September is Library Card Sign Up Month! 
Access to Berkeley Public Library has never been easier. If you have a book you have not returned despite it being long overdue, now is the time! The Library no longer charges fines on books, DVDs, and audio books. During the month of September, we will waive any billing fees on the materials you return as well. Please check with any staff member for details! 
 
Beyond access to the Library's collection of books and media, your library card has lots of uses outside of the library. Access dozens of museums across Northern California through Discover & Go.  Looking for access to thousands of downloadable books, audiobooks, and magazines? How about streaming music, movies, or TV shows? Check out the resources on our Downloads & Streaming page from the comfort of your own home. 
 
And as always, if you can't find your library card, please come to any of our facilities to get a free replacement card! 
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 - October 15, 2018

Enjoy these all-ages programs!
 
JazzArt: Drum Dream Girl
September 15 - 3:30 PM
North Branch 
Create art inspired by Margaret Engle's Drum Dream Girl and enjoy live music!
Cascada de Flores
September 28 - 4:00 pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
 
Sing, dance, and play during this bilingual participatory program.
Juan L. Sanchez
September 29 - 4:00 pm
Claremont Branch 
 
Join us for songs in English and Spanish.  
Programming at Berkeley Public Library is made possible by generous support from the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library. 
Find more September programs for the whole family on our calendar. 
Welcome to the Neighborhood
September 15 - 2:00 pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Filmmaker Pam Uzzell presents her documentary film, followed by a panel discussion.  Part of the Tarea Hall Pittman Social Justice Series. 
Virgie Tovar 
 
September 26 - 6:30 pm 
West Branch
SF Bay Area author Virgie Tovar reads from her new book "You Have the Right to Remain Fat."
 
Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program
September 29 - 3:00 pm
Central Library
Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program advances the lives of people with physical disabilities through sports and recreational activities. Join us for a discussion. 
Friends of the Library Bookstore Sale
The Friends of the Library Bookstore in the Channing garage just off Telegraph will have an enormous sale of books on art and architecture and monographs, beginning September 18.  There will be hundreds of items, priced from 50¢ to $5, many from a recently-donated private collection. The store is open 10-4, Tuesday through Saturday, and the first hour of parking in the garage is free.
 
The Friends of the Berkeley Public Library is a 501(c)(3) California nonprofit organization whose purpose is to support and expand the educational, cultural, and outreach programs of Berkeley Public Library. 
 
Cornerstones: STEM at Berkeley Public Library  
Help us support science literacy!

We are participating in a federally-funded initiative to increase the role of public libraries as science resource centers. Please take a few minutes to take this survey, to help us understand how you use the library and to gain your perspective on how the Library can support science literacy on a daily basis.
 
Looking for a new STEM read? 
You can subscribe to monthly newsletters featuring recommended Nature and Science titles, Home, Garden and DIY titles, Bestselling Nonfiction and more. There are dozens of options available, so take a look!
Looking for more STEM? 
Find STEM resources and upcoming programs on our Cornerstones page! 
Cornerstones: STEM @ Berkeley Public Library is made possible in part by the support of the Stephen M. Silberstein Foundation and the Berkeley Public Library Foundation. 
 
Celebrate the Commons - Save the date!
On Saturday, October 6, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, you are invited to an all-ages celebration of The Commons at the Central Library.
 
An exciting step towards improving the user experience of the Central Library, The Commons includes an array of comfortable seating and table options, increased numbers of electrical outlets to support device charging, and a 12-laptop lending machine for immediate, self-service access to state-of-the-art technology. To highlight and welcome patrons to The Commons, the Library is holding an all-ages celebration featuring a block-building challenge for children, a concert by local performers of the musical collective Hoot, face painting, and a scavenger hunt with prizes for individuals and families. 
 
Library staff thank the Berkeley Public Library Foundation for their generous donations that made this revitalized space possible. 

 
Berkeley Public Library
2090 Kittredge St.
Berkeley, California 94704
510.981.6100
www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/