Library Advisory Commission

The Library Advisory Commission reports and makes recommendations to the Oakland City Council on Oakland Public Library policies. It consists of 15 seats, appointed by the Mayor and Council to represent Oakland, Piedmont and Emeryville. The public is welcome to attend the Commission's meetings which are held on the last Monday of every other month at 5:00pm. Call the Director's office, 238-3281, to confirm meetings in case of cancellation or change-of-venue. Please note that meetings are rescheduled when observing a holiday.

Library Advisory Commission Members:

  • Kathryn Sterbenc, Chairperson
  • Shanthi Gonzales, Vice-Chairperson
  • Ain Bailey
  • Victoria A. Barbero
  • Ruby Bernstein
  • David Bolaños
  • Roy Chan
  • April Harper
  • Carolyn Mixon
  • Kathryn O’Neal
  • Susanne M. Perkins
  • Andrew Racle
  • Charles Sanchez
  • Linda White-Taylor

Library Advisory Commission meetings

Library Advisory Commission meeting
Monday, January 28, 2013 - 5:15pm
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Library Advisory Commission meeting
Monday, November 26, 2012 - 3:15pm
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Library Advisory Commission Retreat
Saturday, October 20, 2012 - 9:30am
Agenda       Minutes
Library Advisory Commission meeting
Monday, September 24, 2012 - 5:15pm
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Library Advisory Commission meeting
Monday, July 30, 2012 - 9:30am
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Library Advisory Commission meeting
Monday, May 21, 2012 - 5:00pm
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Library Advisory Commission meeting
Monday, March 26, 2012 - 5:00pm
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Library Advisory Commission meeting
Monday, January 30, 2012 - 5:00pm
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Library Advisory Commission meeting
Monday, November 14, 2011 - 5:00pm
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Library Advisory Commission meeting
Monday, September 26, 2011 - 5:00pm
Agenda       Minutes