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Continue reading →: Book sale this Saturday!
Don’t forget: The Friends of the Montclair Library will be hosting a holiday book sale this Saturday, December 5, from 11 am-4 pm. We’ll be set up in the teen/kids area at the back of the library, so come on in! There are great deals to be had as usual.
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Continue reading →: December closures
Just a reminder that, between the holidays and budget cutbacks, the Montclair branch and all Oakland public libraries will be closed from Thursday, December 24 through Friday, January 1. Normal business hours will resume on Saturday, January 2, 2010.
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Continue reading →: Your donations in action
The changing table the Friends purchased is now installed in the library restroom. A small thing, but good news for all the nannies and families of wee ones who use the library!
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Continue reading →: Save the date: Holiday Book Sale Dec. 5
The Friends of Montclair Library will be hosting a Holiday Book Sale Saturday, December 5 from 11am-4pm. If you came to our re-opening book sale back in July, you know the great deals that can be had on gently used books. Plus all the proceeds benefit the Montclair Branch Library,…
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Continue reading →: Writing class canceled; chess launch
We’re sorry to report that the National Novel Writing Month class for teens has been canceled, but hopefully at least a few of you are busy writing your own novels this month! Stay tuned for more teen programming coming up – including drop-in chess for kids ages 11-15 beginning December…
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Continue reading →: Reminder: Library closed this Wednesday
All Oakland Public Libraries will be closed this Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans’ Day. And remember that the library will also be closed Thursday, November 26th through Monday, November 30th due to Thanksgiving plus budget cuts.
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Continue reading →: We have a children’s librarian!
There’s been so much going on at the library that we’ve neglected to mention that we have a new part-time children’s librarian. This is especially good news since the library had been without a children’s librarian since it closed for mold abatement last spring. Kimberly comes in several days a…
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Continue reading →: Come Write In! Teen Writing Workshop
The Friends of Montclair Library will be hosting a free Story & Novel Writing Workshop for teens in grades 6-12 this November as part of National Novel Writing Month. 4 sessions: 11/4, 11/11, 11/18 and 12/2 Wednesdays from 4-5pm at the Montclair Library, 1687 Mountain Blvd Join us for a…
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Continue reading →: WiFi at the library
Did you know that the OPL offers free wireless access (WiFi) for public use at all 15 of its branches, including Montclair? From the OPL website: “You can use the wireless connection from your own laptop computer without a library card! Just bring your laptop and wireless card or wireless-enabled…
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Continue reading →: Library will be closed October 23rd
Just a reminder that all Oakland public libraries, including the Montclair branch, will be closed Friday, October 23rd due to the city-wide budget shortage.
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