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Wed., Fri., Sat. - 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday - 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(Closed Sundays July & August)

Happy Holidays from Oakland Public Library!
 
Upcoming Events and Happenings
 
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Because it is constantly evolving, and since it is anything but transparent, it is always a good time to learn what you can to assist your child in taking the necessary steps to insure a successful college application process.
 
Topics covered will include college admission testing, the application process, what colleges look for, positioning yourself to maximize your opportunities, and more.
 
This program is geared towards sophomores and juniors in high school, and their families. There will be time for a Q and A session as well.
 
Teresa Kilday has been working in college admissions on one side of the desk or another since 1988. She currently works as a school counselor at Ramsey High School and has helped thousands of families navigate the college admission process.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

WereMoving Libby 1024x512eMagazines UPdate!

Beginning DECEMBER 28, 2020,OverDrive will be the new destination for BCCLS members to access over 3,000 magazines simultaneously. There will be NO MORE ACCESS TO RB DIGITAL. These include popular titles we have had like The Economist, magazines in several languages such as Spanish and Chinese, and everything is accessed through LIBBY. 

More information can be found by clicking HERE

 
 
Beginning Week of October 5th
BOOKS 2 GO
Oakland Public Library and Senior Center
Homebound Delivery Program
Beginning Week of October 5, 2020
                                                                                                         
Have library books and media delivered right to your home - contact free!
Open to homebound seniors and Oakland residents with disabilities.
Contact the library to reserve books (based on availability) to be delivered. Don't have a specific book in mind? No problem! Our librarians will put together book bundles based on preferences to be dropped off.
Deliveries & pick ups will take place every Tuesday by the Senior Center Van.
To reserve books, call the library today at (201) 337-3742. RESERVATIONS REQUIRE ONE WEEK NOTICE.
 
Tech Tuesdays with Jessika
Tuesdays, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
By 1/2 hour Appointment Only  201-337-3742 #7004
or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 
Oakland Library patrons can ask questions related to their computer, tablet, Chromebook or smartphone. Our Reference Librarian Jessika will be able to answer your questions about video calling, apps, Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Email, YouTube or any of the services OPL offers: RB Digital, Hoopla, Libby OverDrive, Rosetta Stone or Lynda.
Please email Jessika at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it." target="_blank" style="color: #000000; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; font-style: italic;" shape="rect">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call the Library 201-337-3742 ext. 7004 and leave your name and number and what you would like to review. Jessika will call you back and set up an appointment with you. Appointments will be no longer than 30 minutes. You may select either telephone or Zoom call appointments. 

 
 

CURBSIDE PICK-UP and INTER-LIBRARY LOANS.

CURBSIDE PICKUP at the OAKLAND LIBRARY
Email your Adult or Children's Dept. requests to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (please do not reply to this newsletter), 
OR phone the library at 201-337-3742 #7002. 
 
Inter-library loans are back! This is the same system as before. Order your books through BCCLS, you will receive a notification when they are available for pick up at OPLNJ.
  
OPLNJ can also create a selection of books, DVDs, & CDs for you, of Oakland items only, just let us know your preferences: author, genre, non-fiction, etc.
Make sure you leave your name and telephone number when you contact OPLNJ.  OPLNJ will call you when your bag of materials is ready to be picked up. 
 
Returned Items to the OPL: Due to protection of our patrons and staff, returned items will remain in quarantine for 72 hours. The items will remain on your card until the staff is able to check them in. 
Remember, it is a Fine Free Summer!  

What's New on the Shelves? Whats on Display?
                                      
Looking for a new Series Author to read, but don't know where to start? Start at the very beginning...  We're Number One! 
 
This display will feature the first book in series by such authors as Archer, Coulter, Gardner, Thomas, Moyes, Gabaldon, Carlon, Coben, Penny, Follett, Lewis, and more! You can find the display in the lobby, along with a listing of books in order of popular series. 
 
 
 
 
New Fiction                                         
The Return - Nicholas Sparks
Troubles in Paradise - Elin Hilderbrand
Elsewhere - Dean Koontz
A Time for Mercy - John Grisham
Shakeup - Stuart Woods
New Non-Fiction:
Big Dirty Money - Jennifer Taub
JFK - Fredrik Logevall
Proof of Corruption - Seth Abramson
All About the Story - Leonard Downie Jr.
Battle of Brothers - Robert Lacey
New DVDs:
The Tax Collector
The Vanished             
The Secret Garden
Cut Throat City
El Camino
Audio Books
The Quiet American - Scott Anderson
Hidden in Plain Sight - Jeffrey Archer
When No One is Watching - Alyssa Cole
Hush - Dylan Farrow
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

YOUR DIGITAL LIBRARY - OPEN 24/7

KANOPY

Enjoy critically-acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, award-winning foreign films and more. 
 Kanopy
Downloading Kanopy (Android)
  • Go to your Play Store app on your device - it looks like this: 
  • Type "Kanopy" into the search box located at the top of the screen.
    •   Kanopy icon will look like this: 
  • Install Kanopy to your device (this may take a couple of minutes).
  • Once installed, open the Kanopy app on your device.
  • Swipe to the left to get to the "Sign Up" screen, and select "Sign Up."
    •   Enter your name, email information, and create a password.
    •   Check your email to verify your email address for Kanopy.
  • Once you verify your email, go back to the Kanopy App and click "Add your library."
    •   Choose Oakland Public Library as your library.
  • Enter your library card number.
Downloading Kanopy (iOS/Apple)
  • Go to your App Store on your device - it looks like this:
  • Type "Kanopy" after clicking on the search magnifying glass.
    • Kanopy icon will look like this: 
  • Install Kanopy to your device (this may take a couple of minutes).
  • Once installed, open the Kanopy app on your device.
  • Swipe to the left to get to the "sign up" screen and select "sign up."
    •    Enter your name, email information, and create a password.
    •    Check email to verify your email address for Kanopy.
  • Once you verify your email, go back to the Kanopy App and click "Add your library."
    •    Choose Oakland Public Library as your library.
  • Enter your library card number
Kanopy Home Screen
  • From the Home Screen, you will be able to access a wide variety of different film categories.
    •    Scroll down or across to see more items or tap on "See More" written in red on the right side of         the screen.
  • You can also use the Search icon (magnifying glass) to search for specific titles in the upper right corner. 
  • Once you find a title, simply click on it, and tap the red play button in the middle of the screen. 
      Items will be automatically returned at the end of the loan period.
  • All currently borrowed items are located in the "Borrowed" tab next to the "Home" tab.
    •    You are allowed 10 downloads per month.
    •    There is a red square in the upper right corner with the number of your remaining views.
  • The three vertical dots in the upper right corner give you access to your "Watchlist" or to allow you to "Continue Watching" videos that you have currently borrowed.
HOOPLA - Instantly borrow digital movies, music, audio books, eBooks and more.
           
 
Downloading Hoopla (Android)
  • Go to your Play Store app on your device - it looks like this: 
  • Type "Hoopla" into the search box located at the top of the screen.
    •    Hoopla icon will look like this: 
  • Install Hoopla to your device (this may take a couple of minutes).
  • Once installed, open the Hoopla app on your device.
  • Select "Sign Up" at the bottom of the screen.
    •   Enter your email information and create a password.
  • Choose Oakland Public Library as your library.
  • Enter your library card number.
  • Select "sign up" to finish sign up procedures and click "Let's go!" to log in.
  • You did it!
 Downloading Hoopla (iOS/Apple)
  • Go to your App Store on your device - it looks like this:
  • Type "Hoopla" after clicking on the search magnifying glass.
    •   Hoopla icon will look like this:
  • Install Hoopla to your device (this may take a couple of minutes).
  • Once installed, open the Hoopla app on your device.
  • Select "Sign Up" at the bottom of the screen.
    •    Enter your email information and create a password.
  • Choose Oakland Public Library as your library.
  • Enter your library card number.
  • Select "Sign up" to finish sign up procedures and click "Let's go!" to log in.
  • You did it!
Hoopla Home Screen
  • From the Home Screen you will be able to access different media categories.
    •    Audiobooks, E-books, Music, Movies, Comics, Television
  • Scrolling down will show you "Featured" or popular items in each media category.
  • You can also use the Search icon (magnifying glass) to search for specific titles or authors in the upper right corner.
  • Once you find a title, simply click on it, select "Borrow," then select "Tap here to download," and enjoy!
    •    Items will be automatically returned at the end of the loan period.
  • All currently borrowed items are located in the "Borrowed" tab next to the "Home" tab.
    •   You are allowed 10 downloads per month.
  • Hoopla will also show your borrow history in the "History" tab.
  • Save your favorites in Hoopla by selecting the heart icon on the titles screen of your selected title. Those will be saved in the "Favorites" tab.
  • The three vertical dots in the upper right corner bring you to your settings where you can access "Kids Mode" and "Link to a TV Device."
    •    Kids Mode: designed especially for kids up to age twelve. All of the movies, TV shows, music, audiobooks, eBooks, and comics have been curated and brought together in one family-friendly place.
LIBBY & OVERDRIVE - eBooks and eAudiobooks. 
Libby & OverDrive for Kindle Fire & Kindle Paperwhite
***Libby is not available on Kindle. To read books borrowed from OverDrive on your Kindle, you must use a third party device such as a smartphone, tablet, or computer.***
 
Kindle Paperwhite (Through a Smart Device)
  • Follow the steps to download Libby on your third party device (iPhone, Android, tablet).
  • After you download Libby and open the app, go through the questions to get started.
  • When Libby asks you if you will be reading on other devices, select that you will be reading on a Kindle device.
  • Sign in using your library card and enter the Libby library.
  • At the top left of the library page you will see a plus sign for preferences, where you can place filters based on your reading needs.
    • In "Preferences," change "Compatibility" from Libby to Kindle.
  • This will allow you to see what materials are Kindle compatible.
  • Once you have found a book to read, select "Borrow." If the item is available, then go to your bookshelf, select "Manage Loan," for that item, select "Send to Device," then select "Kindle."
  • You'll be taken to Amazon's website to finish getting the book where you'll be prompted to sign in.
    • From your Amazon account, you will be able to push the Kindle Library Book to your Kindle   Paperwhite.
    •  Verify the "Deliver to:" device as your Kindle and select "Get library book."   The item will show     up on your next sync of your device when you are connected to WiFi
    •  If the book is showing up blank on your Kindle device, go back to your OverDrive account book   shelf, select the book giving you trouble, and select "Report Kindle Book Problem."
Kindle Paperwhite (Through a Computer)
  • If you do not want to use your smart device, you can log into https://ebccls.overdrive.com/ on a computer.
  • Sign in using your library card information.
  • At the top of the page, select "Kindle Books" - this will provide you with all Kindle compatible titles.
  • Once you have found a book to read, select "Borrow" if the item is available, then go to your bookshelf, select "Manage Loan" for that item. Select "Send to Device >Kindle
  • You'll be taken to Amazon's website to finish getting the book where you'll be prompted to sign in.
  • From your Amazon account, you will be able to push the Kindle library book to your Paperwhite.
    • Verify the "Deliver to" device and select "Get library book."
  • The item will show up on your next sync of your device when you are connected to WiFi
  • If the book is showing up blank on your Kindle device, go back to your OverDrive account bookshelf, select the book giving you trouble, and select "report Kindle book problem."
Kindle Fire Tablets
  • In the app store on your Kindle Fire tablet, search for OverDrive .
    • The app icon looks like this:
  • Download application and open on device.
OverDrive Home Page for Kindle Fire Tablets
  • Open application sign up using your library card.
    • Find your library by typing in Oakland and select go.
    • Choose the BCCLS - Oakland option. Enter your library card information.
  • Select "Add a Title" and you will be directed to the eBCCLS webpage.
  • Sign in using your Library Card again.
  • At the top left of the page, you have the search icon to look for authors and titles.
    • To see if a particular title is Kindle compatible, select "advanced," enter the title and change format to "kindle book," and select "search."
    • At the top right hand side you will find your bookshelf icon, as well as three horizontal lines which provide you with your account settings.
      • You can also look for Kindle compatible titles this way by selecting the three lines and selecting "Kindle Books" and the home page will now show Kindle compatible titles.
    • Select "Borrow" and a screen will appear with the option to keep browsing or read now with Kindle. Select "Read now with Kindle."
    • You will then be redirected to Amazon.com where you are prompted to sign in.
      • From your Amazon account, you will be able to push the Kindle compatible library book to your Kindle by selecting "Get Library Book" and it will be sent to your device bookshelf on your next sync
      • If the book is showing up blank on your Kindle device, go back to your overdrive account bookshelf, select the book giving you trouble, and select "Report Kindle Book Problem."
LIBBY & OVERDRIVE for ANDROID AND APPLE DEVICES
Downloading Libby (iOs/Apple & Android)
From the Home Screen, go to Play Store  or App Store
  • Within the app store, search for Libby - it should show up as "Libby by Overdrive"
  • The icon should look like this          or         
  • Select "Get" and install application
  • Once Libby has been installed, open the app
  • Libby will ask you a series of questions:
    • Do you have a library card?
    •  Would you like to locate your library?
      • Answer yes to search for library. Select BCCLS-Oakland Option.
    •  Will you be reading in Libby or on another device?
    •  If you are not using this device as a third party application for your e-reader, answer "You will be reading in Libby"
  • Sign in with you library card and select "Enter the Library.
Libby Home Screen (iOs/Apple & Android)
From the Home Screen, Libby is very easy to navigate!
  • Using the magnifying glass at the top left of the library home page, you can search for titles/authors.
  • Also at the top left of the library page you will see a plus sign for preferences, where you can place filters based on your reading needs.
  • At the top right of the home page, you will see the Libby icon, where you can see your settings: Library, Library Card, and Help options to further explore Libby
    • You can have more than one card attached to your app, such as a child/relative
  • At the bottom left of the screen is the library home button, which navigates you back to the home screen if you get lost while browsing.
  • At the bottom right of the screen is your bookshelf where you can manage your loans and see your history.
  • Once you have found a book to read/listen to, select "Borrow" if the item is available. If it is not available, select "Place Hold" to be put in the queue for the next available copy.
    • If you are going on a trip without access to WiFi, it is important to download reading/listening materials before starting your trip.
RBDigital - Copies of your favorite magazines.  Current issue and back catalog of titles are available.  They're always available and never need to be returned.  
RBDigital 
(Step 1)
Please keep in mind that account creation begins on your library's RBdigital website prior to using the app, and your RBdigital account is a separate account from the one you may have with your library.
  • Go to oaklandnjlibrary.org
  • In the top right, click on the RBDigital icon next to the calendar. It looks like this:
  • On the RB Digital page, click "create new account" in the top right corner.
  • Enter your library card number and click "next."
  • Enter your information and click "create account.
Downloading RBDigital (Android)
  • Go to your Play Store app on your device - it looks like this: 
    •  
  • Type "RBDigital" into search box located at the top of the screen
  • The RBDigital icon will look like this: 
    •  
  • Install RBDigital on your device (this may take a couple of minutes).
  • Once installed, open the RB digital app on your device.
  • Log in with the username and password that you created on the RBDigital website.
  • You did it!
Downloading RBDigital (iOS/Apple)
  • Go to your App Store, which looks like this:
  • Tap on "search" magnifying glass
  • Type "RBDigital" into search box located at the top of the screen.
    • RBDigital icon will look like this:
  • Install RBDigital to your device (This may take a couple of minutes).
  • Once installed, open RBDigital app on your device.
  • Log in with the username and password you created on the RBDigital website.
  • You did it!
RBDigital Help
If you are having trouble with Step 1 and cannot log in, try the following:
RBDigital Home Screen
  • Once you are logged into the RBDigital app, you will have access to over 100 magazines including back issues.
  • You can search for different magazines by "genre" or subject, as well as language with the drop down menus in the upper right corner.
  • You can search for a specific magazine with the search bar located in the upper left corner.
  • Once you have selected your magazine, click on the issue you would like to view and select "Check Out." That magazine will automatically be downloaded to your device.
    • o   When you select a certain magazine title, this screen will also give you a brief overview of what types of stories the magazine contains, as well as show you the most recent back issues of that title.
  • The app is compatible with iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire devices                             
LYNDA.COM ONLINE TRAINGING LIBRARY
                                       
LYNDA.COM Online Training Library
lynda.com is a leading online learning platform that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals.    Oakland Public Library cardholders now have access to the lynda.com video library of engaging, top-quality courses taught by recognized industry experts.  With tutorials in five languages, lynda.com is a global platform for success. Sign in with your OAKLAND library card and 4-digit pin at:  https://www.lynda.com/portal/sip?org=oakland.bccls.org
The link is also available on our website:  
 
                                       
ROSETTA STONE
Available through the New Jersey State Library
The world's best language learning software can now be accessed with your Oakland Library Card through the New Jersey State Library's website: http://www.jerseyclicks.org 
or click on the Rosetta Stone icon on the Library home page: www.oaklandnjlibrary.org
 
 
NEW JERSEY STATE LIBRARY
The New Jersey State Library provides valuable services to all residents of New Jersey. These include the Law Library used by the State Legislature, the Talking Book and Braille Center, and the premier collection of local history in New Jersey. The Library Development Bureau supports local libraries like Oakland by funding valuable shared reference services and databases and the state-wide delivery service for sharing books. For more information, click here: www.njstatelibrary.org
and for free databases with your library card www.jerseyclicks.org

  
 
Oakland Public Library's
Partnership with Driving-Tests.org
Driving-Tests.org allows patrons free access to a Driver Education program which contains the following NJ state-specific information:
 - 11 car practice tests
 - 9 motorcycle practice tests
 - 10 CDL (Commercial Driver's License) practice tests and more!
 
 
 

Children's Digital Media
The Notable Children's Digital Media list includes real-time, dynamic, and interactive media content for children 14 years of age and younger that enables and encourages active engagement and social interaction while informing, educating, and entertaining in exemplary ways.
 
  
 
 
 
   
   


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