Summer is almost here. It's time for Summer Reading and this year we are doing something different--We are offering it to everyone--Yes, readers of all ages. Stay tuned for more about it soon. #BPLSummer!
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Exciting and Innovative Events @Your Library
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 Lynette Cook, Scientific Illustrator: Exploring the Mysteries of the Universe: Art & Science @Central
Sunday, May 3rd
2:00-3:30pm
Lynette Cook is an award-winning scientific illustrator, recognized by the scientific community for her artwork of extrasolar planets and other space subjects. Lynette shares her work and describes how she creates images.
 Sunday, May 31
2:00-3:00pm
3rd floor Community Meeting Room
Back by popular demand, Paul Robeson, Renaissance Man features local baritone Autris Paige as he performs the words and music of the iconic political activist, singer, actor and athlete.
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Free Comic Book Give Away Day
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AfterWords Events @ Berkeley Public Library Foundation
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 Sunday, May 3
3:00pm-5:00pm $70
In 2008 local author Zac Unger moved with his wife and three children from comfortable Oakland to frigid and remote Churchill, Manitoba, population 943 - the "polar bear capital of the world." Never Look a Polar Bear in the Eye is a spirited and humorous account of his family's time there. Ticket includes Zac's book, which he will sign and afternoon treats at the reception. Sunday, May 17
3:00pm-5:00pm $50
Always wondered how the complexities of a mystery novel are achieved? Jesse Kellerman will discuss The Golem of Hollywood, his first collaboration with his father, famed author Jonathan Kellerman. |
 A great way to support the Library is to support the Berkeley Public Library Foundation. There is a special fundraising drive on May 5. |
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3rth Annual Quilt Show @Central
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Bowties made by Joy Kawaguchi
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May 1-June 7 The 34th Annual Quilt Show presents over 50 quilts loaned by community members, from traditional to outrageous and from very large to tiny Postcard sizes! Take the self-guided tour and learn about the quilts on display. Look for the large quilts on the second floor of the Central Library in the Historic Lobby and above the Reference Desk Area. A special traveling exhibit of mini quilts will visit our four branch libraries. View The Quilt Show on the library's website, too.
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 Look for Us @. . .Our Library on Wheels (LOW) will be out and about in Berkeley sharing books, movies and more. We also issue library cards and have free Wi-Fi.
@Berkeley City College
Wednesday, May 6
11:00am-1:00pm
2050 Center Street
Tuesday, May 12
4:00-7:00pm
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All Berkeley Public Libraries
are Closed
Monday, May 18th
Malcolm X Day
and
Monday, May 25th
Memorial Day
All Locations
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