Yearly Archives: 2016


The Extraordinary Life of Mrs. Adams

Louisa Thomas. Louisa: The Extraordinary Life of Mrs. Adams. New York: Penguin Press, 2016 As reviewed by Ted Odenwald The history of Louisa Catherine Adams has been hidden in the shadows of the lives of her husband, John Quincy Adams, and her in-laws, John and Abigail Adams. Author Louise Thomas […]


September, 2016 Adult Programs at the Library

Unless otherwise noted, register online, in person, or by phone for the following programs. The Oakland Library is located at 2 Municipal Plaza, Oakland, NJ 201-337-3742. www.oaklandnjlibrary.org. Sharon Spier, an Occupational Therapist, will discuss Home Safety Awareness for Older Adults at the Oakland Library on Tuesday, September 13 at 6:30 […]


Chef Rick Rodgers to appear at the Oakland Library

Food Writer, Cookbook Author, Cooking Teacher and Media Guest Chef Rick Rodgers to appear at the Oakland Library The Oakland Library is proud to present nationally known Cookbook author Rick Rodgers in conversation on Monday, September 19 at 7:00 PM at the Oakland Library, located at 2 Municipal Plaza in […]


September Programs at the Library

September Programs at the Oakland Public Library Preschool Story Time for children, ages three to five, will be held on Mondays from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. in the Oakland Public Library’s story gallery starting Monday, September 19, and ending December 12. This fall season will […]


Trump Conclusion: What Is One To Do?

*Disclaimer: The views, opinions, positions or strategies expressed by the author and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of The Oakland Journal. The Case Against Trump: A Five Part Series By Ryan Schwertfeger Part 5: Conclusion: What Is One To […]