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April 2018 Oakland Public Library Newsletter is Available!

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Car Class with Becca
Saturday, April 28 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration required

This class is for men, women and young adults. The class goes over a typical inspection sheet that is received when you bring your vehicle in for service. You learn how to properly maintain your car and what services to avoid. You learn how to extend the life of your car and how to save money on maintenance and extra repairs, how your car works, from the four strokes of a engine, to basic brake mechanics, to suspension set ups. As a result, you leave feeling empowered, full of knowledge that will help you be a better consumer. This class will also teach you how to change your tire and safely jump start your car.  Class is free.  Please register by phone: 201-337-3742 or online by Clicking Here.

Becca  attended Montclair High School, which had a special program for auto mechanics. She went on to graduate from The University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor of Science. After working a few years, she decided to go back to school for auto mechanics. She attended Lincoln Tech in Union, NJ and received her degree. Becca has passed all her ASE exams and is qualified as a Master Technician. She has worked as a technician repairing cars at Sears, Nissan, Mitsubishi, and Mazda. When she became pregnant, Becca left the shop to work as a Service Advisor at Nissan.

With experience both in the shop and behind the desk, Becca knows the inner workings of dealerships and aftermarket repair shops. She has experienced the good, the bad and the ugly. After countless conversations with friends and family, it became glaringly obvious to her that the general public is not getting a fair deal when it came to repair work. The idea for this class started a long time ago, and now it has blossomed into something great. Car Class with Becca has already helped so many and it can help you too.

Chess at the Oakland Public Library
Every Tuesday from 5:00-8:00 PM
All levels are welcome

Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Beginner lessons are offered to anyone who is interested in learning how to play chess. 5 sets & 1 clock will be available. Players are encouraged to bring their own equipment.

Feel free to bring other board games you enjoy to play. There will also be both XiangQi (Chinese chess) & WeiQi (Go) sets for those partial to chess variants or those curious.

This weekly program is free, registration is not required. 

The Oakland Public Library NOW has access to
Lynda.com Online Training Library
Free with your Oakland Public Library Card

Click Here to Go to: https://www.lynda.com/portal/sip?org=oakand.bccls.org.

Oakland Senior Center Artists
Art Exhibition April 5th - April 29th 2018
Opening Reception Saturday, April 14th from 1:00-4:00PM
All Are Welcome!

Computer Workshop Wednesdays
Wednesdays from 1:00 - 2:30 PM 

April 25th - Rosetta Stone - Learn a language online with Rosetta Stone, the world's best language-learning software.  Free with your NJ public library card.

May 2nd - Introduction to Microsoft Excel - Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel 2010.  Create and format a workbook, learn how to sort data and more!

Please register by calling the library at 201-337-3742.

P90X Extreme Home Fitness
Available for Checkout ~ Oakland Public Library

The Oakland Public Library now has P90X Extreme Home Fitness available to check out for Oakland residents!  Welcome to the world of serious training!  The set includes 12 DVD's, a nutrition plan book, and a fitness guide.  The set has a 2 week loan period with 1 renewal.  Come in and check it out!  Call us at 201-337-3742 with any questions.

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**Hoopla Update**

The Oakland Public Library now offers the Hoopla service for Oakland residents with a library card.  Oakland patrons will receive 10 checkouts per month.

Go online to https://www.hoopladigital.com/ to access Hoopla Digital or download the Hoopla Digital app

Please call us if you need assistance with Hoopla at 201-337-3742.

Coffee & Coloring for Adults
1st & 3rd Friday of the month:
May 4th & May 18th
1:00-2:00 PM
In the Staff Room Downstairs

The library will provide the designs, paper, pencils, pens, crayons, and the coffee or tea!.