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Hey fam, we wanna share some of the fabulous workshops and activities that will be taking place at this year’s @baybookfest . This is especially good for those young folks who like to enjoy by doing. These will take place at the @berkeleypubliclibrary on Saturday May 30th throughout the day!

We’ve got a bunch of exciting things for you and your family to do. You can learn about:
-Nature by sculpting w/ clay
-Try a meditation & learn about Mindfulness
-Drawing dog characters
-Writing secret messages in code
-Learn how to storyboard for animated short film
-Draw to navigate big emotions
-Create and decorate a courage shield

Folks, if you’re seeing this, please like, comment, or share the post! Trying to make sure folks see the wonderful programming coming later this month!

#bayareabookfestival #BayAreaEvents #BerkeleyPublicLibrary

Hey fam, we wanna share some of the fabulous workshops and activities that will be taking place at this year’s @baybookfest . This is especially good for those young folks who like to enjoy by doing. These will take place at the @berkeleypubliclibrary on Saturday May 30th throughout the day!

We’ve got a bunch of exciting things for you and your family to do. You can learn about:
-Nature by sculpting w/ clay
-Try a meditation & learn about Mindfulness
-Drawing dog characters
-Writing secret messages in code
-Learn how to storyboard for animated short film
-Draw to navigate big emotions
-Create and decorate a courage shield

Folks, if you’re seeing this, please like, comment, or share the post! Trying to make sure folks see the wonderful programming coming later this month!

#bayareabookfestival #BayAreaEvents #BerkeleyPublicLibrary

Hey fam, we wanna share some of the fabulous workshops and activities that will be taking place at this year’s @baybookfest . This is especially good for those young folks who like to enjoy by doing. These will take place at the @berkeleypubliclibrary on Saturday May 30th throughout the day!

We’ve got a bunch of exciting things for you and your family to do. You can learn about:
-Nature by sculpting w/ clay
-Try a meditation & learn about Mindfulness
-Drawing dog characters
-Writing secret messages in code
-Learn how to storyboard for animated short film
-Draw to navigate big emotions
-Create and decorate a courage shield

Folks, if you’re seeing this, please like, comment, or share the post! Trying to make sure folks see the wonderful programming coming later this month!

#bayareabookfestival #BayAreaEvents #BerkeleyPublicLibrary

Hey fam, we wanna share some of the fabulous workshops and activities that will be taking place at this year’s @baybookfest . This is especially good for those young folks who like to enjoy by doing. These will take place at the @berkeleypubliclibrary on Saturday May 30th throughout the day!

We’ve got a bunch of exciting things for you and your family to do. You can learn about:
-Nature by sculpting w/ clay
-Try a meditation & learn about Mindfulness
-Drawing dog characters
-Writing secret messages in code
-Learn how to storyboard for animated short film
-Draw to navigate big emotions
-Create and decorate a courage shield

Folks, if you’re seeing this, please like, comment, or share the post! Trying to make sure folks see the wonderful programming coming later this month!

#bayareabookfestival #BayAreaEvents #BerkeleyPublicLibrary

Hey fam, we wanna share some of the fabulous workshops and activities that will be taking place at this year’s @baybookfest . This is especially good for those young folks who like to enjoy by doing. These will take place at the @berkeleypubliclibrary on Saturday May 30th throughout the day!

We’ve got a bunch of exciting things for you and your family to do. You can learn about:
-Nature by sculpting w/ clay
-Try a meditation & learn about Mindfulness
-Drawing dog characters
-Writing secret messages in code
-Learn how to storyboard for animated short film
-Draw to navigate big emotions
-Create and decorate a courage shield

Folks, if you’re seeing this, please like, comment, or share the post! Trying to make sure folks see the wonderful programming coming later this month!

#bayareabookfestival #BayAreaEvents #BerkeleyPublicLibrary

Hey fam, we wanna share some of the fabulous workshops and activities that will be taking place at this year’s @baybookfest . This is especially good for those young folks who like to enjoy by doing. These will take place at the @berkeleypubliclibrary on Saturday May 30th throughout the day!

We’ve got a bunch of exciting things for you and your family to do. You can learn about:
-Nature by sculpting w/ clay
-Try a meditation & learn about Mindfulness
-Drawing dog characters
-Writing secret messages in code
-Learn how to storyboard for animated short film
-Draw to navigate big emotions
-Create and decorate a courage shield

Folks, if you’re seeing this, please like, comment, or share the post! Trying to make sure folks see the wonderful programming coming later this month!

#bayareabookfestival #BayAreaEvents #BerkeleyPublicLibrary

Hey fam, we wanna share some of the fabulous workshops and activities that will be taking place at this year’s @baybookfest . This is especially good for those young folks who like to enjoy by doing. These will take place at the @berkeleypubliclibrary on Saturday May 30th throughout the day!

We’ve got a bunch of exciting things for you and your family to do. You can learn about:
-Nature by sculpting w/ clay
-Try a meditation & learn about Mindfulness
-Drawing dog characters
-Writing secret messages in code
-Learn how to storyboard for animated short film
-Draw to navigate big emotions
-Create and decorate a courage shield

Folks, if you’re seeing this, please like, comment, or share the post! Trying to make sure folks see the wonderful programming coming later this month!

#bayareabookfestival #BayAreaEvents #BerkeleyPublicLibrary

The Spring Food Drive is in full swing at Berkeley Public Library, North Branch! Don't forget to bring in your non-perishable food by the end of May! Simply drop it off in the food barrels in the lobby. The need for healthy food is year-round!

Get excited! Summer Reading 2026 will be here at Berkeley Public Library on Thursday, June 4.

Available for everyone, all ages. Getting prizes for reading... What could be better than that?

We'll see you soon! 🌻

Berkeley Public Library is looking for a community-created mascot, and we want you to make it.

Our Fiber Mascot Contest is open to all ages and skill levels, and fiber is defined pretty loosely around here.

Knitting? Absolutely.
Crochet? Of course.
But also sewing, weaving, embroidery, mixed media… and apparently whatever delightful little creature this is.

Fiber does not have to be the main material, but it does need to be included in your mascot. So yes, you can get creative with it. Submissions open June 1–30, just bring your mascot to any of our locations during this period.

For more details on what we're looking for, visit our website or the link in bio.

We were closed for a day. We missed you, but someone else missed you even more. Miss Heidi Plume, North Branch's "Chicken Chicken" (not a typo, she truly is a divine bird, so it must be said twice), missed you the most. She got a little surprise this morning seeing how full the book drop was, so she took a quick snapshot!

We truly appreciate your patronage. Please come back and see us soon.

We were closed for a day. We missed you, but someone else missed you even more. Miss Heidi Plume, North Branch's "Chicken Chicken" (not a typo, she truly is a divine bird, so it must be said twice), missed you the most. She got a little surprise this morning seeing how full the book drop was, so she took a quick snapshot!

We truly appreciate your patronage. Please come back and see us soon.

One librarian's color-coordinated spring TBR (to be read) pile of the moment.

• Until Alison by Kate Russo
• London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe @praddenkeefe
• Famesick by Lena Dunham @lenadunham

What's in your pile?

Don't miss our Family Story Time with Special Guests -- Pigeons!

Not only will we have our usual songs, stories, and fun, but we are also joined by Palomacy Pigeon Rescue with some feathered friends.

Pigeons are fascinating creatures, you probably see them every day, but have you ever properly met a pigeon?

Now's your chance!

We are happy to invite ambassador pigeons and human members of Palomacy, a volunteer, nonprofit rescue dedicated to saving the lives of domestic (unreleasable) pigeons and doves to our Saturday morning story time.

We will hear stories, songs, and more and have time to meet and learn about pigeons. There will also be a craft for the whole family.Maybe pigeons can't drive buses, but they are beautiful, friendly, and full of surprises!

• Date: May 23, 2026
• Time: 10:30 - 11:00 am
• Location: Central Library Children's, Fourth Floor, Central Library.

To find out more, visit our link in bio.

All Berkeley Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, May 18. See you again on Tuesday, May 19.

Gentle reminder, our online resources are still available to you 24/7. So don't forget them!

Calling all knitters, crocheters, sewers, felters, and fiber artists of every kind!

Berkeley Public Library is looking for our very own fiber mascot; and we would love to have you create it.

We're not after polished or perfect. We want weird, wonderful, and very Berkeley. You can stuff it, stitch it, glue a googly eye on it. If it has fiber in it and personality to spare, we want to see it.

• Submissions open: June 1–30. Just bring your mascot to any of our locations during this period.
• Size: 7–12 inches tall
• All eligible entries receive a participation gift package
• One mascot becomes the Berkeley Public Library social mascot

Open to all ages. Group entries welcome.
For full details and how to submit, visit our website or the link in bio.

This contest is made possible thanks to the support of Berkeley Public Library Foundation @bplibfoundation.

Calling all knitters, crocheters, sewers, felters, and fiber artists of every kind!

Berkeley Public Library is looking for our very own fiber mascot; and we would love to have you create it.

We're not after polished or perfect. We want weird, wonderful, and very Berkeley. You can stuff it, stitch it, glue a googly eye on it. If it has fiber in it and personality to spare, we want to see it.

• Submissions open: June 1–30. Just bring your mascot to any of our locations during this period.
• Size: 7–12 inches tall
• All eligible entries receive a participation gift package
• One mascot becomes the Berkeley Public Library social mascot

Open to all ages. Group entries welcome.
For full details and how to submit, visit our website or the link in bio.

This contest is made possible thanks to the support of Berkeley Public Library Foundation @bplibfoundation.

Calling all knitters, crocheters, sewers, felters, and fiber artists of every kind!

Berkeley Public Library is looking for our very own fiber mascot; and we would love to have you create it.

We're not after polished or perfect. We want weird, wonderful, and very Berkeley. You can stuff it, stitch it, glue a googly eye on it. If it has fiber in it and personality to spare, we want to see it.

• Submissions open: June 1–30. Just bring your mascot to any of our locations during this period.
• Size: 7–12 inches tall
• All eligible entries receive a participation gift package
• One mascot becomes the Berkeley Public Library social mascot

Open to all ages. Group entries welcome.
For full details and how to submit, visit our website or the link in bio.

This contest is made possible thanks to the support of Berkeley Public Library Foundation @bplibfoundation.

Calling all knitters, crocheters, sewers, felters, and fiber artists of every kind!

Berkeley Public Library is looking for our very own fiber mascot; and we would love to have you create it.

We're not after polished or perfect. We want weird, wonderful, and very Berkeley. You can stuff it, stitch it, glue a googly eye on it. If it has fiber in it and personality to spare, we want to see it.

• Submissions open: June 1–30. Just bring your mascot to any of our locations during this period.
• Size: 7–12 inches tall
• All eligible entries receive a participation gift package
• One mascot becomes the Berkeley Public Library social mascot

Open to all ages. Group entries welcome.
For full details and how to submit, visit our website or the link in bio.

This contest is made possible thanks to the support of Berkeley Public Library Foundation @bplibfoundation.

Calling all knitters, crocheters, sewers, felters, and fiber artists of every kind!

Berkeley Public Library is looking for our very own fiber mascot; and we would love to have you create it.

We're not after polished or perfect. We want weird, wonderful, and very Berkeley. You can stuff it, stitch it, glue a googly eye on it. If it has fiber in it and personality to spare, we want to see it.

• Submissions open: June 1–30. Just bring your mascot to any of our locations during this period.
• Size: 7–12 inches tall
• All eligible entries receive a participation gift package
• One mascot becomes the Berkeley Public Library social mascot

Open to all ages. Group entries welcome.
For full details and how to submit, visit our website or the link in bio.

This contest is made possible thanks to the support of Berkeley Public Library Foundation @bplibfoundation.

Calling all knitters, crocheters, sewers, felters, and fiber artists of every kind!

Berkeley Public Library is looking for our very own fiber mascot; and we would love to have you create it.

We're not after polished or perfect. We want weird, wonderful, and very Berkeley. You can stuff it, stitch it, glue a googly eye on it. If it has fiber in it and personality to spare, we want to see it.

• Submissions open: June 1–30. Just bring your mascot to any of our locations during this period.
• Size: 7–12 inches tall
• All eligible entries receive a participation gift package
• One mascot becomes the Berkeley Public Library social mascot

Open to all ages. Group entries welcome.
For full details and how to submit, visit our website or the link in bio.

This contest is made possible thanks to the support of Berkeley Public Library Foundation @bplibfoundation.

Calling all knitters, crocheters, sewers, felters, and fiber artists of every kind!

Berkeley Public Library is looking for our very own fiber mascot; and we would love to have you create it.

We're not after polished or perfect. We want weird, wonderful, and very Berkeley. You can stuff it, stitch it, glue a googly eye on it. If it has fiber in it and personality to spare, we want to see it.

• Submissions open: June 1–30. Just bring your mascot to any of our locations during this period.
• Size: 7–12 inches tall
• All eligible entries receive a participation gift package
• One mascot becomes the Berkeley Public Library social mascot

Open to all ages. Group entries welcome.
For full details and how to submit, visit our website or the link in bio.

This contest is made possible thanks to the support of Berkeley Public Library Foundation @bplibfoundation.

Calling all knitters, crocheters, sewers, felters, and fiber artists of every kind!

Berkeley Public Library is looking for our very own fiber mascot; and we would love to have you create it.

We're not after polished or perfect. We want weird, wonderful, and very Berkeley. You can stuff it, stitch it, glue a googly eye on it. If it has fiber in it and personality to spare, we want to see it.

• Submissions open: June 1–30. Just bring your mascot to any of our locations during this period.
• Size: 7–12 inches tall
• All eligible entries receive a participation gift package
• One mascot becomes the Berkeley Public Library social mascot

Open to all ages. Group entries welcome.
For full details and how to submit, visit our website or the link in bio.

This contest is made possible thanks to the support of Berkeley Public Library Foundation @bplibfoundation.

Do you miss learning for the sake of learning? The library hosts monthly seminars with researchers from UC Berkeley with new topics each month. Join us at the Central library as we chat with scientists and learn about interesting discoveries and science related issues that affect your everyday lives.

• Tuesday, May 19
• 5:30 - 7:00 pm
• Mystery Room, Central Library, 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley

@a.n.u_0511
@i_suby

Create a tasty art piece with local picture book illustrator Eugenia Yoh! Eugenia will guide you through making a dim sum menu using various paper crafts and referencing real dim sum.

• Friday, May 22
• 3:30 - 4:30 pm
• Central Library, Fourth floor

Eugenia Yoh illustrated the whimsical "What If We..." and the expressive "This is Not My Home."

Come celebrate Asian American Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Month with us!
Craft best for ages 7 and up.

For more information, visit our link in bio.

The Tool Lending Library and Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch will be closed this Saturday, May 16.

All other locations are open as usual. And don't forget, our online resources are available to you all day, every day.