Breaking news! For the first time Berkeley Public Library's Summer Reading Program is for grown-ups too. Not only that: it's for people of ALL ages! Sign the whole family up soon;
Also, check out our events calendar for programs for all ages, including intergenerational programs. If you won't be around this Summer, no worries - your whole family can complete Summer Reading remotely. Just get back by September 7th to pick up your winning prize. If you are in town, enjoy stickers, stamps and encouragement at each and every summer library visit. Just stop by the check-out desk and say hi! Also, one of the activities that can help you complete Summer Reading is . . . reading! Try our Staff Favorites 2015, a list that includes books for readers of a wide age range, including this prize-winning book: Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla by Katherine Applegate The true story of Ivan, known as the Shopping Mall Gorilla, who lived alone in a small cage for almost 30 years before being relocated to the gorilla habitat at ZooAtlanta. |
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July @ Berkeley Public Library
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Games Galore in the Library-Summer Edition @CentralThursdays, July 2-30 4:00pm 3rd floor Community Meeting Room Summer Games Blitz Edition! Board games, card games, and Wii on a movie screen! Ages 7-13.  The Mark & Dre Comedy (and Juggling) Show @WestTuesday, July 7 2:00pm Hysterical banter, skillful juggling, and audience participation!  Music with Asheba! @ClaremontFriday, July 10 4:00pm Asheba's Caribbean music for children always hits the right chord! This musical storyteller's upbeat calypso music includes remakes of children's classic music and original tunes as well. Ages 3-7.  Village Rhythms Drumming Get up and dance to the rhythm! Join master percussionist Onye Onyemaechi for a fun-filled, energetic, educational African drumming experience for the whole family! His repertoire involves child and family participation in African drumming, dance, songs, and stories. All ages. @CentralSaturday, July 11 @10:30am @Community Meeting Room @North Tuesday, July 21 @3:30pm @West Thursday, July 30 @4:00pm
Perry Yan, Magician @North
Wednesday, July 15
3:30pm
Sleight of hand magic tricks and comedy for the whole family! Ages 4 and up.  Magical Moonshine Theater Puppet Show @SouthWednesday, July 22 4:00pm Award-winning participatory and musical puppet shows! The Golden Armadillo (bilingual). Ages 3-7.
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Take a short Staycation on us! Free tickets to many Bay Area musems & venues ! Learn more.
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Find out what is happening at the Library! Each newsletter contains different stories!
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The Berkeley Public Library wants to give big thanks and a shout out to the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library for sponsoring #bplsummer Reading and to the Pace Fund for funding events at North Branch Library. |
All Berkeley Public Library locations
are closed
Friday July 3rd
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Saturday, July 4th
Have fun & be safe!
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We want to hear from you! From July 1, 2015 to July 28, 2015, we are running an online survey (in English & Spanish) to understand how patrons use the library's technology so we can provide resources and services that are valuable to the community. Thanks for you input. You have an impact! |
Hoot owl, master of disguiseby Sean Taylor Little ones will laugh at the antics of an owl that can disguise himself in order to catch a meal. But what will he disguise himself as in order to catch a pizza? Ages 0-7. Cakes in spaceby Philip Reeve & Sarah McIntyre Astra and her family's journey to a new planet will take 199 years and they will sleep through the voyage in suspended animation. But what happens when Astra wakes up after only 99 years? You will look at cupcakes in a new way after reading this wacky, funny story. Grades 2-5. Gone crazy in Alabamaby Rita Williams-Garcia Sisters Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern return in this 3rd and final story that began with One Crazy Summer. This time they head to the deep South to visit their great-grandmother, Ma Charles. The sisters find themselves in the midst of an old family feud, but also within the warm embrace of all their family members. Grades 5-7
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Available July 1st!It's summer now, but before you know it school will be back in session. Take a look at Tutor.com and score an X on you #bplsummer reading score card. Tutor.com is available from 2:00-9:00pm every day, 361 days of the year with one-to-one on tutoring on 30 subject for K-Freshman college and adult learners. Free with your Berkeley Library card. Tutor.com is not just for K-12. Need help with your resume or cover letter? Take a look!
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Available July 1st!
Save a tree and still read great kids magazines. We now have Flipster digital magazines for Kids. Read these online or offline with your mobile device.
It's easy to access and you can get it on your mobile devices!
Get the free Flipster app on iTunes or at Google play
And remember, when you try it out give yourself a big x on the #bplsummer Reading Score card!
Get the Flipster App at the Apple Store or Google Play.
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