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August Closures
Sat. Aug. 13 - all branches will be closed due to citywide budget shortage. (Main Library will be open.)
Mon. Aug. 15 - Main Library will be closed due to citywide budget shortage.
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Library Spared as City Closes Budget Deficit
Good News for OPL Patrons! The City of Oakland has resolved its latest budget crisis without slashing the Library's budget. The upshot: all locations of the library will continue to operate with no changes in hours of operation. Read more
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Burning Man to be Topic of Library Discussion
The Art, Music & Culture of Burning Man
Sunday, August 7, 2 - 4 pm
Main Library, Bradley Walters Auditorium
Burning Man is always a hot topic, and before the desrt festival gets started later this month, the Main Library will host a panel of experts to discuss the annual festival in the desert.
Steven T. Jones will be on hand to discuss his new book, The Tribes of Burning Man: How an Experimental City in the Desert is Shaping the New American Counterculture. Other panelists will include Marion Goodell, Burning Man Board Member; Michael Snook of NIMBY; Karen Cusolito of American Steel; and Syd Gris of Opulent Temple.
Nothing will be torched during this event, but it should be a crackling discussion. Read more
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Library and Museum Team Up to Celebrate End of Summer Reading
Summer Reading Celebration
Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street
Sunday, August 7, 12 - 4 p.m.
 It's fun for the entire family as the Oakland Public Library's Summer Reading Program draws to a close with a big party at the Oakland Museum of California on Sunday, August 7, from 12 to 4 p.m. The party will take place in the Museum Gardens, 1000 Oak Street.
The celebration links two fantastic summer events: the library's Summer Reading Program and the Oakland Museum of California's Free First Sundays-for a double dose of culture, entertainment, fun, and learning.
All are welcome and admission is free! Read more... |
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81st Avenue Branch Library to Stay Open Late on Friday and Saturday Nights in August
During the month of August, the Joint City of Oakland/Oakland Unified School District Late Night Live! initiative will include the 81st Avenue East Oakland Community Library. On Friday and Saturday nights in August, the library will remain open until 10 pm.
The Library is currently committed to participate in the Late Night Live! Initiative through Saturday, August 27. The only exception will be Saturday, August 13, when the 81st Avenue East Oakland Community Library will be closed due to the citywide budget shortage. Read more
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Come See the Covered Wagon at AAMLO
The covered wagon currently on dispaly at the African American Museum and Library represents the western migration of African Americans in the 19th century. It is an exact replica built by Sacramento State Professor Shirley Moore with the help of William Pettis and a group of volunteers. Read more |
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Want to Be a Library Volunteer?
OPL will be hosting Volunteer Information Sessions for anyone interested in learning about current opportunities. Two sessions will be offered: Wednesday, September 14 (6:30 p.m. at the Main Library) and Saturday, September 17 (10:00 a.m. at Dimond Branch). Contact: Winifred Walters at (510) 238-6932 or email wwalters@oaklandlibrary.org.
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