September is National Library Card Sign-up Month, an event started in 1987 with the goal of getting library cards into the hands of every school-aged child. We go a step forward and encourage everyone to get a Library card today.

We have countless resources available to Berkeley Public Library cardholders! Check out our 24/7 eLibrary.

We also offer free classes, lectures and performances for fun, or for lifelong learning.

National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) whose roots go back to 1968, begins each year on September 15, the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries and ends shortly after Indigenous People's Day. We have several events highlighting Hispanic Heritage.

Don't forget Banned Book Week (September 27 to October 3) Celebrate the freedom to read! West Branch is having a Guess the Banned Book Game, Claremont Branch is displaying many books that have been banned or challenged. The can be  checked out.  We also have a  Banned @Central Authors' Panel at Central on September 29, 2015.

Playreaders @Central
Wednesdays
12 noon
We read two very different two-person plays in September. Donald Coburn's The Gin Game set in a senior citizen home. The second play is Dear Elizabeth by Sarah Ruhl about poets,Elizabeth Bishop and Robert Lowell, and their complicated relationship. All are welcome-no registration or auditions necessary.
Third floor Community Meeting Room.


Novella Carpenter@Claremont
Friday, September 4
4:00pm.
Writer, urban farmer, educator and activist Novella Carpenter joins us for a free author chat that coincides with the paperback release of her memoir, Gone Feral: Tracking My Dad Through the Wild.

Maker program @Claremont
Saturday, September 5
10:00-12:00pm.
We are celebrating National Library Card Month by repurposing old Library cards. Makers of all ages are welcome for our first Makerspace event. Different activities each month. Free. All supplies provided.


Poetry Circle @Claremont
September 10
6:30pm-7:50pm 
This poetry program features you and the poetry you like. So come participate in the friendly atmosphere, share a ready ear, read aloud (or recite), and let the words do their weave and swing and work.


  David Gans Solo Electric @Central
Sunday, September 13
1:30pm-2:30pm
5th floor Art & Music
David Gans, guitarist/singer, presents an eclectic, Grateful Dead-inspired concert. Gans is the longtime host of KPFA's Dead to the World. Read more.


Five Suns of Mexico @West
Saturday, September 19
4:00pm-5:00pm
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with Gloria Arjona, as she tells the history of Mexico through stories, songs, and pictures!





Francisco Herrera, Singer & Guitarist @West
Saturday, September 26
10:30am-11:30am
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month! Join us for songs, games and tongue twisters in Spanish and English with this renowned singer and guitarist.

 Mariachi Mexicanisimo @Central
Sunday, September 27th at 2:00PM
Mariachi Mexicanisimo brings authentic traditional music to the library for Hispanic Heritage Month.  Join us for joyful lively music for all ages.
Fifth floor.