The Drowned Cities Paolo Bacigalupi Mahlia’s entire history has left her in a dangerous world, caught in the middle of a never-ending war. As part Chinese Castoff and part Drowned Cities, she fits in nowhere and is accepted by no one, except for Mouse, a kid who saved her life […]
Children’s Book Reviews by Andrea Dochney of The Oakland Public Library Woolbur By: Leslie Helakoski Is your child not one to follow the flock? Woolbur, an adorable tale about a free spirit sheep, touts the value of individuality. Follow Woolbur through traditional sheep activities and jobs as he makes his […]
“Single-stream” recycling will begin in Oakland on August 1, 2012, according to Oakland council member Sandra Coira who announced the new process in her DPW liaison report at the July 11th council meeting.. “What goes out this week?” “Is it paper or plastic this week?” These questions will soon become antiquated with […]
AREA STUDENTS RECEIVE NEW JERSEY STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION CADDIE SCHOLARSHIPS KENILWORTH (July 27, 2012) — Andrew Costa and Jacob Martin, both of Oakland, NJ, are 2012-13 recipients of New Jersey State Golf Association Caddie Scholarships. NJSGA Caddie Scholars receive a minimum award of $3,500 per year for all incoming freshmen […]
In 2006, after losing an election for town council, hooligans toilet papered John Biale’s house in Oakland. Whether it was teenagers -whose interest in politics is minimal – or their parents, it was an obvious emotional blow as Biale’s voice recounted the incident during one of his final meetings as […]
The Oakland NhN group meets at the Oakland Public Library on Thursdays, from 10:30am to 12:00pm, Please call the Oakland Public Library at 201-337-3742 for more information. NhN – One and a half years old and counting… Today marks the one year and a half anniversary, 18 months and counting… […]
