This is the opportunity for the public to comment on the individual proposals during the period that they are displayed. These comments will be collated and delivered to the Selection Panel. These informal comments may help to raise new perspectives and open issues for discussion by the Panel, and they may help the decision process in some way.
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Free program supported by the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library

@Berkeley Public Library

Berkeley Public Library's Series
Local Places...Sacred Spaces... presents

Edwin Bernbaum's
THE HEIGHTS OF INSPIRATION:
Sacred Mountains of the World

& a Preview of TERRACES,
a dance/poetry collaboration presented by PACES
Alan Bern, Poet & Storyteller
Lucinda Weaver, Dancer & Choreographer

Questions?
Contact: Alan Bern, Community Relations Librarian (510-981-6107)
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BERKELEY PUBLIC TAKING PART IN
"SNAPSHOT: ONE DAY IN THE LIFE OF CALIFORNIA LIBRARIES"
The Berkeley Public Library is joining libraries across the state in participating in "Snapshot: One Day in the Life of California Libraries" on October 5, 2010, to show how important academic, public, school, and special libraries and library systems are to the state of California. This Snapshot Day has been developed by the California Library Association (CLA), http://cla-net.org/snapshotday/.

Berkeley Public Library & 21st Century Literacy
During the past year over 1.1 million visits were logged at berkeleypubliclibrary.org -- an average of over 3000 people every day of the year. Over 210,500 of these web visitors to the Library made use of the abundant resources accessible among the many subscription databases and e-books the Library provides free to cardholders, such as full-text journal articles, online career research, online test practice, computing & legal e-textbooks, and much more.

Book Into Film: Brokeback Mountain
Discussion Group at Berkeley Public Library
Berkeley Public Library invites you to participate in an examination of Brokeback Mountain, an Oscar-award winning film based on Annie Proulx's short story of the same name. Discussion group participants will read the short story and screenplay by Larry McMurtry at home and then gather at 1:30pm on Sunday, October 17, 2010 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 book, the movie and the adaptation process.

Berkeley Staff Art & Craft Show 2010
Employees of the BPL again show off their artistic and creativity in the Fifth Annual Berkeley Public Library Staff Art Show. The show runs from September 28 through October 25, 2010 at Central Library, 2090 Kittredge Street in downtown Berkeley.

OPERA IN THE CENTRAL LIBRARY
Berkeley Public Library presents a free noontime concert featuring Berkeley West Edge Opera (formerly Berkeley Opera) on Thursday, October 21 at 12:15pm. Artistic Director Mark Streshinsky and cast members will preview highlights from the company's upcoming production of Xerxes by George Frideric Handel. The concert takes place at the Central Berkeley Public Library, 5th Floor, 2090 Kittredge Street, which is wheelchair accessible. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Berkeley Public Library's 4th annual Banned Bookmobile is on display September 26 through October 31st in the entrance lobby of the Central Library.

Digital Stories and Panel Discussion on the
1960's Desegregation of the Berkeley Schools
Saturday, November 6, 2010, 2-4pm
Berkeley Public Central Library
3rd floor Community Meeting Room

BERKELEY PUBLIC LIBRARY TAKING PART IN "SNAPSHOT:
ONE DAY IN THE LIFE OF CALIFORNIA LIBRARIES"
Berkeley Public Library will compile statistics, users' comments, photographs, and other data chronicling a typical library day. The results collected at Berkeley Public Library will be added to those of other libraries across California, by the California Library Association (CLA), to show how libraries provide invaluable services to California citizens. For more info on statewide Snapshot Day, go to cla-net.org.
Berkeley Public Library is also planning programs that day for patrons of all ages. We will take photos & collect comments. For more info, call 510-981-6107.

Old Time Music and Story Songs with Caroline Oakley and Maggie Lind in Central Library's 3rd Floor Community Meeting Room
Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 10:15am

Book Into Film: Rear Window
Discussion Group at Berkeley Public Library
Berkeley Public Library invites you to participate in an examination of Rear Window, a critically acclaimed film based on Cornell Woolrich's short story of the same name. Discussion group participants will read the book at home and then gather at 1:30 on Sunday, September 12, 2010 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Berkeley's Central Library, 2090 Kittredge Street to view the film together.

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.

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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Libraries Are Busier Than Ever:
Berkeley Public Library Checks out
2,000,000 Items in One Year!

COMING SOON @ Central Library:
Improved layouts and floor plans

Book Into Film:
The Namesake
Discussion Group at
Berkeley Public's Central Library

Summer Event Series at Berkeley Public Library's North Branch
In this Food-Focused event series, patrons are encouraged to bring a potluck item to share.

Growing Up Asian in America Exhibit
at Berkeley Public's Central Library

Teen Summer Reading runs through Saturday, August 14th at all Berkeley Public Library locations.

Berkeley Public Library is 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, will be held Saturday, May 22nd, 2pm, in the Central Library (2090 Kittredge Street @ Shattuck, downtown Berkeley) 3rd floor Community Meeting Room and will be followed by book sales and a book signing.

Reflections on the
Contours of Chinese Macrohistory
with Dr. Zhu Qii of Stanford University
(In Mandarin only:
no English translation will be provided)
Saturday, May 1, 2010 2-4:30 PM
Berkeley Public Central Library
2090 Kittredge St. at Shattuck Ave.
3rd floor Community Meeting Room
Free admission.

Berkeley Public Library Invites You to. . .
Join us as the architectural design teams present updates on the design development and schematic phases of your Branch Library Projects:

Planning Your West Branch Library Project
Schematic Design Update at a regular Board of Library Trustees Meeting, Wednesday, May 12 at 6:30PM, 1901 Russell St. @ M. L. King, Jr., Way. Join us as the design team Harley Ellis Devereaux - GreenWorks Studio discuss the next steps in the design process, including more detailed plans, landscape ideas, layout, etc.

Planning Your Claremont Branch Library Project
Design Development Update at a regular Board of Library Trustees Meeting, Wednesday, May 12 at 6:30PM, 1901 Russell Street @ M. L. King, Jr., Way. Join us as the design team Gould Evans / Baum Thornley present more developed drawings of the proposed design, including materials and finishes.

Planning Your North Branch Library Project
Design Development Update
at a special Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, May 25, 6:30 PM
Northbrae Community Church
941 The Alameda
Join us as the design team Architectural Resources Group w/ Tom Eliot Fisch presents more developed drawings of the proposed design, including materials and finishes.

We value your input!
For accessibility information or other questions, go to berkeleypubliclibrary.org or call 510-981-6195.

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Berkeley Celebrates "Si, se puede":
Poster, Book, & Photo Exhibit
Honoring Cesar's Legacy
Through Service to the Community
To Celebrate the
2010 Chavez Commemorative Period
March 30 - April 12, 2010
Flat Display Cases Berkeley Public Central Library - 2nd floor Historic Lobby
Exhibit Cases Facing on Kittredge Street
2090 Kittredge Street (at Shattuck)

Berkeley Public Library Invites You to...
Join us as the architectural design teams present updates on the design development and schematic phases of your Branch Library Projects:

- South Branch Library Project
Design Development Update
Wednesday, April 13th, 6:30-8:00 PM at the South Branch Library, 1901 Russell Street @ Martin Luther King, Jr., Way. Join us as the design team Field Paoli
presents more developed drawings of the proposed design, including materials
and finishes.

- North Branch Library Project
Design Development Update
Wednesday, April 14th, 6:30 PM at the Central Library, 2090 Kittredge Street, 3rd floor Community Meeting Room,
at a regular meeting of the Board of Library Trustees. Join us as the design team Architectural Resources Group w/ Tom Eliot Fisch presents more developed drawings of the proposed design, including materials and finishes.

- West Branch Library Project
Schematic Design Update
Thursday, April 22nd 6:30 - 8:00 PM at West Branch, 1125 University Avenue. Join us as the architects Harley Ellis Devereaux, GreenWorks Studio discuss the next steps in the design process, including more detailed plans on the preferred scheme, landscape ideas, layout, etc.

We value your input!
For accessibility info or other questions, go to berkeleypubliclibrary.org or call 981-6195.

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