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This Women's History Month, Librarian Erica highlights some local figures and books about them |
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Maggie Gee was born in Berkeley and lived there until her passing in 2013. She was one of two Chinese American Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) to serve in World War II, and was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 2010 along with all other living WASP pilots. She later worked as a physicist and researcher at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and served in local and state politics. Check out the wonderful book:
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Sylvia Mendez is the name of one of our elementary schools, but once upon a time, she was just a young girl who wanted to go to the school in her neighborhood. When she and her brothers were denied because they were Mexican American, her family gathered support and brought the case to court in California (Mendez v. Westminster School District). This later set the precedent for Brown v. Board of Education. Since retiring from nursing, she travels the country to educate people about her family's fight for desegregation, and she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011.
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Here's a book that is based on Sylvia's childhood friendship with a young girl who, with her family, was forced to leave their farm to be in an internment camp:
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Julia Morgan built some of the most impressive buildings in Berkeley (and throughout California, including Hearst Castle), and blazed a trail, being one of the first women Architects in the United States.
Check out the book:
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You can find more books about and by notable women at your local branch!
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Virtual Program: Saturday, March 19th
3:30-4:15pm Magic, comedy, and a whole lot of fun for the whole family in BiblioSpectacular. It's an interactive, virtual magic show!
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Friday, April 8th at 3:00pm Please bring mats and/or blankets to place on the grass or pavement.
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Tuesdays at 10:30am Near the picnic tables and toddler play area (weather permitting)
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Wednesdays at 10:30am On the lawn next to North Branch
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SYMPHONIC II: REIMAGINE Ravel | Prokofiev | Esmail Friday, March 25, 7:30PM First Congregational Church of Berkeley SPECIAL TICKET OFFER: BOGO, Buy One, Get One Free with code FAMILYNIGHTOUT Expires Friday, March 25, 2022
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Berkeley Public Library 2090 Kittredge St. Berkeley, California 94704 510.981.6100
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