Library Happenings

Upcoming Featured Events

Lowriders at the Library

Outside Central
Saturday Oct 1
2pm

Free books - Live DJ - Crafts - A dance performance by Ballet Folklorico Reflejos del Sol - Free Ice-Cream by De La Cruz Creamery - 4 Lowriders

Pushed Up the Mountain, Film and Q&A with Director Julia Haslett

Tuesday, October 25
Central

Screening @ 1pm
Director Q&A @ 2:15pm

Beginning in the Scottish Highlands, in the garden of the filmmaker's godfather, the film travels between conservationists in China and Scotland who devote their lives to the rhododendron’s survival.

Note: You may screen the film between Oct 11-25 or join the 1pm screening before the Q&A.

There are so many more programs for all ages and interests happening in October!

Review the online event calendar to plan out your month.

Berkeley Business Bootcamp Returns

The popular monthly lunchtime series for small business owners and entrepreneurs returns!

The first workshop kicks off on Thursday, October 13 at noon with Fundamentals of Business Finance. Learn the 'Profit First' model of bookkeeping and forecasting.

This series is a partnership with the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce.

Free Tutoring

Tell the students in your life! Available with BrainFuse HelpNow and your library card:

• 24/7 virtual tutoring in math, reading, and writing

• Hours for all other subjects is from 10 AM to 10 PM

• Standardized test practice

• Bilingual tutors in Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Tagalog, and Vietnamese

Introducing: Conscious Kits

Conscious Kits for Kids is a collection of book discussion kits on racial equity, identity, and justice geared towards preschoolers (ages 3-5) and their parents & caregivers.

Each kit includes three different picture books with discussion guides and a list of resources for the adults reading the books to the children.

Four different themed kits are now available on the following topics:

• Identity and Belonging - available in English or in Spanish

• Immigration/Journey

• Social Justice

• Disability Awareness

All Library locations will be closed:

Friday, September 30 - All Staff Trainings

Monday, October 10 - Indigenous Peoples' Day

Library e-collections (including books, audiobooks, film, music, newspapers and more) are available 24/7 at berkeleypubliclibrary.org

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