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Some favorite Children's Staff reads from 2022 These are a few of our favorites from the past year. We love to hear your favorites and talk books! Check in with your Librarians for more recommendations. |
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written by Julio Torres illustrated by Julian Glander From the light filled, candy colored, otherworldly pastel cover, this book is already setting us up for a lighthearted and different experience. I Want to Be a Vase is a story of a plunger that really wants to be a vase. As the plunger states their case over the angry objections of the vacuum cleaner, other objects in the house express their desire to be what their heart is telling them to be - e.g. the saucepan wants to be a trash can, and the wastebasket wants to be a pillow. It's a funny read-aloud that conveys the necessity (and promise) of being true to yourself. |
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written by Annette Bay Pimentel illustrated by Madison Safer “Music doesn’t come out of nothing. It always starts somewhere… with something… with someone.” A storybook beginning opens this non-fiction gem. A colorful, oversize book chock full of interesting information on musical instruments from around the world and how they make sound is sure to capture the interest of anyone musically-inclined. Sections are organized by material type such as clay, wood, or found objects. Each section opens with a “before music” page that imagines the moment of musical discovery followed by the science of sound, a musical innovator, and an array of musical instruments for each instrument type. There are even some instructions on how to make a few instruments of your own! (Recommended ages 8-12) |
Winter Break Fun @ North
Tuesdays 3:00-5:00PM Wednesday, December 28th 3:00-4:00PM Thursdays in December 3:00-4:30PM Fridays 4:00-5:00PM
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Saturday, December 31st 10:30-11:00AM Join us for a special New Year's Eve celebration just for kids! We'll have stories, songs, a craft, and learn a little bit about New Year's Eve traditions from around the world before we countdown to New Year's Eve somewhere on the planet! Ages 3-6. Masks required. |
Save the Date! Saturday, January 21st 1:30-3:30PM Berkeley Public Library Central location, outside Featuring: Leung's White Crane Lion Dancers + Food, Crafts, and More! More details coming soon |
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Tuesdays January 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st 3:00-5:00PM
Join us for a series of fairy tale themed paper crafting sessions!
Most suitable for preschool-kindergarten aged children. |
Every Thursday in January and February
10:30-11:30AM Please join us at Freight & Salvage, one of Berkeley's oldest and most beloved music venues, for a special musical story time series with the Berkeley Public Library's Story Time Band. These FREE events will feature live music, movement activities, and read-aloud stories for children ages 2-6. |
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Wednesdays, December 28th, January 11th, and January 25th 3:30-4:00PM Please bring mats and/or blankets to place on the grass or pavement. Located at 1730 Oregon Street Near the picnic tables & toddler play area |
Tuesdays, 10:30-11:00AM Located at 1730 Oregon Street Near the picnic tables & toddler play area In the event of rain, Grove Street Park events will be held inside Tarea Hall Pittman South (on MLK at Russell St.) |
@ North
Wednesdays Story Time 10:30-11:00AM Stay & Play 11:00-11:30AM Community Meeting Room December-January 1170 The Alameda Community Meeting Room |
Saturday, December 24th 10:30-11:00AM The Farmer's Market is closed, but join us for fun stories and songs inside! Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families are all welcome. 2090 Kittredge St. 4th Floor Childrens Nonfiction Room We plan to resume at the Downtown Farmer's Market January 7th |
3:30-5:00PM 2090 Kittredge St. 4th Floor Children's Nonfiction Room |
11:00AM-12:30PM 1125 University Ave. Community Room |
Berkeley Public Library 2090 Kittredge St. Berkeley, California 94704
510.981.6100 |
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