Library News
June 3, 2010
June 2010 Newsletter of the Berkeley Public Library
Berkeley Public Library and
Berkeley Community Media (BCM) Team Up!
YOUR PRESENCE IS REQUESTED AT SUVANTO BY MAILE CHAPMAN:
FEMALE PATIENTS AT A REMOTE HOSPITAL IN FINLAND
A BRILLIANT AND UNNERVING DEBUT NOVEL ABOUT THE MYSTERIOUSLY ILL
The meticulously researched novel that took ten years in the making (graywolfpress.org) Berkeley Public Library was thrilled to host a reading and slide presentation by Maile Chapman of her 1st novel, YOUR PRESENCE IS REQUESTED AT SUVANTO. Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library, it was held Saturday, May 22nd, 2pm, at the Central Library and was videotaped by Berkeley Community Media! If you missed the program, there are other opportunities to see it. BCM will air it on Cable Berkeley -- for more scheduling info, go to betv.org/:
Sunday June 6 -5:00pm
Monday June 7 - 7:00am
Sunday June 13 - 5:00pm
Monday June 14 - 7:00am
Sunday June 20 - 5:00pm
Monday June 21 - 7:00am
Sunday June 27 - 5:00pm
Monday June 28 - 7:00am
Sunday July 4 - 5:00pm
Also on the BCM Calendar: each week in June they will show Berkeley Public School Desegregation stories, a BPL project:
Mondays 9am
Wednesdays 5am
Thursdays 12pm
Sundays 3pm
(for more background on this project, go to berkeleypubliclibrary.org/community/berkeley_history/desegregation_stories.php)
Watch out for future Berkeley Public Library/ Berkeley Community Media collaborations!
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Berkeley Public Library Invites You to. . .
Planning Your
South Branch Library Project
June 2010
Design Development Update
at a regular Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, June 9th, 6:30 PM
1901 Russell Street @ M. L. King Jr. Way
Join us as the design team
Field Paoli
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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Find your ancestors! Learn a language!
The Berkeley Public Library now features two new databases through the online catalog.
Ancestry is an online site packed with genealogical reference material, available to use inside the Central Library and the Branches.
Mango Languages is a language learning system that teaches actual conversation skills for Chinese (Mandarin), French, Japanese, Italian, Spanish & English for Spanish speakers. You may choose a basic course to prepare for a short trip overseas or a more complete course to move beyond basic language skills. Available for use at home or other remote locations, as well as in the library. Find these, and many more resources, at the "Search Online Resources" link on the Library's homepage, berkeleypubliclibrary.org. Look under subject Genealogy for the Ancestry link and under Language Learning for Mango.
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Become a Student Friend Volunteer
Kids entering grades 6-8!
Puzzled about how you are going to spend all your free time this summer?
Sign up to be a Student Friend Volunteer and help out at the Berkeley Public Library.
Questions? Call 510-981-6223.
July 7, 2008
Regular meeting of Board of Library Trustees for July 9, 2008
June 6, 2008
Notice Of Cancellation Regular Meeting BOLT
Cancellation of Regular Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees for June 11, 2008
Special Meeting Board of Library Trustees June 10, 2008
May 16, 2008
Special Meeting Board of Library Trustees - May 20, 2008
May 9, 2008
May 14, 2008 BOLT Meeting
Regular Meeting Board of Library Trustees May 14, 2008: Agenda and Packet
April 18, 2008
April 23, 2008 Special Closed Meeting
Special Closed Meeting Board of Library Trustees April 23, 2008: Agenda and Packet
April 4, 2008
April 9, 2008 BOLT Meeting
Regular Meeting Board of Library Trustees April 9, 2008: Agenda and Packet
March 6, 2008
March 12, 2008 BOLT Meeting
Regular Meeting Board of Library Trustees March 12, 2008: Agenda and Packet
February 8, 2008
February 13, 2008 BOLT Meeting
Regular Meeting Board of Library Trustees February 13, 2008: Agenda and Packet
January 4, 2008
January 9, 2008 BOLT Meeting
Download packet for January 9 BOLT meeting.
December 19, 2007
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION of a meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee for Sunshining the Selection of Trustees
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION of a meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee for Sunshining the Selection of Trustees - Meeting for Thursday December 20, 2007 is hereby cancelled.
December 6, 2007
Board of Trustees Meeting
Regular Meeting Board of Library Trustees December 12, 2007: Agenda and Packet
November 8, 2007
Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Regular Meeting Board of Library Trustees November 14, 2007: Download Agenda and Packet
October 18, 2007
October 24, 2007 Board of Library Trustees Special Meeting
It is hereby noticed that a Special Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees will be held on October 24, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the South Branch Library.
Download Agenda and Packet
October 2, 2007
BOLT Meeting Cancellation
Notice of Cancellation of a Regular Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees
September 12, 2007
Next Board of Library Trustees Meeting: September 19
July 27, 2007
Next Board of Library Trustees Meeting: August 1st
Next Berkeley Public Library Board of Library Trustee Meeting on August 1st @ 7 pm:
Library Staff reports on Southwest Berkeley Library Service Needs Assessment well-attended kickoff meeting held July 24; Board discusses the offer to open a branch in ERC campus and hears consultants report on costs for various options; and Trustee interviews continue. Attend the August 1st Special Meeting to be held at Downtown Central Library, in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room to hear more. See past agenda packets for more on these issues: http://berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about_the_library/bolt/bolt.php
Download press release
July 26, 2007
August 1, 2007 Board of Library Trustees Special Meeting at Central
The Board of Library Trustees will be holding a special meeting on August 1st at the Central Library, Community Meeting Room, 3rd Floor. The remaining interviews will be conducted for the upcoming trustee vacancy and Noll & Tam Architects will be giving a presentation on the scenarios related to the possible move of the South Branch to the Ed Roberts Campus.
Download Agenda and Packet
July 12, 2007
July 18, 2007 Special Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees
The Board of Library Trustees will be holding a special meeting on July 18, 2007, during which interviews will be held for the upcoming vacancy. Download packet here.
June 29, 2007
Cancellation of the July 11th BOLT Meeting
The July 11, 2007 regular meeting of the Board of Library Trustees is hereby cancelled. There will be two special meetings on July 18th and July 25th; agendas for both meetings will be forthcoming. Click here for more information.
June 14, 2007
Board of Library Trustees Vacancy Open House & Reception
A Special Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees is being noticed to hold an Open House and Reception to allow all interested residents the opportunity to learn more about the upcoming October 2007 vacancy on the Board. This Open House is scheduled for Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. at the West Branch Library, 1125 University Avenue. Download file. For further questions please call (510) 981-6195.
Board of Library Trustees Vacancy Open House & Reception
A Special Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees is being noticed to hold an Open House and Reception to allow all interested residents the opportunity to learn more about the upcoming October 2007 vacancy on the Board. This Open House is scheduled for Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. at the West Branch Library, 1125 University Avenue. Download file. For further questions please call (510) 981-6195.
Vacancy on Berkeley Public Library's Board of Library Trustees
The Trustee position offers a wonderful opportunity for a resident of Berkeley to learn more about the library's programs and services while giving the library support and guidance. This volunteer position has a term of four years with a possible second term. Any interested resident should try to attend a Reception in the meeting room at West Branch, 1125 University Avenue (near San Pablo), on Tuesday, June 19, 2007, at 6:30 pm. Download PDF Press Release
Download PDF flyer
June 6, 2007
Board of Library Trustees Meeting June 13, 2007
May 15, 2007
Notice of Cancellation of Regular Meeting Of The Board Of Library Trustees
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 is hereby cancelled by the authority of the President of the Board.
Download file
May 8, 2007
May 9, 2007 Board of Library Trustees Special Meeting
The Board of Library Trustees will be conducting a Special Meeting, during which they will be considering cancelling the regular May 16, 2007 Board of Library Trustees meeting. Presentation materials for the Budget Public Hearing during the May 9th Special Meeting are under separate document.
Agenda and Packet
Budget Presentation
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