The Big Blue Blocks are here!
Get ready for some fun with the Library's new Big Blue Blocks set! On June 11, the 3rd Floor Community Meeting at Central turns into a giant-sized playroom for all ages featuring circus artists...
View ArticleCelebrating Moms, Dads, and Grads
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View ArticleSummer Reading: A Universe of Stories
There's a universe of stories just waiting for you at Berkeley Public Library. Pick up your game card at any library location. Every person who signs up receives a free book to keep. Join the...
View ArticleAll Things Library Summer 2019
Is your summer reading list ready? Read about the library's 2019 summer reading theme A Universe of Stories, and all the great things coming up at our Berkeley Library branches! Keep reading here! The...
View ArticleWhat’s New At The Library
Extraordinary things are happening at our Berkeley Public Library branches! Read about our new Launchpad learning tablets, laptop lending machines at Tarea Hall Pittman, the Big Blue Blocks party, and...
View ArticleTool Lending Library to Expand Hours!
Beginning this August, Berkeley Public Library’s Tool Lending Library will now be open on Mondays, expanding service hours to 40 hours per week. The Library will host a celebration of the increased...
View ArticleSave the Date: Authors Dinner 2020!
The 18th Annual Authors Dinner will be held on February 8 at the Berkeley City Club while the Central Library undergoes renovations. Join us at Julia Morgan's "Little Castle" for an unforgettable...
View ArticleFall Brings Change
Fall signals change and it's happening at the Library and the Foundation. Our latest e-newsletter introduces our four new board members and gives updates on Central renovations. Explore what's new...
View Article2019 Winter Giving is Underway
No matter who you are or what you care about, your Berkeley Public Library is there you help you learn, explore, and shape the future. Read, listen, learn, speak up, stand up, vote-- our individual...
View ArticleUpdates for a New Decade!
In the days ahead, there will be many exciting transitions at our library and in our wider world. Our latest newsletter has lots to say about new developments at the library. Read more here! The post...
View ArticleSilent Auction!
This year's Silent Auction brings a wide array of unique items, including original artwork, baking classes, a birdwatching excursion, and even a stay in a beautiful Tahoe cabin. All are welcome to get...
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View ArticleUpdate on Library Closure
The buildings of the Berkeley Public Library are currently closed. Your library card will still give you access to many online resources and learning tools. Visit the library's large collection of...
View ArticleYour Virtual Library is Open
While Berkeley Public Library buildings may be closed, the virtual BPL has plenty to offer with an abundance of digital offerings, including eBooks, eAudiobooks, streaming movies, research databases,...
View ArticleBoard Member Tienne Reflects on the Authors Dinner
In our most recent newsletter, board member Tienne reflects on her recent experience at the 18th Annual Authors Dinner. Honorary Chair Michael Lewis was among literary stars celebrated that evening....
View ArticleRole of Libraries in Dismantling Racism
Public libraries are committed to achieving racial and social equity. The Berkeley Public Library joins in partnership with public libraries working to achieve equity in the communities served. Read...
View ArticleLibrary Staff Step Up for Berkeley
“About one-third of Library staff have been assigned to COVID-19 disaster work since our buildings have been closed,” said Elliot Warren, director of library services. Read more here... The post...
View ArticleRoses & Renewal
As summer blooms begin to peak this month, roses of every size, shape and color remind us of the beauty and awesome power of people coming together to make change. They also remind us of something else...
View Article2020 Summer Reading Program
This summer, dig into a good book with the Berkeley Public Library's Summer Reading Program, "Dig Deeper: Read, Investigate, Discover." There are programs for adults, teens, and children. Read more...
View ArticleThe Tool Lending Library is Back!
The Tool Lending Library is open again! You can check out everything from screwdrivers to orchard ladders to power tools. Click here for a complete list of available tools. The post The Tool Lending...
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