May 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, May 5 from 6:30 to 7:10 p.m. Sadie, and her “Mom”, Donna, will visit the Library on Thursday, May 14 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.
The Library is located in the Oakland Municipal Plaza. For further information, call or visit the Library at 201-337-5236.
May Book Discussion at the Oakland Public Library
The Oakland Public Library Book Group meets the second Thursday of each month at 6:45 p.m. at the Library. The next meeting will take place on May 14, 2015. The book discussion will be on Divergent by Veronica Roth. For a copy of this book and additional information, please contact the Oakland Public Library at 201-337-3742.
May Display at the Oakland Public Library
Douglas Penna, member of Trout Unlimited, will showcase trout and fly fishing in the upstairs display case of the Oakland Public Library during the month of May. He will also present a Fly Fishing Demonstration at the Library on May 4th.
The Library is located in the Oakland Municipal Plaza. For additional information, please call 201-337-3742.
Fly Casting Basics and Demonstration
East Jersey Trout Unlimited
Monday, May 4 at 6:30 PM
The Lawn at the Oakland Library
Weather Permitting
Doug Penna and Anglers from East Jersey Trout Unlimited return to the Oakland Library on Monday, May 4 at 6:30 PM, with fishing poles in hand, ready to demonstrate the basics of Fly Casting. East Jersey Trout Unlimited (EJTU) is a community of more than 750 anglers in the greater northeastern New Jersey region who are dedicated to cold water conservation and the stewardship of our local watersheds. EJTU members work to protect, reconnect, restore and sustain trout habitat for anglers today and for the next generations of sportsmen and women who value the relationship between clean, healthy waterways and sustainable fishing.
Weather Permitting.
Selling on Ebay with Rick Feingold
Thursday, May 7 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Oakland Library
Rick Feingold presents his very popular Selling on Ebay at the Oakland Library on Thursday, May 7 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Rick is an Education Specialist trained by EBAY, operates an online EBAY store and is an EBAY PowerSeller. Topics will include: How EBAY works, safe trading, registering on EBAY selecting items to sell, learning the value of your items, pricing your merchandise writing a description, photos, using a PayPal account collecting payment and more.
This program is free, but registration is required as the seating is limited.
Register by going on line to www.oaklandnjlibrary.org or by phone 201-337-3742
Acclaimed singer-songwriter, Teri Merliss, will present her special blend of imaginative stories, original songs, and audience participation on Friday, May 15 from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. in the Oakland Public Library’s story gallery. Oakland children, ages 2 & up, are invited to attend with a parent or caregiver. Please register in person, call us at 201-337-5236, or visit our website at http://oaklandnjlibrary.org.
A PreK Family Music Night with Lisa DeCeglia will be held in the Oakland Public Library’s story tower on Thursday, May 21 from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. Oakland children, ages 1 to 5, and a parent or caregiver, will enjoy songs and activities. Please register for the Family Music Night in person, call us at 201-337-5236, or visit our website at http://oaklandnjlibrary.org.
The Library is located in the Oakland Municipal Plaza. For further information, call or visit the Library at 201-337-5236.
May Art Exhibit at the Oakland Public Library
The 12 Months of Flowers by Robert Furber will be exhibited in the lower level gallery of the Oakland Public Library between May 1st and May 21st. Furber was the gardener for Kensington Gardens, and created these prints in 1730. His intent was to make gardening easier to understand. Please stop in and enjoy his creations.
The Library is located in the Oakland Municipal Plaza. For further information, call or visit the Library at 201-337-3742.