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July 20, 2010
August 2010 Newsletter of the Berkeley Public Library
COMING SOON @ Central Library:
Improved layouts and floor plans
UPDATING YOUR COMPUTER SKILLS
at Berkeley Public's Central Library 3rd floor Electronic Classroom
August 14 and August 21, 2010, 2-4 PM
Check out the NEW BIN!
Berkeley Information Network
We are excited to announce that the Berkeley Information Network (BIN) has been redesigned and now has its own web address: berkeleypubliclibrary.org/bin
"Reading History" is a new account feature that enables you to keep track of your circulation history (the items that you have checked out). Participation is voluntary.
Ken Akimoto's "Warm Tones"
Bay Area based international photographer, Ken Akimoto, exhibits color and black and white prints at the Berkeley Public Library's Central Catalog Lobby, 2090 Kittredge at Shattuck in downtown Berkeley, from July 5th through September 28th.
Book Into Film:
Wonder Boys
Discussion Group at
Berkeley Public's Central Library
Teen Summer Reading runs through Saturday, August 14th at all Berkeley Public Library locations.
July 16, 2010
Maile Chapman presents her book: Your Presence is Requested at Suvanto
If you missed the program described below, please don't despair. It was filmed by Berkeley Community Media (http://www.betv.org/), and you can check out the DVD: http://encore.berkeley-public.org/iii/encore/record/C%7CRb1682351%7CSmaile+chapman%7COrightresult%7CX5?lang=eng&suite=pearl And, of course, check out the book by all means.
Berkeley Public Library was thrilled to host a reading and slide presentation by Maile Chapman of her first novel, YOUR PRESENCE IS REQUESTED AT SUVANTO. The program, sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library, was held Saturday, May 22nd, 2pm, in the Central Library (2090 Kittredge @ Shattuck, downtown Berkeley)
3rd floor Community Meeting Room and was followed by book sales and a book signing.
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July 7, 2010
UPDATING YOUR COMPUTER SKILLS
This two-part training is designed for people with some computer experience who want to learn how to keep up with the latest versions of Windows, word processors, & Internet services such as Facebook.
@ Berkeley Public's Central Library
3rd floor Electronic Classroom
August 14 and August 21, 2010, 2-4 PM
August 14: The Computer/Word Processor Looks Different! What Do I Do?
August 21: How Do I Keep Up With The Internet?
Instructor: Jane Vincent, Center for Accessible Technology, Berkeley, California
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