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May 2015 Calendar Oakland Public Library Your Library May 2015 Author Talks in May AUTHORS at THE LIbrary (LEFT TO RIGHT): AYELET WalDMAN, TIM Jollymore, Marta GUTMAN, AND KIMBER SIMPKINS Ayelet Waldman: Tim Jollymore: Marta Gutman: Kimber Simpkins: Full Love and Treasure Observation Hill A City for Children akland-based author and uthor Ayelet t begins with a rchitectural O yoga professional Waldman is murder, as historian A I A Kimber Simpkins well known for her mysteries tend to Marta Gutman will will read from and New York Times do, followed quickly discuss her new sign copies of her nonfiction bestseller, by a second slaying book about new memoir, Full: Bad Mother, a self- in Duluth, Minnesota. architecture, How I Learned to revelatory exposé In Observation Hill, physical space, Satisfy My Insatiable Hunger and that made waves detective Paul Tuomi and the experience Feed My Soul. She will also lead a after its release in 2010. However, delves deeply into class divisions and of childhood in Oakland. A City for discussion about the interconnected- Ms. Waldman has devoted her career other intrigues while investigating the Children: Women, Architecture, and ness of body image, yoga, medita- primarily to the writing of mysteries, deaths of an East End heiress and a the Charitable Landscapes of tion, and mindfulness. many of them featuring Juliet teenager from the poorer West End. Oakland, 1850–1950 focuses on Applebaum, who divides her time as Along the way, readers get a healthy Oakland women who found ways to Full is the true, poignant story of a mother and a sleuth. dose of the town’s labor tensions mitigate the burdens placed on one woman’s spiritual journey as she recovers from anorexia, eases the Her latest novel, Love and and the political pressures that come working-class families. Lacking the emotional pain of her hunger through Treasure, is something entirely to bear when murky murders financial means to build from the yoga and Buddhism, and finally different. It revolves around the World demand clean resolutions. ground up, they repurposed and becomes full. By addressing the root War II Hungarian Gold Train (which Author Tim Jollymore grew up in altered existing structures and of her pain and learning to love actually existed), a necklace, and a Northern Minnesota and worked as a established a “charitable landscape.” herself in body, mind, and spirit, Ms. mysterious woman who must be local historian at the St. Louis County A local people’s history is unearthed, Simpkins’s story offers an example of tracked down 70 years later. Joyce Historical Society in Duluth before such as the alliances that crossed truly setting oneself free. At its core, Carol Oates has described the novel migrating west. (He’s an Oakland racial and class lines to bring better this book is a journey to find real as “a treasure trove of a novel,” and resident now.) His familiarity with the services for the working poor. self-fulfillment that will inspire readers Michael Ondaatje says, “Waldman city and people of Duluth brings the Ms. Gutman teaches at the in their own search to create a full gives us remarkable characters in a novel to life. Join Mr. Jollymore for a Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of and meaningful life. time of complex and surprising pre-release reading of this, his Architecture at The City College of politics.” Join Ms. Waldman for a second, novel. the City University of New York. She Rockridge Branch, Tuesday, May 12, 6:30pm reading and discussion. Copies of Lakeview Branch, Saturday, did much of her research for the the book will be available for sale and May 30, 2pm book at the Oakland History Room. for signing by the author. Main Library-Bradley Walters Montclair Branch, Tuesday, Community Room, Saturday, May 19, 6:30pm May 2, 2pm May Closures MON, 5/25 On Exhibit Memorial Day, library closed Re-Create Artwork Exhibition The Re-Create Art Contest and Travelling Exhibition is a competition that TUE, 5/26 encourages Oakland students to create artwork that demonstrates the 4Rs—reduce, reuse, recycle, and rot—in a creative application. The public reception and exhibition on January 23 was a great success with over 100 students, Branch holiday, all locations closed parents, teachers, and supporters attending the annual event. The young artists were honored, awarded prizes, and except Main Library and Brookfield presented with certificates for their recycled artistic achievements. Over 200 students from 42 Oakland schools and Eastmont branches participated in this year’s contest. Some of the best works from the Re-Create Art Contest are now installed at Eastmont Branch Library. Eastmont Branch, through May 15 Forty Years at the Asian Branch Library The Asian Branch is commemorating its 40th anniversary with an exhibit featuring photos and quotes from the Oakland Chinatown Oral History Project. Staff from 1975 to the present and oaklandlibrary.org longtime Asian Branch Library patrons were interviewed for the project. Asian Branch, through June 30 Remembering the Oakland Oaks and Their Fabulous Ball Park, 1903-1955 Baseball season is upon us! The Emeryville Historical Society will mount an exhibit in the Oakland History Room to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Oakland Oaks baseball team’s departure to Vancouver, British Columbia. The exhibit features RE-Create ArtWORK photographs and memorabilia of the popular Pacific Coast League ball club.Main Library, through July 31 Oakland Public Library : 1 Bike to Books: Get Involved in National Bike Month at the Oakland Public Library Bike to Books ay is National Bike Month, sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists and celebrated in M communities from coast to coast. Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to show- case the many benefits of bicycling—and encourage more folks to give biking a try. The Oakland Public Library is getting into the spirit of things with several fun and informative events throughout the month. And there’s more: the Oakland Public Library is working with local bike organizations to help get free bikes to people who need them. If you have a bike to donate, or don’t have a bike and can’t afford to buy one, see page 3: Got Bike? and Donate a Bike! Bicycle Fix-it Clinic OPL Branch-to-Branch ant to ride your bike but have a flat tire? Bicycle History Tour Need to make minor repairs on your bike? W oin avid Oakland Public Library staff cyclists on Want to decorate your bike? Come to the 81st a branch-to-branch tour of West and North Avenue Branch on Friday afternoons to get your J Oakland locations in this family-friendly group ride. bike fixed or decorated and back on the roads! We’ll start at the Main Library, explore the sights 81st Avenue Branch, Fridays in May, 2pm along the way and swing by AAMLO, then head to the West Oakland Branch while checking out historic sites and the shoreline. We’ll then visit the Bike Theft Prevention Class Golden Gate and Temescal branches, two Carnegie icycle theft is a major problem in Oakland, but libraries. We will finish up with drinks and socializing Bwith a few precautions you can decrease the at Lanesplitter Pizza! chances yours will get stolen. Get tips and learn Main Library, Sunday, May 17, 1pm how from Bike East Bay’s knowledgeable staff in this one-hour class. Temescal Branch, Tuesday, May 5, 6pm Moving Stuff by Bike Piedmont Avenue Branch, Tuesday, May 12, ant to ride your bike more but have too 6:30pm W much to carry? This workshop is presented Elmhurst Branch, Wednesday, May 20, 4pm by Pedal Express bike messengers who will offer you tips and show you how to safely carry stuff on Golden Gate Branch, Wednesday, May 27, your bike. Already carry tons of stuff? Bring your 3:30pm bike and share your own tips during the Q&A! Main Library, Thursday, May 28, 6pm Main Library, Saturday, May 23, 2pm Resources for Family Free Bike Repairs Riding with Bike East Bay with the BikeMobile iding bikes together as a family can be fun et your bike road-safe for free! The BikeMobile, and rewarding, and everyone benefits from R a mobile bicycle repair clinic, will fix your bike the exercise! Get the best of family cycling G while teaching you the basics. This service is open resources in Oakland from Bike East Bay staff in to anyone, but mechanics will prioritize youth and this one-hour workshop. parent bikes if there is high demand for services. Rockridge Branch, Saturday, May 9, 1pm Brookfield Branch, Wednesday, May 27, 2pm Lakeview Branch, Saturday, May 23, 11:30am Main Library, Saturday, May 30, 11am Bike to Work Day Energizer Stations ike to Work Day is an annual event held to Bpromote bicycling as an option for commuting to work and school. This year, it’s on Thursday, May 14, and we’re hosting two Energizer Stations—one across from the Main Library and one at 81st Avenue Branch. We’ll have refreshments and free reusable bags filled with all sorts of goodies to support your ride. Please drop by and say hi! The Oakland Public Library’s “Bike Library” Main Library, Thursday, May 14, 7am A bicycle trailer loaded with books and other library 81st Avenue Branch, Thursday, May 14, 7am materials will be out and about throughout May. Keep an eye out for it at National Bike Month events. You can even check out a book! Your Library : 2 Got Bike? dults ages 18 and over can sign up at the West Oakland Branch for the chance to take home a free bike and helmet.
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