For Immediate Release: September 25, 2008

Oakland Public Library to Provide Free Election Literature
About Issues and Candidates

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( Oakland, CA)— As a service to the public, the Oakland Public Library will provide table space where patrons can find free campaign literature relating to issues and candidates on the upcoming November 4, 2008 ballot. Campaign representatives can submit printed election materials to staff at the Main Library or any Oakland Public Library branch. In addition, all Oakland Public Library locations will have copies of the Easy Voter Guide, other information pertinent to the elections, and voter registration forms.

A complete list of library locations and hours is available on the Oakland Public Library’s Website, www.oaklandlibrary.org.

For more details, please call (510) 238-3134 or your nearest neighborhood library. The Oakland Public Library is a department of the City of Oakland. The library does not endorse or oppose any political candidate or ballot issue.

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