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Mental Health Care is complicated no matter what your health coverage plan.
Learn how to navigate your health insurance's maze as well as different types of mental health care that will work best for you. Bring questions and find out what is best for you and your family. ❤️
Saturday November 15 1pm.
Learn how to navigate your health insurance's maze as well as different types of mental health care that will work best for you. Bring questions and find out what is best for you and your family. ❤️
Saturday November 15 1pm.
November 11, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Mental Health Care is complicated no matter what your health coverage plan.
Learn how to navigate your health insurance's maze as well as different types of mental health care that will work best for you. Bring questions and find out what is best for you and your family. ❤️
Saturday November 15 1pm.
Learn how to navigate your health insurance's maze as well as different types of mental health care that will work best for you. Bring questions and find out what is best for you and your family. ❤️
Saturday November 15 1pm.
The Berkeley Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th, for Veteran's Day.
Be sure to check out our e-resources which are available anytime.
Here's our favorite list of all of the e-resources:
www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/explore/elib...
Be sure to check out our e-resources which are available anytime.
Here's our favorite list of all of the e-resources:
www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/explore/elib...
a happy veterans day greeting card with a man holding a girl
Alt: a happy veterans day greeting card with a beautiful family: a military mom dressed in camo hugging her daughter with puff ball ponytails and pink ribbons, a dad with a blue shirt.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:36 PM
The Berkeley Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th, for Veteran's Day.
Be sure to check out our e-resources which are available anytime.
Here's our favorite list of all of the e-resources:
www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/explore/elib...
Be sure to check out our e-resources which are available anytime.
Here's our favorite list of all of the e-resources:
www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/explore/elib...
This captures the Hoa Hoa Hoa season so perfectly:
Crackle autumn... A Falloween poem #falloween #kidlit #autumnpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #fallpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #falloweeny
November 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
This captures the Hoa Hoa Hoa season so perfectly:
Thanks so much to all of you for being a part of our BPL Comic Con!
Had a great time at @berkeleypubliclibrary.org moderating a Coming of Age Comics panel at this year’s Berkeley Public Library Comic Con! Thanks for being such great panelists, @brianabreaks.bsky.social, @redgoldsparks.bsky.social, Laura Gao, Kiara Brinkman, and Sean Chiki!
November 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Thanks so much to all of you for being a part of our BPL Comic Con!
Whether you are in Hoa Hoa Hoa season, or uplifted by KPOP Demon Hunter, be sure to stop by the library to find a wealth of resources, engaging programs, and wonderful entertainment.
two women sitting next to each other with the words congratulations you are now the library 's newest reader
Alt: two women sitting next to each other and a woman hands the other a new library card with the words congratulations you are now the library 's newest reader
media.tenor.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Whether you are in Hoa Hoa Hoa season, or uplifted by KPOP Demon Hunter, be sure to stop by the library to find a wealth of resources, engaging programs, and wonderful entertainment.
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As election day comes to a close, find official info from the county:
Track your ballot to confirm it's been counted: acvote.ballottrax.ne...
Election results (it will take some time for all ballots to be counted): acvote.alamedacounty...
Track your ballot to confirm it's been counted: acvote.ballottrax.ne...
Election results (it will take some time for all ballots to be counted): acvote.alamedacounty...
BallotTrax
BallotTrax is a service that enables voters in participating states and counties to receive notifications by email, SMS, or voice about the status of their mail ballots.
acvote.ballottrax.net
November 5, 2025 at 5:00 AM
As election day comes to a close, find official info from the county:
Track your ballot to confirm it's been counted: acvote.ballottrax.ne...
Election results (it will take some time for all ballots to be counted): acvote.alamedacounty...
Track your ballot to confirm it's been counted: acvote.ballottrax.ne...
Election results (it will take some time for all ballots to be counted): acvote.alamedacounty...
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Come visit a Pop-Up Exhibit today and Thursday to help define the City’s approach to improving the long-term health & well-being of all Berkeleyans.
Nov 5, 1-3pm
Central Branch Library
Nov 5, 5:30pm-7pm
Ecology Center
Nov 6, 12-3pm
West Branch Library
Learn more: berkeleyca.gov/commu...
Nov 5, 1-3pm
Central Branch Library
Nov 5, 5:30pm-7pm
Ecology Center
Nov 6, 12-3pm
West Branch Library
Learn more: berkeleyca.gov/commu...
November 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Come visit a Pop-Up Exhibit today and Thursday to help define the City’s approach to improving the long-term health & well-being of all Berkeleyans.
Nov 5, 1-3pm
Central Branch Library
Nov 5, 5:30pm-7pm
Ecology Center
Nov 6, 12-3pm
West Branch Library
Learn more: berkeleyca.gov/commu...
Nov 5, 1-3pm
Central Branch Library
Nov 5, 5:30pm-7pm
Ecology Center
Nov 6, 12-3pm
West Branch Library
Learn more: berkeleyca.gov/commu...
Check out this action packed schedule for Berkeley Public Library's Comic Con this Saturday @Central:
November 5, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Check out this action packed schedule for Berkeley Public Library's Comic Con this Saturday @Central:
You've still got time to vote!
Voting locations: alamedacountyca.gov/rov_app/vcal...
Ballot Drop Off Locations: alamedacountyca.gov/rovapps/maps...
To make it easy, there's a ballot drop box at Claremont Branch Library, 2940 Benvenue Avenue. Stop in and pick up some books and movies while there!
Voting locations: alamedacountyca.gov/rov_app/vcal...
Ballot Drop Off Locations: alamedacountyca.gov/rovapps/maps...
To make it easy, there's a ballot drop box at Claremont Branch Library, 2940 Benvenue Avenue. Stop in and pick up some books and movies while there!
Vote Centers - Alameda County Registrar of Voters
Displays Vote Center List with Location Details on Map
alamedacountyca.gov
November 4, 2025 at 9:37 PM
You've still got time to vote!
Voting locations: alamedacountyca.gov/rov_app/vcal...
Ballot Drop Off Locations: alamedacountyca.gov/rovapps/maps...
To make it easy, there's a ballot drop box at Claremont Branch Library, 2940 Benvenue Avenue. Stop in and pick up some books and movies while there!
Voting locations: alamedacountyca.gov/rov_app/vcal...
Ballot Drop Off Locations: alamedacountyca.gov/rovapps/maps...
To make it easy, there's a ballot drop box at Claremont Branch Library, 2940 Benvenue Avenue. Stop in and pick up some books and movies while there!
Librarian: So with your new library card, you can check out up to 75 items.
New Patron: Woah! *Giggle*
New Patron's Friend: *Giggle* Let's do it!!
New Patron: Yeah!
New patron and friend walk away.
New Patron to friend: This is lit!
New Patron: Woah! *Giggle*
New Patron's Friend: *Giggle* Let's do it!!
New Patron: Yeah!
New patron and friend walk away.
New Patron to friend: This is lit!
a little girl in a sailor outfit is making a surprised face and says oh wow
Alt: a little girl in a sailor outfit is making a surprised face and says oh wow
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November 4, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Librarian: So with your new library card, you can check out up to 75 items.
New Patron: Woah! *Giggle*
New Patron's Friend: *Giggle* Let's do it!!
New Patron: Yeah!
New patron and friend walk away.
New Patron to friend: This is lit!
New Patron: Woah! *Giggle*
New Patron's Friend: *Giggle* Let's do it!!
New Patron: Yeah!
New patron and friend walk away.
New Patron to friend: This is lit!
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Make a plan to vote by tomorrow, Nov 4 at 8pm!
You can return your ballot by:
📬 mail
📮 drop box
🗳️ in-person vote center
Learn more:
You can return your ballot by:
📮 drop box
🗳️ in-person vote center
Learn more:
For Nov 4 statewide special election, vote by mail, drop box, or vote centers | City of Berkeley
Vote by dropping your postage-paid return envelope at any mailbox, ballot drop box, or vote center – where you can also replace a lost or damaged ballot. Voters can send their ballots for the November 4 statewide special election by U.S. mail or bring them to any vote center or drop box in Alameda County by 8 pm on election night.U.S. citizens at least 18-years-old have until October 20 to register to vote and receive a ballot by mail. Those who miss the deadline can visit any vote center in their county to register and vote between October 25 and November 4.
berkeleyca.gov
November 3, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Make a plan to vote by tomorrow, Nov 4 at 8pm!
You can return your ballot by:
📬 mail
📮 drop box
🗳️ in-person vote center
Learn more:
You can return your ballot by:
📮 drop box
🗳️ in-person vote center
Learn more:
Coming up: Navigating Mental Health Care @THPS branch on Saturday, November 15th, 1pm.
How hard is it to navigate your own health care coverage to get the mental health care you want?
Each coverage requires complex steps, we will learn how to make it easy. Bring your therapy questions.
How hard is it to navigate your own health care coverage to get the mental health care you want?
Each coverage requires complex steps, we will learn how to make it easy. Bring your therapy questions.
November 2, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Coming up: Navigating Mental Health Care @THPS branch on Saturday, November 15th, 1pm.
How hard is it to navigate your own health care coverage to get the mental health care you want?
Each coverage requires complex steps, we will learn how to make it easy. Bring your therapy questions.
How hard is it to navigate your own health care coverage to get the mental health care you want?
Each coverage requires complex steps, we will learn how to make it easy. Bring your therapy questions.
"They always say time changes things,
but you actually have to change them yourself."
- Andy Warhol
Fall back 1 hour today and stop by the North Branch or South Branch libraries for Sunday funday.
but you actually have to change them yourself."
- Andy Warhol
Fall back 1 hour today and stop by the North Branch or South Branch libraries for Sunday funday.
a woman in a library with a tote bag that says ' nlg ' on it
Alt: a woman in a library with a tote bag that she is filling with books.
media.tenor.com
November 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM
"They always say time changes things,
but you actually have to change them yourself."
- Andy Warhol
Fall back 1 hour today and stop by the North Branch or South Branch libraries for Sunday funday.
but you actually have to change them yourself."
- Andy Warhol
Fall back 1 hour today and stop by the North Branch or South Branch libraries for Sunday funday.
Check out our Twilight Prom set up! Starting @thps branch at 3pm today, November 1st.
November 1, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Check out our Twilight Prom set up! Starting @thps branch at 3pm today, November 1st.
Heyyy friends, #halloween is over but seeing our AMH machine backed up and jammed sends a shiver down our spines for sure! 👻 be sure to slide one book 📕 at a time into the return slot to prevent the scary traffic jam.
November 1, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Heyyy friends, #halloween is over but seeing our AMH machine backed up and jammed sends a shiver down our spines for sure! 👻 be sure to slide one book 📕 at a time into the return slot to prevent the scary traffic jam.
Say it...
Out loud....
Out loud....
October 28, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Say it...
Out loud....
Out loud....
News Flash: there are currently 12 seats available at the Imagine It? Build it! Kids Woodworking Workshop at the Tool Lending Library @THP South Branch Library this Saturday, 10-25-25. Be sure to register at the link below:
berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/14628563
berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/14628563
Imagine It? Build it! Kids Woodworking Workshop @TLL
Kids Woodworking Essentials Class 10am-12pm in Tool Lending Parking Lot
berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info
October 23, 2025 at 11:10 PM
News Flash: there are currently 12 seats available at the Imagine It? Build it! Kids Woodworking Workshop at the Tool Lending Library @THP South Branch Library this Saturday, 10-25-25. Be sure to register at the link below:
berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/14628563
berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/14628563
Squee!
New treats from @jclsor.bsky.social
They had a rocky ride through the mail but they made it to Berkeley.
Thank you, @jclsor.bsky.social you are the best bestie!
New treats from @jclsor.bsky.social
They had a rocky ride through the mail but they made it to Berkeley.
Thank you, @jclsor.bsky.social you are the best bestie!
October 23, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Squee!
New treats from @jclsor.bsky.social
They had a rocky ride through the mail but they made it to Berkeley.
Thank you, @jclsor.bsky.social you are the best bestie!
New treats from @jclsor.bsky.social
They had a rocky ride through the mail but they made it to Berkeley.
Thank you, @jclsor.bsky.social you are the best bestie!
Join us for Central library's first chess tournament on Saturday, November 15. This local gambit is open to all ages with 3 categories - Youth, Young Teen, and Adults.
Be sure to register at the link here: berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/14693165
Be sure to register at the link here: berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/14693165
October 21, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Join us for Central library's first chess tournament on Saturday, November 15. This local gambit is open to all ages with 3 categories - Youth, Young Teen, and Adults.
Be sure to register at the link here: berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/14693165
Be sure to register at the link here: berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/14693165
Did you have trouble using Hoopla today? You are not alone.
Hoopla was impacted by the AWS cloud outage, but they are getting closer to getting back online!
Just seeing our friends at @hoopladigital.bsky.social here on Bluesky is a great sign.
Hoopla was impacted by the AWS cloud outage, but they are getting closer to getting back online!
Just seeing our friends at @hoopladigital.bsky.social here on Bluesky is a great sign.
Turns out, the biggest cliffhanger of the day is whether AWS cloud comes back online. 🙈🥲😩 Stay tuned - we’ll let you know when Hoopla is back up and running!
October 20, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Did you have trouble using Hoopla today? You are not alone.
Hoopla was impacted by the AWS cloud outage, but they are getting closer to getting back online!
Just seeing our friends at @hoopladigital.bsky.social here on Bluesky is a great sign.
Hoopla was impacted by the AWS cloud outage, but they are getting closer to getting back online!
Just seeing our friends at @hoopladigital.bsky.social here on Bluesky is a great sign.
Día de los Muertos is a two-day Mexican holiday honoring loved ones who have passed away. One important part of this tradition is the ofrenda (altar).
Photo submissions of cherished pets can be submitted to areeder@berkeleyca.gov or at the North Branch service desk through October 24.
Photo submissions of cherished pets can be submitted to areeder@berkeleyca.gov or at the North Branch service desk through October 24.
October 20, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Día de los Muertos is a two-day Mexican holiday honoring loved ones who have passed away. One important part of this tradition is the ofrenda (altar).
Photo submissions of cherished pets can be submitted to areeder@berkeleyca.gov or at the North Branch service desk through October 24.
Photo submissions of cherished pets can be submitted to areeder@berkeleyca.gov or at the North Branch service desk through October 24.
Register to vote today!
Today, 10-20-25 is the deadline to register to vote. Here's all the voting information you'll need for this election.
and yes, you can cast a provisional ballot if you miss today's deadline.
Be sure to exercise your right to vote, friends!
berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
Today, 10-20-25 is the deadline to register to vote. Here's all the voting information you'll need for this election.
and yes, you can cast a provisional ballot if you miss today's deadline.
Be sure to exercise your right to vote, friends!
berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
For Nov 4 statewide special election, vote by mail, drop box, or vote centers
Vote by dropping your postage-paid return envelope at any mailbox, ballot drop box, or vote center – where you can also replace a lost or damaged ballot. Voters can send their ballots for the November...
berkeleyca.gov
October 20, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Register to vote today!
Today, 10-20-25 is the deadline to register to vote. Here's all the voting information you'll need for this election.
and yes, you can cast a provisional ballot if you miss today's deadline.
Be sure to exercise your right to vote, friends!
berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
Today, 10-20-25 is the deadline to register to vote. Here's all the voting information you'll need for this election.
and yes, you can cast a provisional ballot if you miss today's deadline.
Be sure to exercise your right to vote, friends!
berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
It's Hoa Hoa Hoa season! Come celebrate with us.
Join us on Saturday November 1st 3-5pm for the first Twilight movie, Twilight themed snacks, and Twilight crafts.
Dress however you want: prom worthy or casual werewolf style.
#Twilight
#Vampire
#Werewolf
#TeamBella
#Hoa
#Decode
Join us on Saturday November 1st 3-5pm for the first Twilight movie, Twilight themed snacks, and Twilight crafts.
Dress however you want: prom worthy or casual werewolf style.
#Twilight
#Vampire
#Werewolf
#TeamBella
#Hoa
#Decode
October 19, 2025 at 12:36 AM
We know timely information can save lives:
click the link below to find out if there are any alerts in your area and how to evacuate in an emergency.
click the link below to find out if there are any alerts in your area and how to evacuate in an emergency.
Wildfire nearby? Power out?
🗺️ Open Berkeley’s Emergency Map to see exactly what to do, whether to evacuate or shelter in place: protect.genasys.com/
📲 For alerts to your phone, download the Genasys Protect app: protect.genasys.com/...
Community message: berkeleyca.gov/commu...
🗺️ Open Berkeley’s Emergency Map to see exactly what to do, whether to evacuate or shelter in place: protect.genasys.com/
📲 For alerts to your phone, download the Genasys Protect app: protect.genasys.com/...
Community message: berkeleyca.gov/commu...
Genasys Protect
Genasys Protect helps you stay safe in an emergency and keeps you safe wherever you go. The data in Genasys Protect comes straight from your local officials, and can tell you about danger nearby and how to stay safe.
protect.genasys.com
October 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM
We know timely information can save lives:
click the link below to find out if there are any alerts in your area and how to evacuate in an emergency.
click the link below to find out if there are any alerts in your area and how to evacuate in an emergency.
Well, friends, we've hit an iconic number of followers today!
We are so delighted to have you all here celebrating libraries, building friendships and connections between libraries, and supporting this library system.
#fangirling you all
#icon
#501jeans
#501followers
We are so delighted to have you all here celebrating libraries, building friendships and connections between libraries, and supporting this library system.
#fangirling you all
#icon
#501jeans
#501followers
a man wearing a denim shirt and jeans is holding a wooden chair with the words 501 day written on the bottom
ALT: a man wearing a denim shirt and jeans is holding a wooden chair with the words 501 day written on the bottom
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October 18, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Well, friends, we've hit an iconic number of followers today!
We are so delighted to have you all here celebrating libraries, building friendships and connections between libraries, and supporting this library system.
#fangirling you all
#icon
#501jeans
#501followers
We are so delighted to have you all here celebrating libraries, building friendships and connections between libraries, and supporting this library system.
#fangirling you all
#icon
#501jeans
#501followers