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.

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

May 23rd - Overdrive/Libby App -  eBCCLS is transitioning from cloudLibrary back to Overdrive for eBooks and eAudiobooks.  Come learn how to access the Libby App or Overdrive to access them for free with your library card.

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

History of the Jersey Shore
Monday, June 18th at 6:30 PM
Registration required

Join local author and photographer Kevin Woyce for a colorful tour of New Jersey's coastal history, from the long-ago days of pirates, shipwrecks and lighthouses to the founding of today's most popular beach resorts.  Registration begins May 7th. Register by phone: 201-337-3742 or online by Clicking Here.

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.

"Gotcha!" Snapshots that made History
 Jim DelGuidice
Thursday, June 28th at 7:00 PM

The accidentally historic photographs that became the icons by which we remember great events.  Jim DelGuidice has used his eyes and voice to document the New Jersey scene for more than half his 56 years.

Registration begins May 28th.  Register by phone 201-337-3742, in person or online by Clicking Here.

Hotspot Lending is Available Now!
Check Out the Internet!

Need the Internet at home or on vacation?  The Oakland Public Library is now loaning out Internet Hotspots.  Oakland residents can now check-out the Internet with your books!  Up to 10 personal devices can be connected to 1 hotspot.  Call the library today for more information at 201-337-3742 or come to the library and check one out.

"Bookmanship Degree" at the Oakland Library
September 5 2017 - May 24, 2018

Coffee & Coloring for Adults
Resuming on Fridays in July 2018
(on break for May and June)
1:00-2:30 PM
In the Staff Room Downstairs

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

No registration is required.

**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.