Tweens & Teens
Young Adult Summer Reading Club ~ Build a Better World
June 19th-August 9th
Young Adults in Oakland (Grades 6-12) can register downstairs at the Adult/YA Reference Desk. You choose the books you want to read. When you finish a book, let us know by submitting a completed entry form. Paper entries are submitted by dropping them in a box at the Library. Online entries are submitted through our Beanstack website https://oaklandpubliclibrary.beanstack.org/reader365.
Wednesday Programs from 3:45 - 4:30 PM
Watercolor Painting with Pamela Leggate
Wednesday, August 2nd from 3:45- 4:30 PM
Young Adult Photography Contest ~ Images of Oakland
Oakland Residents Ages 12-18
Young Adults in Oakland (ages 12 - 18) will photograph images that capture the natural beauty and spirit of Oakland. Artists can photograph whatever and whomever they wish in the Borough of Oakland with the understanding that the winning photographs will adorn the wall of the renovated library when it reopens in September 2017.
- A panel of judges will consider content, style, and execution.
- Registration begins June 19. Submissions are due by August 11. The winner will be announced at the YA Summer Reading party on August 16.
- 4x6 photograph submissions only. Please include name and contact information on the back of the 4X6 photograph.
- Register in person, by phone at 201-337-3742 or online Click Here.
The winning photographed will be enlarged by the library.
Build a Better World
Volunteer Opportunities at the Library
Oakland Residents Grade 6 & Up
Thinking of Building a Better World by helping out in your community? Volunteers, grade 6 and up can volunteer at the Oakland Library this summer. Please contact Mr. Ned for information on how to sign up.
Summer Reading Club Party ~ Build a Better World
Wednesday, August 16th from 3:45- 4:30 PM
Oakland Public Library's
Partnership with Driving-Tests.org
The Oakland Public Library has a NEW partnership with Driving-Tests.org, allowing patrons free access to a Driver Education program which contains the following NJ state-specific information:
Volunteer
Earn community service hours by helping at the library! Library volunteers can work with books, assist with programs for small children, and more!
See Mr. Ned for details and an application.
