August Library Happenings

Local Author Events in August

National Night Out is Tuesday, August 1

More August Highlights

Get Creative at the Library!

Focus on Teens

Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate

Teens: Become Berkeley's First Ever Youth Poet Laureate


The Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate Program is a project to elevate and amplify Berkeley teens’ voices through poetry. Teens will get a chance to explore their civic voices, join a cohort of young writers, and help nurture a writing environment at the library and in school this Fall.

One person will be named Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate for 2024!

Applications accepted July 1 – September 5.


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More Summer Fun for Kids

There is much more happening in August:

 

Event Calendar

 
 

Save the date for the Library’s free comic convention: October 28, 10am-5:30pm, at Central. There will be panels and author talks, cartooning and cosplay workshops, documentary screenings, an artist alley, vendor's hall, and an art exhibit from the Cartoon Art Museum in SF.
 

 

Programming is made possible by the support of the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library. Thank you, Friends!

 

Community Survey

Community Survey

Help shape the future of Berkeley Public Library! We are working on a strategic plan and need your feedback to make improvements and prioritize initiatives.

This survey should only take 5 minutes to complete. All responses are optional and anonymous.

Thanks for your participation!


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Come Talk to Us

Want to chat and provide feedback for the strategic plan? Attend a session via Zoom or an in-person drop-in session at your local branch. We value your time and input!


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