Berkeley Public Library
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Your public library since 1893. Berkeley, CA, USA
Tool library closes at 6pm tonight.
All library branches are open until 8pm tonight. Be sure to stock up on books, movies, magazines, and more.
We'll be back on Friday 10am-6pm at all locations, y'all!
All library branches are open until 8pm tonight. Be sure to stock up on books, movies, magazines, and more.
We'll be back on Friday 10am-6pm at all locations, y'all!
two military men are standing next to each other on a runway .
ALT: two military men are standing next to each other on a runway .
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December 24, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Tool library closes at 6pm tonight.
All library branches are open until 8pm tonight. Be sure to stock up on books, movies, magazines, and more.
We'll be back on Friday 10am-6pm at all locations, y'all!
All library branches are open until 8pm tonight. Be sure to stock up on books, movies, magazines, and more.
We'll be back on Friday 10am-6pm at all locations, y'all!
There's still time to stock up on books, movies, magazines, culinary tools, and more at the library!
Monday:
Central Library 12-8pm today
Branches 10am-6pm
Tuesday:
All library locations: 10am-8pm
Tool Library: 10am-6pm
Monday:
Central Library 12-8pm today
Branches 10am-6pm
Tuesday:
All library locations: 10am-8pm
Tool Library: 10am-6pm
a cartoon of a wizard holding a wand and a purple pot
Alt: a cartoon of a wizard holding a wand as he magically floats books into the purple bag.
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December 22, 2025 at 11:36 PM
There's still time to stock up on books, movies, magazines, culinary tools, and more at the library!
Monday:
Central Library 12-8pm today
Branches 10am-6pm
Tuesday:
All library locations: 10am-8pm
Tool Library: 10am-6pm
Monday:
Central Library 12-8pm today
Branches 10am-6pm
Tuesday:
All library locations: 10am-8pm
Tool Library: 10am-6pm
I don't know who needs to hear this, perhaps you know someone who does?
We'll have a Decluttering for the New Year event @South branch on Saturday, January 24th, 3-5pm.
We'll have a Decluttering for the New Year event @South branch on Saturday, January 24th, 3-5pm.
December 20, 2025 at 1:01 AM
I don't know who needs to hear this, perhaps you know someone who does?
We'll have a Decluttering for the New Year event @South branch on Saturday, January 24th, 3-5pm.
We'll have a Decluttering for the New Year event @South branch on Saturday, January 24th, 3-5pm.
¡Participar en política local puede tener mayor impacto para tu comunidad! En este programa aprenderemos cómo funciona el gobierno de Berkeley a través de la agenda del consejo municpal. Próxima reunión: Lunes, 12 de enero, 6:30-7:30pm en el Electronic Classroom en el sucursal Central.
December 19, 2025 at 7:19 PM
¡Participar en política local puede tener mayor impacto para tu comunidad! En este programa aprenderemos cómo funciona el gobierno de Berkeley a través de la agenda del consejo municpal. Próxima reunión: Lunes, 12 de enero, 6:30-7:30pm en el Electronic Classroom en el sucursal Central.
Here's your chance to get engaged with local politics by understanding the City Council agenda!
Join us @Central on Monday, January 12th, 6:30-7:30pm in the Electronic Classroom.
Join us @Central on Monday, January 12th, 6:30-7:30pm in the Electronic Classroom.
December 19, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Here's your chance to get engaged with local politics by understanding the City Council agenda!
Join us @Central on Monday, January 12th, 6:30-7:30pm in the Electronic Classroom.
Join us @Central on Monday, January 12th, 6:30-7:30pm in the Electronic Classroom.
Wishing you a cozy warm spot to read, watch movies, and enjoy a quiet moment of peace.
a living room with a fireplace and the words cozy time on the bottom
Alt: a cartoon style living room with a fireplace, 2 comfortable chairs, 2 sleeping cats, a bookshelf and the words cozy time.
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December 19, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Wishing you a cozy warm spot to read, watch movies, and enjoy a quiet moment of peace.
Reposted by Berkeley Public Library
"When you are growing up there are two institutional places that affect you most powerfully: the church, which belongs to God, and the public library, which belongs to you" - Keith Richards
December 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM
"When you are growing up there are two institutional places that affect you most powerfully: the church, which belongs to God, and the public library, which belongs to you" - Keith Richards
Oh my, Holly GoLightly, do you even know how much money you can save by going to the library?
Free books, movies, lively programs and classes, tools, and don't forget all of the ebooks, e-audiobooks, graphic novels, and magazines!
And start streaming with Kanopy and Hoopla for movies and TV shows!
Free books, movies, lively programs and classes, tools, and don't forget all of the ebooks, e-audiobooks, graphic novels, and magazines!
And start streaming with Kanopy and Hoopla for movies and TV shows!
a woman wearing a hat is saying `` i 'm trying desperately to save money '' .
Alt: Holly GoLightly wearing a hat is saying "I'm trying desperately to save money.".
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December 17, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Oh my, Holly GoLightly, do you even know how much money you can save by going to the library?
Free books, movies, lively programs and classes, tools, and don't forget all of the ebooks, e-audiobooks, graphic novels, and magazines!
And start streaming with Kanopy and Hoopla for movies and TV shows!
Free books, movies, lively programs and classes, tools, and don't forget all of the ebooks, e-audiobooks, graphic novels, and magazines!
And start streaming with Kanopy and Hoopla for movies and TV shows!
It's that time of year to stock up on books, movies, culinary tools, and more!
All library locations will be closed on December 24, 25, and January 1. All branches will be open on December 31 from 10am-6pm. The Tool Library will be open 12-6pm.
Our e-Library resources are always available! ❄️
All library locations will be closed on December 24, 25, and January 1. All branches will be open on December 31 from 10am-6pm. The Tool Library will be open 12-6pm.
Our e-Library resources are always available! ❄️
December 17, 2025 at 1:29 AM
It's that time of year to stock up on books, movies, culinary tools, and more!
All library locations will be closed on December 24, 25, and January 1. All branches will be open on December 31 from 10am-6pm. The Tool Library will be open 12-6pm.
Our e-Library resources are always available! ❄️
All library locations will be closed on December 24, 25, and January 1. All branches will be open on December 31 from 10am-6pm. The Tool Library will be open 12-6pm.
Our e-Library resources are always available! ❄️
Reposted by Berkeley Public Library
I feel like if I just watch the movie enough times, George Bailey will get that trip to Europe after all.
a man and woman holding a little girl in front of a tree
Alt: George and Mary Bailey holding little Zuzu laugh as they sing by the Christmas tree.
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December 14, 2025 at 10:34 PM
I feel like if I just watch the movie enough times, George Bailey will get that trip to Europe after all.
Join us @Central for the Old-Time Tune Jam!
We'll play traditional instrumental tunes from the American old-time repertoire on fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, and more. Everyone, at all levels is welcome, including listeners.
berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/13640225
We'll play traditional instrumental tunes from the American old-time repertoire on fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, and more. Everyone, at all levels is welcome, including listeners.
berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/13640225
December 15, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Join us @Central for the Old-Time Tune Jam!
We'll play traditional instrumental tunes from the American old-time repertoire on fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, and more. Everyone, at all levels is welcome, including listeners.
berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/13640225
We'll play traditional instrumental tunes from the American old-time repertoire on fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, and more. Everyone, at all levels is welcome, including listeners.
berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/13640225
It is what you read when you don't have to
that determines what you will be when you
can't help it.
-Oscar Wilde
that determines what you will be when you
can't help it.
-Oscar Wilde
a woman is reading a book called a pilgrim 's journey by joseph crackstone
Alt: Wednesday is reading a book called A Pilgrim's Journey by joseph Crackstone
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December 11, 2025 at 5:50 PM
It is what you read when you don't have to
that determines what you will be when you
can't help it.
-Oscar Wilde
that determines what you will be when you
can't help it.
-Oscar Wilde
I know we have some big Jane Austen fans here, check out this event with our friend @themerl.bsky.social !
#JaneAusten
#JaneAusten
Absolute Units returns this Thursday!
This time we're chatting to the wonderful Professor Paddy Bullard (University of Reading) and Isabel Hughes (Associate Director, The MERL) about Jane Austen, ahead of the 250th anniversary of Austen's birth next Tuesday.
merl.reading.ac.uk/explore/abso...
This time we're chatting to the wonderful Professor Paddy Bullard (University of Reading) and Isabel Hughes (Associate Director, The MERL) about Jane Austen, ahead of the 250th anniversary of Austen's birth next Tuesday.
merl.reading.ac.uk/explore/abso...
Absolute Units podcast - The Museum of English Rural Life
Come for the big sheep. Stay for the history of rural England and its people.
merl.reading.ac.uk
December 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I know we have some big Jane Austen fans here, check out this event with our friend @themerl.bsky.social !
#JaneAusten
#JaneAusten
You know this, right?
That there are no holds and there is no waiting on @hoopladigital.bsky.social
You and ALL of your friends can check it out at the same time.
And it's not just ebooks and e-audiobooks: comics, magazines, music, movies, and TV, too!
Me listening to KPOP Demon Hunters album:
That there are no holds and there is no waiting on @hoopladigital.bsky.social
You and ALL of your friends can check it out at the same time.
And it's not just ebooks and e-audiobooks: comics, magazines, music, movies, and TV, too!
Me listening to KPOP Demon Hunters album:
a woman wearing headphones is sitting in front of a microphone .
Alt: a woman wearing headphones and dancing in her seat says That's my vibe.
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December 9, 2025 at 5:24 PM
You know this, right?
That there are no holds and there is no waiting on @hoopladigital.bsky.social
You and ALL of your friends can check it out at the same time.
And it's not just ebooks and e-audiobooks: comics, magazines, music, movies, and TV, too!
Me listening to KPOP Demon Hunters album:
That there are no holds and there is no waiting on @hoopladigital.bsky.social
You and ALL of your friends can check it out at the same time.
And it's not just ebooks and e-audiobooks: comics, magazines, music, movies, and TV, too!
Me listening to KPOP Demon Hunters album:
That moment when you find an article on Tool Lending Libraries on the Urban Sustainable Directors Network and discover that the photos show your own Tool Lending Library! 🙂🥲😍
sustainableconsumption.usdn.org/initiatives-...
sustainableconsumption.usdn.org/initiatives-...
Tool Lending Libraries - USDN Sustainable Consumption Toolkit
Tool libraries offer no- or low-cost access to home and garden tools and more, reducing cost-related barriers to home improvements and encouraging community sharing.
sustainableconsumption.usdn.org
December 9, 2025 at 12:07 AM
That moment when you find an article on Tool Lending Libraries on the Urban Sustainable Directors Network and discover that the photos show your own Tool Lending Library! 🙂🥲😍
sustainableconsumption.usdn.org/initiatives-...
sustainableconsumption.usdn.org/initiatives-...
Good news! BART is back up and running.
December 8, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Good news! BART is back up and running.
Saturday December 6th 2-4pm @THP South
Chanel London of Hella Artsy is paying tribute to the PBS shows we know and love like Clifford the Big Red Dog and Curious George!
Come create crafts that spark nostalgia and celebrate the joy these characters brought us!
Chanel London of Hella Artsy is paying tribute to the PBS shows we know and love like Clifford the Big Red Dog and Curious George!
Come create crafts that spark nostalgia and celebrate the joy these characters brought us!
December 6, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Saturday December 6th 2-4pm @THP South
Chanel London of Hella Artsy is paying tribute to the PBS shows we know and love like Clifford the Big Red Dog and Curious George!
Come create crafts that spark nostalgia and celebrate the joy these characters brought us!
Chanel London of Hella Artsy is paying tribute to the PBS shows we know and love like Clifford the Big Red Dog and Curious George!
Come create crafts that spark nostalgia and celebrate the joy these characters brought us!
Overheard at the Library:
parent: here's a book for you.
elementary student: *looks at book* no.
parent: okay, let's go find a chapter book.
librarian: hey how about Percy Jackson? We have the first book in the series.
elementary student: *looks at book* yes!
parent: 😀
student: 📕
librarian: 😍
parent: here's a book for you.
elementary student: *looks at book* no.
parent: okay, let's go find a chapter book.
librarian: hey how about Percy Jackson? We have the first book in the series.
elementary student: *looks at book* yes!
parent: 😀
student: 📕
librarian: 😍
a poster for lucky guess shows a woman in a blue shirt
Alt: a cartoon of a woman with short hair and dark long sleeve shirt shrugging her shoulders and saying Lucky Guess.
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December 6, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Overheard at the Library:
parent: here's a book for you.
elementary student: *looks at book* no.
parent: okay, let's go find a chapter book.
librarian: hey how about Percy Jackson? We have the first book in the series.
elementary student: *looks at book* yes!
parent: 😀
student: 📕
librarian: 😍
parent: here's a book for you.
elementary student: *looks at book* no.
parent: okay, let's go find a chapter book.
librarian: hey how about Percy Jackson? We have the first book in the series.
elementary student: *looks at book* yes!
parent: 😀
student: 📕
librarian: 😍
Librarian: so here's all the hacks for your new library card!
new patron: what, there's hacks?
Librarian: do you want a bajillion things for free?
new patron: heck, yes, I do!
new patron: what, there's hacks?
Librarian: do you want a bajillion things for free?
new patron: heck, yes, I do!
a man in an orange jacket stands next to a snowman and says " yes "
Alt: a man in an orange jacket stands next to a snowman and says "yes!"
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December 5, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Librarian: so here's all the hacks for your new library card!
new patron: what, there's hacks?
Librarian: do you want a bajillion things for free?
new patron: heck, yes, I do!
new patron: what, there's hacks?
Librarian: do you want a bajillion things for free?
new patron: heck, yes, I do!
a surprising number of people: "you mean I can get ebooks and e-audiobooks for free?!?"
December 4, 2025 at 5:48 PM
a surprising number of people: "you mean I can get ebooks and e-audiobooks for free?!?"
In the mood for holiday fun?
Join us @THP South branch for The Nightmare Before Christmas today at 4pm.
Snacks, crafts, and fun!
Join us @THP South branch for The Nightmare Before Christmas today at 4pm.
Snacks, crafts, and fun!
December 3, 2025 at 7:55 PM
In the mood for holiday fun?
Join us @THP South branch for The Nightmare Before Christmas today at 4pm.
Snacks, crafts, and fun!
Join us @THP South branch for The Nightmare Before Christmas today at 4pm.
Snacks, crafts, and fun!
It's true!
We offer Discover & Go - get free and discounted admission to local museums and attractions for Berkeley residents.
We offer Discover & Go - get free and discounted admission to local museums and attractions for Berkeley residents.
Did you know that the Discover & Go program offers California library cardholders access to free and discounted admission to local museums and attractions, including the Cartoon Art Museum? It's an easy way to save money and still have fun. Check it out: discoverandgo.org/ #library #savings
December 2, 2025 at 12:14 AM
It's true!
We offer Discover & Go - get free and discounted admission to local museums and attractions for Berkeley residents.
We offer Discover & Go - get free and discounted admission to local museums and attractions for Berkeley residents.
We ALWAYS love to know what our neighbors are watching on @kanopy.com !!
This is how we learn what's new and great on Kanopy 🕵️♀️
This is how we learn what's new and great on Kanopy 🕵️♀️
Check out Kanopy's Most-Watched Films of the Week for 11/27/2025!
Go to Kanopy.com to watch these films and more. All you need is your library card.
Go to Kanopy.com to watch these films and more. All you need is your library card.
December 1, 2025 at 6:12 PM
We ALWAYS love to know what our neighbors are watching on @kanopy.com !!
This is how we learn what's new and great on Kanopy 🕵️♀️
This is how we learn what's new and great on Kanopy 🕵️♀️
We are so excited about our upcoming Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate Kickoff Party!
We will announce the new 2026 Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate and Vice Youth Poet Laureate, have finalist poetry readings, special guests, and refreshments.
Join us Tuesday, January 13th, 6-730pm @Central Library.
We will announce the new 2026 Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate and Vice Youth Poet Laureate, have finalist poetry readings, special guests, and refreshments.
Join us Tuesday, January 13th, 6-730pm @Central Library.
November 29, 2025 at 9:54 PM
We are so excited about our upcoming Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate Kickoff Party!
We will announce the new 2026 Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate and Vice Youth Poet Laureate, have finalist poetry readings, special guests, and refreshments.
Join us Tuesday, January 13th, 6-730pm @Central Library.
We will announce the new 2026 Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate and Vice Youth Poet Laureate, have finalist poetry readings, special guests, and refreshments.
Join us Tuesday, January 13th, 6-730pm @Central Library.
Heads up, Berkeleyans, this looks like a winner:
Kitty Stryker will be at North Branch on December 3rd, to talk about her new book, _Love Rebels: How I Learned to Burn it Down without Burning Out_. Limited seating, please register here:
berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/14927589
❤️❤️❤️
Kitty Stryker will be at North Branch on December 3rd, to talk about her new book, _Love Rebels: How I Learned to Burn it Down without Burning Out_. Limited seating, please register here:
berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/14927589
❤️❤️❤️
November 29, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Heads up, Berkeleyans, this looks like a winner:
Kitty Stryker will be at North Branch on December 3rd, to talk about her new book, _Love Rebels: How I Learned to Burn it Down without Burning Out_. Limited seating, please register here:
berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/14927589
❤️❤️❤️
Kitty Stryker will be at North Branch on December 3rd, to talk about her new book, _Love Rebels: How I Learned to Burn it Down without Burning Out_. Limited seating, please register here:
berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/14927589
❤️❤️❤️