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September Closures
Monday, September 6
Labor Day - Library closed
Tuesday, September 7
Branches closed for Labor Day; Main open
Thursday, September 9
California Admissions Day; Library closed.
Friday, September 10
Citywide Business Closure; Library closed. |
| The Tool Library is Open! | | |
The Tool Library has reopened, after having closed temporarily due to flooding. |
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Library Closing Several Days This Month
Holidays, City Budget Closure Mean Short Week at OPL
Labor Day, a citywide business shutdown (due to the budget crisis) and California Admissions Day all fall on the same week, from September 6 to September 10, which means a markedly reduced schedule for the Oakland Public Library. Added to those closure dates, the branches (but not the Main library) will close on Tuesday, in observance of Labor Day (since branches are regularly closed on Monday). As the following schedule indicates, the only day to visit a branch library that week will be Wednesday.
Here's how the schedule breaks down during the period from September 4 to September 11:
Saturday, Sept. 4 - Main and branches open, regular hours.
Sunday, Sept. 5 - Main open, regular hours; branches closed.
Monday, Sept. 6 - Labor Day. Main and branches closed.
Tuesday, Sept. 7 - Main open, regular hours; branches closed for Labor Day.
Wednesday, Sept. 8 - Main and branches open, regular hours.
Thursday, Sept. 9 - California Admissions Day. Main and branches closed.
Friday, Sept. 10 - Citywide business shutdown. Main and branches closed.
Saturday, Sept. 11 - Library resumes regular schedule.
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Oakland Word Collections of Prose & Poetry Viewable Online
Oakland Word was a smash hit. The writing program, funded by a grant from the California State Library, ran from February to July. Free workshops and seminars in fiction, poetry, and memoir writing yielded thoughtful and provocative material collected in the anthology In Your Ear, an essential read for anyone interested in experiencing the vitality of Oakland.
In the book's introduction, author Daniel Alarcon makes a case for the importance of the writings that follow: "In this diverse and polyglot metropolitan area, we must get to know our neighbors' stories. As I went through this collection, I found to my delight that each text revealed another part of this unique city." The entire book can be read online. Click here: In Your Ear.
A poetry chapbook, This Be The Town, produced by participants in the Oakland Word, has also been posted online. Click here to read it: This Be The Town.
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Fall Travel Series Highlights "Stay-cations" and Solo Flights in Paris
Take a Stay-cation and Explore Oakland
Where: Main Library-West Auditorium, 125 14th Street
When: Wednesday, September 22, 6 p.m.
 The Main Library's popular travel series resumes this month with a pair of exciting programs. The series kicks off with Annalee Allen, director of the Oakland Tours Program, who will discuss how to enjoy Oakland the way an out-of-town visitor would. It sounds like just the thing for anyone with a little free time but no airline tickets. Annalee will share information on various walking tours and free and low-cost sites including art galleries, the zoo, regional parks, museums, and historic houses. Join her and set out to appreciate our city!
Paris Solo, With Dorothy Lazard
Where: Main Library-West Auditorium, 125 14th Street
When: Wednesday, September 29, 6 p.m.
 Dorothy Lazard, history and travel librarian at the Main Library, will present tips on enjoying a solo trip to Paris. Dorothy has offered this program in the past, and the turnout and response was so positive she has kindly agreed to do it again. She will share practical advice on getting off the tourist path, stretching your travel dollars, renting an apartment, and etiquette. A slideshow will accompany her presentation. |
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Check-in at the New Oakland ePort
Oakland Public Library Now Offers Download Audiobooks and eBooks
powered by OverDrive
The Library has expanded its services with audiobooks and eBooks available to download from the library's website. Library card holders can check out and download best-selling and classic titles anytime, anywhere. Users may browse the library's website, check out with a valid library card, and download to PC, Mac, and many mobile devices. Users will need to install free software. Some audio titles can also be burned to CD to listen on-the-go. Titles will automatically expire at the end of the lending period. There are no late fees!
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Help us improve our website
The Oakland Public Library is in the process of revamping our website. You can help us ensure that our new website will meet your needs by taking a few moments to fill out a brief survey about how you use the library website.
To complete the survey, please follow this link.
Thank you for your input! |
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Fall Book Sale Announced
Where: Bookmark Bookstore, 721 Washington Street
Mark your calendar for the semi-annual sale at the Friends of the Oakland Public Library's Bookmark Bookstore: October 15 to 17, Friday to Sunday.
The Bookmark Bookstore, in Old Oakland, is operated by the Friends of the Oakland Public Library.
Join the Friends' e-news mailing list for special sale notices! Send an email to bookmark_bookstore@yahoo.com - Subject: e-news.
For information, call 444-0473, or click here.
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