The African American Museum and Library at Oakland serves the residents of Alameda County in Oakland City. The library is a part of the Oakland Public Library, which holds a collection of more than one million volumes and circulates about 2.6 million items per year. It provides books, DVDs, and reference materials about the historical and cultural experiences of African Americans in California and the West, exhibitions, and events like children's story hour, author talk, and community discussions. The library also offers seed lending, public computers, faxing, scanning, and printing services.