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Michael Kwende reads this Friday!

Author and illustrator Thacher Hurd joins Reading Is Instrumental this Friday! He'll read his book Mama Don't Allow with a special performance by saxophonist Patrick Posey. Tune in with us on the Berkeley Public Library Facebook Page for an exciting tale involving jazz-loving alligators and a swinging Swamp Band! Reading Is Instrumental premieres new episodes every Friday at 11 AM Pacific! Click here to watch!

Reading is Instrumental!

Announcing Reading Is Instrumental, Berkeley's all-star musical storytime produced by the Berkeley Public Library Foundation and the Berkeley Symphony. Reading Is Instrumental features an all-star lineup of readers with musical accompaniment by Berkeley Symphony musicians. Episodes will be posted every Friday at 11 AM PDT on the Berkeley Public Library Facebook Page, starting September 25th. Stay tuned for more info!

Role of Libraries in Dismantling Racism

Public libraries are committed to achieving racial and social equity. The Berkeley Public Library joins in partnership with public libraries working to achieve equity in the communities served. Read the shared statement by the Urban Libraries Council here.

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Welcome, Tess! Berkeley Public Library’s New Director

August 18, 2020 After a rigorous recruitment process, the Berkeley Public Library Board of Library Trustees (BOLT) has enthusiastically appointed Tess Mayer as the new Director of Library Services. Read more here!

The Tool Lending Library is Back!

July 29, 2020 The Tool Lending Library is open again! You can check out everything from screwdrivers to orchard ladders to power tools. Click here for a complete list of available tools.

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