Rockridge Branch Library Teen Area
The Rockridge Branch Library was planning a community meeting to discuss survey results and development of a dedicated Teen Area within the library.
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Project
Rockridge Branch Library Teen Zone
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2012last mention
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Summary
A newly constructed Teen Zone within the Rockridge Branch Library opened with a soft launch in early January 2012, having just received its final furniture delivery.
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Rockridge Branch Library, 5366 College Avenue
Aliases
Rockridge Branch Library Teen AreaRockridge Branch Library Teen Zone
Timeline
Rockridge Branch Library Teen Zone
City of Oakland and library staff met with community members to plan a Teen Zone inside the Rockridge Branch Library, the second such zone in Oakland. City Council President Jane Brunner secured seed money. Design was projected to run through December 2009 with remodeling in summer 2010.
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Rockridge Branch Library Teen Zone
Rockridge Branch Library plans construction slated to start in April 2011, creating a new Teen Zone (glassed off from main reading room), an adult computer area, and expanded DVD shelving. Current computer area will be converted to Teen Zone; DVD and CD area will become adult computer area.
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Rockridge Branch Library Teen Zone
A newly constructed Teen Zone within the Rockridge Branch Library opened with a soft launch in early January 2012, having just received its final furniture delivery.
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Quotes
“the Library is planning a community meeting for Thursday, April 2, 6-8 p.m., to discuss the results of the survey and the development of a Teen Area”2009_03 - news article/calendar announcement
“This teen zone, the second in Oakland, would be modeled after the new TeenZone at the Oakland Main Library. City Council President Jane Brunner has secured seed money to help create a dedicated space for teens with appropriate teen literature, computers, and activities at the Rockridge Branch.”2009_05 - Teen Zone Planned for Rockridge Branch Library, May 2009
“Community members at the meeting welcomed the prospect of a teen zone that would result in a better library atmosphere for all patrons, and an enhanced educational experience for teens.”2009_05 - Teen Zone Planned for Rockridge Branch Library, May 2009
“Teen Specialist Librarian Susy Moorhead presented the latest plan for construction slated to start in April, 2011. The current computer area will become the 'Teen Zone,' which will be glassed off from the main reading room.”2010_12 - Library Plans article, 2010_12
“Zone has opened with a 'soft launch' as we are still awaiting our final furniture delivery – but the area is already seeing high use and is popular with the target audience.”2012_01 - FORL board member article, January 2012