With the Olympics filling the airwaves this August, intrepid librarians hatched a plan to engage the neighborhood kids in their own sporting competition. There was an opening ceremony, medals distributed, relays raced, gymnastic jumps, and loads of smiling faces. But don't take my word, read what librarian Erica Siskind had to say about it: "It was a really great event! We set up the entire meeting room on a Thursday (in lieu of both Toddler & Preschool story times) to conduc

There's a lot going on at the library, and most programs and events can be found on the Oakland Public Library web site. Thanks to Emily Weak, librarian at the Rockridge library, following is a curated list of events in September at the library. (Make sure to read to the end for a special October save the date!) Adults and All Ages eBook Help Tuesdays by appointment, 6-7:30 pm Get help downloading eBooks to your Kindle, Nook, smartphone, or laptop! Make an appointment online

When was the last time you saw animals at a library? Was it a library at the zoo? Or maybe a puppy tied up outside the library's doors? Perhaps a library cat (that's a thing--just check out the cat that almost lost its job) or a furry friend to which new readers read aloud?There is a long tradition of having a domesticated animal at a library, but animals... that's something new and special. On August 6th, the Rockridge library hosted the Little Explorer's Petting Zoo. There