Working on the Library's Strategic Plan really emphasizes all the things the library does and can do. We have various projects and initiatives that we want to bring together in harmony.

That's one thing I love about Jazz. There is harmony in the music, but also flexibility to be separate from the melody and then come back to it. It allows emphasis on individual parts. One appreciate the parts and the whole at the same time.

This month our theme is Words+Jazz. We have many ongoing programs that focus on Jazz, poetry and performance: Hip Hop for Change @North, Sing a Story: Hansel & Gretel @Claremont and Poetry & Jazz @Central, a mash-up concert of four sets of notable poets and musicians.

We are also celebrating National Library Week, April 12-18th. This year's theme is "Unlimited possibilities @ your library®.

Whether taking self-paced computer classes, stretching in Tiny Tots Story & Play @South, or picking a reference librarian's brain about on online research resources--we are here for you. Create something with tools from our Tool Lending Library. We even have a Bicycle Skills Class @West. Find your opportunities @Berkeley Public Library.

In a way, we create our own music and harmony with the various services we offer. Take time this month and listen in.

Thanks,

Jeff Scott
Director, Library Services

Photo Susan Malott

Sing-A-Story: Hansel and Gretel @Claremont
Friday, April 3rd
1:00-1:45pm
Ages 5-9
The San Francisco Opera Guild presents Sing A Story's Hansel and Gretel program. A teaching artist from the San Francisco Opera tells a classic opera story, complete with singing and opera insights. Musical storytelling, a choral coaching, singing session, props, and costumes make this a truly immersive creative experience!

Amy Liz sings I Am A Pizza.

Sing Along with Amy Liz @South
Saturday, April 4th
10:30-11:00am
Ages 2-8
Children's Entertainer Amy Liz has collected some of the best-loved children's songs, original songs, and contemporary songs for interactive songs, finger puppet songs, creative movement, and an assortment of other fun props and visuals to keep audiences engaged and entertained.

Kenn Adams Adventure Theater @North
Wednesday, April 8th
3:30-4:15pm
Ages 8-12
Are you crazy about mythology? Don't miss this hilarious interactive performance by Kenn Adams' Adventure Theater where YOU get to star in the show. In the Myth-Adventures of Melanie Moe, our heroine, Melanie Moe, travels through time to ancient Greece.  Melanie off on a perilous adventure where she battles the Cyclops, escapes the Furies, and outwits the Sphinx, all with your help!

Rosy the Tree Faerie Magic Show @Central
Saturday, April 11th
10:30-11:00am
Ages 4-12
Third floor Community Meeting Room
In Listen to the Environment, magician Erica Sodos becomes Rosy the Tree Faerie who entertains and informs about the importance and magic of nature. Incorporating magic, storytelling, and audience participation.

Mary Ellen tar solo at Yaa Halla Y'all.

Mary Ellen Donald: Middle Eastern Percussion @West
Saturday, April 25th
10:15-11:00am
Ages 4 and up
Mary Ellen Donald demonstrates and performs instruments such as a doumbec, riqq, tar, and zagat. Whether you know what those are or not, you've got to come to the concert!