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Contact: Jessica Jaramillo
Art & Music Librarian
Berkeley Public Library
510-981-6121
 

Diana Gameros to Perform at Berkeley Public Library’s West Branch

Berkeley, June 12, 2015 – Join us for an afternoon of songs expressing love, longing and hope by Bay Area musician Diana Gameros.  She performs Saturday, June 27, 2015 at 2:30 pm at the West Branch of Berkeley Public Library located at 1125 University Avenue (near San Pablo Avenue). Gameros transfixes listeners with her soaring vocals, impressive playing and captivating stage presence. For more information about this free concert, call 510-981-6121 or 510-981-6270.

Diana Gameros hails from Cuidad Juarez, Mexico and now calls the Bay Area home. A talented and versatile performer, she sings in both English and Spanish. One music journalist referred to Gameros as “the Latin Feist.” Indeed, her Latin American influences — including contemporary artists like Bebel Gilberto, Fabulosos Cadillacs and Café Tacuba — are woven into her musical DNA. Gameros released her first official album, entitled, Eterno Returno, in November of 2013.

 In addition to being a burgeoning artist and playing at important local venues such as Freight & Salvage and with the Oakland Symphony. Ms. Gameros is also a committed activist. She is promotes social justice and global awareness through her support of organizations like ALIADI (Alianza Latinoamericana por los Derechos de los Inmigrantes), Biosafety Alliance, Urban Sprouts, SF Living Wage Coalition and 16 Days of ARTivism. In 2014, she received the Emerging Leader Award from the Chicana Latina Foundation for her music and activism. For information about Ms. Gameros: http://dianagameros.com/
This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library (www.berkeleylibraryfriends.org).

The West Branch Library is located at 1125 University Avenue, Berkeley CA, 94702 and is open: Monday, 10:00am-6:0 pm, Tuesday and Wednesday, 10:00am-8:00pm, Thursday 12noon -8:00pm, and Friday and Saturday, 10:00am-6:00pm. For more information call 510-981-6270.

Wheelchair accessible. For questions, to request a sign language interpreter or other accommodations for this event, please call (510) 981-6195 (voice) or (510) 548-1240 (TTY); at least five working days will help ensure availability. Please refrain from wearing scented products to public programs. Visit the library’s website: www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org.

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Contact: Sarah Dentan
Neighborhood and Children’s Services Manager
Berkeley Public Library
510-981-6106

Berkeley Public Library’s Summer Reading 2015
#bplsummer

Berkeley, June 8, 2015—It’s that time again! Summer is nearly here, and the Berkeley Public Library is gearing up for Summer Reading. Everyone can join us as we celebrate #bplsummer—we have programs, activities and prizes for all ages! Sign up online and print out your #bplsummer game card or pick one up at the Library. Once you have your card, you can play from wherever you go: on vacation, at school, at work, in Berkeley or beyond. It is easy to do!

Filled up your game card? Stop in to any Berkeley Public Library and pick up your choice of books, bags, and gift certificates for kids, teen and adults. You can also enter our raffle for prizes ranging from a ukulele to a pair of tickets to Freight & Salvage or even to the San Francisco Opera. All prizes are while supplies last.

If you are staying in town this summer, the Berkeley Public Library is hosting fun events and activities all summer long. Attend workshops on topics from gardening to bicycle repair as well as book discussions, movie screenings and musical performances. Need something to do with the kids? Join us for puppet shows, sing-alongs, story times and more— and all Berkeley Public Library programs are always free! Check out our calendar!

Having a great time with books, magazines or e-readers this summer? Get caught reading and tag your photos #bplsummer on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!

Summer Reading is sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library: www.berkeleylibraryfriends.org. North Branch programs made possible by a generous gift from the Pace Trust, in support of the North Branch of the Berkeley Public Library. Many thanks to our prize donors, including: Albany Bowl, Bay Area Discovery Museum, Fenton’s Creamery, Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse, Friends of the Berkeley Public Library, Pegasus Books, The San Francisco Bay Ferry and the San Francisco Opera.

The Central Library is located at 2090 Kittredge Street and is open Monday, noon - 8:00pm, Tuesday, 10:00am - 8:00pm, Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00am - 6:00pm, and Sunday from 1:00pm - 5:00pm. Branches are open: Monday, 10:00am-6:0 pm, Tuesday and Wednesday, 10:00am-8:00pm, Thursday 12noon -8:00pm, and Friday and Saturday, 10:00am-6:00pm and closed Sunday.

Wheelchair accessible. For questions, to request a sign language interpreter or other accommodations for this event, please call (510) 981-6195 (voice) or (510) 548-1240 (TTY); at least five working days will help ensure availability. Please refrain from wearing scented products to public programs. Visit the library’s website: www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org.

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