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December 2022


Graphic Novels for Kids in Spanish

There are many new graphic novels in Spanish for a variety of reading levels.

e-Books in Chinese

350+ items added recently to the Library's Chinese language collection on Libby/Overdrive, including novels, cookbooks, magazines and more.

Best of BBC Studios on Kanopy

Over 3,500 hours of classic BBC crime & detective shows along with comedies, dramas and historical series recently added.

More New Arrivals


Come show support for your favorite soccer playing nation in a family-friendly environment at all Berkeley Public Library locations. We will be screening all the World Cup 11am knock-out round games in December. All ages welcome!


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Panel Discussion:

Social Justice & Sports


The World Cup is often seen as a global celebration of sport and culture and notably, this year's tournament is the first to take place in the Middle East, in Qatar. However, organizations such as Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have documented human rights issues in regards to migrant labor in the lead up to this tournament, and critics have been outspoken about Qatar’s record on women’s and LGBTQ+ rights.

Join us Thursday, December 8 at 7:30pm via Zoom for a panel discussion on the ethical issues surrounding the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.


We will explore broader patterns of global "sportswashing" and discuss how athletes and teams can be forces working toward social justice, locally and in solidarity with global struggles.



Panelists include:

  • Alireza Azizi, Amnesty International's country specialist for Qatar, Yemen, and United Arab Emirates

  • Jules Boykoff, author of several books on the Olympic games and the politics of sport (and former USMNT soccer player)

  • Dr. Nasser Mohammed, publicly out LGBTQ+ Qatari physician 

  • Lindsay Barenz, President of Oakland Soul, Oakland's professional women's soccer team

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Upcoming

Homeless Action Center's Benefits Outreach Attorney 1:1

Monday, Dec 5

3pm
Central

Mend it! Hemming & Sewing

Saturday, Dec 10 

2pm

North

Reiki Guided Visualization

Wednesday, Dec 28

4:30pm
Via Zoom

Grant Application Assistance for Business Owners - in Spanish

Tuesdays & Fridays

1:30- 4:30pm
Central

Concert: Black Cedar Duo

Schubert, Appalachian Folk Music & Argentinian Tango Music

Friday, Dec 16, 4pm
5th Floor @ Central


Blue Runners Winter Music

Zydeco & Cajun Music

Saturday, Dec 17, 2pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South


Berkeley Bikes

Biking in Wet Weather

Saturday, Dec 10

11am
North


Free Repair

Monday, Dec 19

11am

Tarea Hall Pittman South


Urban Sketching

UC Campus

Thursday, Dec 15

3:30pm

At fountain in front of Law School


4th Street

Friday, Dec 30 

3:30pm

In front of Peet's

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Teens Only!

Zine Making & Collage Poetry Workshop with East Bay Alternative Book & Zine Fest

Thursday, Dec 8

4:30pm
Central

Free Nachos for Teens 

Tuesday, Dec 13

3:30pm
Central
*Thank you to the Berkeley Public Library Foundation for the Charlie Cart, used to make the Nachos

Kids & Family-friendly


Crafternoons, Knitting Circles & more...

Various times and locations

Story Times, All the Time!

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays

Outdoors, virtual, some with a band, some with yoga & more...

Children's Author & Illustrator Event: May Your Life be Deliciosa

Saturday, Dec 10

3pm

Central


Fratello Marionettes:

Jack & the Beanstalk

Saturday, Dec 17

3pm
North

Family Movie Matinee

Thursdays, Dec 22 & 29

3pm
North

Creative Art Play: Drop-in Sessions with the Museum of Children's Art (MOCHA)

Fridays 3:30pm at Central

Saturdays 11am at West 

Event Calendar

#dinovember

We had a great time with our dinosaur friends this past month on the Library's Instagram and Facebook. They sure are mischievous but we made some great memories as they explored all 5 libraries and highlighted library collections, resources and events. Here they were having fun at the listening stations on the 5th floor of Central... Scroll back through our feed for a chuckle.


Programming is made possible by the support of the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library. Thank you, Friends!

Libraries close early at 5pm on Saturday, December 24.

Libraries will be closed Monday, December 26.


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

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