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2019 Winter Giving is Underway

No matter who you are or what you care about, your Berkeley Public Library is there you help you learn, explore, and shape the future. Read, listen, learn, speak up, stand up, vote-- our individual actions never meant more, and access to a strong library has never been so essential. Make a winter gift today! Read more here...

Authors Dinner 2020!

The 18th Annual Authors Dinner was held at the Berkeley City Club, Julia Morgan's "Little Castle." Guests gathered for an unforgettable evening while the Central Library is under renovation. This year's Honorary Chair was Michael Lewis, the bestselling author of The Fifth Risk, Moneyball, and The Big Short. Thanks to our 2020 sponsors and in-kind donors for helping to honor Bay Area authors while fundraising for a great cause. Learn more...

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Updates for a New Decade!

January 14, 2020 In the days ahead, there will be many exciting transitions at our library and in our wider world. Our latest newsletter has lots to say about new developments at the library. Read more here!

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...

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.

It’s Time for Central!

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We love the Charlie Cart! Thank you donors!
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Unpacking the Charlie Cart!
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The Charlie Cart has arrived!
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Look who's talking! The ESL Conversation Club meets every Friday at 3 pm in the Central Library Community Room. Come
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Just a little while ago, this beauty was a tiny caterpillar found along Matrin Luther King Jr. Way. Kids and
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My daughter LIVES for story time at the library! I’m donating to the Berkeley Public Library Foundation to keep the
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Let's make the Berkeley Public Library an extraordinary resource for every generation! #bplfgenerationfund
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Congratulations to Berkeley High’s Class of 2019! We are proud of you and hope you know that the library is
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My dad and I share a love for great literature and library’s. This Father’s Day, I’m honoring him with a
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Looking for a way to celebrate dad this Father’s Day? Honor those who helped you love learning with a donation
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My Mom taught me to love books and libraries. So, in honor of my Mother I’m donating to the Berkeley
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Getting ready with Noll and Tam Architects. Coming soon! A fresh look with new comfy places to sit, study, relax,
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Happening now at Central. #flamenco
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A harmonious gateway!
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North Branch Library
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Celebrating love late in life, moving love stories in Eve Pell's new book. #BPLFlovesauthors
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Kathryn Ma's fabulous new book! #BPLFlovesauthors
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#Mystery authors are among those honored at the #BPLFDinner #BerkeleyAuthorsDinner
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Look for the #Berkeley Library on Wheels. #BPLFlovesauthors
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Giant pujaki, a paper chandelier made from recycled books papers now at the #berkeleypubliclibrary #BerkeleyAuthorsDinner

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