It may be summer vacation for some, but if you are in business, it can be hard to take a break. Join our #bplSummer reading and score by attending an event or using our business books or online resources! Sign up here and download your game card, or pick up one from any of our library locations. Once you've done that, start reading, streaming or browsing, or visiting your local library. Every time you do, put an X on your game board. 30 X-es and you are a WINNER! And remember: this year's Summer Reading Game is all-ages, so get your neighbors, colleagues, in-laws, siblings, friends, and everyone else you know in on the action! #bplsummer. 
Be SocialPost photos of yourself reading one of our books, journals or databases or of your friends, and your family reading this summer on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter with the hashtag #bplsummer. We'll feature our favorites on our website!
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Reference USA for Business & Jobs
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The Library wants to help you succeed so we offer great classes, lectures, books, audiobooks, etc. to help you succeed in business. Below is just one of them Reference USA is considered the premier source of business and residential information for reference and research. Of course, our reference librarians are helpful, but you can access Reference USA 24/7. Starting July 1, go to our website under Explore: Reference & Learning.
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Reference USA Historical U.S. Business Data
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Want to learn more about how to research employment possibilities, research businesses and more. Ask your librarian and check out Reference USA's YouTube channel.
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SCORE Small Business CounselingSaturdays, July 11, 18 & 25 1:30pm, 2:30pm; 3:30pm Tuesdays July 7, 14, 21 & 28 5:30pm & 6:30pm Our SCORE volunteer counselors have real-world experience in starting and operating small-businesses. We offer free one-on-one one-hour sessions to get help in turning an idea into a viable business or to improve your existing business. Schedule an appointment today. Call 10-981-6148.Also, see our Jobs & Small Businesses resources under Popular Topics.
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 Code Self Study @SouthWednesdays 10:00am-1:00pm All programming languages and skill levels are welcome from complete beginners to experienced programmers. Just bring whatever tutorials, books, courses, or projects that you're working on. Experienced programmers can help the beginners. Sometimes it's easier to stay focused if a specific time is scheduled for studying and if there are others around to help.
- Learn how to build websites & applications
- Prepare to get into a code school, or use it as an alternative to a programming boot camp
- Meet creative people
- Work through programming books and online courses with a group
- Collaborate on tech projects
- And much more...
There are no limitations on which languages and technologies people in the group can study. Check out the Code Self Study and online wiki full of programming resources. Read Safari Tech eBooks from our catalog, or check out a book on coding.  Bicycle Tune-up Clinic @WestSaturday, July 11 3:00pm - 5:00pm Be safe! Come to a bicycle tune-up clinic with the talented spoke-folks from Berkeley's own Street Level Cycles. Bring your bike for fine tuning. These experts will demonstrate to make your ride smooth and safe. Adults and teens of middle school and high school age are welcome.  Village Rhythms DrummingGet 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
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Every time you read 20 minutes or listen to an audiobook, or try out one of our online resources, you X out a box on your #bplsummer Game Card!
Starting July 1, we have 3 new online resources:
- Reference USA Business data
- Tutor.com K-12 & adult learning
from our website
Read all Summer!
#bplsummer
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Impact Survey: Make a Difference
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We want to hear from you! From July 1, 2015 to July 28, 2015, the Library will be running an online survey to understand how patrons use the library's technology, so we can provide resources and services that are valuable to the community. Please help us improve our services. Starting July 1, go to our Library website to fill out the survey, click here, or access it from one of the library's public access computers. Paper surveys will also be available at each library location. The Impact Survey is anonymous, available in English and Spanish, and takes 10-15 minutes to complete. The survey is confidential and does not collect any personally identifiable information. |
All Berkeley Public Library locations
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Saturday, July 4th
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 Behind the Scenes At Shotgun with Patrick Dooley @Ashby Stage$150Friday, July 31 6:30pm-10:00pm Six guests will begin with a pre-performance dinner backstage with artistic director Patrick Dooley, dinner compliments of Poulet. Then, attend Shotgun's production of Top Girls, Caryl Churchill's play examining what it means to be a successful woman in today's world.
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