Library Happenings

January Events

NDN Book Nerd & Quiet Quail Books: the Impact of Indigenous Representation 

Virtual
Saturday, January 28

3pm

Celebrate Indigenous authors and their work as well as explore why authentic representation of Native Americans and other Indigenous peoples is so important. Plus, learn about the current boom in Indigenous literature, publishing, and bookshops -- and get some great book recommendations with a special focus on Californian authors!

Tech at the Library 

Every week there are multiple ways to get tech help from our staff.

For specifics on sessions in person and online, check the event calendar and filter "category" by "computer."

Spotlight on Teens

Check the event calendar and filter the "audience" option to "teens."

Each week there are various recurring events for teens - board game & Nintendo switch fun, movie screenings, crocheting, crafts & more.

Crafts & Creativity

From Fairy Tale Crafternoons to crochet or knitting groups to drop in art sessions with the Museum of Children's Art (MOCHA), there are a bunch of creative programs happening this month!

Filter the event calendar "category" by "crafts."

Spotlight on Kids

Check the event calendar and filter the "audience" option to "kids."

Tip: There are many more story times all week long. Check the event calendar for times and locations.

There is much more happening in January!

Making a New Year's Resolution?

We have a resource for that...

Diversify your culinary routines:

• Browse and place holds on our newest cookbooks from the Library's collection

• Stream how-to films on Kanopy

• Borrow new culinary tools to try out from the Tool Lending Library

Change your career or job:

• Get free coaching, resume support and other help with BrainFuse's JobNow

• Learn new skills and earn Professional Certificates with Coursera

• Browse job openings at the City of Berkeley

Improve your tech skills:

• digitallearn.org

• Northstar Digital Literacy courses

• Udemy
  
  
  

Not sure what your resolution should be?

Browse Kanopy’s "Get Inspired - Plan Your Resolutions!" collection of instructional films and documentaries which cover a wide range of subjects. 

Or, browse over 10,000 video courses on a variety of subjects and in a variety of languages on Udemy.

If you need books and other resources for a New Year's Resolution, we can help. Just ask!

Reminder: All Libraries are CLOSED on Monday, January 2 for the New Year's Day holiday and Monday, January 16 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.