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Authors Dinner 2020!

The 18th Annual Authors Dinner will be held at the Berkeley City Club, Julia Morgan's "Little Castle." We'll gather for an unforgettable evening while the Central Library is under renovation. Join us and our 2020 sponsors in honoring Bay Area authors while fundraising for a great cause. Tickets are on sale now! Learn more...

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Fall Brings Change

October 23, 2019 Fall signals change and it's happening at the Library and the Foundation. Our latest e-newsletter introduces our four new board members and gives updates on Central renovations. Explore what's new with Cornerstones STEM@ Berkeley Public, how to make advantageous IRA gifts, and more! Read more here...

What’s New At The Library

July 15, 2019 Extraordinary things are happening at our Berkeley Public Library branches! Read about our new Launchpad learning tablets, laptop lending machines at Tarea Hall Pittman, the Big Blue Blocks party, and our featured librarians! More here!

Who’s special in your life?

Honor a parent, child, or special friend with a gift in their name. Tribute gifts grow our Generation Fund which helps keep our library agile, innovative, and strong for every generation.

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Celebrating Bay Area Authors

Fostering curiosity, wonder, innovation