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Greetings!
 Ready, Set, Go!Berkeley has always held a special reverence for me. Upon relaying the news that I was to be the new Director of Library Services, I only had to tell people, "Berkeley." The name itself holds a sense of magic and pride. This is also how I feel about the Berkeley Public Library. Four years ago, I came to Berkeley and the library for the first time, as a visitor and patron. (That's me in the picture.) As a longtime book-lover, I spend a great deal of time in bookstores and libraries. As is the case with many book-lovers, these visits are not even solely to obtain a book, but also to inhabit the same space as something held so dear. It is this special magic that I want to convey to all of you in the Berkeley community. Over the next few months, I will meet with library staff, community leaders and patrons to discover Berkeley's most important issues. The library's strategic planning process will not begin with a conversation about the library, but about the issues that are of the utmost importance to Berkeley citizens. I want to hear your stories and hopes for Berkeley. You will be surprised in how much your library can do for our community. It goes way beyond books. I look forward to meeting with you over issues important to both Berkeley and your library and am excited to involve the library in these key areas. I hope to make you as excited as I am about everything your library can do for you! Jeff Scott, Director of Library Services Berkeley Public Library
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Winter Fun @ Berkeley Public Library
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Chase away the chill with activities for all ages!
3:30 pm
Juggling, comedy, clowning and... hula hoops and harmonicas? This show is not to be missed! All ages.
 Saturday, December 6 10:30 am
Our Family Story time welcomes Jean Reagan, author of How to Babysit a Grandpa and How to Babysit a Grandma. Learn how she creates a book! Central Children's Room. Ages 3-8.
Fratello Marionettes: North Pole Review @Claremont  Tuesday, December 23 4:00 pm
A puppet extravaganza! See the high-kicking antics of the Russian Trepak puppet dancers, Crystal Chandelier the graceful puppet ice skater, and acrobatic penguins. For the whole family!
Friday, December 26
3:30 pm-5:10 pm
Have you been singing all the songs on the Frozen soundtrack? Join us for a Frozen Sing-A-Long! We'll show the sing-a-long version of the movie. Dress up like your favorite character (if you want), enjoy treats, and come a bit early for trivia and other fun! Central Community Meeting Room, Third Floor. Ages 3 and up.
10:15 am
Mike Della Penna has been delighting family audiences with his magic! He's silly, he's funny and he'll make you go WOW! Ages 3 and up.
 December 29 2:00 pm-3:30 pm
Learn about LEGOŽ engineering! Build bridges, skyscrapers, motorized cars and more. Ages 5-13. Limited to 25 attendees.
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December is here and Dr. Seuss got it right! The weather is colder, the days are shorter and everything seems to be moving faster. The library is a circle of warmth and activity, and at the same time, a shelter from the hustle around.
There are many ways that the library can help you enjoy this wonderful time. We have holiday collections for Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanza including books, DVDs and CDs to delight the entire family!
Download ebooks or audiobooks using Overdrive from your library's website to take along with you on your trip, or listen to in the car around town. Catch up with some new music, or hum along to old favorites that you can download using Freegal. Our calendar is full of great programs coming up in December. Guest visiting from out of town? Kids off from school? Bring them to the Library or plan a an outing. Discover & Go will get you into some great Bay Area venues for free!
Safe and Happy Holidays, everyone! We look forward to seeing you at the library!
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All Library locations are closed
Wednesday
December 24
& Thursday
December 25
All locations
close at 6 pm
December 31, 2014
and are closed January 1, 2015
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No Two Alike
by Keith Baker
A pair of birds take a snowflake-filled journey through a wondrous winter landscape, exploring how everything, everywhere is wonderfully unique--from branches and leaves to forests and trees to friends and loved ones.
Have Fun, Anna Hibiscus! by Atinuke Anna Hibiscus lives in Africa. Amazing Africa. But she is spending Christmas with her granny in Canada. She can't wait to see snow for the first time! And how will it feel to be so far from home? (Book and audiobook) by Anna Ursu Hazel and Jack are best friends until an accident with a magical mirror and a run-in with a villainous queen find Hazel on her own, entering an enchanted wood in the hopes of saving Jack's life. (Book, audiobook, downloadable audiobook) 
Sneaky Art: Crafty Surprises to Hide in Plain Sight
by Marthe Jocelyn
Made you look! Kids will uncover their inner guerrilla artist as they sneak funny art projects into surprising places to make people smile! A hip, friendly how-to manual for creating removable and shareable art projects from easily found materials. |
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Try one of our other newsletters: General New or Arts & Culture or Teens.
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Wednesday, December 3
