“Oakland Public Library” is the Oakland, California library system.
The City of Oakland sent this press release about the Oakland Public Library. Oakland, CA – Starting Friday, May 24, library users can visit any branch of the Oakland Public Library and sign up to receive a special edition Children’s Fairyland library card. All Children’s Fairyland card holders will receive free entry to the story … Read more
Under Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, The City of Oakland has embarked on a path where it declares climate change an emergency, and has petitioned, with San Francisco and other cities and states, to reopen a nuisance lawsuit against fossil fuel companies that was thrown out of court. The overarching political pressure tied to that news … Read more
In the event of a strike, city prepares to support Oakland families “In the event of a teacher’s strike, the City is prepared to offer resources to support our families. “I urge both parties to continue to work toward an agreement that will keep our students and teachers in the classroom. I stand with Oakland … Read more
The Oakland Mayor’s Office sent this press release to Zennie62Media. OAKLAND, CA — Today Mayor Libby Schaaf, TransForm and Lyft announced a groundbreaking new joint partnership designed to bring more transportation options to historically underserved Oaklanders. This unique coming-together of government, business, and the non-profit sector will invest in community-led transportation solutions, including a new … Read more
This Oakland Unified School District release was intended for the press, but given that the idea of media has changed, this “happenings” release is something the public should see. That said, the release time was just before 12 noon PST as per the OUSD request. Oakland, CA (press release) – On Wednesday, January 23, there … Read more
Oakland, CA (press release) – The Oakland Public Library is pleased to announce Jamie Turbak as Director of Library Services for the City of Oakland. Oakland City Administrator Sabrina Landreth confirmed the appointment on Friday, January 18. Turbak was selected as the library’s director following a national search. She had served as interim director since … Read more
The Rockridge Community Planning Council (RCPC) will take up the issue of the “Redevelopment Of California College Of The Arts” tonight at its “town hall” meeting. The RCPC meeting agenda for the 7:30 PM gathering reports that “College management and its development associates will discuss current planning status and answer audience questions and concerns.” What … Read more
As a note, the video is of the forum is used because I don’t yet have a vlog interview with Ms. Middleton. Once that is done, it will replace the 53-minute forum video. 2018 Oakland Mayoral And City Council Candidate Questionnaire by Zennie62Media This 20-question questionnaire was designed to give Oaklanders a chance to evaluate, … Read more
2018 Oakland Mayoral And City Council Candidate Questionnaire by Zennie62Media This 20-question questionnaire was designed to give Oaklanders a chance to evaluate, at once, the plans and philosopies of all of the participants in the Oakland Mayoral Race and the Oakland City Council Race for District 2, District 4, and District 6. This is 2018 … Read more
2018 Oakland Mayoral And City Council Candidate Questionnaire by Zennie62Media This 20-question questionnaire was designed to give Oaklanders a chance to evaluate, at once, the plans and philosophies of all of the participants in the Oakland Mayoral Race and the Oakland City Council Race for District 2, District 4, and District 6. This is 2018 … Read more
“The Oakland A’s: Celebrating 50 Years” is a brand new exhibit at the The Oakland History Room in the Oakland Public Library! The Oakland Public Library has officially joined the race for October by mounting this new program on the Oakland A’s! “The Oakland A’s: Celebrating 50 Years” display, which features photos, news articles, souvenir … Read more
The two Oakland Public Library groups that help to sustain it are seeking new members, and they specifically want a diverse group of folks. So, if you thought being part of Friends of Oakland Public Library Board or the City of Oakland Library Advisory Commission was something you wanted to do, but believed it was … Read more
News from The City of Oakland in the form of this press release on seeking Oaklanders input for capital projects. Zennie62Media posts this in service to the Oakland Community: The City of Oakland is updating our process to identify and select capital projects for funding. Capital projects improve and maintain Oakland’s public facilities and infrastructure. … Read more
UPDATE: “Beyond Imagining” Oakland Museum Event In VR Saturday June 16th The Oakland Museum of California (where our fearless leader Zennie Abraham is shown above at the “At Oakland Museum Off The Grid” event from 2016) announces its events and special programs in July and August, including events to celebrate the final weeks of major … Read more
The City of Oakland sent a press release announcing that Leila Mottley is Oakland’s 2018 Youth Poet Laureate. Here’s the details. The Oakland Public Library is very excited to announce that 15-year-old Leila Mottley has been selected as the City of Oakland’s 2018 Youth Poet Laureate. Ms. Mottley is a student at Oakland School for … Read more
Hey Oaklander! So, your friend tells you to vote for City Of Oakland Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan for Mayor of Oakland or Cat Brooks and Saied Kamarooz, but you don’t know where to look for official fundraising information about any one of them? Or you have another friend who swears by Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, but … Read more