It's the time of year when many of us spend extra time in the kitchen.
Whether you are preparing for a potluck, planning a family get together or baking treats to share with your neighbors it can be fun to try out some new flavors, dishes and techniques.
Search our catalog for everything culinary. We have resources for the novice to the expert chef.
Here are lists of a few recommended titles, curated by our Librarians, to get your searches started:
In this writing and performance workshop, teenagers will work with words to explore their own voices, identity, power, and imagination.
Gabriel Cortez is a poet and teaching artist whose work been featured on KQED, Upworthy and the Huffington Post as well as performed in front of thousands in venues such as the Oracle Arena, the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, and UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall.
As we prepare for a new Teen Space at Central, we look forward to having capacity for more programs like this, programs and events that inspire and empower our Berkeley youth.
Dec 13th - 2pm Jan 17th - 2pm Feb 8th - 2pm March 20th - 2pm
Claremont
Please join us for a series of presentations on disaster preparedness planning for people with disabilities and seniors by Walter Delson from Easy Does It Emergency Services. Receive a free "Go Kit" (while supplies last) with emergency supplies to start you on your journey toward being better prepared.
Reminder: Central Space Improvements Happening Soon
First the Branches. Now... time for Central!
Throughout December you may see Library staff at Central hard at work preparing for the renovations that will begin early next year.
Improvements include:
COMFORTABLE SPACES - Beautifully designed areas for reading, studying and browsing our collections. Additional seating options of varied types on both the 1st & 2nd floors.
TEEN ROOM - Dedicated Teen Room on the 1st floor with engagement, programming, collections and learning opportunities for teens.
IMPROVED LIGHTING & FLOORING - Updated flooring on the 1st floor and lighting enhancements throughout the 1st & 2nd floors.
PLACES TO GATHER & LEARN - A public programming space on the 2nd floor easily accessible for all.
MORE BATHROOMS - Gender neutral bathrooms to ensure safe and comfortable access to bathrooms for everyone.
MODERNIZED COMPUTER AREA - Public computer area designed to enable laptop use alongside desktop access.
We will keep you posted throughout construction as to what expect.
The Berkeley Public Library Foundation has raised over $600,000 for these high-impact improvements.
These plans have been in the works since 2014; we can't wait for you to experience the new spaces!
A large collection of ebooks and digital audiobooks are available to download or stream through our Libby (Overdrive) service.
Download the app, then listen or read on your computer, e-reader, smart phone, Kindle or tablet.
Check the calendar for drop-in tech help sessions at our Libraries. North Branch hosts one the first Tuesday of every month.
Give the Gift of a Great Read!
The Friends of the Berkeley Public Library Bookstore may be a gift giver's affordable treasure trove...
Throughout December, the Friends' Channing Bookstore will feature gift-quality books, CDs and DVDs at very special sale prices. The Central Library Store will have carts with special weekly sales.
Money raised by the Friends helps pay for many of the events and programming at Berkeley Public Library.