Oakland Public Library

Oakland Public Library 5 Minute Story: My Lucky Day

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6I67wJ7VJbw ONN – Oakland Public Library 5 Minute Story: My Lucky Day – video by the YouTube channel in the video’s upper left hand corner. Brookfield Children’s Librarian Thevaki reads “My Lucky Day”. Written by Keiko Kasza, published by Puffin Books. via IFTTT Note from Zennie62Media and OaklandNewsNow.com : this video-blog post demonstrates the full […]

Oakland Public Library: Hora De Cuentos: 5 En La Cama

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UozaV2gN-jY ONN – Hora de cuentos: 5 en la cama – video by the YouTube channel in the video’s upper left hand corner. ¿Qué pasa cuando cinco conejitos comparten una cama? Acompaña a Pati y Afe a contar y disfrtutar de este cuento trágico. What happens when five bunnies share a bed? Join Pati and […]

Oakland Public Library On YouTube 5 Minute Story: Lubna and Pebble

5 Minute Story: Lubna and Pebble From YouTube Channel: March 15, 2021 at 01:07PM ONN – Oakland Public Library On YouTube 5 Minute Story: Lubna and Pebble Reading of “Lubna and Pebble” with Ms. Quinn. Note from Zennie62Media and OaklandNewsNow.com : this video-blog post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest updated version […]

Oakland Public Library – Hora De Cuentos De Alfabetización Temprana Con Ana-Elba

Hora de Cuentos de alfabetización temprana con Ana-Elba From YouTube Channel: February 24, 2021 at 08:09PM ONN – Oakland Public Library – Hora De Cuentos De Alfabetización Temprana Con Ana-Elba Hola, me llamo Ana y yo estoy aqui para compartir con Uds. un hora de cuentos pre-escolar para niños de 3 a 5 años. Mi […]

Oakland Public Library On YouTube: 81st Ave. Community Library 10th Anniversary

81st Ave. Community Library 10th Anniversary From YouTube Channel: January 29, 2021 at 01:27PM ONN – Oakland Public Library On YouTube: 81st Ave. Community Library 10th Anniversary The 81st Ave. Community Library was established in East Oakland on Jan. 29, 2011. For its 10-year anniversary, OPL asked patrons and staff to share their memories from […]

Oakland Public Library On YouTube – Preschool Rhyme: The Little Mice Are Creeping

Preschool Rhyme: The Little Mice Are Creeping From YouTube Channel: December 23, 2020 at 01:54PM ONN – Oakland Public Library On YouTube – Preschool Rhyme: The Little Mice Are Creeping Ms. Sally from the 81st Avenue Branch plays and sings “The Little Mice Are Creeping.” So make your hands into little mice and use your […]

Oakland Public Library YouTube Vid: World Kamishibai Day: Momotaro The Archeologist Kamishibai

World Kamishibai Day: Momotaro the Archeologist Kamishibai From YouTube Channel: December 7, 2020 at 02:00PM ONN – Oakland Public Library YouTube Vid: World Kamishibai Day: Momotaro The Archeologist Kamishibai Erica reads Yoshiko Noda’s adaptation of a traditional folktale from Japan called Peach Boy, in which Momotaro is an archeologist. Written and illustrated in kamishibai format […]

Rise in COVID-19 Cases Causes City of Oakland To Suspend Indoor Recreation Programs

City of Oakland outdoor youth programming, senior programs, homeless services and library sidewalk service continue without change Oakland, CA – Due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases (10,733 current cases as of November 30, 2020 in Oakland per Alameda County Public Health Department), and coupled with the fact that the holiday season and gatherings […]

Oakland Public Library: Halloween Fun and Not-Too Scary Stories with Kirk Waller

Halloween Fun and Not-too Scary Stories with Kirk Waller From YouTube Channel: October 31, 2020 at 02:00PM ONN – Oakland Public Library: Halloween Fun and Not-Too Scary Stories with Kirk Waller Celebrate Halloween with Bay Area storyteller Kirk Waller. He will be sharing some chilling, thrilling, but not-too-scary stories for all ages! Note from Zennie62Media […]

Moms 4 Housing Now A Community & Land Trust-Owned Home – Oakland Councilmember Bas

Oakland District Two Councilmember Nikki Bas’ Digitized Newsletter Last week, I was so moved to see #MomsHouse on Magnolia Street finally become community-owned as permanently affordable, transitional housing for unsheltered mothers. Congratulations to Dominique Walker, Tolani King, Misty Cross, Sameerah Karim and Carroll Fife for leading this movement to end corporate speculation and house more […]

Oakland Public Library: Kamishibai with Miss Erica!

Kamishibai with Miss Erica! From YouTube Channel: September 5, 2020 at 01:30PM ONN – Oakland Public Library: Kamishibai with Miss Erica! Miss Erica reads a kamishibai (paper theater) story from Japan called The Wife With An Unusual Talent, a traditional tale adapted for kamishibai by Shozo Mizutani, illustrated by Katsuji Fujita, translated by Donna Tamaki, […]

Oakland Public Library Hora de Cuentos con Pati!

Hora de Cuentos con Pati! From YouTube Channel: September 2, 2020 at 02:00PM ONN – Oakland Public Library Hora de Cuentos con Pati! Join us for a Spanish storytime with Miss Pati and Afe! For more children’s content, check out our kids’ playlist on YouTube or visit us at oaklandlibrary.org/kids Note from Zennie62Media and Oakland […]

Oakland Public Library On YouTube: How To Search For New Books

How to Search for New Books From YouTube Channel: September 15, 2020 at 04:46PM ONN – Oakland Public Library On YouTube: How To Search For New Books Oakland Public Library librarian Rebekah Eppley shows how to search for new books using the library’s online catalog. Note from Zennie62Media and Oakland News Now: this video-blog post […]

Oakland Public Library: Play And Learn – Bubble Bubble Bubble Pop With Miss Sharon!

Play & Learn – Bubble Bubble Bubble Pop with Miss Sharon! From YouTube Channel: August 10, 2020 at 01:31PM ONN – Oakland Public Library: Play – Learn – Bubble Bubble Bubble Pop With Miss Sharon! Join us for a fun morning of learning and playing with Miss Sharon! For more Play – Learn videos, check […]

Oakland Public Library On YouTube: Kitchen DIY Learn Something New

Kitchen DIY Learn Something New ONN – Oakland Public Library On YouTube: Kitchen DIY Learn Something New Note from Zennie62Media and Oakland News Now: this video-blog post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest updated version of an experimental Zennie62Media , Inc. mobile media video-blogging system network that was launched June 2018. This […]

Oakland Public Library Play & Learn with Nathan!

Play & Learn with Nathan! ONN – Mr. Nathan, a librarian at Oakland Public Library’s Dimond Branch, shares “Moon Honey,” a flannel-board story about friendship, honey, and a bear! Note from Zennie62Media and Oakland News Now: this video-blog post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest updated version of an experimental Zennie62Media , […]

Oakland Public Library Ask Us To “Play & Learn With Thevaki On YouTube

Play & Learn with Thevaki ONN – OPL librarian Thevaki sings “Five Little Ducks Went Out One Day” for this morning’s Play & Learn! Note from Zennie62Media and Oakland News Now: this video-blog post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest updated version of an experimental Zennie62Media , Inc. mobile media video-blogging system […]

Oakland Public Library Has “The Story of Stonewall With Ms. Miriam” On YouTube

The Story of Stonewall with Ms. Miriam ONN – Oakland Public Library Has “The Story of Stonewall With Ms. Miriam” On YouTube Oakland Public Library reports: We are celebrating Pride with a LGBTQ+ Family Virtual Party online! Join OPL librarian Ms. Miriam as she tells us a special story about Stonewall: Out of the closets […]

Oakland Public Library Has #OPLSummer: Making Fruit Art On YouTube

#OPLSummer: Making Fruit Art ONN – Oakland Public Library Has #OPLSummer: Making Fruit Art On YouTube Where Oakland Public Library writes: When playing with your food is okay… Main Library TeenZone librarian Veronica shows you how to make fruit art! Stay tuned. Note from Zennie62Media and Oakland News Now: this video-blog post demonstrates the full […]

Oakland Public Library Presents “Toddler Storytime With Ms. Remy” On YouTube

Toddler Storytime with Ms. Remy ONN – Oakland Public Library Presents “Toddler Storytime With Ms. Remy” On YouTube Two short books and some songs for ages 1-3 and their caregivers. Note from Zennie62Media and Oakland News Now: this video-blog post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest updated version of an experimental Zennie62Media […]

2020 Oakland Youth Poet Laureate Final Performances

2020 Oakland Youth Poet Laureate Final Performances ONN – 2020 Oakland Youth Poet Laureate Final Performances The Oakland Public Library Teen Zone presents the 2020 Oakland Youth Poet Laureate final performances. Note from Zennie62Media and Oakland News Now: this video-blog post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest updated version of an experimental […]

Eleanor Wikstrom: Harvard-Bound Skyline High Senior First Oakland CIF Scholar-Athlete Of The Year

Harvard-Bound Skyline High Senior Eleanor Wikstrom Makes History, Becoming First Ever CIF Scholar-Athlete of the Year from Oakland Oakland, CA — Eleanor Wikstrom from Skyline High School has a unique set of skills. She studies as hard as anyone, pulling a 4.0 GPA that has her heading to Harvard University in the fall. She is […]

Oakland Public Library Teen Pop-Up Craft At Home: Drink Koozy

Oakland Public Library Teen Pop-Up Craft at Home: Drink Koozy ONN – Oakland Public Library Teen Pop-Up Craft At Home: Drink Koozy The Oakland Public Library YouTube Channel says you can “Learn how to make a drink koozy at home!” But, what is a “drink koozy”? Watch the video. Stay tuned. Note from Zennie62Media and […]

Oakland Public Library Teen Pop Up Craft at Home: Black Out Poetry by Katrina

Oakland Public Library Teen Pop Up Craft at Home: Black Out Poetry by Katrina ONN – Oakland Public Library Teen Pop Up Craft at Home: Black Out Poetry by Katrina A great vlog from a YouTube effort by the Oakland Public Library that, well, needs work. There’s nothing about the program, or the program contact, […]

Oakland Public Library Teen Pop-Up Craft: Egg Carton Bird Feeder

Oakland Public Library Teen Pop-Up Craft: Egg Carton Bird Feeder ONN – Oakland Public Library Teen Pop-Up Craft: Egg Carton Bird Feeder In this Oakland Public Library YouTube video you will… Learn how to make a bird feeder out of an egg carton! Stay tuned. Note from Zennie62Media and Oakland News Now: this video-blog post […]

Oakland Public Library Teen Pop Up Craft: No-Sew Face Mask

Oakland Public Library Teen Pop Up Craft: No-Sew Face Mask ONN – Oakland Public Library Teen Pop Up Craft: No-Sew Face Mask In The Oakland Public Library video you can “Learn how to make a really simple face mask at home!” Stay tuned. Note from Zennie62Media and Oakland News Now: this video-blog post demonstrates the […]

Oakland Public Library Teen Pop-Up Craft: Zine

Oakland Public Library Teen Pop-Up Craft: Zine ONN – Oakland Public Library Teen Pop-Up Craft: Zine “Learn how to make a zine out of a single piece of paper!”, yes. But who the person in the video is, and what the Oakland Public Library program is all about, we don’t know? Stay tuned. Note from […]

Oakland Public Library Unveils Children’s Fairyland Card, Summer Programs

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 […]

Jamie Turbak Appointed Director Of City Of Oakland Library Services

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 […]

Oakland Public Library Groups Want New, Diverse Members, So Join Up!

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 […]

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