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New Library Cards - Designed by Your Neighbors! |
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"Kindness" was the theme of the Library's recent library card design contest. We received over 60 submissions! Thank you to all the Berkeley patrons who sent in their incredible art and congratulations to the finalists.
Stop by any Berkeley Public Library location and pick out your new card:
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Winner: Marissa Wu
“I was inspired by the theme of 'kindness' to imagine what Berkeley might look like if life was centered around the public library, reflecting the library's values of community care, diversity, and joy.”
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Finalist: Andra Weber
"I was inspired by all the little kids I see visiting the North Berkeley Library where they flip joyfully through books, play in the atrium, and soak in all the library goodness... kindness can be as simple as helping each other return library books..."
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Finalist: Ronald Chung
“I decided to communicate the word and meaning of 'kindness' by utilizing both symbols and letters. During the checkout process, I want the user to be strongly reminded to be kind the rest of the day.”
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Finalist: Abigail Mullen
“I was going through a unit in school where we were learning about the cruelness committed to our First People throughout the United States. I have been so inspired by all activists that work so hard to make the world a better place and hope I represented that in my submission. Love and kindness on a global level.”
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Finalist: Alejandra Martinez
“My inspiration for the mixed media artwork is to show that humanity is kindness. We all come in different shapes and colors. Displaying unity and kindness in color.”
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Westward Bound: African-American Country Music History & Cowboy Lore Exhibit |
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The exhibit will be on display at the Central Library from October 7 - December 14.
Westward Bound explores the history of Black cowboys in the United States and celebrates African-American musicians in country music.
Join the kick-off celebration on Saturday, October 26 at 2pm at Central with a keynote speech by musician and creative director, Mark Montgomery French, with a banjo performance by Hannah Mayree.
The Library thanks curator Vania Kinard and Freight & Salvage for this creative partnership. | |
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Teen-Moderated Author Visit: Dashka Slater
North
Tues, Oct 8
6pm
This will be a teen-moderated event, with members of Berkeley High School's Right Writers club interviewing Dashka, author of The 57 Bus and Accountable: The True Story of a Racist Social Media Account and the Teenagers Whose Lives It Changed. Following the discussion,there will be an audience Q+A and book signing. Books will be for sale at the event from Mrs. Dalloway's. |
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SlayerFest '24: A Buffy Event
Tarea Hall Pittman South
Thurs, Oct 17
3:00-7:30pm
The Library's first-ever SlayerFest will have with Buffy-themed crafts and swag, trivia and costume contests with prizes, virtual guest star visits and of course, we'll take Spike's advice... finishing with a big group sing-a-long and getting our kum-ba-yayas you! |
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Kids' Author Talk: Why Does Voting Even Matter?
Central
Sat, Oct 19
12pm
Laura and Peter Limata – famous from Storytime with Mr. Limata - will help young readers (3rd-6th graders) understand what voting is and why it’s important. Kids will have a chance to talk about issues they care about, and make a poster to share their ideas. |
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Local Poet Reading & Discussion: Norma Smith
Claremont
Sat, Oct 19
2pm
Smith has lived in the East Bay since 1969. She has worked as a hospital clerk, union shop steward, radio producer, translator-interpreter (Spanish-English), and as a poet/writer and curator in the Bay Area literary community. She will read from her collection, Home Remedy.
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Kids' Author Visit + "Draw Off"
Central
Sat, Oct 26
11:30am
Join author-illustrator Rachel Michelle Wilson as she celebrates her debut picture book, How to Pee Your Pants: the Right Way. Following a reading and Q&A, she will challenge picture book creators Bo Lu (Bao's Doll) and Eugenia Yoh (This is Not My Home) to a good, old-fashioned DRAW OFF. Audience members will have the chance to share suggestions and ultimately tell these creators what to do! |
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Trick-or-Treat at all of our library branches on Thursday, October 31 from 3:30-7:30pm!
Plus, there are a bunch of Halloween-themed events happening at our libraries all month long...
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Community Wellness Dance Classes
North
1st & 3rd Fridays
2pm
Central 2nd & 4th Fridays 2pm |
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There is so much more happening at the Library! |
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Día de los Muertos Community Altar for Pets |
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Día de los Muertos is a two-day Mexican holiday honoring loved ones who have passed away.
This year North branch will create an ofrenda (altar) for pets who have passed away. Photos can be emailed to areeder@berkeleyca.gov or dropped off at library service desks through October 27.
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| Reading Buddies are Back! |
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Reading Buddies build confidence in young readers and makes reading fun! Kids in kindergarten through third grade are paired with a teen mentor to read together and play word games.
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Two branches are open on Sundays from 10am-6pm. We love serving you, all weekend long!
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Save the Date: Comic-Con 2024 |
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Berkeley Public Library's 2nd Comic Con will be held November 9th, 2024 from 10:30am-4:30pm.
Join for an amazing day of speakers, artists, and more. Can you spot some of the guests in this poster?
Stay tuned for all the details on
www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/events/bpl-comic-con-2024
Tremendous thank you to Eisner-winner Thien Pham for designing this year’s image!
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Please Note:
All Library locations will be closed Monday, October 14 for Indigenous People's Day.
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For more event info,
book recommendations and other fun things...
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