Berkeley Public Library Newsletter 
November 2014

The Board of Library Trustees (BOLT) and the  Berkeley Public Library are pleased to announce the selection of Jeff Scott as the new Director of Library Services.

Join us as we welcome Jeff in early November.

Write a Novel in November!
Writers and libraries go together.

Image courtesy of National Novel Writing Month
November is National Novel Writing month (NaNoWriMo), time for aspiring writers to complete 50,000 words. The Library is encouraging writers to come and write their novels in the library. We have lots of events to encourage and inspire writers.

NaNoWriMo kick-off @Central  Saturday, November 1
11:00 am-4:00 pm.
Third floor community meeting room.

Marissa Moss @Central
Thursday November 13
3:30 pm
Marissa Moss, author/illustrator of Amelia's Notebook, Max Disaster and Blood Diaries guides us in creative journaling. Bring a notebook.We will have a limited number of composition books to give away.  Ages 8-13. Fourth floor Children's Room. Seating is limited.

Patricia Bracewell @Central
Saturday, November 15
2:00-4:00 pm
Patricia Bracewell, (Shadow on the Crown), discusses her writing process and how she found her agent and major publisher. Third floor Community Meeting Room.

Shop and Read with Our Library on Wheels

Treat yourself to fun reading materials, DVDs and music from our Library on Wheels while shopping for fresh produce at local farmers' markets. Use our free Wi-Fi, too.
Library on Wheels @South Berkeley Farmers' Market
Tuesday, November 4
4:00-6:00 pm
Adeline Street@63rd Street.

Library on Wheels @North Berkeley Farmer's Market
Thursday, November 13
3:00-5:00 pm
Shattuck@Rose Street.


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Better Your Business
@the Library
Whether you are looking for job, starting your own business, or building your company, the Library can help you.

Wednesday, November 5
2:00-5:00 pm
Crowdfunding & alternative financing strategies for early stage companies presented by the Alameda County Small Business Center. Free.
Third Floor Community Meeting Room.

Resume Workshop @Central
Monday, November 24
6:30-7:30 pm
Looking for work or just  want to update your resume?  Free expert advice.
Third floor Community Meeting Room.

SCORE Small Business Counseling @Central
Tuesdays
4:30-7:30 pm
Saturdays
1:30 -4:30 pm
Free one-hour sessions. Appointments required. Call 510-981-6148.
 
See all Library events.

In This Issue
Library Closures
The Library will be closed
Tuesday
November 11 
Veterans' Day


All locations are closed
 Thursday
November 27
&
Friday
 November 28
 Thanksgiving Holidays

2014 Library Holidays

Tech Classes

Overdrive @Central

Wednesday
November 5
11:00 am-12:00 noon
Learn to download ebooks from our website with Overdrive.
Electronic classroom.
 
Mobile site @Central
Wednesday
November 12
11:00 am-12:00 noon
Searching the Catalog and Downloading eBooks from our Mobile Website).
Electronic classroom.


Instagram @Central
Wednesday
November 19
11:00 am-12:00 noon
Learn all about Instagram, a fast fun way to share photos online. 
Electronic classroom.
 
Come Write In!
Come Write In is a time and place to connect with other writers.

We have extensive resources online or in the library to help with your writing.

Find information on:  
Image courtesy of National Novel Writing Month

Each library location is hosting one Come Write In:
NaNoWriMo Kick Off & Come Write In @Central
Saturday, November 1
11-5:30 pm
                  
Come Write In @Claremont
Saturday, November 8
10 am-5:30 pm

Come Write In @South
Saturday, November 15 
10 am-5:30 pm 
               
Come Write In @North Saturday, November 22
10 am-5:30 pm

Come Write In @West  Saturday, November 29
10 am-5:30 pm

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