May 2016 at the Library


May Special Events at the Oakland Public Library (Children’s Dept.)

mothersdaycraft2A Mother’s Day Craft will be held on Thursday, May 5 from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. in the Pat Turnier Craft Room of the Oakland Public Library. Oakland children, ages 5 & up, are invited to turn paper into flowers as a gift for Mom. This is a small class, so participants should register early. (Children may need some assistance.) Please register in person, online at http:oaklandnjlibrary.org, or by calling 201-337-3742.

Acclaimed singer-songwriter, Teri Merliss, will present her special blend of imaginative stories, original songs, and audience participation on Friday, May 20 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, online at http:oaklandnjlibrary.org, or by calling 201-337-3742.

The Library is located in the Oakland Municipal Plaza. For further information, call or visit the Library at 201-337-3742.

Computer Workshops at the Oakland Public Library

The Oakland Public Library will be holding seven Computer Workshops on Wednesdays from May 11th through June 22nd, 2016 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. The workshops will be Hoopla, Gmail 101, Introduction to the Internet, Facebook, Microsoft Word Basics Part One, Microsoft Word Basics Part Two, and Microsoft Excel Basics. Please register with Cathy Sandak by phone or in person at the Oakland Public Library at 201-337-3742.

May Book Discussion at the Oakland Public Library

The Oakland 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 12, 2016. The book discussion will be on The Husband’s Secret by Lianne Moriarty. For a copy of this book and additional information, please contact the Oakland Public Library at 201-337-3742.