Come celebrate, remember, and/or be introduced to the Berkeley Barb— the “social media” of the Counter Cultural / Youth Movements of the nation and the World. Founded in Berkeley in 1965 on the heels of Free Speech Movement, this newspaper was at the center of the massive societal changes of the 1960s & ‘70s.
At 4pm a panel of leaders and former Barb staff will discuss its history, significance and more.
*Issues of The Barb will be on display throughout August at Central.
This free, all-day event invites zine enthusiasts, creators, and curious newcomers to immerse themselves in a vibrant atmosphere filled with unique vendors, engaging workshops, and lively music. Discover an array of one-of-a-kind zines and indie publications from talented local artists and writers. Whether you're a seasoned creator or just starting out, our interactive workshops offer the perfect opportunity to hone your skills and connect with fellow zine lovers.
Guy Colwell's Go Figure: Figurative Social Surrealist Paintings
Central Sat, Aug 23 2 pm
Guy Colwell, a resident of Berkeley, is a painter and cartoon artist who is best known for his role in the underground comics scene. His publications include his bestselling series, the groundbreaking Inner City Romance, and Delights: A Story of Hieronymus Bosch, which imagined the creative process of the influential medieval painter.
His new book, Go Figure: Figurative Social Surrealist Paintings, collects 44 "figurative paintings, spanning 1987–2023.
Para niños y familias, este cuentacuentos informativo y pacífico será dirigido por la Poeta Laureada Juvenil de Berkeley, Anita Marie Julca, y se llevará a cabo en español e inglés.
For children and families, this informational and peaceful storytime will be led by Berkeley's Youth Poet Laureate, Anita Marie Julca, and will be in both Spanish and English.
Author Talk: Dr. Shelley Sella Beyond Limits: Stories of Third-Trimester Abortion Care
Learn about Obon, a Japanese holiday celebrated to honor ancestors. This program will feature a talk from Reverend Kiyonobu Kuwahara of the Berkeley Buddhist Temple and dance demonstration and instruction from Yumi Hatta. Crafts and light snacks will be provided while supplies last.
Join us for a special event hosted in conjunction with local historian Darrell Owens and the Friends of the Fountain and Walk (supporters of the Marin Fountain in Berkeley). The Northbrae Lanterns will return to North Berkeley after being removed over a half century ago.
Join us to talk ecological garden design using low-tech, low-cost strategies that help slow and sink more water into our landscapes. Learn about plant diversity, swales and berms, dense mulching, barrels and buckets and tanks serve as our time-tested tools. Restore vitality to your landscape, save money on water bills, reduce runoff pollution and storm stresses, and create reserves for the dry season.
This August, during National Make-A-Will Month, the Berkeley Public Library Foundation is launching FreeWill, a trusted (and free) online tool that makes writing your will simple, secure, and doable. It takes just 20 minutes to gain long-term peace of mind by caring for the people and communities you love most.
Over 1.2 million people across the country have used this resource to plan.
There is an option to support your library by joining the Berkeley Public Library Foundation’s Legacy Society, a group of generous community members who make bequests to continue the long tradition of library love that began in 1903. Over the years, the Foundation has helped fund innovative literacy projects, building renovations, storytime rooms, teen spaces, the Charlie Cart, tools for job seekers, and more.
