out for young children, and a small study room that people use for quiet work or tutoring. more...
