Not all kids see the police as community stewards, but picture books do. The oakland public library system consists of a downtown main library, sixteen neighborhood branches, and three special collection libraries the african american museum and library at oakland aamlo, the oakland history room, and the oakland tool lending library to download a map of oakland public library locations in pdf format, click here. The san francisco public librarys telephone and online chat reference services will be closed on monday, may 25 for the memorial day holiday. As we know, for too many black and brown children, local police forces have at times. Borrow lean on me to join the united states book club, together we read, running february 19 march 4. Library cardholders can download digital content any time, to a computer or a mobile device. While our locations are closed, we are offering oneonone assistance remotely. Childrens librarians at the oakland public library developed a toolkit to help peers evaluate how police officers and policing are represented. My colleagues at oakland public library opl and i began a conversation that month that eventually led to evaluating childrens books about police.
The west oakland branch library is hosting a free produce pickup every tuesday and thursday from 12 pm 2 pm. Any california resident can get an oakland public library card. The collection amounted to 755 books 100 on loan from the state library and. To sign up for a library card, please complete an online application. Oakland public library childrens collection management librarian amy martin spearheaded the project, which questions the portrayal of police officers as community helpers. Amy martin is the childrens collection management librarian at the oakland public library in california, and has worked as a childrens librarian in oakland, san francisco, and chicago. All bags of produce are donated by the alameda county food bank. Our third annual holiday gift guide features some of our favorite recent books for kids. California revealed from african american museum and library at oakland. You can complete an online application and then visit your nearest library to pick up your card. The most empowering story line of a family tied together by the power of unconditional love. Once you have your card you can use all of our online services.
The oakland public library offers a variety of ebooks and downloadable audiobooks. Borrow lean on me by national bestselling author, pat simmons, to join the u. A large, diverse organization serving a complex multicultural city, the oakland police department today accepts the challenges of policing in the 21st century. For example, type jane smith and then press the return key. California revealed is a state library initiative to help californias public libraries, in partnership with other local heritage groups, digitize, preserve, and provide online access to archival materials books, newspapers, photographs, audiovisual recordings, and more that tell the incredible stories of the golden. Amy martin is the childrens collection management librarian at the oakland public library in california, and has worked as a childrens. Library cards are free and are available at all our locations. Occ is committed to empowering our students to succeed and advancing our community. Almost a year in the making, it grew from shared observations of working with children and talking with them about police. All oakland public library locations are closed until further notice.
Our patrons can now download more than 2,500 ebooks and audios, all with their oakland library card number, at no cost. In 1939, it was expanded and remodeled to serve as village office, police station. In addition to the good feeling that comes with supporting the library, members receive a 20% discount at the bookmark bookstore and the friends. All library locations and bookdrops remain closed to help limit the spread of covid19. Sarah roy, head librarian, oakland public library town of. The oakland police department pioneered the use of call boxes, police cars, and other technical innovations. In oakland, a library has put together a guide to evaluating childrens books about the police, andrew stelzer reports for kqed. Oakland public library childrens collection management librarian amy martin spearheaded the project, which questions the portrayal of police officers as commun. This action was taken as a precaution to help limit the spread of novel coronavirus covid19. Oakland public library childrens collection management librarian amy martin spearheaded the project, which questions the portrayal of police.