# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Dorothy Lazard at Clio's!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Behind the Desk at the Main.About this EventJoin Heyday for another installment of Heyday Presents, an ongoing conversation series presented in collaboration with Clio's Books.Over the course of her 20-year-tenure at the Oakland Public Library’s flagship branch—known as “the Main”—Dorothy Lazard built a career helping residents connect with the city’s past and present, eventually becoming the keeper of Oakland’s local history archives. In her new book, Behind the Desk at the Main, published by Heyday, Lazard offers an insider’s look at the modern American library. Through personal stories and decades of experience, Lazard demystifies the work of librarians and reveals how libraries serve as vital hubs—and defenders—for knowledge, connection, and civic life. She will be joined in conversation by East Bay Yesterday host and producer Liam O'Donoghue.Dorothy Lazard was born in St. Louis and grew up in San Francisco and Oakland. A librarian for forty years, she joined the staff of the Oakland Public Library in 2000. From 2009 until her retirement in 2021, she was the head librarian of OPL’s Oakland History Center, where she encouraged people of all ages and backgrounds to explore local history. Lazard's first book, What You Don't Know Will Make a Whole New World, was the 2023 recipient of the Oscar Lewis Award in Western History from the Book Club of California. She lives in Oakland.Liam O’Donoghue is the host and producer of the East Bay Yesterday podcast and co-creator of the Long Lost Oakland map. He also writes a monthly feature about the East Bay for SF Gate. His journalism has appeared in outlets such as KQED, Oaklandside, Berkeleyside, Mother Jones, Salon, and elsewhere. In 2018, he was honored by the East Bay Express as “the best journalist-turned-historian” and presented with a “Partners in Preservation Award” from Oakland Heritage Alliance. O’Donoghue’s quotes on Oakland-related issues have appeared in media outlets including New York Times and Washington Post.About HeydayHeyday is an independent nonprofit publisher specializing in publications that explore California's natural history, art and culture, Indigenous perspectives, and social justice. This series is part of our Heyday Presents program. Heyday Presents features Heyday authors in conversation with notable luminaries and thought leaders. Heyday Members receive free VIP access to Heyday Presents program and a curation of our top new releases, among a host of other perks. Heyday members and Clio's members receive free admission!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/dorothy-lazard-at-clios/100001996524229716
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: Clio’s Books
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 10, max: 31.72, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Oakland
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Clio’s Books
- **lat**: 37.8085976
- **long**: -122.2560638
- **full address**: Clio’s Books, 353 Grand Avenue, Oakland, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Dorothy Lazard at Clio's! being held?
  - **A:** Dorothy Lazard at Clio's! takes place on Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Clio s Books, 353 Grand Avenue, Oakland, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Dorothy Lazard at Clio's!?
  - **A:** Dorothy Lazard at Clio's! is organized by Clio's Books.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Dorothy Lazard at Clio's! is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oakland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Dorothy Lazard at Clio's! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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