LIBRARY HOURS
Mon., Tues., Thurs. - 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wed., Fri., Sat. - 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday - 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(Closed Sundays July & August)
 

July 2020 Programs & Activities

Click HERE to see what's happening in our Children's Department

 

Click HERE for our July 2020 newsletter

OPL is opening its doors to the public on Monday, July 6.

Please note that curbside pickup will continue as a service for the forseeable future.

OPL is happy to reopen, but we have some new rules in place. Please note that in order to come iside

the library, ALL PATRONS MUST WEAR A MASK.

 

 Persons aged 14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

 

In addition, we ask that everyone follow social distancing protocols and stay 6ft away from other

whenever possible.

The lower level of the library will NOT be available. Similarly, the library has been reconfigured to

promote browsing and access to materials but restrict gatherings. Please note that you may still request

one of the meeting rooms if you are a resident of Oakland.

 

JULY 2020 at the
Oakland Public Library
Oakland Public Library
2 Municipal Plaza, Oakland, NJ 07436
201-337-3742 and oaklandnjlibrary.org
 
 
The Library opens its doors on July 6, and we can't wait to see you!
With that, there are a few rules we all need to abide by:
All Patrons who wish to enter the Library must wear a mask.
Social distancing of 6 feet will be observed, 
     this includes interaction with staff. 
Curbside Pick-up will continue for the foreseeable future. 
     Please read below how to access Curbside Pick-up. 
No furniture may be brought into the library.
At this time, the Lower Level is closed to the public.    
A self check application for smart devices is coming.
 
The Oakland Library will also be doing a Food Drive for the Ponds Food Pantry. Please place your unexpired, non-perishable items in the shopping cart in front of the OPL.
Read below for the great prizes in Adult Summer Reading and the great events for Children's Summer Reading with begins on July 1!
Happy Independence Day! The Library will be closed Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4. The Library is closed on Sundays during July and August. 
We all are looking forward to seeing you at the Library. 
Peter Havel

SUMMER READING KICKS OFF JULY 1

IMAGINE YOUR STORY 

6 WEEKS OF PRIZES! 
Adult Summer Reading July 1 - August 8
6 weeks of prizes!
To Participate:
  •  Register via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or call the Library Reference   phone: 201-337-3742 # 7004. Make sure you include your name and     phone number on all messages.
  •  When you finish a book, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and list your books.   Make sure to include your name and phone number, or you can call the   Library Reference phone: 201-337-3742 # 7004
  •  Each book, audio book, or eBook you read counts as an entry.
  •  ONLY Oakland residents with an OPL card in good standing are eligible to win the prizes.
  •  Prizes will be drawn for Weeks 2 - 6 on the Monday of the following week. All prizes not claimed by   the following Friday are given to a runner up selected at random.
Prizes: 
WEEKLY PRIZES ADULT SUMMER READING
WEEK 1 - First 50 to Register Wins Prizes!
WEEK 2 - $35 Gift Card to Oakland Restaurant of your choice.
WEEK 3 - $35 Gift Card to Oakland Restaurant of your choice.
WEEK 4 - Kindle Fire eReader
WEEK 5 - Kindle Paperwhite eReader
WEEK 6 - $100 Gift Card to Oakland Restaurant of your choice

CURBSIDE PICK-UP
CURBSIDE PICKUP at the OAKLAND LIBRARY
Email your Adult or Children's Dept. requests to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (please do not reply to this newsletter), 
OR phone the library at 201-337-3742 #7002. 
This is for items in the OPLNJ collection only.  
OPLNJ can also create a selection of books, DVDs, & CDs for you, of Oakland items only, just let us know your preferences: author, genre, non-fiction, etc.
Make sure you leave your name and telephone number when you contact OPLNJ.  OPLNJ will call you when your bag of materials is ready to be picked up. 
 
Returned Items to the OPL: Due to protection of our patrons and staff, returned items will remain in quarantine for 72 hours. The items will remain on your card until the staff is able to check them in. 
Remember, it is a Fine Free Summer!  

TECH TUESDAYS with Jessika  - 

July and August Tuesdays, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM 

1/2 hour Appointments

Call the Library Reference: 201-337-3742 #7004

 
Tech Tuesdays with Jessika
Tuesdays, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
By Appointment Only  201-337-3742 #7004
or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 
Oakland Library patrons can ask questions related to their computer, tablet, Chromebook or smartphone. Our Reference Librarian Jessika will be able to answer your questions about video calling, apps, Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Email, YouTube or any of the services OPL offers: RB Digital, Hoopla, Libby OverDrive, Rosetta Stone or Lynda.
Please email Jessika at //This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it." shape="rect" alt="http:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.">//This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it." target="_blank">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call the Library 201-337-3742 ext. 7004 and leave your name and number and what you would like to review. Jessika will call you back and set up an appointment with you. Appointments will be no longer than 30 minutes. You may select either telephone or Zoom call appointments. 
 

QIGONG - FOR HEALTH AND WELLBEING with Tara Farley

MONDAYs in July and August 

July 6, 13, 29, 27 and August 3, and 10; at 11:00 AM

ZOOM-IN
QIGONG for HEALTH and WELL-BEING
Mondays  in July and August - July 6, 13, 20, 27 and August 3, and 10 
All Classes Start at 11:00 AM
ZOOM-IN Registration Required. 
 
Our health and well being should be a priority in our lives regardless of the time we are in. Please join us for these online Qigong classes to support our immune system, calm our nervous system, and promote flexibility in the joints. We will be learning exercises to increase our lung capacity, tapping to stimulate our digestion, and simple meditations to clear the mind. It is always important to take good care of our health. This is a wonderful opportunity to practice these exercises safely from your own home. The class is open to everyone and exercises can be done either sitting or standing. 
 

How to Write your Book by the End of Summer with Best-selling Author Jamie Novak

Thursday, July 9 at 7:00 PM

Zoom -In Registration Required  
How to Write Your Book by the End of the Summer with Best-selling Author Jamie Novak
Thursday, July 9 at 7:00 PM
Zoom - In Registration Required
A Workshop with 5 times best selling author Jamie Novak. An overview of publishing,  proposal writing, writing tips. Perfect fo someone with an idea, a project already started, or a finished project. You know you will learn and enjoy this program. 
Register in advance for this program: 

Click Here to Register Online

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

 

HIGHLIGHTS of CENTRAL PARK with Mario Medici

Thurdsay July 16 at 7:00 PM

ZOOM-IN Registration Required
Highlights of Central Park with Mario Medici
Thursday, July 16 at 7:00 PM
Zoom-in Registration Required
 
See Central Park through the lens of a camera along with commentary describing each photo. Since the mid-nineteenth century, Central Park with its 843 acres has been the jewel of New York City and has many wonderful sights and experiences. Each year, 40 million people visit Central Park and are treated to a number of wonderful sights. Whether it's the 80 sculptures that dot the landscape, or the 33 bridges and arches (some dating back to 1863), or the acres of waterbodies, lawns and woodlands, you will be treated to a wonderful viewing and informational experience. This lecture will cover the park's history and many of its sights and attractions.

About Mario Medici: Mario Medici is a retired Information Technology executive with 50 years of business experience, 30 of which were with the airline industry. Having traveled the world extensively, and with a love for amateur photography, Mario focuses his lectures on the sights and attractions of New York and New Jersey with a concentration on their historical, architectural, and artistic aspects. Mario currently lectures at Bergen Community College's Institute for Learning in Retirement and Mario is also a licensed New York City Sightseeing Guide. 
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
 
CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT VIRTUAL READING JULY 1 - AUGUST 5
Pre-Readers ( Children that are read to) and Readers (Children who read on their own)
Children's Summer Reading
July 1 - August 25 
Register by calling ahead to reserve your special bag which includes a reading log, materials for creating a summer mobile, and a bookmark.
 
How to claim your prizes!
1. Every 25 books read, earns a small prize.
2. Each week email the OPL ciruclation desk: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the name and age of your reader/pre-       
    reader and list the books they have read.  Include their name and age in the message and that they would 
    like to claim their prize. 
3. Make an  appointment day and time, when they would like to pick up their prize. 
4. The prize will be ready for you in a bag at our Curbside Pick-Up.
 
The Children's Department has put together a fun, virtual, interactive selection of Summer Reading  programs. Please read below and find out how you can take part. 
 

Children's Department SPECIAL EVENTS IN JULY AND AUGUST!
TOTS Library Club ( TLC) via ZOOM with Ms DebbieStory Time
Six Week Summer Session Thursday, July 2 - August 6 at 10:30 AM
Zoom In Registration Required
TLC is an unstructured, early literacy experience for children birth to 24 months old. 
Older siblings are also invited. Ms Debbie and some puppet friends will offer a short session of nursery rhymes, finger plays and songs. Registration is required. Click Here to Register Online
 
VIRTUAL SCAVENGER HUNT with Ms Barbara
Thursday, July 2 at 3:45 PM
Zoom In Registration Required.
 
Children of all ages will be hunting through the library and your own home to find hidden treasures. Click Here to Register Online
 
 
Kids Qigong and Yoga with Ms Tara 
Outdoors on the Library Lawn!
July 7,21, and August 4 at 10:00 AM
 
This program will be held on the Library Lawn, so please bring a towel to use on the ground. Registration is required, Please contact the Library if there is  inclement weather. 
Virtual Story Time with Miss Barbara
Tuesdays, July 7, 21, 28 and August 4 at 11:00 AM
Zoom-in!
Miss Barbara will be hosting Story Time! Children will be singing along to favorite tunes and listening to stories. Zoom-in!

 

DRAGONS: RETURN OF THE ICE SORCERESS
with Science Tellers 
Thursday, July 9 at 3:45 PM
Zoom-in Registration
 
Children will be going on a daring virtual journey to release the dragons and save the entire kingdom from the evil sorceress! The special effects will explore the science of matter.  There will be plenty of dry ice, fog, bubbles, flying rockets and more during this action-packed adventure. Registration is required 
You will be emailed the Zoom registration link 24 before the program
 
JIGGLY WIGGLY with MS. VALERIE
Friday, July 10, 24, 31 and August 14
10:30 AM
Shake, Shimmy, Sing and Dance! 

MAGICAL MELODIES with MR. CHRIS

Tuesday, July 14 at 10:30 AM
Registration is Required
 
Rock Out with Mr. Chris and his blend of songs, musical instruments and audience participation.

 

UNIQUE CREATURES
Thursday, July 16 at 3:45 PM
Zoom in to view and learn about very unique, adorable live animals. 
 
 SUPER CIRCUS STUFF with MR. FISH
Thursday, July 23 at 3:45 PM 
Registration is required
 
Combining circus, science, and magic, Mr. Fish's Super Circus Stuff is a super-fun show that will excite and entertain audience members of all ages. Featuring fast paced plate spinning, juggling, balancing, boomerangs, bubbles, illusions, bull whips, and more, it has all the elements of your favorite circus spectacle with a slightly scientific spin. Mr. Fish's tricks will astound and amaze with the added bonus of teaching about friction, inertia, gravity, centripetal force, aerodynamics, sonic booms, air pressure, and more. Circus tricks are thrilling, magic is marvelous, and science is cool - when performed by Mr. Fish! Click Here to Register Online
 
 
BACH2ROCK  - ROCK CITY! - Early Music Education
Friday July 17 and Friday, August 7  at 10:30 AM
Ages 1 - 6
Registration is Required
Oakland Children will create musical instruments 
from items in their homes and then 
make music together!
 
WACKY FRIENDS SHOW with Steve Petruzzella 
PETRAFIED THEATER For a 
Zoom-in  preview of the Wacky Friends Show: 
Monday, July 27 at 3:45 PM
Tuesday, July 28 at 3:45 PM and
Wednesday, July 29 at 3:45 PM.
 
The BIG Wacky Friends Show will be THURSDAY, JULY 30 at 3:45 PM
Registraion is required.
 
The Wacky Friends Show will keep children and adults laughing with puppet pandemonium. Click Here to Zoom in on the FUN!
 
 

 

YOUR DIGITAL LIBRARY - OPEN 24/7
 

KANOPY

Enjoy critically-acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, award-winning foreign films and more. 
 Kanopy
Downloading Kanopy (Android)
  • Go to your Play Store app on your device - it looks like this: 
  • Type "Kanopy" into the search box located at the top of the screen.
    •   Kanopy icon will look like this: 
  • Install Kanopy to your device (this may take a couple of minutes).
  • Once installed, open the Kanopy app on your device.
  • Swipe to the left to get to the "Sign Up" screen, and select "Sign Up."
    •   Enter your name, email information, and create a password.
    •   Check your email to verify your email address for Kanopy.
  • Once you verify your email, go back to the Kanopy App and click "Add your library."
    •   Choose Oakland Public Library as your library.
  • Enter your library card number.
Downloading Kanopy (iOS/Apple)
  • Go to your App Store on your device - it looks like this:
  • Type "Kanopy" after clicking on the search magnifying glass.
    • Kanopy icon will look like this: 
  • Install Kanopy to your device (this may take a couple of minutes).
  • Once installed, open the Kanopy app on your device.
  • Swipe to the left to get to the "sign up" screen and select "sign up."
    •    Enter your name, email information, and create a password.
    •    Check email to verify your email address for Kanopy.
  • Once you verify your email, go back to the Kanopy App and click "Add your library."
    •    Choose Oakland Public Library as your library.
  • Enter your library card number
Kanopy Home Screen
  • From the Home Screen, you will be able to access a wide variety of different film categories.
    •    Scroll down or across to see more items or tap on "See More" written in red on the right side of         the screen.
  • You can also use the Search icon (magnifying glass) to search for specific titles in the upper right corner. 
  • Once you find a title, simply click on it, and tap the red play button in the middle of the screen. 
      Items will be automatically returned at the end of the loan period.
  • All currently borrowed items are located in the "Borrowed" tab next to the "Home" tab.
    •    You are allowed 10 downloads per month.
    •    There is a red square in the upper right corner with the number of your remaining views.
  • The three vertical dots in the upper right corner give you access to your "Watchlist" or to allow you to "Continue Watching" videos that you have currently borrowed.
HOOPLA - Instantly borrow digital movies, music, audio books, eBooks and more.
           
 
Downloading Hoopla (Android)
  • Go to your Play Store app on your device - it looks like this: 
  • Type "Hoopla" into the search box located at the top of the screen.
    •    Hoopla icon will look like this: 
  • Install Hoopla to your device (this may take a couple of minutes).
  • Once installed, open the Hoopla app on your device.
  • Select "Sign Up" at the bottom of the screen.
    •   Enter your email information and create a password.
  • Choose Oakland Public Library as your library.
  • Enter your library card number.
  • Select "sign up" to finish sign up procedures and click "Let's go!" to log in.
  • You did it!
 Downloading Hoopla (iOS/Apple)
  • Go to your App Store on your device - it looks like this:
  • Type "Hoopla" after clicking on the search magnifying glass.
    •   Hoopla icon will look like this:
  • Install Hoopla to your device (this may take a couple of minutes).
  • Once installed, open the Hoopla app on your device.
  • Select "Sign Up" at the bottom of the screen.
    •    Enter your email information and create a password.
  • Choose Oakland Public Library as your library.
  • Enter your library card number.
  • Select "Sign up" to finish sign up procedures and click "Let's go!" to log in.
  • You did it!
Hoopla Home Screen
  • From the Home Screen you will be able to access different media categories.
    •    Audiobooks, E-books, Music, Movies, Comics, Television
  • Scrolling down will show you "Featured" or popular items in each media category.
  • You can also use the Search icon (magnifying glass) to search for specific titles or authors in the upper right corner.
  • Once you find a title, simply click on it, select "Borrow," then select "Tap here to download," and enjoy!
    •    Items will be automatically returned at the end of the loan period.
  • All currently borrowed items are located in the "Borrowed" tab next to the "Home" tab.
    •   You are allowed 10 downloads per month.
  • Hoopla will also show your borrow history in the "History" tab.
  • Save your favorites in Hoopla by selecting the heart icon on the titles screen of your selected title. Those will be saved in the "Favorites" tab.
  • The three vertical dots in the upper right corner bring you to your settings where you can access "Kids Mode" and "Link to a TV Device."
    •    Kids Mode: designed especially for kids up to age twelve. All of the movies, TV shows, music, audiobooks, eBooks, and comics have been curated and brought together in one family-friendly place.
LIBBY & OVERDRIVE - eBooks and eAudiobooks. 
Libby & OverDrive for Kindle Fire & Kindle Paperwhite
***Libby is not available on Kindle. To read books borrowed from OverDrive on your Kindle, you must use a third party device such as a smartphone, tablet, or computer.***
 
Kindle Paperwhite (Through a Smart Device)
  • Follow the steps to download Libby on your third party device (iPhone, Android, tablet).
  • After you download Libby and open the app, go through the questions to get started.
  • When Libby asks you if you will be reading on other devices, select that you will be reading on a Kindle device.
  • Sign in using your library card and enter the Libby library.
  • At the top left of the library page you will see a plus sign for preferences, where you can place filters based on your reading needs.
    • In "Preferences," change "Compatibility" from Libby to Kindle.
  • This will allow you to see what materials are Kindle compatible.
  • Once you have found a book to read, select "Borrow." If the item is available, then go to your bookshelf, select "Manage Loan," for that item, select "Send to Device," then select "Kindle."
  • You'll be taken to Amazon's website to finish getting the book where you'll be prompted to sign in.
    • From your Amazon account, you will be able to push the Kindle Library Book to your Kindle   Paperwhite.
    •  Verify the "Deliver to:" device as your Kindle and select "Get library book."   The item will show     up on your next sync of your device when you are connected to WiFi
    •  If the book is showing up blank on your Kindle device, go back to your OverDrive account book   shelf, select the book giving you trouble, and select "Report Kindle Book Problem."
Kindle Paperwhite (Through a Computer)
  • If you do not want to use your smart device, you can log into https://ebccls.overdrive.com/ on a computer.
  • Sign in using your library card information.
  • At the top of the page, select "Kindle Books" - this will provide you with all Kindle compatible titles.
  • Once you have found a book to read, select "Borrow" if the item is available, then go to your bookshelf, select "Manage Loan" for that item. Select "Send to Device >Kindle
  • You'll be taken to Amazon's website to finish getting the book where you'll be prompted to sign in.
  • From your Amazon account, you will be able to push the Kindle library book to your Paperwhite.
    • Verify the "Deliver to" device and select "Get library book."
  • The item will show up on your next sync of your device when you are connected to WiFi
  • If the book is showing up blank on your Kindle device, go back to your OverDrive account bookshelf, select the book giving you trouble, and select "report Kindle book problem."
Kindle Fire Tablets
  • In the app store on your Kindle Fire tablet, search for OverDrive .
    • The app icon looks like this:
  • Download application and open on device.
OverDrive Home Page for Kindle Fire Tablets
  • Open application sign up using your library card.
    • Find your library by typing in Oakland and select go.
    • Choose the BCCLS - Oakland option. Enter your library card information.
  • Select "Add a Title" and you will be directed to the eBCCLS webpage.
  • Sign in using your Library Card again.
  • At the top left of the page, you have the search icon to look for authors and titles.
    • To see if a particular title is Kindle compatible, select "advanced," enter the title and change format to "kindle book," and select "search."
    • At the top right hand side you will find your bookshelf icon, as well as three horizontal lines which provide you with your account settings.
      • You can also look for Kindle compatible titles this way by selecting the three lines and selecting "Kindle Books" and the home page will now show Kindle compatible titles.
    • Select "Borrow" and a screen will appear with the option to keep browsing or read now with Kindle. Select "Read now with Kindle."
    • You will then be redirected to Amazon.com where you are prompted to sign in.
      • From your Amazon account, you will be able to push the Kindle compatible library book to your Kindle by selecting "Get Library Book" and it will be sent to your device bookshelf on your next sync
      • If the book is showing up blank on your Kindle device, go back to your overdrive account bookshelf, select the book giving you trouble, and select "Report Kindle Book Problem."
LIBBY & OVERDRIVE for ANDROID AND APPLE DEVICES
Downloading Libby (iOs/Apple & Android)
From the Home Screen, go to Play Store  or App Store
  • Within the app store, search for Libby - it should show up as "Libby by Overdrive"
  • The icon should look like this          or         
  • Select "Get" and install application
  • Once Libby has been installed, open the app
  • Libby will ask you a series of questions:
    • Do you have a library card?
    •  Would you like to locate your library?
      • Answer yes to search for library. Select BCCLS-Oakland Option.
    •  Will you be reading in Libby or on another device?
    •  If you are not using this device as a third party application for your e-reader, answer "You will be reading in Libby"
  • Sign in with you library card and select "Enter the Library.
Libby Home Screen (iOs/Apple & Android)
From the Home Screen, Libby is very easy to navigate!
  • Using the magnifying glass at the top left of the library home page, you can search for titles/authors.
  • Also at the top left of the library page you will see a plus sign for preferences, where you can place filters based on your reading needs.
  • At the top right of the home page, you will see the Libby icon, where you can see your settings: Library, Library Card, and Help options to further explore Libby
    • You can have more than one card attached to your app, such as a child/relative
  • At the bottom left of the screen is the library home button, which navigates you back to the home screen if you get lost while browsing.
  • At the bottom right of the screen is your bookshelf where you can manage your loans and see your history.
  • Once you have found a book to read/listen to, select "Borrow" if the item is available. If it is not available, select "Place Hold" to be put in the queue for the next available copy.
    • If you are going on a trip without access to WiFi, it is important to download reading/listening materials before starting your trip.
RBDigital - Copies of your favorite magazines.  Current issue and back catalog of titles are available.  They're always available and never need to be returned.  
RBDigital 
(Step 1)
Please keep in mind that account creation begins on your library's RBdigital website prior to using the app, and your RBdigital account is a separate account from the one you may have with your library.
  • Go to oaklandnjlibrary.org
  • In the top right, click on the RBDigital icon next to the calendar. It looks like this:
  • On the RB Digital page, click "create new account" in the top right corner.
  • Enter your library card number and click "next."
  • Enter your information and click "create account.
Downloading RBDigital (Android)
  • Go to your Play Store app on your device - it looks like this: 
    •  
  • Type "RBDigital" into search box located at the top of the screen
  • The RBDigital icon will look like this: 
    •  
  • Install RBDigital on your device (this may take a couple of minutes).
  • Once installed, open the RB digital app on your device.
  • Log in with the username and password that you created on the RBDigital website.
  • You did it!
Downloading RBDigital (iOS/Apple)
  • Go to your App Store, which looks like this:
  • Tap on "search" magnifying glass
  • Type "RBDigital" into search box located at the top of the screen.
    • RBDigital icon will look like this:
  • Install RBDigital to your device (This may take a couple of minutes).
  • Once installed, open RBDigital app on your device.
  • Log in with the username and password you created on the RBDigital website.
  • You did it!
RBDigital Help
If you are having trouble with Step 1 and cannot log in, try the following:
RBDigital Home Screen
  • Once you are logged into the RBDigital app, you will have access to over 100 magazines including back issues.
  • You can search for different magazines by "genre" or subject, as well as language with the drop down menus in the upper right corner.
  • You can search for a specific magazine with the search bar located in the upper left corner.
  • Once you have selected your magazine, click on the issue you would like to view and select "Check Out." That magazine will automatically be downloaded to your device.
    • o   When you select a certain magazine title, this screen will also give you a brief overview of what types of stories the magazine contains, as well as show you the most recent back issues of that title.
  • The app is compatible with iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire devices                             
LYNDA.COM ONLINE TRAINGING LIBRARY
                                       
LYNDA.COM Online Training Library
lynda.com is a leading online learning platform that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals.    Oakland Public Library cardholders now have access to the lynda.com video library of engaging, top-quality courses taught by recognized industry experts.  With tutorials in five languages, lynda.com is a global platform for success. Sign in with your OAKLAND library card and 4-digit pin at:  https://www.lynda.com/portal/sip?org=oakland.bccls.org
The link is also available on our website:  
 
                                       
ROSETTA STONE
Available through the New Jersey State Library
The world's best language learning software can now be accessed with your Oakland Library Card through the New Jersey State Library's website: http://www.jerseyclicks.org 
or click on the Rosetta Stone icon on the Library home page: www.oaklandnjlibrary.org
 
 
NEW JERSEY STATE LIBRARY
The New Jersey State Library provides valuable services to all residents of New Jersey. These include the Law Library used by the State Legislature, the Talking Book and Braille Center, and the premier collection of local history in New Jersey. The Library Development Bureau supports local libraries like Oakland by funding valuable shared reference services and databases and the state-wide delivery service for sharing books. For more information, click here: www.njstatelibrary.org
and for free databases with your library card www.jerseyclicks.org

  
 
Oakland Public Library's
Partnership with Driving-Tests.org
Driving-Tests.org allows patrons free access to a Driver Education program which contains the following NJ state-specific information:
 - 11 car practice tests
 - 9 motorcycle practice tests
 - 10 CDL (Commercial Driver's License) practice tests and more!
 
 
 

Children's Digital Media
The Notable Children's Digital Media list includes real-time, dynamic, and interactive media content for children 14 years of age and younger that enables and encourages active engagement and social interaction while informing, educating, and entertaining in exemplary ways.
 

 


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