August Special Events at the Oakland Public Library (Children’s Dept.)
“Tail Waggin’ Tutors” is an opportunity for Oakland children, ages 5 & up, to read to a very lovable dog. Daisy, and her “Mom”, Jean, will visit the Library on Tuesday, August 4 from 6:30 to 7:10 p.m. Sadie, and her “Mom”, Donna, will visit the Library on Thursday, August 20 from 5:30 to 6:10 p.m. Both Daisy and Sadie are registered therapy dogs with Therapy Dogs International. Each child will have about ten minutes to read a favorite story to a dog. The program will be held in the Library’s story gallery. Please register in person, online at http://oaklandnjlibrary.org, or by calling 201-337-5236.
A Super Hero Treasure Hunt will be offered for Oakland children, ages 5 & up, on Tuesday, August 4 from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. in the Children’s Dept. of the Oakland Public Library. Register now in person, online at http://oaklandnjlibrary.org, or by calling 201-337-5236.
The National Circus Project will present the “One-Man Circus” performance on Tuesday, August 18 from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. AND 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Ponds Reformed Church. The show features circus skills from around the world! All Oakland families are invited to attend. Reading club members will receive their reading club certificates and enjoy a special treat. The program is sponsored by the New Friends of the Oakland Public Library and is free of charge. Please register in person, online at http://oaklandnjlibrary.org, or by calling 201-337-5236. Registration begins Tuesday, August 4.
The Children’s Dept. of the Oakland Public Library will host the Thirteenth Annual Kindergarten Kickoff on Wednesday, August 26 in the Library. This is an opportunity for those children entering schools in Oakland to meet their classmates prior to the first day of school. Meeting times are as follows: Manito (10:00-11:00 a.m.), Heights (11:15-12:15 p.m.), and Dogwood Hill (1:00-2:00 p.m.). A special story time and gift-for-teacher craft is planned. (All kindergartners are asked to bring a wallet-sized photo of themselves for their teacher craft.) Please register in person, online at http:oaklandnjlibrary.org, or by calling 201-337-5236. Registration begins Tuesday, August 11.
The Library is located in the Oakland Municipal Plaza. For further information, call or visit the Library at 201-337-3742.
Veggiecation, a culinary nutrition education program about vegetables, will be presented in the Oakland Public Library’s Children’s Dept. on Thursday, August 13 from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. Oakland students, in grades three to five, are invited to attend. The Bergen County Dept. of Health Services wants to introduce participants to the delicious and nutritious world of vegetables! Register now in person, online at http://oaklandnjlibrary.org or by calling 201-337-5236.
The Library is located in the Oakland Municipal Plaza. For further information, call or visit the Library at 201-337-5236.
New Friends of the Oakland Public Library Book Sale (Adult Dept.)
The New Friends of the Oakland Public Library are busy planning their annual Book Sale for late October 2015. The Library is now accepting donations of gently used and new books, CD’s, jigsaw puzzles, and video games. Thank you for helping the New Friends of the Oakland Public Library make the Fall 2015 Book Sale the biggest and best ever!
The Library is located in the Oakland Municipal Plaza. For further information, call or visit the Library at 201-337-3742.