OPL's November Newsletter

Oakland Public Library

2 Municipal Plaza

Oakland, NJ 07436

201-337-3742 oaklandnjlibrary.org

LIBRARY HOURS

Mon, Tues, Thurs: 9:30 - 8

Wed, Fri, Sat: 9:30 - 5

Sun: 1 - 5

(closed on Sundays

in July and August)

CLOSED FOR VETERAN'S DAY

FRIDAY, NOV. 10TH & SATURDAY, NOV. 11TH

CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

THURSDAY, NOV. 23RD & FRIDAY, NOV. 24TH

November 2023

Gobble, gobble! November marks the time of year for thanks and gratitude and OPL is grateful to all our Oakland residents for supporting their home library. This is also the month known for a famous bird, but we won't be talking too much turkey because Jim Wright will be at the library to discuss his new book about owls and how you can attract owls to your yard. This is also our 8th annual year for Truck Day featuring Oakland's finest fleet of emergency vehicles.

Of course I have to thank our very dedicated New Friends of the Oakland Public Library who help sponsor many of our amazing programs and new technology initiatives. You can meet our New Friends group at our Holiday Craft Fair on November 4th.

A big thank you to our service men and women and of course Happy Thanksgiving to all.

Peter Havel, Library Director

*NEW* Teen Program

Monday, Nov. 20th, 6pm

Anime Club for Teens!

Join us Monday, November 20th from 6-7PM for OPL's first Anime Club meeting! 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

November Adult Programs

Thursday, Nov. 2nd, 6:30pm

Understanding Medicare Open Enrollment with SHIP

Unravel the confusion of Medicare Open Enrollment with Harriet Einschlag from Bergen County SHIP. The Bergen County State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) provides free help to Medicare beneficiaries who have problems with, or questions about their health insurance.

Click Here to Register

Monday, Nov. 6th, 10am

My Favorite Foreign Film:

Io Non Ho Paura - I'm Not Scared

(102 minutes, Rated R)

While playing outside one day in a wheat field, nine-year-old Michele discovers Filippo, who is chained to the ground at the bottom of a hole. Michele witnesses town bad boy Felice nearby and suspects something bad is happening. Michele is unsure whom he should tell about his discovery, eventually spilling the tale to his closest friend. When Michele's parents learn of his discovery, they warn him to forget whatever he saw.

Monday, Nov. 6th, 6:30pm

Fall Art Class for Adults

Paint a beautiful Fall picture with Vilma.

Click here to register.

Monday, Nov. 13th, 7pm

Meet the Author: Jim Wright

Nature writer Jim Wright, a long-time friend of the Oakland Public Library, will talk all about his brand-new book from Timber Press, The Screech Owl Companion. Jim thinks the photos alone are worth the price of this entertaining compendium, but see for yourself. Jim will be happy to sign and inscribe copies after his talk.

Click here to register.

NOVEMBER ART SHOW

Skip Weber

Skip Weber, retired Detective Lieutenant from the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office, will be displaying his art work at OPL. Mr. Weber paints in both watercolors and acrylics.

Coming soon in December

12/8, 11am - Jiggly Wiggly

12/10, 2pm - Sunday Concert, One Enchanted Christmas featuring Dr. Podles

12/11, 6:30pm - Holiday Cookie Exchange

OPL's November Favorite Things

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!

Click here for all OPL's Digital Resources

Our Favorite Museum:

GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, often referred to as The Guggenheim, is a famous art museum located at 1071 Fifth Avenue on the corner of East 89th Street in the Upper East Side neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. It is the permanent home of a continuously expanding collection of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, early Modern, and contemporary art and also features special exhibitions throughout the year. Library pass provides free express admission for four adults or students, as well as discounted $5 passes for a maximum of 2 additional guests. Children under 12 are always free. No reservations. Pass available on a first-come first-serve basis. Pass must be returned within 3 days of being borrowed.

Thursday, Nov. 16th @ 6:45pm

Oakland Library Book Club

Horse by Geraldine Brooks

Children's Department

8th Annual TRUCK DAY!!!

The Oakland Public Library will host the eighth annual “TRUCK DAY” in the Library’s

Municipal Parking Lot on Saturday, November 4 th from noon to 2:00 pm. Oakland’s own

DPW, Fire Dept., First Aid Squad, and Police Dept. will bring vehicles to the event. This

is an opportunity for an up-close-and-personal look at vehicles seen around our community. There will be ample opportunity for children to explore each vehicle!

The celebration will take place RAIN OR SHINE! Refreshments & treats will be offered by the Oakland Public Events Committee. Registration is not required. This program is

FREE OF CHARGE!

Preschool Story Time will be held on Tuesdays from 11:00 to 11:30 am on the following Tuesdays in November: November 7th, November 21st, and November 28th. 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 on the following Thursdays in November: November 2nd, November 9th, November 16th, and November 30th from 10:30 to 11:00 am in the Library’s Story Tower. 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 Friday, November 17th at 11:00 am in the Library’s Story Tower. Younger children will enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays. Registration is not required.

NOVEMBER CRAFTS TO GO!

Pickup Beginning

Wed, November 1st

OPL Children's Room

Crafts to go will be available for pick-up beginning Wednesday, November 1st. 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.

Ms. Christina and her wonderful “Jiggly Wiggly” music program will be in the Oakland Public Library for Fall Fun on Friday, November 3rd and Friday, December 8th. 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 November 3rd session, and begins Wednesday, November 22nd for the December 8th session.

*Registration opens 4 weeks prior to event date.

MOVE AND GROOVE

with Miss Jolie

Tuesday, November 14th

Join Ms. Jolie on Tuesday, November 14th from 11:00 to 11:45 am for her fabulous “Move & Groove” music program. Oakland children, ages 2 & up, are invited to attend. Registration is required, and is now being taken. The program will be held in the Library’s downstairs Meeting Room.

SAVE THE DATE -- NOVEMBER PROGRAMS

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD at 11:00 am: “JIGGLY WIGGLY”!!!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm: TRUCK DAY!!!

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH at 11:00 am: “MOVE & GROOVE”!!!

Oakland Public Library

2 Municipal Plaza

Oakland, NJ 07436

201-337-3742

oaklandnjlibrary.org