November
Library Event Highlights

Comic-Con is back!

Saturday, November 9 at Central

Guest Authors/Artists of these books will be here!

Comic-con is a free, all-ages, one-day event focused on all things comics, art, and animation. From strips to graphic novels, fanart and cosplay, to professional creators, we've got something for every fan.

Join us for a full day of fun featuring renowned authors/artists and other special guests, including panels and talks, workshops, book and comic sales, an artist alley and a vendor hall.

Westward Bound: African-American Country Music History & Cowboy Lore Exhibit

The Westward Bound exhibit will be on display at the Central Library until December 14.

Westward Bound explores the history of Black cowboys in the United States and celebrates African-American musicians in country music.

Upcoming library events related to this exhibit include:

• Virtual Curator Talk

• African American Country Music Craft: Make Your Own Popsicle Stick "Harmonica"

• Black Country Before Beyoncé: The Secret History of African-Americans in Country Music with historian Mark Montgomery French

• African-American Cowboy History & Contemporary Culture with Pulitzer-prize winning photojournalist, Ron Tarver, and Grammy-award winning musician, Dom Flemons

• Banjo Concert featuring Hannah Mayree of the Black Banjo Reclamation Project

• Bedazzling Cowboy Hats with Chanel London of Hella Artsy

• Deford Bailey Legacy Festival Docent Talk with Freight & Salvage creative director Peter Williams

• Black Country Short Film Fest

The Library thanks curator Vania Kinard and Freight & Salvage for this creative partnership. 

Film Screening + Q&A with Artist Ann Arnold and Filmmakers Jonathan Villet and Fiona McDougall
Wrestling the Angel: A Poetic Documentary

Central

Sat, Nov 2
3:00-7:30pm

Come Write In: Writing Series for Teens & Adults

North
Tuesdays

3:30-7:30pm

Celebrate National Novel Writing Month with dedicated space for adults and separately for teens to write, world build, share work with each other, and learn from seasoned authors of many backgrounds and genres.

Expect light snacks, official swag from Berkeley Public Library, Novel In November, CA Film & Cultural Center, and NaNoWriMo, plus on-demand book talks, a curated collection of borrowable books, and some tools to help you make and maintain your creations.

Black Parents Writing Circle

Tarea Hall Pittman South
Thurs, Nov 14

5:30pm

Whether you're a seasoned writer or have no experience writing at all, this event is for you! Our Writing Circle provides a safe and supportive space (including food & childcare) for Black parents in Berkeley to explore their writing skills, share their stories, and engage in conversations with other Black parents. 

There are so many more events in November!

Reminder: Sunday Hours

Both Tarea Hall Pittman South and North are open on Sundays from 10am-6pm. We love serving you, all weekend long!

Please Note:

All Library locations will be closed Monday, November 11 for Veteran's Day and November 28-29 for the Thanksgiving holiday.