Did you know that 10 of our Oakland Library branches are feeding kids free lunch this summer? If not, you can read a great article from the Oakland Tribune about here right here.  On August 8th, CBS also ran a story – you can view it here.

From OPL’s website:

Dates: June 18 – August 17, 2012

Stop into these Oakland Library branches for FREE midday meals Monday through Friday to children and teenagers (18 and under), regardless of family income. No registration or paperwork is required for the Summer Lunch Program – youth who show up will be served a nutritious and delicious lunch. Call for times. Available at:

• Main Library – Children’s Room and 2nd Floor TeenZone
• 81st Avenue Community Library
• Cesar Chavez Branch
• Dimond Branch
• Eastmont Branch
• Elmhurst Branch
• Golden Gate Branch
• Melrose Branch
• Rockridge Branch
• Temescal Branch
• West Oakland Branch