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March Closure
March 31
All Library locations will be closed for a mandatory citywide shutdown.
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Vol. 3, No. 3 March 1, 2010
Greetings!
Welcome to the the Oakland Public Library's monthly e-newsletter! We are providing this vehicle to keep our community updated about the latest library news and events. Please forward it to any friends and neighbors you know who might be interested in subscribing. If you do not wish to receive future issues, you can unsubscribe at any time. Happy reading!
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Register Now for Second Session Classes |
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Oakland Word, a three-month program funded by a grant from the California State Library, begins its second (and final) session of classes this month. Registration is already open, and classes are expected to fill quickly. Classes are scheduled to begin March 17 and conclude April 17.
Oakland Word offers free workshops and seminars in fiction, poetry, and memoir writing that are intended to provoke dialogue and encourage creativity among underrepresented youths and adults.
Classes and seminars include:
- Literature of Oakland: Reading & Writing about Oakland Public Library
- Life Stories in Poetry and Prose
Intro to Writing Short Fiction
- Urban Fiction: Elements of Short Story Writing
- Soul Song: Song Writing Seminar
- Writing and Speaking Word: Poetry and Spoken Word
- Writing Life Stories
- Take Charge of Your Work: Career Development
Courses will be held as Asian Branch, Cesar E. Chavez Branch, and the Main Library.
Courses at Chávez Branch will be taught by bilingual (fluent in Spanish and English) instructors.
Anyone interested in participating in the Oakland Word writing workshops will need to register in advance. For information, call (510) 238-6572 or email theoaklandword@gmail.com. For information in Spanish, call the Chávez Branch (535-5620).
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FreeTax Help Available through April 15 |
 You can get help with your 2010 Income Tax Returns at the Oakland Public Library - free of charge. In partnership with the American Association for Retired Persons (AARP), the Library is offering free tax assistance from February 1 through April 15. Trained volunteers will help residents fill out their forms at the Main Library-West Auditorium, César E. Chávez Branch, Dimond Branch, Eastmont Branch, and Temescal Branch Library.
A complete schedule is available on the Library's Tax Help website. Or call (510) 238-3134. Hours may be subject to change; please call your branch to confirm times and make an appointment. |
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Come See the New Mural at Chávez Branch! |
 Next time you're in the neighborhood of the Fruitvale BART station, drop by the César Chávez Branch for a look at the branch's colorful new mural, by Daniel Camacho. Mr. Camacho is an internationally renowned local artist who grew up in Mexico City and studied at the National Institute of Fine Arts. Mr. Camacho's work can be seen around the Bay area and around the world as well as in Chávez Branch's children's area. |
| Bookmark Book Sale Coming in April |
Mark your calendar for The Bookmark Bookstore's Spring Sale. Sale pricing is offered to the public from Thursday, April 8 through Sunday, April 11, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. Save 30% off FOPL's year-round bargain pricing during this special event. Call 510-444-0473 for more information or to donate your gently-used books. All proceeds benefit the Oakland Public Library.
For Friends of the Oakland Public Library members only: on Wednesday, April 7th, during the "Members' First Choice Sale," FOPL members receive 30% off all purchases.
Click here to learn about FOPL membership. |
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Library Assessing Branch Schedules, Seeks Input from Patrons |
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 The Library is in the process of evaluating
how well the current branch schedules serve the needs of library patrons, and seeks input from the public. Please take a moment - a minute or two - and take our survey.
To take our survey, click here.
In the current budget situation, increasing branch hours is not an option. Branches must remain open five days a week only. Currently, all branches are open Tuesday through Saturday, and closed Sunday and Monday. (The Main Library is open seven days a week.) The Library hopes to assess whether some branches can better serve the community by changing schedules without increasing the hours of operation.
Hard copy surveys are available at all Library locations.
Thank you!
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The Oakland Public Library informs, inspires, and delights our diverse community as a resource for information, knowledge, and artistic and literary expression, providing the best in traditional services, new technologies, and innovative programs. |
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