Rising Up: Sonali Kolhatkar in conversation with Davey D @North
Author and host of Rising Up, Sonali Kolhatkar visits the Library to discuss her new book.
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Book Discussions/Events
Book discussion, author talks, Friend's book sales, Foundation events that are free and open to public.
Book discussion, author talks, Friend's book sales, Foundation events that are free and open to public.
Author Talk: Fae Myenne Ng @Central
Join Berkeley Public Library and Eastwind Books for an afternoon with author Fae Myenne Ng in conversation with Dr. Harvey Dong about her new memoir, Orphan Bachelors.
This program will be held on Saturday, May 13, from 2 PM to 3 PM at the Art & Music floor (5th floor) of the Central Library. This event will be conducted in English.
Poet Linda Lancione @ Claremont
Clearly Meant, Claremont Branch's poetry reading & interview series, returns! With the first reading after a three-year covid hiatus, we welcome the fine local poet Linda Lancione. Join us as Linda reads her poetry, then sits for a friendly interview; a discussion follows in which everyone is encouraged to participate.
Meera Sriram Author Story Time @North
Join us for an interactive story time with award-winning author (and Berkeley resident!) Meera Sriram to celebrate her brand-new picture book A Garden in My Hands! The author will read from the book, followed by a henna-related craft activity for kids!
This program is most suited for those ages 3-10, but all children and caregivers are welcome. No registration required.
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Bay Area Book Festival + FCBD Events @Central
The Bay Area Book Festival is holding various Children's events throughout Central on Saturday, May 6th! Find full details on the Bay Area Book Festival Website!
Dark Poetry Reading @Central
Calling all fans of poetry, tragedy, horror, and Bay Area lit for an introduction to the poignant and sometimes macabre world of dark poetry! Come hear award-winning local author Sumiko Saulson read from their Bram Stoker Nominated poetry collection, The Rat King: A Book of Dark Poetry. The reading will be followed by an audience Q&A with Saulson and a discussion on how poetry can be used to explore the darker side of life.
Meet Author Briana Loewinsohn @West
Join us for a talk and book signing with Oakland author Briana Loewinsohn. Ephemera: A Memoir is a debut graphic novel that poignantly blends memoir, magic realism, and graphic medicine.
Author Talk: Heather McGhee
Join us for an evening of conversation with New York Times bestselling author of The Sum Of Us and Chair of the Board of Color of Change, Heather McGhee, and Savala Nolan, Executive Director of the Thelton E.
BPL Book Club
This online book group will discuss recent literary fiction books, on the last Tuesday of the month. All sessions meet at 2pm
March 28: The Mothers
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The discussion will take place over Zoom and include 15 participants with a waitlist.
BPL Book Club
This online book group will discuss recent literary fiction books, on the last Tuesday of the month. All sessions meet at 2pm
April 25: When We Lost Our Heads by Heather O'Neil
May 30: The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee
June 27: Wild Game by Adrienne Brodeur
Register HERE
The discussion will take place over Zoom and include 15 participants with a waitlist.