Berkeley Public Library Foundation

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E-Newsletters

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!

June 20, 2019

All Things Library Summer 2019

Is your summer reading list ready? Read about the library's 2019 summer reading theme A Universe of Stories, and all the great things coming up at our Berkeley Library branches! Keep reading here!

May 23, 2019

Celebrating Moms, Dads, and Grads

Every generation deserves a great library. Help the Berkeley Public Library remain a robust resource for every age and stage of life. Learn more...

March 26, 2019

All Things Library

Authors Dinner, Citywide Read, Book Sales and Festivals. Foundation news, events, and library happenings ... Read all about it!

October 30, 2018

Luis Herrera on the Future of Libraries

Our annual Rosa Shattuck Circle Reception featured public library superstar Luis Herrera. Guests gathered to enjoy in the new flexible space funded in part by the Foundation called “The Commons.” Read more…