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Claremont Branch turns 100!
There are several events at Claremont happening this month in celebration of the Centennial.
In 1924, the Claremont Branch Library opened in its current home at 2940 Benvenue Avenue. It was designed by James W. Placheck, who also designed both the North and Central Berkeley Library locations. The Claremont Branch was expanded in 1976 to add room for the children's reading area, and again in 2012, with improvements that led to a Silver LEED-certification, creation of a separate Teen room, more computers and an improved layout for patrons.
Thank you to the Berkeley Public Library Foundation for their support of the Claremont Centennial. |
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Centennial Party
Claremont - outside
Sat, Aug 31
2pm
Join us for artistry, cake, and the big sound of a Cal Alumnae Big Band as we mark a milestone in the community. |
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Library Afro Revolution Day
Tarea Hall Pittman South - outside
Sat, Aug 10
1pm
This event is uplifting the kinky, curly coils, but however you wear your hair; short, long, covered or none at all, we want you to join us in a celebration of self-love and community. The afternoon will include:
Book Giveaways. Free Back-to-School haircuts for kids on a first come, first serve basis. Vogue lessons and dance performances. A hair parade. Crafts, music, sweet treats and special guests! |
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Charles M Schulz Museum: Peanuts On the Go
West
Sat, Aug 10
2pm
Let's celebrate Snoopy's 56th Birthday! Explore Schulz's world famous Peanuts comic strip with hands-on crafts led by a Schulz Museum educator. Program is designed for children in Pre-K through 2nd Grade. |
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International Peace Day
Central
Tues, Aug 6 3:30pm
Listen to beautiful koto music, fold origami cranes, and hear a short reading in honor of Sadako Sasaki, a young girl who lived through the bombing of Hiroshima.
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Library Kids Olympics
Central
Fri, Aug 9
3:30pm
Listen to French music, and compete in fun and active events where everyone wins! We may even have a (paper) torch relay! |
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StoryWalk
North - Surrounding Sidewalk
August 1-15
Take a stroll outside the Library and enjoy reading the Big Dance by Aoife Greenham. |
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More Library Events in August |
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There is so much more happening at the Library in August!
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Reminder:
All Library locations will be open late on Friday, August 30 for an all staff meeting.
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For more event info,
book recommendations and other fun things...
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