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November 29, 2007
Annual Report
Take a look at Berkeley Public Library's 2007 Annual Report
(Large file so may take a few moments to load.)
November 27, 2007
Survey Of Unmet Library Needs in Southwest Berkeley Launched by Berkeley Public Library
Berkeley Public Library has launched a Community Survey of Unmet Library Needs in Southwest Berkeley. The survey will be available in both Spanish and English online at berkeleypubliclibrary.org as well as at all library locations in written paper format. The Library will also engage in Community Outreach in the Southwest Berkeley area to get survey participation from that area. For more info, call 510-981-6107.
Download press release
Download description
Download survey in English
Download survey in Spanish
November 26, 2007
Home Improvement Reference Center and related new mailing list for homeowners in Berkeley doing home improvements
Take a look at a new Berkeley Public Library online resource:
Home Improvement Reference Center - Well illustrated information on maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, outdoor improvements, and decorating home & garden.
Go to http://berkeleypubliclibrary.org/ & click on Online Resources or go directly to
http://berkeleypubliclibrary.org/services_and_resources/online_resources.php
Find Home Improvement Reference Center under General Reference
You will need a Berkeley Public Library card to connect to this online resource from outside the library.
For related new mailing list for homeowners in Berkeley doing home improvements go to
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/berkeley-hi/
Description
A group for discussing various home improvement topics with other homeowners in Berkeley. The topics can include:
unknown treasures of local resources
learning from other people's experiences
brain-storming for solving problems
suggestions for working with carpenters, plumbers, roofers, architects, contractors, etc
approaches for working through the city maze on building issues
November 25, 2007
December Newsletter
November 11, 2007
Berkeley Public Library Hosts Edward Jones Financial Advisor and Wells Fargo Bank Business Banking Specialist To Present a Program for Adults on Children's Financial Literacy
When: Saturday, December 8, 2-4pm
Where: Central Library's 3rd floor Community Meeting Room
Who: Lu Vazquez, Edward Jones Financial Advisor,
will present "How To Raise a Money Smart Child"
John Abrate, Wells Fargo Bank Business Banking Specialist,
will present "Hands On Banking -- El futuro en tus manos"
NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Download flyer
Download press release
November 10, 2007
COME SEE THE MAGIC! Berkeley Public Library presents Photoimager Don Melandry
Berkeley Public Library presents
Photoimager Don Melandy's
THE SUBLIME SERIES:
Playing with Adobe Photoshop using Filters or
How I stopped worrying and learned to love Photoshop
Exhibit of THE SUBLIME SERIES
Tuesday, November 27 through Monday, December 10, 2007
Exterior Kittredge Street Exhibit cases and
in flat cases inside on the 2nd and 5th floors
of the downtown Central Library, 2090 Kittredge Street
Don Melandry will present a free program on his photoimaging work
Sunday, December 2, 2007, 2pm
Central Library's 3rd floor Community Meeting Room
November 8, 2007
Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Regular Meeting Board of Library Trustees November 14, 2007: Download Agenda and Packet