Friends of the Oakland Park Library

Friends of the Oakland Park Library Promoting the Friends of the Oakland Park Library and library events & services. ​​The Friends of the Ethel M. Gordon Oakland Park Library, Inc.

was originally established in 1994 as a nonprofit organization with the following objectives:

-To maintain an association of persons interested in our municipal library
-To focus public attention on library issues, services and programs
-To promote the library as a cultural and educational asset of our community
-To sponsor fund raising projects to enhance library services and resources beyond t

he level funded by the library's budget. Interested in joining the Friends of the Ethel M. Gordon Oakland Park Library? Visit https://oaklandparkfl.gov/528/Friends-of-the-Library

Friends Executive Board:
President: Mary Zalaznik
Vice President: Sharon Hitchcock
Secretary: [VACANT]
Treasurer: Jennifer Hughes
Members At-Large: Tom Hardy, JoAnn Green, Laura Bowleg, Astrid Romani, Rose Booth
Library Liaison: Heidi Burnett, Sheree Clayton

🌟 Join us this Saturday at Oakland Park Library for two FREE wellness and empowerment programs from 10:00–11:00 AM!🥋 You...
06/09/2026

🌟 Join us this Saturday at Oakland Park Library for two FREE wellness and empowerment programs from 10:00–11:00 AM!

🥋 Youth Self-Defense Awareness (Ages 6–15)
Learn practical self-defense techniques, build confidence, and improve coordination with instructors from Krav Maga Worldwide Fort Lauderdale. No registration required.

🧘 Breathwork Workshop (Adults 18+)
Take time to relax, de-stress, and recharge through guided breathwork in a welcoming outdoor setting. Registration is required! Please click the link in our bio to register.

📍 Oakland Park Library
1098 NE 40th Court, Oakland Park, FL 33334

We look forward to seeing you there!

🎉 The wait is over! Join us on July 3 as we celebrate the grand opening of the new Oakland Park Library at our All-Ameri...
06/04/2026

🎉 The wait is over! Join us on July 3 as we celebrate the grand opening of the new Oakland Park Library at our All-American Picnic!

📍 3900 NE 3rd Ave, Oakland Park, FL 33334

The ribbon-cutting ceremony begins at 4:00 PM, followed by library tours, live music, family-friendly activities, free food (while supplies last), and so much more.

We can't wait to welcome you to your new library building! 📚✨

🦖 Dewey the Dinosaur is READY for our Summer Rollout this Saturday… are you?! ☀️📚Get ready for a dino-mite day full of f...
05/27/2026

🦖 Dewey the Dinosaur is READY for our Summer Rollout this Saturday… are you?! ☀️📚

Get ready for a dino-mite day full of fun, books, activities, and summer reading adventures for all ages! 🌈✨ Don’t miss your chance to kick off the season with us and our favorite prehistoric pal! 🦕💚

🦖🌿 ROAR into summer with us! 🌿🦕Join us for our Summer Reading Rollout: Unearth a Story—a dino-mite day full of fun, game...
05/04/2026

🦖🌿 ROAR into summer with us! 🌿🦕

Join us for our Summer Reading Rollout: Unearth a Story—a dino-mite day full of fun, games, and adventure! 📚✨

🗓️ May 30, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Get ready to dig into:
🦴 Free snacks
🎁 Gift bags
🎮 Games (including the gaming bus!)
🏰 Bounce house fun
All while supplies last—so don’t go extinct, come early! 🦕💨

A HUGE thank you to all of our incredible sponsors and community partners for helping make this event possible 💚 Your support helps our readers grow, explore, and imagine BIG!

🦖📖✨

We missed having our Book Sale this month, but you can still snag some great reads right in the Library’s lobby! 🤩All pr...
04/29/2026

We missed having our Book Sale this month, but you can still snag some great reads right in the Library’s lobby! 🤩

All proceeds go right back into the library!

Books are priced as marked. Cash only.

📢 Printing & copying prices at the Oakland Park Library will be updated effective May 1, 2026.New rates:B/W: $0.25 per p...
04/24/2026

📢 Printing & copying prices at the Oakland Park Library will be updated effective May 1, 2026.
New rates:
B/W: $0.25 per page
Color: $0.50 per page
Thank you for your understanding!

📚✨ OPL Bookies Book Club – May Pick ✨📚Join us as we dive into Judge Stone by Viola Davis and James Patterson!We’ll be ga...
04/24/2026

📚✨ OPL Bookies Book Club – May Pick ✨📚

Join us as we dive into Judge Stone by Viola Davis and James Patterson!

We’ll be gathering for a lively discussion, great company, and (of course) delicious treats at:

📍 Beans-n-Dough Cookie Company
4530 N Dixie HWY Oakland Park Fl 33334
🗓️ May 7, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM

Whether you’ve finished the book or just want to join the conversation, everyone is welcome!

📞 For more info: 954-630-4373

Unfortunately, the Friends of the Oakland Park Library Used Book Sale scheduled for April 25th has been canceled.We apol...
04/20/2026

Unfortunately, the Friends of the Oakland Park Library Used Book Sale scheduled for April 25th has been canceled.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Please stay tuned for updates on future book sales and library events!

🐞🌿 Storytime is going outside!Join us for a special Storytime Meetup at Stunson Nature Trail—featuring a fun ladybug rel...
04/13/2026

🐞🌿 Storytime is going outside!

Join us for a special Storytime Meetup at Stunson Nature Trail—featuring a fun ladybug release alongside stories, walking, and nature exploration! 🌳✨

📅 April 29, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Stunson Nature Trail
👶 For kids 5 & under
🎉 FREE event | No registration required

Come for the stories, experience the ladybug release, and enjoy a morning of fresh air and discovery! 🐞📚

Find amazing deals on like-new and used books at our next book sale! 📖✨🗓️ Saturday, April 25 ⏰ 9 AM - 12 PM 📍 1098 NE 40...
04/07/2026

Find amazing deals on like-new and used books at our next book sale! 📖✨

🗓️ Saturday, April 25
⏰ 9 AM - 12 PM
📍 1098 NE 40th CT [Oakland Park Library at Jaco Pastorius Community Center]

Address

1098 NE 40th Court
Oakland Park, FL
33334

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 11am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+19546304370

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