January 2015



The theme for January is New Year, New You. We have lots of events and services to help you start 2016 off right!  Come visit us for free concerts, conversations with authors, book clubs, yoga, business seminars, resume workshops and more -- all free and selected to help you with your goals for the New Year and the new you!

Subscribe to our monthly Kids, Teens and Art & Culture newsletters for more on our free events and services.

A New Year, A New You! Lectures, Yoga & More
Tuesday, January 12
2:00-5:00pm
This free  seminar is a building block for small business owners or entrepreneurs a simple way to understand the fundamentals of writing an excellent business plan for their specific business. In partnership with the Alameda County Small Business Center.


Dora Sorell:
Dora Sorell: "Tell the Children"

Dora Sorell, Auschwitz survivor @North
Wednesday, January 13
3:30-5:00pm
Meet Auschwitz survivor, Dora Sorrell. The Nazis destroyed her family and community. We provide a unique opportunity to hear from one of the few remaining survivors of the The Holocaust. Ages 10 and up.

 
Lawyers in the Library @Claremont
Thursday, January 14
6:00-7:30pm
Sign-ups start at 5:00pm for a spot with our visiting lawyer. Names will be pulled at random at 6:00m for appointment times. Call 510-981-6280 for more information.

ESL Conversation @West
Friday January 15, 22, 29 from 3 - 4pm.
West ESL Conversation Club SPECIAL Potluck MEETING: January 8th from 3-5pm. Please Bring a food to Share!!!


Saturday Morning Yoga @CentralCMR
January 16, 23 & 30
11:00am-12:00pm
Join instructor Stacey Singleton to begin the New Year with a relaxed mind and body. Appropriate for both beginners and those with experience. Stacey provides a limited number of mats but encourages you to bring your own (if you have one).  

Resume Workshop @Central CMR
Tuesday, January 26
 6:00-7:30pm
Marilyn Tullius leads this monthly workshop and provides tips and strategies on how to engage the reader, demonstrate potential, and get more interviews.  The workshop includes handouts, resume examples, and one-on-one resume advice.



In This Issue
Library on Wheels
The Library on Wheels brings free Wi-Fi,  books, movies and more to local public gatherings.

@South Berkeley Farmers' Market
Tuesday,
January 12
3:00-5:00pm
Look for us @ corner
 of Adeline & 63rd St.

@North Berkeley Farmers' Market
Thursday,
January 21
3:00-5:00pm
Look for us near Shattuck & Vine.



Library Closures

All Berkeley Public Library locations
are closed

Thursday
December 24
&
Friday
December 25

All locations close
6:00pm
on
Thursday
December 31
and are closed
Friday
January 1, 2016

Thank You

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

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