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Do you have your special edition library card yet? Celebrate September’s Library Card Sign-Up Month at the Oakland Public Library, and pick up one of our limited-edition library cards featuring the winners of the 2023 Library Card Art Contest. Each card showcases unique artwork that celebrate African Americans and their significant contributions to the arts in Oakland. Explore the winning designs and check out the book recommendations, based on the themes of the each new library card created from the contest for extra inspiration and to learn more about contributions of Black artists, musicians, and writers who have shaped Oakland’s vibrant cultural landscape. These works celebrate creativity across various forms of expression, from visual arts to performance and literature.
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