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All Berkeley Public Library locations will be closed Monday, February 16, for Presidents' Day. But our elibrary is always open!
If you'd like to learn more about presidents, check out our online access to Britannica or other fantastic e-library links:
www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/explore/elib...
If you'd like to learn more about presidents, check out our online access to Britannica or other fantastic e-library links:
www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/explore/elib...
February 10, 2026 at 1:07 AM
All Berkeley Public Library locations will be closed Monday, February 16, for Presidents' Day. But our elibrary is always open!
If you'd like to learn more about presidents, check out our online access to Britannica or other fantastic e-library links:
www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/explore/elib...
If you'd like to learn more about presidents, check out our online access to Britannica or other fantastic e-library links:
www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/explore/elib...
This Saturday is a special day, check out all of our events at each location!
Whatever you love, we've got you covered!
Books, Black History, Ballet, Bikes, Opera, Climate, Prom Dresses, Arts and Crafts, Jazz, Death, and Poetry!
Whatever you love, we've got you covered!
Books, Black History, Ballet, Bikes, Opera, Climate, Prom Dresses, Arts and Crafts, Jazz, Death, and Poetry!
February 9, 2026 at 7:53 PM
This Saturday is a special day, check out all of our events at each location!
Whatever you love, we've got you covered!
Books, Black History, Ballet, Bikes, Opera, Climate, Prom Dresses, Arts and Crafts, Jazz, Death, and Poetry!
Whatever you love, we've got you covered!
Books, Black History, Ballet, Bikes, Opera, Climate, Prom Dresses, Arts and Crafts, Jazz, Death, and Poetry!
Welcome back to the library, new library card holders!
We are so glad you are here.
What a wonderful way to participate in your community, to learn about local events, and to enjoy what interests you!
We are so glad you are here.
What a wonderful way to participate in your community, to learn about local events, and to enjoy what interests you!
February 8, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Welcome back to the library, new library card holders!
We are so glad you are here.
What a wonderful way to participate in your community, to learn about local events, and to enjoy what interests you!
We are so glad you are here.
What a wonderful way to participate in your community, to learn about local events, and to enjoy what interests you!
*cough* Libraries!
We love books, but even more, we love building community.
You might be surprised to find out what kind of fun events we have at the library.
Check it out at your local public library. 📚😍
We love books, but even more, we love building community.
You might be surprised to find out what kind of fun events we have at the library.
Check it out at your local public library. 📚😍
i think it sucks that online spaces really dont have safe spaces for kids. BUT we need more public spaces for children, especially ones that dont cost money
children deserve offline spaces and community
parks arent enough, give them a government mandated laser tag pit or smth
children deserve offline spaces and community
parks arent enough, give them a government mandated laser tag pit or smth
February 7, 2026 at 5:37 PM
*cough* Libraries!
We love books, but even more, we love building community.
You might be surprised to find out what kind of fun events we have at the library.
Check it out at your local public library. 📚😍
We love books, but even more, we love building community.
You might be surprised to find out what kind of fun events we have at the library.
Check it out at your local public library. 📚😍
Inspired to read Freedom Riders?
We've got it!
We've got it!
February 7, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Inspired to read Freedom Riders?
We've got it!
We've got it!
When I look back, I am so impressed again with the life-giving power of literature. If I were a young person today, trying to gain a sense of myself in the world, I would do that again by reading, just as I did when I was young.
– Maya Angelou
– Maya Angelou
February 5, 2026 at 9:26 PM
When I look back, I am so impressed again with the life-giving power of literature. If I were a young person today, trying to gain a sense of myself in the world, I would do that again by reading, just as I did when I was young.
– Maya Angelou
– Maya Angelou
Often it's the quiet kindness of a grown up we meet in childhood that inspires us to pursue goodness, to enjoy art, and to read well. ❤️
Be that kind of grown up that inspires a child.
Be that kind of grown up that inspires a child.
I have just learned that my Grade 3 teacher, Mrs. Rokne has passed away. She was extremely beloved in my elementary and personally, she is basically entirely responsible for my love of fantasy books.
February 4, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Often it's the quiet kindness of a grown up we meet in childhood that inspires us to pursue goodness, to enjoy art, and to read well. ❤️
Be that kind of grown up that inspires a child.
Be that kind of grown up that inspires a child.
“What really knocks me out is a book that, when you're all done reading it, you wish the author that wrote it was a terrific friend of yours and you could call him up on the phone whenever you felt like it. That doesn't happen much, though.”
― J.D. Salinger, The Catcher in the Rye
― J.D. Salinger, The Catcher in the Rye
February 4, 2026 at 1:48 AM
“What really knocks me out is a book that, when you're all done reading it, you wish the author that wrote it was a terrific friend of yours and you could call him up on the phone whenever you felt like it. That doesn't happen much, though.”
― J.D. Salinger, The Catcher in the Rye
― J.D. Salinger, The Catcher in the Rye
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Volunteer #librarians from around the world joined forces to build the Nancy Drew collection on Open Library—volunteering their time to organize series, verify editions, untangle authorship, and clean up metadata so anyone can discover these books.
Learn more ➡️ blog.openlibrary.org/2026/01/30/a...
Learn more ➡️ blog.openlibrary.org/2026/01/30/a...
February 3, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Volunteer #librarians from around the world joined forces to build the Nancy Drew collection on Open Library—volunteering their time to organize series, verify editions, untangle authorship, and clean up metadata so anyone can discover these books.
Learn more ➡️ blog.openlibrary.org/2026/01/30/a...
Learn more ➡️ blog.openlibrary.org/2026/01/30/a...
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Watch LABYRINTH (1986) directed by #JimHenson, produced by #GeorgeLucas and starring #DavidBowie on Kanopy for free without ads or subscriptions, through participating libraires and universities at https://bit.ly/4skgmoo.
Available: 🇺🇸 🇨🇦
Watch LABYRINTH (1986) directed by #JimHenson, produced by #GeorgeLucas and starring #DavidBowie on Kanopy for free without ads or subscriptions, through participating libraires and universities at https://bit.ly/4skgmoo.
Available: 🇺🇸 🇨🇦
February 3, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Clearly Meant welcomes Sam Sax for a poetry reading, interview and discussion on 2-7-26 @Claremont branch at 2pm.
Sam Sax is the author of the novel Yr Dead, poetry collections PIG (best book 2023 Vulture and Electric Lit), Bury It (James Laughlin Award), and Madness (winner Natl. Poetry Series).
Sam Sax is the author of the novel Yr Dead, poetry collections PIG (best book 2023 Vulture and Electric Lit), Bury It (James Laughlin Award), and Madness (winner Natl. Poetry Series).
February 3, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Clearly Meant welcomes Sam Sax for a poetry reading, interview and discussion on 2-7-26 @Claremont branch at 2pm.
Sam Sax is the author of the novel Yr Dead, poetry collections PIG (best book 2023 Vulture and Electric Lit), Bury It (James Laughlin Award), and Madness (winner Natl. Poetry Series).
Sam Sax is the author of the novel Yr Dead, poetry collections PIG (best book 2023 Vulture and Electric Lit), Bury It (James Laughlin Award), and Madness (winner Natl. Poetry Series).
“My grandma always said that God made libraries so that people didn't have any excuse to be stupid.”
― Joan Bauer, Rules of the Road
― Joan Bauer, Rules of the Road
a penguin wearing glasses is reading a book while sitting on a bean bag chair
Alt: a penguin wearing glasses is reading a book while sitting on a bean bag chair
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February 2, 2026 at 1:33 AM
“My grandma always said that God made libraries so that people didn't have any excuse to be stupid.”
― Joan Bauer, Rules of the Road
― Joan Bauer, Rules of the Road
It's here: Celebrate Black History Month at Berkeley Public Library! here are some of our big events:
tinyurl.com/BPLBlackHist...
Be sure to check out Black History Month book displays at all of our locations.
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Be sure to check out Black History Month book displays at all of our locations.
February 1, 2026 at 7:10 PM
It's here: Celebrate Black History Month at Berkeley Public Library! here are some of our big events:
tinyurl.com/BPLBlackHist...
Be sure to check out Black History Month book displays at all of our locations.
tinyurl.com/BPLBlackHist...
Be sure to check out Black History Month book displays at all of our locations.
Come celebrate love, Black authors, and Black stories at this special children's book fair. We will have free books, crafts, and special presentations from Bay Area Black authors.
Saturday, February 14, 1-430pm @Central. Collage event, author Angela Dalton, publishers, authors, and more!
Saturday, February 14, 1-430pm @Central. Collage event, author Angela Dalton, publishers, authors, and more!
January 31, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Come celebrate love, Black authors, and Black stories at this special children's book fair. We will have free books, crafts, and special presentations from Bay Area Black authors.
Saturday, February 14, 1-430pm @Central. Collage event, author Angela Dalton, publishers, authors, and more!
Saturday, February 14, 1-430pm @Central. Collage event, author Angela Dalton, publishers, authors, and more!
Have you wanted to learn about Astrology? We've got a series of events for you!
Join us @Claremont Branch this Saturday January 31st 2-4pm
for the first event: The Anatomy of a Chart:
An introduction to the structure of an astrological chart, including houses, planets, zodiac signs, and aspects.
Join us @Claremont Branch this Saturday January 31st 2-4pm
for the first event: The Anatomy of a Chart:
An introduction to the structure of an astrological chart, including houses, planets, zodiac signs, and aspects.
January 30, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Have you wanted to learn about Astrology? We've got a series of events for you!
Join us @Claremont Branch this Saturday January 31st 2-4pm
for the first event: The Anatomy of a Chart:
An introduction to the structure of an astrological chart, including houses, planets, zodiac signs, and aspects.
Join us @Claremont Branch this Saturday January 31st 2-4pm
for the first event: The Anatomy of a Chart:
An introduction to the structure of an astrological chart, including houses, planets, zodiac signs, and aspects.
“A library is like an island in the middle of a vast sea of ignorance, particularly if the library is very tall and the surrounding area has been flooded.”
― Lemony Snicket, Horseradish: Bitter Truths You Can't Avoid
Just sayin'.
― Lemony Snicket, Horseradish: Bitter Truths You Can't Avoid
Just sayin'.
January 30, 2026 at 1:53 AM
“A library is like an island in the middle of a vast sea of ignorance, particularly if the library is very tall and the surrounding area has been flooded.”
― Lemony Snicket, Horseradish: Bitter Truths You Can't Avoid
Just sayin'.
― Lemony Snicket, Horseradish: Bitter Truths You Can't Avoid
Just sayin'.
We are excited to have Music with Mariela this Saturday, January 31st @THP South Branch, 1030am for bilingual music!
January 29, 2026 at 1:58 AM
We are excited to have Music with Mariela this Saturday, January 31st @THP South Branch, 1030am for bilingual music!
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On this day in 1813 'Pride and Prejudice' was published.
Austen started writing the story in 1796. Initially it was called 'First Impressions'. It was rejected several times by publishers. Now it is one of the most famous novels in the English language!
#OnThisDay #JaneAusten #PrideAndPrejudice
Austen started writing the story in 1796. Initially it was called 'First Impressions'. It was rejected several times by publishers. Now it is one of the most famous novels in the English language!
#OnThisDay #JaneAusten #PrideAndPrejudice
January 28, 2026 at 8:01 AM
On this day in 1813 'Pride and Prejudice' was published.
Austen started writing the story in 1796. Initially it was called 'First Impressions'. It was rejected several times by publishers. Now it is one of the most famous novels in the English language!
#OnThisDay #JaneAusten #PrideAndPrejudice
Austen started writing the story in 1796. Initially it was called 'First Impressions'. It was rejected several times by publishers. Now it is one of the most famous novels in the English language!
#OnThisDay #JaneAusten #PrideAndPrejudice
This Thursday, January 29th join us for Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors, an educational program presented by the Alzheimer's Association. The event will be 4-5pm at THP South Branch library, 1901 Russell Street.
January 27, 2026 at 11:09 PM
This Thursday, January 29th join us for Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors, an educational program presented by the Alzheimer's Association. The event will be 4-5pm at THP South Branch library, 1901 Russell Street.
What if our vision for our future in our home was this:
I'm done hidin', now I'm shinin' like I'm born to be
We dreamin' hard, we came so far, now I believe
We're goin' up, up, up, it's our moment
You know together we're glowin'
Gonna be, gonna be golden
-Golden, HUNTR/X, KPop
I'm done hidin', now I'm shinin' like I'm born to be
We dreamin' hard, we came so far, now I believe
We're goin' up, up, up, it's our moment
You know together we're glowin'
Gonna be, gonna be golden
-Golden, HUNTR/X, KPop
January 24, 2026 at 5:38 PM
What if our vision for our future in our home was this:
I'm done hidin', now I'm shinin' like I'm born to be
We dreamin' hard, we came so far, now I believe
We're goin' up, up, up, it's our moment
You know together we're glowin'
Gonna be, gonna be golden
-Golden, HUNTR/X, KPop
I'm done hidin', now I'm shinin' like I'm born to be
We dreamin' hard, we came so far, now I believe
We're goin' up, up, up, it's our moment
You know together we're glowin'
Gonna be, gonna be golden
-Golden, HUNTR/X, KPop
Patrons are buzzing about this upcoming event on Saturday @THP South branch! Be sure to arrive on time, we will have so much to cover on Decluttering. And neurodiverse peeps: we've got you covered: there's a huge section focused on neurodiverse tips for decluttering.
January 22, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Patrons are buzzing about this upcoming event on Saturday @THP South branch! Be sure to arrive on time, we will have so much to cover on Decluttering. And neurodiverse peeps: we've got you covered: there's a huge section focused on neurodiverse tips for decluttering.
Not every book is for every reader: some books satisfy while others make us feel unsatisfied.
It's okay to read to the end in the hope that it ends well (and if it doesn't, criticize it). You can also decide that you are not enjoying a book and stop early - and find a new read that engages you.
It's okay to read to the end in the hope that it ends well (and if it doesn't, criticize it). You can also decide that you are not enjoying a book and stop early - and find a new read that engages you.
January 22, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Not every book is for every reader: some books satisfy while others make us feel unsatisfied.
It's okay to read to the end in the hope that it ends well (and if it doesn't, criticize it). You can also decide that you are not enjoying a book and stop early - and find a new read that engages you.
It's okay to read to the end in the hope that it ends well (and if it doesn't, criticize it). You can also decide that you are not enjoying a book and stop early - and find a new read that engages you.
It might not look like a big deal, but Teen Hangout on Wednesdays is so important. Middle school and high school students make their way to branch libraries to hang out in teen rooms. They play games, snack, and develop social skills, as well as get comfortable talking to librarians. :)
January 22, 2026 at 1:58 AM
It might not look like a big deal, but Teen Hangout on Wednesdays is so important. Middle school and high school students make their way to branch libraries to hang out in teen rooms. They play games, snack, and develop social skills, as well as get comfortable talking to librarians. :)
Berkeley Public Library partnered with Ala Costa's Community Building Mural and many artists to be an early part of the mural project. This multimedia art mural will be installed at the Ed Roberts campus when completed Here's how it's going:
January 16, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Berkeley Public Library partnered with Ala Costa's Community Building Mural and many artists to be an early part of the mural project. This multimedia art mural will be installed at the Ed Roberts campus when completed Here's how it's going:
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr at UC Berkeley Sproul Plaza on May 17, 1967. This link leads to the video ❤️
diva.sfsu.edu/collections/...
diva.sfsu.edu/collections/...
January 16, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr at UC Berkeley Sproul Plaza on May 17, 1967. This link leads to the video ❤️
diva.sfsu.edu/collections/...
diva.sfsu.edu/collections/...