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Strength in Diversity: The Poetry of Ecology

May 21, 2012 in Reading Event by LibraryNews | Permalink

For Immediate Release
May 19, 2012


Contact: Isobel Schneider (Tel: 510-981-6150)


Strength in Diversity: The Poetry of Ecology. Award winning poets Adam David Miller and Kim Shuck, headline a FREE multicultural and multigenerational poetry reading at the Berkeley Public Library.

 

Strength in Diversity: The Poetry of Ecology, a FREE, multi-cultural, multi-generational reading will showcase original works by six poets. The program is presented jointly by the Ecology Center and the Berkeley Public Library at 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 23, 2012, in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room of the Berkeley Public Library, Central Branch, 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley.

Adam David Miller, well-known poet, teacher and community activist, author of four books of prize-winning poetry and more recently a notable memoir, Ticket to Exile, headlines the program with Kim Shuck, author of the collection Smuggling Cherokee and winner of numerous writing awards including the Native Writers of the Americas First Book Award and the Mary Tall Mountain Award.

The Ecology Center’s Kirk Lumpkin, poet, performer, and the Special Events and Promotions Coordinator of the Berkeley Farmers’ Markets hosts this program. He will be joined by two other Ecology Center poets, Jahan Khalighi, a former member of the Eugene Slam Poetry Team and Nakia “Precious Gift” Dillard. The program rounds out with a young poet from Youth Speaks.

Book signing will follow.

This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library (www.berkeleylibraryfriends.org).  For more program information call 510-981-6150 or connect to www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org.

The Central Library is open Monday, noon-8 p.m., Tuesday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday afternoons from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.  For questions and accessibility information, call 510-981-6195, TTY 510-548-1240, http://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org.

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“Super Cinema” Film Series at Central Library

May 17, 2012 in Film event by LibraryNews | Permalink

For immediate release
For events beginning Friday, June 8, 2012


Contact:  Debbie Carton (Ph:  510-981-6236)

 

“Super Cinema” Film Series at Central Library

 

Summer’s nearly here! Instead of blockbuster sequel movies, consider the Berkeley Public Library’s new film series, “Super Cinema”.  Each month we’ll explore a different theme or genre on Friday afternoons at 3 p.m.at the Central Library, 2090 Kittredge (at Shattuck), in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room.

June is devoted to Satirical Cinema, with a great lineup.  On June 8, we’ll show “Waiting for Guffman” (1997), followed by “Little Miss Sunshine” (2006) on June 15, “The Gods Must Be Crazy” (1981) on June 22 and “Thank You for Smoking” (2006) on June 29.

July focuses on the career of Marilyn Monroe.  During Our Weeks with Marilyn, we’ll start with “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” (1953) on July 6, view “All About Eve” (1950) on July 13, continue with “Monkey Business” (1952) on July 20 and finish with “The Seven Year Itch”  (1955) on July  27.

This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library. For questions regarding this program, call 510-981-6241.  For accessibility information, call 510-981-6195, TTY (510) 528-1240, http://berkeleypubliclibrary.org.


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Photography Exhibit – From Above – The Photography of Michael Layefsky

May 14, 2012 in Art & Music Event by LibraryNews | Permalink

For Immediate Release
For an exhibit:  June 4th – September 4th
Artist’s reception:  June 9th

Contact: Michele McKenzie
phone: 510-981-6241

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
From Above
The Photography of Michael Layefsky

 

Berkeley-based photographer Michael Layefsky exhibits a selection of aerial photographs depicting landscapes of agricultural, industrial, and architectural subjects in the Bay Area and beyond.  Layefsky’s stunning large format digital prints will be on display in Berkeley Public Library’s Central Catalog Lobby, 2090 Kittredge at Shattuck, downtown Berkeley, from June 4th through September 4th.

Michael Layefsky will discuss his work and aerial photography during a FREE artist’s reception on Saturday afternoon, June 9th, at 2:00 pm in the 1st floor Catalog of the Central Library.

Layefsky captures his images by sending his cameras skyward via kites, helium balloons, and long poles.  Though the vast majority of his aerial photographs have been taken in the Bay Area, Layefsky has flown his kite and camera in other parts of the U.S., and in the skies above several Asian and European countries.  Layefsky was recently invited to exhibit photographs and demonstrate his aerial photography tools and techniques at the California Academy of Sciences.  His clients include organizations such as the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, the World Economic Forum, and the U.S. National Park Service.  Many of his images are available for license from Getty Images.  Access to the exhibit is available during the library’s open hours: Monday 12 – 8; Tuesday 10- 8; Wednesday – Saturday, 10 – 6; Sunday 1 – 5.

Wheelchair accessible.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.  For more information, call 510-981-6100 or connect  www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org

Salt Flats from M. Layefsky

Trees and Fountains from M. Layefsky

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Pitch yourself like a Pro would! North Cities One Stop Job Club comes to the Berkeley Public Library

May 14, 2012 in Adult Event by LibraryNews | Permalink

For Immediate Release
May 14, 2012

Contact: Wendy Guzman, Employment Specialist,
at 510-809-1330

 

Pitch yourself like a Pro would!
North Cities One Stop Job Club comes to the Berkeley Public Library

 

Networking is a huge part of a successful job search, but it requires skills that most of us need to work hard to develop, like the ability to succinctly pitch your qualifications to relative strangers at a moment’s notice.  Get feedback on your efforts and support from others looking for work in a new Networking Club that will meet at the Central Library on June 27th, 2012 from 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.  The North Cities One Stop’s  Job Club will have off- site meetings every other month in the third floor Community Meeting Room of Berkeley’s Central Library at 2090 Kittredge Street (at Shattuck Avenue). Folks who attend will have an opportunity to practice their elevator speeches, learn networking techniques from professionals and connect with other job seekers. Bring business cards, any job leads that you would like to share with others and be ready to practice the fine art of self-promotion.

This is a Workforce Reinvestment Act funded program that is hosted each month in various locations across Berkeley by North Cities One Stop Development Center.  For more information on this program and to RSVP (required) contact Wendy Guzman, Employment Specialist, at 510-809-1330.

The Central Library is open Monday, noon-8p.m., Tuesday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.., Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., and Sunday afternoons from 1 p.m. till 5 p.m. For questions and accessibility information, call 510-981-6195, TDD 510-548-1240, http://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org.

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“Blue Suede Jews” at the Central Library

May 7, 2012 in Art & Music Event by LibraryNews | Permalink

For immediate release
For event on Sunday, June 10, 2012


Contact: Debbie Carton (Ph: 510-981-6236)

 

“Blue Suede Jews” at the Central Library

 

Berkeley Public Library welcomes back local rock historian Richie Unterberger in a program on Jews in rock and roll on Sunday, June 10, at 2 p.m. at the Central Library, 2090 Kittredge (at Shattuck), in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room. Mr. Unterberger is known for his extensive and meticulous research, use of rare archival footage and engaging presentations.

“Blue Suede Jews: Jews in the Golden Age of Rock’n'Roll” features footage of major Jewish rock performers, such as Lou Reed, Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel, Carole King, Marc Bolan, Leonard Cohen, Neil Diamond, Janis Ian, Lesley Gore, Peter Green of the original Fleetwood Mac, Manfred Mann, Carly Simon, and quite a few other surprises.

This free program is sponsored by Friends of the Berkeley Public Library. For questions regarding this program, call 510-981-6241.  For accessibility information, call 510-981-6195, TTY (510) 528-1240, http://berkeleypubliclibrary.org.

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Pitch yourself like a Pro would!

April 30, 2012 in Training by LibraryNews | Permalink

For Immediate Release
May 1, 2012

 

Contact: Shani Leonards, 510-981-6148

 

Pitch yourself like a Pro would!
North Cities One Stop Job Club comes to the Berkeley Public Library

 

Networking is a huge part of a successful job search, but it requires skills that most of us need to work hard to develop, like the ability to succinctly pitch your qualifications to relative strangers at a moment’s notice.  Get feedback of your efforts and support from others looking for work in a new Networking Club that will meet at the Central Library on June 27th, 2012 from 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.  The North Cities One Stop’s  Job Club will have off- site meetings every other month in the third floor Community Meeting Room of Berkeley’s Central Library at 2090 Kittredge Street (at Shattuck Avenue). Folks who attend will have an opportunity to practice their elevator speeches, learn networking techniques from professionals and connect with other job seekers. Bring business cards, any job leads that you would like to share with others and be ready to practice the fine art of self-promotion.

This is a Workforce Reinvestment Act funded program that is hosted each month in various locations across Berkeley by North Cities One Stop Development Center.  For more information on this program and to RSVP (required) contact Wendy Guzman, Employment Specialist, at 510-809-1330.

The Central Library is open Monday, noon-8p.m., Tuesday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.., Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., and Sunday afternoons from 1 p.m. till 5 p.m. For questions and accessibility information, call 510-981-6195, TDD 510-548-1240, http://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org.

Job Club Flyer

 

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International Business with the Alameda County Small-Business Development Center

April 24, 2012 in Training by LibraryNews | Permalink

For Immediate Release
April 23, 2012
For event occurring May 8, 2012

 

Contact: Tom Dufour (510-981-6134)

 

International Business
with the Alameda County Small-Business Development Center
at the Berkeley Public Library

For entrepreneurs looking to start or expand an international business, on May 8, 2012 at 2:00 pm in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room of the Berkeley Public Library, Central Branch, 2090 Kittredge Street. Global business operations is one of the fastest growing segments in the economy and, according to experts, expected to continue expanding at rates much higher than the U. S. domestic GDP. This class is a must if you are: – Expecting to expand internationally in the near future – Interested in International Finance – Wanting to learn how to source products overseas – Needing more information on how to sell internationally or how to structure international partnerships and joint ventures.

This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library  www.berkeleylibraryfriends.org.  For questions regarding this program, call 510-981-6148, or visit www.acsbdc.org.

The Central Library is open Monday, noon-8 p.m., Tuesday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday afternoons from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.  For questions and accessibility information, call 510-981-6195, TTY 510-548-1240, http://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org.

 

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Book Into Film: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

April 23, 2012 in Book Into Film Event by LibraryNews | Permalink

For Immediate Release
April 22, 2012

Contact: Debbie Carton (Ph: 510-981-6236)

 

Book Into Film: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Discussion Group at the Berkeley Public Library

 

Berkeley Public Library invites you to a viewing of Elia Kazan’s film of the Betty Smith novel, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. The 1943 novel focuses on young Francie Nolan and her Irish-American’s family struggles to survive the Brooklyn tenement of Williamsburg in the early 1900s. Director Kazan insisted on black and white film for the 1945 film, which won Oscars for Peggy Ann Garner (Francie) and James Dunn as her charming but irresponsible father.  This was Kazan’s first feature film, and still garners critical acclaim.

Discussion group participants will read the book at home and then gather at 1:30 on Sunday, May 27, 2012 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Berkeley’s Central Library, 2090 Kittredge Street to view the film together. After viewing the film, participants will discuss the play, the movie and the adaptation process.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, this free Book into Film program at the Central Library takes place every other month and offers adult and teen patrons the opportunity to discuss books, films and the art of adaptation. Participation is limited and registration is required. Please call (510) 981-6236 to register for this program.

The Central Library is open Monday, noon-8 p.m., Tuesday, 10 a.m.- 8 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., and Sunday afternoons from 1 p.m. till 5 p.m.  For

questions and accessibility information, call 510-981-6195, TTY 510-548-1240, http://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org.

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31st Annual Quilt Show at Berkeley Public Library

April 20, 2012 in Exhibit, Workshop by LibraryNews | Permalink

For immediate release
April 19, 2012

Contact: Debbie Carton (Ph: 510-981-6236)


31st Annual Quilt Show at Berkeley Public Library


Berkeley Public Library proudly presents the 31st Annual Quilt Show. Quilts will be on display at the Central Library, 2090 Kittredge (at Shattuck) from May 1 – May 27, in the 1st floor gallery, second floor display cases and the  Historic Lobby.

For the past three years, our show has focused on miniature quilts. This year, we include 19 larger quilts in addition to the smaller quilts. Accompanying the quilts is a display of antique miniature sewing machines from the collection of Eloine Ralph, donated by her sister Gwen Ralph. Visitors can take the self-guided tour, using a catalog describing each entry.

As part of the Quilt Show, the library welcomes the Textile Mavens for a program on community quilts. Join us for Quilting by Committee, on Tuesday, May 8, from 6-7 p.m. in the third floor Community Meeting Room. This workshop and forum on community quilts features quilters Fern Royce and Catherine Durand (www.textilemavens.com). With more than a dozen community quilts under their belts, they will share their lessons learned and success stories. Learn how to best use group efforts to create quilts for a community, by a community.

The free exhibit and program are sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For further information, call 510-981-6241. For accessibility information, call 510-981-6195 TTY, 510-548-1240, http://berkeleypubliclibrary.org

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Tenth Anniversary of the Berkeley Public Library’s Central Branch

April 4, 2012 in News by LibraryNews | Permalink

For Immediate Release
April 4, 2012

 

Contact: Douglas Smith – Deputy Director of Library Services
Phone: 510-981-6195

 

Tenth Anniversary of the Berkeley Public Library’s Central Branch

 

Friday, April 6, 2012 will mark the tenth anniversary of the grand re-opening of the Central branch of the Berkeley Public Library. In honor of this occasion, an exhibit of documentary photographs of the Central Library and how it looked before the renovation and expansion of the landmark 1931 Art Deco structure is being held in the beautiful historic lobby on the Library’s 2nd floor. Ten years ago as a result of $30 million provided by the voter-approved Measure S, the new 100,000 square foot Central opened with double the space of the old Central, and seven miles of shelves to house its extensive collections. Seven thousand visitors came on that first day to see one of downtown Berkeley’s major architectural landmarks, which is on the National Register of Historic Places and which met immediate praise by architectural critics including Berkeley’s own John King in the San Francisco Chronicle. Historic spaces were returned to their original beauty, and over ten years several million library patrons have enjoyed the many new features of the Library including the vastly expanded Children’s Room, the Berkeley History Room, the Art & Music floor with its views of the Golden Gate, and premium quality hardwood furniture built by local craftspersons .

For a complete list of Berkeley Public Library locations, hours, and events please visit www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org

 

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