November Happenings at Berkeley Public Library 
 
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Celebrate National Native American Heritage Month
Su Nu Nu Shinal Pomo Dancers
November 10 - 10:30 am
Central Library 
Berkeley Public Library is pleased and honored to welcome Su Nu Nu Shinal, a dance group comprised of Kashia Pomo tribal members, sharing traditional songs and dances. 
 
Native American Storytelling
November 17 - 3:30 pm
North Branch
Stories for the whole family told by indigenous interpretive instructor and naturalist Alicia Retes.
 
Find more programs, as well as recommended reads, streaming music, documentary and feature films and other resources related to Native American Heritage here.
 
More November programs for the whole family are found on our calendar. 
Small Business Counseling 
Nov. 3, 10, 17 & 24 - 1:30 pm
Central Library
Appointments are available for one-on-one counseling with a volunteer mentor from SCORE. For entrepreneurs thinking of starting or expanding their own business.
Games for Grown-Ups
November 7 - 5:00 pm 
North Branch
A selection of Board and Card Games will be provided.  There will also be a Featured Game with staff instruction. 
 
Sound Healing Therapy
November 13 - 6:30 pm
West Branch
Are you interested in exploring sound as a therapeutic tool? Join us for the first of three monthly sessions. 
Programming at Berkeley Public Library is made possible by generous support from the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library. 

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STEM Saturdays at BPL In November
Acorn Food Workshop
November 3 - 2:00 pm - West Branch
Learn about oaks, craft acorn flour, and taste acorn cakes.
 
Maker Lab: Open Lab
November 10 - 10:00 am - Claremont Branch
Drop in and try something new!
 
Xtreme Science Magic 
November 17 - 10:30 am - Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
It's magic! It's science! It's Xtreme Science Magic!
 
Maker Lab Kids 
November 24 - 11:00 am - Claremont Branch 
Assemble and take home your own paper microscope.
Looking for more STEM programs and resources? Check out Cornerstones: STEM at Berkeley Public Library.
 
Four stars for Berkeley Public Library

For the third year in a row, Berkeley Public Library has been named a Star Library by Library Journal! One of only eleven Star Libraries in California, Berkeley Public Library has been granted a four star rating based on criteria including circulation, library visits, program attendance, public Internet computer use, and circulation of electronic materials. 
 
Find Library Journal's full list of Star Libraries here. 
 
 
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