October 2015
 

October is National Arts & Humanities Month. We have lots of great events planned for all ages. Read our monthly Art & Culture News for more information. Halloween is coming and we have crafts for kids and teens, story times for kids and adults and much more!

Check out our Events Calendar.
Libraries are for Reading & Rolling


Zeke Gerwein's Cross-Country Climate Challenge @Central
October 19
6:30pm-7:30pm
This summer, 14-year old Zeke Gerwein rode his bike 4000 miles, from Delaware to California, to raise awareness of climate change. Zeke returns to talk about his trip, show photos, and discuss what you can do to help alleviate climate change.
Third floor Community Meeting Room.


Speaking of biking, look for our Library On Wheels around town. And if you need some inspiration check out our Pinterest Board on Bikes!
Develop Your Job Skills

Start a Cooperative @Central
October 10
2:00pm-5:00pm
Think Outside the Boss: starting and operating a worker-owned business. Presented by the Sustainable Economies Law Center and the Alameda County Small Business Development Center. This free seminar includes: advantages of forming a worker-owned business, how to run a business democratically, spread ownership, deal with taxes and accounting and raise money while obeying the law. 
Third floor Community Meeting Room

Resume Workshop @Central
October 26
6:00-7:30pm
Free resume workshop. Prepare your resumes, cover letters & LinkedIn profiles/pages.
Bring your resume for review and suggestions.
Third Floor Community Meeting Room



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More October Happenings


Tenth Annual Staff Art Show @Central
October 1 - November 1
Regular Library hours
See what talented Library staffers create when not at work: paintings, drawings, ceramics, sculpture, woodworking, photography, fiber arts and more. Second floor Historic Entry & Historic Lobby and fifth floor Art & Music.

The People Make the Peace
October 17
11:00am-12:55pm
Hear the stories of three distinguished activists: Rennie Davis, of the Chicago 7, who is visiting from Colorado; Judy Gumbo, one of the founders of the Yippies; and Frank Joyce, a labor and peace activist from Detroit.

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In This Issue
Cafe Literario

Café Literario@West
Thursday, October 8
7:00-8:30pm
A free text and discussion series in Spanish.This month's discussion: La invención de Morel by Adolfo Bioy Casares



Library on Wheels



Look for Us @. . .

Our Library on Wheels  will be out and about in Berkeley sharing books, movies and more. We also issue library cards and have free Wi-Fi.

Library on Wheels @Sunday Streets
October 18
1:00pm-5:00pm
We'll be rolling around all afternoon so keep an eye out for us. More on Sunday Streets. Shattuck Ave.

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Library on Wheels Celebrates Dia de los Muertos @South Berkeley Farmers Market
October 27
3:30pm-6:30pm
Central Library
Look for us at the the Dia de los Muertos Celebration and Market. Special Day of the Dead crafts! Adeline and 63rd St.

Foundation Fun


Tall Tales & Local Ales @Central
Saturday, October 10
7:00 pm-10:00 pm  
$50
Join us for an evening of stories, craft beer, and entertaining storytellers and finger foods.

YouTube sensation David "DJ Dave" Wittman headlines along with local storytelling artists Kay DeMartini, Robin Claire & Friends, and Bay Area musicians. Featured local brews include Crooked City Cider, Hoi Polloi, Sierra Nevada, Triple Rock, and Calicraft.

To support the New Teen Room @Central.

Buy Tickets.

Library Closures
All
Berkeley Public Library
locations are closed
Monday
October 12th

All locations open one hour later at 11:00am on
Friday
October 30th



Thank You

Most free events at Central, South, West & Claremont branches are sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library and events at North are made possible by a generous gift from the Pace Trust, in support of the North Branch of the Berkeley Public Library.
www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org