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Oakland Public Library
2 Municipal Plaza
Oakland, NJ 07436
201-337-3742 oaklandnjlibrary.org
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LIBRARY HOURS
Mon, Tues, Thurs: 9:30 - 8
Wed, Fri, Sat: 9:30 - 5
Sun: 1 - 5
(closed on Sundays
in July and August)
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CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY
FRIDAY, MARCH 29TH
CLOSED EASTER SUNDAY
SUNDAY, MARCH 31
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March 2024
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the March edition of the Oakland Public Library eNewsletter, your gateway to the latest happenings at OPL. We're thrilled to introduce our newest addition to the Library of Things collection: the Epson FastFoto Scanner, perfect for digitizing old family photos or preserving cherished memories with ease. Whether you're on a mission to organize your archives or simply eager to embark on a nostalgic journey through time, this state-of-the-art scanner is at your disposal. Swing by the library today to check out this innovative tool and unlock a world of possibilities for preserving your personal history.
Calling all anime enthusiasts! If you're a teen with a passion for Japanese animation, look no further than our Teen Anime Club. Join fellow fans for screenings, discussions, and fun activities celebrating the vibrant world of anime. Connect with like-minded peers, discover new series to obsess over, and immerse yourself in the captivating art form that continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Don't miss out on the chance to dive into the exciting realm of anime culture!
And mark your calendars for a special St. Patrick's Day concert featuring STACHE and the 5 O'Clock Shadow. Prepare to be enchanted by an afternoon of lively tunes and infectious energy as we celebrate the spirit of the Emerald Isle in style. Plus, get started on Spring cleaning with Jean Marie Heron on Tuesday, April 2. Come and learn Jean Marie's 5-Step Methodology to organize any space. This will catapult your spring fling when it comes to "stuff"!
Peter Havel, Library Director
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Monday, Mar. 4th, 10am
My Favorite Foreign Film:
The Last of the Blonde Bombshells
(84 minutes, Rated PG-13)
After Elizabeth's husband dies, she begins to play her tenor saxophone again, and remembers when she was fifteen and a member of the Blonde Bombshells, an all-girl (with one exception) swing band. Accompanied by the exception and urged on by her grand-daughter, Elizabeth hunts up all the old members of the band and urges them to perform, and in doing so, learns more than she knew about the band.
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Monday, Mar. 11th, 6:00pm
OPL Cookbook Club:
The Mediterranean Dish
by Suzy Karadsheh
Discover a new cookbook monthly and discuss with fellow home chefs. Participants select a recipe from the cookbook and bring a dish to discuss at the meeting.
Limited seating. Registration is required.
Contact Kerri for more information and to submit your recipe.
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Tuesday, Mar. 12th, 6pm
Knit and Crochet Club
Social gathering for knitters and crocheters. Bring your own project. All experience levels are welcome. Ages 10 to 100.
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Sunday, Mar. 17th, 2pm
Sunday Concert:
STACHE & the 5 O'Clock Shadow
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with STACHE & the 5 O'Clock Shadow who will perform a wide mixture of some well-known, and some obscure Pop, Rock, Country, and Irish hits from the 50’s through today.
Click here to register.
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Thursday, Mar. 28th, 6:30pm
March Adult Craft: Floral Design
Learn Basic Floral Design techniques and simple bow making while creating a unique Spring Wreath you get to take home. Circle wreath frame, spring flower selection, spring ribbon selection, basic tools will be provided (donated by Instructor). You can choose to use our provided materials or to bring your own.
Click here to register.
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Tuesday, Apr. 2nd, 6:30pm
Spring Fling Decluttering
w/ Jean Marie Herron
Come and learn Jean Marie's 5-Step Methodology to organize any
space. This will catapult your spring fling when it comes to "stuff"!
Click here to register.
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Thursday, Apr. 4th, 6:30pm
Seed Saving Basics with Bracco Farms
Learn the basics and many benefits of seed saving with Bracco Farms. Anthony will explain how to get started, but why its important to save seeds.
Click here to register.
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March Art Gallery
Peggy Dressel
Peggy Dressel is both a fine arts artist and illustrator. As a watercolor and pastel artist, she has exhibited in galleries, museums and juried exhibitions where she has won many awards. Peggy is an elected member of the New Jersey Watercolor Society, Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club, The Degas Pastel Society, the American Artist Professional
League and the Art Center of Northern NJ Watercolor Association.
Peggy's artwork will be on display at the Oakland Public Library for all of March 2024.
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OPL's March Favorite Things | |
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Our Favorite Database:
HOOPLA
Borrow and enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music everywhere you have a screen, computer, phone, car, or even your TV! Hoopla syncs across all your devices, so you can stream titles immediately or whenever you’re in the mood. Most titles can also be downloaded to your phone or tablet. Hoopla offers more content, in more places, than any other digital library platform and best of all it’s all FREE thanks to Oakland Public Library!
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Our Favorite Museum:
THE MORRIS MUSEUM
Located in nearby Morristown, NJ at 6 Normandy Heights Road, the Morris Museum is the second largest museum in New Jersey. The Morris Museum has several permanent exhibits, as well as special exhibits. For more information visit the museum’s website at morrismuseum.org. The Morris Museum pass allows 2 Adults and 3 Children to visit the museum free of charge. No reservations. Pass available on a first-come first-serve basis. Pass must be returned within 3 days of being borrowed.
SPONSORED BY:
THE NEW FRIENDS OF
THE OAKLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Our Favorite Thing:
EPSON FASTFOTO FF-680W PHOTO SCANNER
Preserve what’s priceless with the Epson® FastFoto FF-680W — the World’s Fastest Personal Photo Scanner. Scan thousands of photos — as fast as 1 photo per second. Easily restore, save, organize and share photos, postcards, panoramas, documents and more. FastFoto brings old photos to life with auto enhancement, color restoration and more. Offering the ultimate in versatility, it includes a variety of format options for quick sharing, archiving and enlargements.
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NEW FICTION:
The Princess of Las Vegas-
Chris Bohjalian
The Truth About the Devlines -
Lisa Scottoline
Still See You Everywhere - Lisa Gardner
Riley Thorn and the Dead Guy Next Door - Lucy Score
The Inmate - Frieda McFadden
NEW NON-FICTION:
Age of Revolution - Fareed Zakaria
The Asteroid Hunter - Dante Lauretta
Cooking in Real Life - Lidey Heuck
The Exvangelicals - Sarah McCammon
The New York Game - Kevin Baker
NEW DVDs:
Freelance
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
I.S.S.
The Color Purple
Next Goal Wins
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REMEMBER - OPL Offers free digital audiobooks through HOOPLA. Download the titles to your device and stream through your bluetooth wherever you are, 24/7. Don't have a HOOPLA account? CLICK HERE
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Thursday, March 21 @ 6:45pm
Oakland Library Book Club
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow
by Gabrielle Zevin
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Ms. Barbara will offer Preschool Story Time on the following Tuesdays in March: March 5th, March 19th, and March 26th at 11:00 am. Oakland children, ages 2 to 5, will be singing along to favorite songs and listening to stories. The story time will be held in the Library’s Story Tower. Registration is not required.
Tots Library Club is a program designed for the youngest library users, birth to 2-yrs.-old, and their caregivers. TLC will be held the following Thursdays in March: March 14th, March 21st, and March 28th from 10:30 to 11:00 am Each session begins with a brief meet-and-greet, with toys (yours or ours) available from 10:30 to 10:45 am, followed by a short segment of nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and songs. Registration is not required.
Terrific Two’s & Three’s! is a story time for two to three-year-olds, and their caregivers. Join us on the following Fridays in March: March 1st, March 15th, and March 22nd at 11:00 am for stories, songs and fingerplays. The program will be held in the Library’s Story Tower. Younger children will enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays. Registration is not required.
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FEBRUARY CRAFTS TO GO!
Pickup Beginning
Wed, March 6th
OPL Children's Room
March Craft Bags (to go) will be available for pick-up beginning Wednesday, March 6th. Oakland children of all ages may come into the Children’s Dept. to pick up a craft bag. One craft bag per child, please. Registration is not required.
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JIGGLY WIGGLY
with MISS Christina!
Friday, March 8th
Register Here*
Friday, April 12th
Register Here*
Ms. Christina and her wonderful “Jiggly Wiggly” music program will be in the Oakland Public Library on Friday, March 8th and Friday, April 12th from 11:00 to 11:45 am. The program will be held downstairs in the Library’s Meeting Room. Oakland children, ages 2 & up, and their caregivers, will enjoy music and movement activities. Registration is required for EACH session. Registration is now being taken for the March 8th session, and begins Wednesday, March 27th for the April 12th session.
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ZUMBINI!
Friday, March 12th
Register Here*
Introducing ZUMBINI! Zumbini is a music and movement class that combines singing, dancing, and learning with the magic of Zumba! Oakland children, ages 2 & up, are invited to Zumbini Time with Ms. Tina on Tuesday, March 12th from 11:00 to 11:45 am. The program will be held downstairs in the Library’s Meeting Room. Class size is limited, so please register early! Registration is now being taken.
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Monday, Mar. 18th, 6pm
Anime Club for Teens!
Join us Monday, December 22nd from 6-7PM for OPL's teen Anime Club! Enjoy trying some Japanese snacks with other fans while talking about your favorite manga, playing anime-related games, and watching an episode of anime each meeting! Register on our site to let us know you're coming.
Click Here to Register
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Oakland Public Library
2 Municipal Plaza
Oakland, NJ 07436
201-337-3742
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