Save the Oakland Libraries: Letter to Mayor Quan from librarian Amy Martin
Blog entry by Oakland Local edi....
Last updated at Mon, 30 May at 1:04pm.

Oakland Local reader--and Oakland library Amy Martin, has a note she would like Mayor Quan to read:

Dear Ms. Quan:

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African American Museum and Library of Oakland: hidden gem of African American history
Article by Venus.
Last updated at Tue, 22 Mar at 8:13am.

In an almost inconspicuous building on the corner of Martin Luther King and 14th Street in downtown Oakland, lies an often overlooked gem - the African American Museum and Library of Oakland,

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Friends of the Library bookstore is having an annual fall sale--come by and buy!
Blog entry by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Tue, 12 Oct at 6:22pm.

From our neighbor in North Oakland:

Hey, book lovers --  The Bookmark, the Friends of the Library bookstore at 721 Washington St. in old Oakland, is having its annual fall sale this week, hours 10:30-5:30 through the sale.  Most of the store's 17,000 books are priced at $6-$7 to start with, and there's a wide and eclectic assortment of books.

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Oakland Public Library now offering downloadable audiobooks, eBooks
Blog entry by Oakland Local edi....
Last updated at Tue, 31 Aug at 7:34am.

According to the latest "Oakland e-Port," the Oakland Public Library is now offering downloads of audiobooks and eBooks.

Since Aug. 25, user have been able to browse the library’s website, check out with a valid library card and download to PC, Mac and many mobile device eBooks and audio books.

To play the books, users need to install free software.

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Oakland Libraries to Remain Open Friday
Blog entry by Oakland Local edi....
Last updated at Tue, 29 Jun at 6:49am.

The Oakland Public Library has announced that unlike the rest of the city, which will be closed from Friday, July 2 to Monday, July 5, the library will be open during its regular hours from noon to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, July 2.

All branch libraries and Main Library will be open to the public on Friday and closed for the July 4 weekend, from Saturday, July 3, to Monday, July 5.

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Future of Piedmont Avenue Library in Limbo
Article by Jennifer Courtney.
Last updated at Fri, 4 Jun at 1:22pm.

Come the end of 2011, the Piedmont Avenue Branch Library may no longer occupy its space on 41st Street, an aging structure that is small but full of character.

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Saturday: Bay Area women of mystery to convene at Oakland main library
Article by Meg Bertoni.
Last updated at Sun, 16 May at 6:40am.

The Oakland Public Library will host "Bay Area Women of Mystery" this Saturday, May 15. Seven women mystery writers will discuss their craft at the main library's West Auditorium, 125 14th St., Oakland, from 2-4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

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May 4: Oakland Speaks! An Oakland Word Student Reading
Blog entry by Kenji Liu.
Last updated at Mon, 3 May at 12:55pm.

 

Oakland Word is proud to present “Oakland Speaks!” a free Oakland Word Student Reading to be held Tuesday May 4, 2010 at the César Chávez Branch Library, 6-8 pm (3301 E 12th St).

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