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Continue reading →: Reading and work
Anne Kreamer makes “The Business Case for Reading Novels” in her blog for the Harvard Business Review. Research shows that “fiction-reading activates neuronal pathways in the brain that measurably help the reader better understand real human emotion — improving his or her overall social skillfulness” — meaning reading fiction might…
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Continue reading →: Book-scented perfume
“The smell of a freshly printed book is the best smell in the world.” — fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld Do you love books enough to want to smell like them? A new perfume called “Paper Passion” attempts to “put the particular bouquet of freshly printed books in a bottle.” The…
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Continue reading →: Finding a job
We all know the library is a good place to find books, CDs and DVDs, but can it also help you find a job? The Campaign for America’s Libraries has two useful posts on its @ Your Library website recently about using the library in your job search. “Identifying Potential…
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Continue reading →: The Summer Reading Program is coming!
School is almost out for the summer, which means the library’s summer reading program is ramping up. The theme this year is “Dream Big – Read!” Between June 16-August 11, 2012, kids who read 8 hours or more are eligible to win a free book and other prizes. Parents and…
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Continue reading →: Discover & Go with OPL
Looking for some free and low-cost activities this summer? We’re so excited that the Oakland Public Library is now part of the Discover & Go program. OPL library cardholders can get free and discounted passes to local museums and cultural institutions – from the California Academy of Sciences to the…
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Continue reading →: Holiday closures
Mark your calendar: The Montclair branch (and all OPL branches) will be closed Tuesday, May 29th, in honor of Memorial Day. And the branch is always closed Sundays and Mondays – so pop in this week if you need a book before the 30th. Enjoy the long weekend!
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Continue reading →: Do you love history? We need a volunteer!
Do you love looking at old photographs and newspaper clippings? Know your way around the Oakland History Room at the Main Library, or want to learn? Interested in our community’s history? The branch staff is looking for a volunteer to help compile a history of Montclair and the Montclair branch…
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Continue reading →: Teddy Bear Photo Party!
This Saturday, May 19th, children are invited to the library for a Teddy Bear Photo Party at 11:00am (right after Family Storytime). Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a photo shoot and picture frame craft in celebration of National Photography Month!
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Continue reading →: Happy Mother’s Day!
Since the library is closed on Sunday, we’re sending out Mother’s Day wishes a day early! The Montclair branch’s storytimes (toddlers Thursdays at 10:15, babies Thursdays at 11:30, families Saturdays at 10:15) are a great place to meet other moms and check out some mom-themed picture books (from sweet to…
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