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The Summer Reading Challenge Begins Friday, May 31 |
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This year's theme is "Read, Renew, Repeat!" Get a free book when you sign up for the Challenge AND when you finish it. May 31-July 31. Sign up on the Library's website or in our libraries. The Challenge is for all ages, not just kids!
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Free Lunch at the Library (Ages 0-18) |
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Lunch at the Library
Central June 11-August 9 Tuesday-Friday
12-1:30pm
All youth can get FREE lunch PLUS enjoy activities like cooking demos, arts & crafts, games and more!
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Lunch at the Library is all summer long so check the online calendar for weekly menu & activity details. |
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Central Saturday, June 15
1-4:30pm
The Library is having its first Juneteenth Celebration! Join us for a day of face painting, games, book giveaways, crafts for kids, live local music, line dancing, and shop handmade goods from local Black vendors. |
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Zine Fest
Tarea Hall Pittman South Saturday, June 1
12-3pm |
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Mandarin Workshops for Kids
Claremont on Wednesdays @11am
Central on Saturdays @11am
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Author Event: Sheryl Kaskowitz
North Thursday, June 6
6:30pm
Join us for a lively discussion about the New Deal's connections to folk music and to local history. Kaskowitz will discuss her new book, A Chance to Harmonize, joined in conversation by composer and songwriter Alexis Harte. The evening will begin with an introduction by the Living New Deal website's Harvey Smith.
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Berkeley Juneteenth Reel Film Festival
Tarea Hall Pittman South Saturday, June 8
10am-1pm
Writer/producer/director Micha Decell has selected 5 short films to showcase the creativity of Northern CA filmmakers and 3 documentary short features that highlight the contribution of African American culture to the world that we live in.
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Family Pride Fest
Tarea Hall Pittman South Saturday, June 15
10:30am-2pm
Local drag kings King Lotus Boy and Mr. Singh will share a drag storytime at 10:30, followed by face painting with artist TransLucent. Roll up your sleeves at the Tool Lending Library and build a fun rainbow craft. Activities suitable for families with children ages 2-10, but all are welcome! |
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Family-friendly Music Events |
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Drop-In Tech Help
Claremont: Tuesdays 10-11am West: Tuesdays 2-3pm Central: Wednesdays 2-3pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South: Thursdays 12-7pm
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10 Part Summer Series: Digital Literacy
Central Thursdays
10am
Topics will include:
Internet Breakdown, June 6 Computer Basics, June 13
Digital Communication, June 20 Travel and Organization, July 27
Digital Photography, July 11 Digital Entertainment, July 18
Digital Literacy for Finances, July 25
Digital Security and Data Privacy, August 1
Navigating Search Engines, August 8
Questions and Answers, August 15 |
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Wellness Events at the Library |
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Design the Library's Next Library Card! |
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The Library will have a new library card this year… created by a community member! Artists of all ages are encouraged to submit designs by Thursday, June 13.
The theme is “kindness.” Submit photos, drawings and designs that represent the way that kindness is created and felt in our communities.
Kindness is a core value that library staff strive toward to, whether it is at one of our programs, at an outreach event or at our service desks. We see community members being kind to one another every day in our libraries.
What says Kindness to you?
“Berkeley is full of creative people so we can’t wait to see what is created,” says Rudy Tapia, Circulation Services Manager. "Soon, everyone will be able to take a little bit of kindness with them in the form of a library card!”
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The Friends of the Library's Big Sale! |
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There will be THOUSANDS of books, cds & dvds for sale for JUST 50¢ each!
Nonfiction: art books, biographies, cookbooks, ephemera, history, music, poetry, psychology, religion, science and vintage books
Fiction: novels, mysteries, classics, science fiction and graphic novels. PLUS: children's books for all ages.
Central Library, 3rd floor Community Meeting Room
Thank you Friends for all you do to provide funding for our wonderful library programs & events! |
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Reminder:
All Library locations will be closed on Friday, June 21 for the Juneteenth holiday.
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For more event info, book recommendations and other fun things...
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