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Welcome to Berkeley Public Library's first monthly e-newsletter! We are pleased to be providing you with information about new library services, happenings and upcoming events.
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Donna Corbeil
Director of Library Services
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After Hours
@ Berkeley Public Library
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Classical Art Songs with Marie Plette
Friday, April 18 6:30-8:00pm Claremont Branch - 2940 Benvenue Avenue Don't miss our special after-hours concert when the stellar soprano Marie Plette joins us for an evening program of classical art songs by Debussy, Faure, Puccini and Verdi. Ms. Plette has sung at the Met, Seattle Opera, West Edge Opera and the Berkeley Rep. She will be accompanied by pianist Jonathan Khuner, the musical Director of West Edge Opera. Pep Love of the Hieroglyphics Friday, April 25, 6:30-8:00pm FREE Performance by Pep Love of the Hieroglyphics! Enjoy Positive Hip-Hop music by this legendary Bay Area Musical act, plus a DJ spinning and mixing tracks.  Open to all ages with a special welcome to teens/young adults and their families. |
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Special Children's Events
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Mac B arnett Children's Book Author
Wednesday, April 16, 3:30-4:30pm
Mac Barnett has written fourteen very funny and slightly absurd children's stories ranging from picture books like Oh No! Or How My Science Project Destroyed the World to chapter books like the Brixton Brothers mystery series, and those that defy categorization like his newest, Battle Bunny, which the Bulletin for Children's books called "a complexly layered work of comic genius." Be prepared to laugh, as he reads from his books, answers questions and signs your books! For ages 5 and up.
Bunny Story Time
Saturday, April 19, 10:30am
Listen to stories about bunnies, meet some special guest rabbits from Rabbit Ears and learn how to take care of these sweet little pets! Fourth floor. Ages 3-7.
Family Fun Festival@South Branch
April 26, 2014,
10:15am
South Branch - 1901 Russell
Join us for face painting in the morning and performances for the whole family.
10:15am
Puppet Show: The Boy Who Cried Wolf by Puppet Art Theater
11:00am
Diane Ferlatte Storyteller with musician Erik Pearson
2:00pm
Dan Chan Magic
Kenn Adams Adventure Theater
Myth-Adventures of Melanie Moe! April 26, 2014, 4:00pm-4:45pm
Claremont Branch - 2940 Benvenue Avenue
Kenn Adams Adventure Theater is a fast-paced, interactive, outrageously funny, theatrical experience for heroes of all ages! Join our youthful hero, Melanie Moe, as she leaps through time and arrives in the age of the monsters, gods and heroes of ancient Greek mythology! She accidentally offends Hera, the Queen of the Gods, must battle the Cyclops, escape the Furies, rescue a man from the jaws of a sea-monster, outwit the Sphinx, and survive a raging storm at sea!
For all Children's Events
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Berkeley Public Library is planning for the future and wants to hear from you!
Take our quick & easy community survey.
We value your input!
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Improvements to Central Library Interior Public Spaces
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Central Library
(2090 Kittredge St)
Community Meetings
Meet Noll & Tam Architects and Planners and share your thoughts for improvements to the Central Library interior public spaces.
Wednesday, April 16 6:30-8pm3rd floor,
Community Meeting Room
Saturday April 26
12-1:30pm4th floor, Children's Room
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Tell Your Tattoo Story
With nearly 2 million veterans in California and a generation of veterans returning from two wars, a cooperative of innovative library systems have launched War Ink, an online exhibit of Iraq and Afghanistan veteran memorial tattoo art. Submit your story.
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
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Friend's Book Sale!
Every year the Friends of the Library books to support Library programs. Help them help us by attending their big Book Sale
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The Berkeley Public Library Foundation raises funds to support and enhance the facilities, programs and services of the Berkeley Public Library and have been great partners with the Library to create and support the events and activities of Branch Out throughout the month of April 2014.
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