Home library foundation guides at alameda county library. Oakland oakland public library librarian i parttime. If you are a teacher or principal interested in our services for your students, please see the schools tab. Purchase made possible by a generous gift of the doris and charles edie estate, the library took delivery of the used bookmobile in november of 2011. Get a sneak peek of the move oakland public librarys. Borrow lean on me by national bestselling author, pat simmons, to join the u. For online programs you can do with your child, or a child you. The oakland public library has been a part of the city of. The best way to use the bookmobile is to pick a regular stop every 2 weeks, contact the bookmobile department to notify us and the staff will make a note on your account.
The oakland librarys mobile outreach vehicle move was commissioned to bring the services of the oakland library. Reserved items scheduled to be picked up from a bookmobile stop may be picked up at the main library during this time in the holds pickup room. Dubbed the oakland public library mobile outreach vehicle move, the. Dimond branch library is located at 3565 fruitvale ave. All libraries will be closed on monday, february 17th, in observance of washingtons birthday. Library board welcome to charter township of oakland. Indeed may be compensated by these employers, helping keep indeed free for jobseekers.
There are also work stations at the department of human resources management, 150 frank h. These vehicles allow dpl to reach beyond our walls to. Oakland public library move collaboration with gyroscope. Winnebago and motiv power systems introduce electric. Members of friends of the oakland public library provide financial support for library projects and programs that enhance library services to the residents of oakland, piedmont, and emeryville. Rochester hills public library community bookmobile. All oakland public library locations are closed until further notice. Pick up holds call ahead and well put your hold on board. Ana elba pavon childrens librarian oakland public library. If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any city of oakland public library. Students are asked to register each semester with the outreach services department prior to having exams mailed to the library. Dimond branch library can be reached at 5104827844. Each paper seeks to provide awareness of issues and current events of concern in bay.
Public computer lab through a partnership with topeka shawnee county public library. You may check out any of the items on board, or request items from northland or any allegheny county library. Our bookmobiles are fully customizable from the chassis up, and our team of project managers, engineers, and installers are there to create the bookmobile of your dreams. Individuals who are appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid california drivers. Although montclair is only six square miles, it can still be difficult for children to get to the library if they do not live within walking distance. Opls vision for the future included a mobile library that would bring resources to underserved communities beyond easy reach of the library s branches. Coyl, who drove a bookmobile for the rochester hills public library system in michigan while he was a student at oakland university, knows how important it is to find ways to get books to readers. Home ca alameda oakland oakland bookmobile oakland bookmobile hours. The mobile librarys first stop was outside of city hall on friday. City, village, and township libraries public act 164 of 1877. Beginning february 4, the stocktonsan joaquin county public library will add six new bookmobile stops on wednesdays to offer more community access to library materials.
If you are a preschool teacher or site director, please see the preschools tab. Over the years, the library has had many different bookmobiles, later called the library on wheels. Has the rochester hills public library had a positive affect on your life. The most empowering story line of a family tied together by the power of unconditional love. The bookmobile carries about 2,500 items, including books, videos, dvds, and cds. Oakland public library welcome to the bookmark bookstore. Gyroscope was hired by oakland public library to lead the community outreach and design of a mobile library for oakland the move.
We are run by the friends of the oakland public library and the proceeds from the sale of books at the store benefit the oakland public library. The bookmobile provides library service to people in the community who are unserved or underserved due to physical, economic, social, geographic or other barriers. Rochester hills public library bookmobile, rochester, mi. For 80 years, the bookmobile has been an integral component of library service, by visiting neighborhoods, schools, and community organizations and events throughout the city of detroit. These expanded hours and locations are in response to community needs and speak to the city council and librarys strategic plan to increase access to information, resources. Check out and return items on the bookmobile vary daily. A toy lending library for children 05 is housed at this location. Billy martin and the resurrection of the oakland for an as. Zsofi is struggling to fit in at her new school and singing in the schools famous choir is her only consolation, but the choir director may not be the inspirational teacher everyone thinks she is. West oakland also has graphic novel collections for adults, teens, and children, and a large print collection. Children get their first experiences visiting the mobile library and selecting books to take back to the classroom for further exploration. Miriam for play and learn as she tells the story of mr. During december 2011 and january 2012, the vehicle was refitted and the. Our bookmobiles are fully customizable from the chassis up, and our team of project managers, engineers, and installers are there to create the bookmobile.
The program started out of the carnegie of pittsburgh library in oakland, providing city service with 2 vehicles throughout the city. The oakland public library has been a part of the city of oakland since 1878. It was the second public library founded in california after eureka under the rogers free library act of 1878, an act of legislation allowing cities to levy taxes for the support of public libraries. The primary functions of the rochester hills public library bookmobile service are to. Borrow lean on me to join the united states book club, together we read, running february 19 march 4. Branches were located in some of the sites visited by the city bookmobile, ultimately leading to the demise of the city service.
The alameda county library, in alameda county, california, is a public library system that provides services from ten branch libraries in the cities of albany, dublin, fremont, newark and union city and the unincorporated communities of castro valley and san lorenzo. Functioning like a tiny peoplepowered bookmobile, the trailer can be pulled by any bicycle and has space to advertise the library and lots of room to carry books. Gordon oakland park library is to meet the educational, cultural, and recreational information needs of the oakland park community in a manner which would assure top quality, progressive service, and convenient access to all in our diverse community. Oakland township library board 201819 201920 adopted budget click here. The mobile public library bookmobile stops at over 50 locations all over mobile county. Bookmobile services operate 4 days weekly serving an average of 60 stops a. To view the latest newsletter from the rochester hills public library click here the bookmobile is in oakland township at. Click here for a brief introduction video this free service, administered by the rochester hills public library, loans talking books and magazines, large print books, braille and talking book players to eligible oakland county residents of all ages. The austin public library bookmobile in terms of purpose and mission, book bikes represent the sustainabilityfocused evolution of more traditional mobile minilibraries such as the library bookmobiles that dotted the u. The staff is also able to search the rochester hills public library s catalog of materials and research databases. The branch is equipped with six computers with internet access available for public use and a study room that can be reserved three 3 months in advance. From mark greaney, the new york times bestselling author of mission critical and a coauthor of tom clancys jack ryan novels, comes another highstakes thriller featuring the worlds most.
Stocktonsan joaquin county public library bookmobile post. Carnegie library of pittsburgh carnegie library of. Alameda county library serves the alameda county area with 11 locations. According to 20052006 statistics, the total service area represents a population of about 522,000, and annual circulation is. Community bookmobile rochester hills public library. Bookflix creativebug atoz databases auto repair source scholastic go.
Extensive mobile and outreach services are provided by the bookmobile and the learning group. New popup mobile library aims to engage underserved. This web site and other georgia public library service programs are partially assisted with funds from the library services and technology act through the institute of museum and library services. Jul 25, 2019 coyl, who drove a bookmobile for the rochester hills public library system in michigan while he was a student at oakland university, knows how important it is to find ways to get books to readers. The oakland public library move is a popup mobile library that will improve library access for youth in underserved neighborhoods of oakland. The pclc bookmobile will operate in unincorporated polk county and incorporated cities without public library services. Get a sneak peek of the move oakland public librarys new. However, possession of a california drivers license will be required if assigned to drive the bookmobile.
Stocktonsan joaquin county public library bookmobile. The mobile library offers access to tablets, movies, music, video games, crafts, and more. Provide access to books, technology, and innovative programming encourage social gathering by. Free wifi use your device to download ebooks and more.
In addition to the good feeling that comes with supporting the library, members receive a 20% discount at the bookmark bookstore and the friends. Rochesterrochester hills oakland township the rochester hills public library bookmobile is on the move, offering two new stops for library patrons. Checkout is the same as at other clark county public library locations. The bookmobile is a 40ft mobile library experience. The bookmobile visits preschools and daycares in the alameda county library service area to provide a storytime experience on the bookmobile. Summit bodyworks specialty vehicles 20 plus years of experience has made us a leading builder of bookmobile and community outreach vehicles.
Oakland public libraryuniversity of california, berkeley. Rochester hills public library bookmobile home facebook. Carnegie library of pittsburgh empowers people to transform their lives through lifelong learning, digital literacy and connections to others. It has three unique weekly routes with different stops each day of the week. The schedule for the bookmobile stop in our service area. Infinite possibilities for all to connect, share, succeed, thrive. Provide access to books, technology, and innovative programming encourage social gathering by creating a unique and inviting social space. In accordance with the new shelter in place order issued by alameda county, our libraries will remain closed through its end on may 3rd. Functioning like a tiny people powered bookmobile, the trailer can be pulled by any bicycle and has space to advertise the library and lots of room to carry books. The oakland public library ca has recently purchased a bike trailer to increase our possibilities for outreach. Last week, the bookmobile began visiting northridge apartments, 1204 sherwood court in rochester hills a new stop that will continue 3. Oakland bookmobile is located at 1801 adeline st oakland, ca 94607.
Oakland bookmobile hours oakland, ca library hours. Residents can check materials in or out and get library cards on the bookmobiles. The oakland post is one of eight weekly newspapers serving the san francisco bay area. If youre interested in something, give us a call at 3032756173 and well make sure its on board. The oakland public library subscribes to a large number of online databases and online learning resources that are available to you free from home with your library card. Watch and interact with the panel live on facebook on the oakland public library s facebook page. Another allelectric vehicle, oakland public librarys mobile outreach vehicle move was developed with oaklands underserved youth in. Each bookmobile houses a collection of up to 6,000 books specially curated to meet the needs of the neighborhoods and events we serve. The library was established in 1910 and provides services through a staff of over 270 employees. The oakland public library has recently purchased a bike trailer to increase our possibilities for outreach. History of the oakland public library oakland public library. Oakland city library plans amnesty on fines in january. To view the latest newsletter from the rochester hills public library click here the bookmobile is in oakland township at the following places and times.
Librarian shares her love of books with a bikepowered mobile library shareable little. The oakland free library opened to the public as a municipal entity november 7, 1878. It turns from mobile library to social gathering space with portable seating and sun umbrellas, and offers a place for oakland residents to learn coding, charge their devices, watch a movie, and of course, relax with a good book. Join the author, dale tafoya, and an allstar panel in a discussion of billy ball. Nov 07, 2019 alameda county library is a public library system with 10 libraries and a variety of mobile and outreach services that span the county. Indeed ranks job ads based on a combination of employer bids and relevance, such as your search terms and other activity on indeed.
768 1371 991 554 1335 292 1280 582 1224 1143 348 104 989 763 1427 891 929 796 906 1035 1563 112 1134 492 1477 1403 30 913 1111 528 402 1246 829 355