Let’s get right down to it: libraries in Oakland are facing real troubles. These are serious troubles, the kind that close branches, the kind that cut off neighborhoods from the resources they rely on, if people don’t vote for libraries on June 5th. Measure D, a parcel tax of $75, will fund our libraries as they should be supported: adding hours, maintaining programs, supporting services, and continuing to offer a safe space for youth and for anyone who walks through the door

It's starting to feel summery, which means hot days and cold treats. To remind you that libraries are fueled by community support, this May local ice cream parlor Fenton's Creamery is offering all proceeds from their delicious Oreo Sundae to support the Friends of the Oakland Public Library! So mark your calendar and start eating Oreo Sundaes, because each delicious dessert supports your library during the month of May! #icecream #FOPL