Tarshel Beards

Professional Communicator. Librarian. Educator. ❤️🖤💚 Community Relations Manager, Oakland Public Library. Views are my own.

[Tarshel Beards @tarshelbeards]

#KnicksNation 💙🧡💙🧡💙🧡💙🧡🏀

[NEW YORK KNICKS @nyknicks]

for the boroughs and Knicks fans around the world 🏆

[Tarshel Beards @tarshelbeards]

@nyknicks 🧡💙🧡💙🧡💙🧡💙

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@missysinghsongs @AP @HappyHomesCool 😂😂😂

[Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary]

Re-fresh your closet while avoiding fast fashion! The Dimond Branch is hosting a clothing swap for adults this Saturday, October 11th at 10am. Bring your clean, gently worn clothing to donate and browse the aisles for your new look!
https://t.co/xkpDYxQTNc

[Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary]

Join us on the Plaza after the Black Cowboy Parade for a line dance class led by Oakland’s own Chrystal Moore. 🤠💃 Learn classic & contemporary dances that celebrate Black culture & heritage. Dancers will receive a free “clack” fan while supplies last.
https://t.co/mYYeX6TfOc

[Tarshel Beards @tarshelbeards]

Come work with me at @oaklibrary .

[Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary]

Attention job seekers! 📢 A role on the Community Relations team is now open. If you're tech savvy, collaborative, and interested in improving user experience, this role may be for you. Apply by 10/12/2025. Description and qualifications here ➡ https://t.co/Jj5CDaDj7U

[Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary]

One card. Endless possibilities. What will you discover with your library card? #LibraryCardSignUpMonth

Sign up for a free library card: https://t.co/AeiMbT6wf1

[Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary]

Welcome to a stellar September at the Oakland Public Library! This month we're celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth / #LatinxHeritageMonth and #LibraryCardSignUpMonth. We offer hundreds of free programs every month so here is just a quick snapshot. ➡ https://t.co/zpADp9JuZz

[end racism, phd @paul_t_miller]

I love the Oakland public library so much

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Even dogs love a good book, but they can’t read without your help! Every Thursday at the Rockridge Branch and every 2nd Wednesday at the Lakeview Branch, children are welcome to read in the calming presence of therapy dogs. 📖🦮

Learn more: https://t.co/a8FVWJbQJt

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Coming up this Wednesday!

[Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary]

Wobbly wheels? Chain slipping? Flat tires? Swing by one of our FREE bike fix-it clinics!🚲🔧

Dates and locations ➡️ https://t.co/9pDd8tXqRy

[Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary]

Try out new recipes to use up your seasonal produce, bring home sprouts to add to your garden, or learn how to DIY kokedama. 🌿 Attend on of our FREE garden programs this August. ☀️🍉
➡ https://t.co/TIQvuYAnBO

[Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary]

3 summer parties?! 🎉🎉🎉😮 All on the same day too. 😬 Sorry to make you choose! 😅

Eat free food, play games, win raffles, and more! National Night Out is about building community, connecting people to resources, and getting to know your neighbors. ❤️

https://t.co/ZVvdlgDcNp

[Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary]

Jazz on Sundays at Golden Gate Branch is back! 🎷🎶

A youth ensemble performs from 2:30 - 3:30 PM followed by the main from 4:00 - 5:00 PM.

This Sunday, July 27, @brianhojazz will be taking the stage. Find out who else is performing here ➡️ https://t.co/nyz7New8Em

[Tarshel Beards @tarshelbeards]

@SiddaKarim Boy is no longer part of his vocabulary!

[Tarshel Beards @tarshelbeards]

@BeYourOwnSpark @B1TuckerCarlson LOL

[Greg Carr @AfricanaCarr]

100 years ago today, an African seeker was born in Nebraska, Hells of North America.

Grenada Georgia Roots
Garvey’s Ghost
Farmboy
Good Son
Hoodlum
Convert
Believer

Prophet
Teacher
Husband
Father
Voice of Our
Lost/Found Nation
Omowale
Martyr
Saint

We
By Any Means Necessary.

Happy Centennial Birthday, #MalcolmX

[Library of Congress @librarycongress]

This is a Carla Hayden appreciation post. 🎉 Today marks eight years since she was sworn in as the 14th Librarian of Congress! She is the first woman and the first African American to lead the nation's library, and she's just plain cool. We ❤️ you, @libnofcongress!