Lora Mathis' Book Release & Performance @Central MR
Join us for Lora Mathis' The Snakes Came Back Berkeley book release
Don't miss the Berkeley celebration of the release of Lora Mathis' second book of poems, The Snakes Came Back.
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.
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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
September 26th: Daughters of Smoke and Fire by Ava Homa
October 31st: Fiona and Jane by Jean Chen Ho
Register HERE
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
September 26th: Daughters of Smoke and Fire by Ava Homa
October 31st: Fiona and Jane by Jean Chen Ho
Register HERE
The discussion will take place over Zoom and include 15 participants with a waitlist.
Third Grade Book Club @Claremont (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
The Rising Readers Third Grade Book Club meets monthly at the Claremont Branch Library. Currently this program is full, but we will begin taking names for our wait list on Friday, September 20th at 10:00 a.m. Please call (510) 981-6280 on or after that date to have your child's name placed on this list.
Poetry Circle @Claremont
The Poetry Circle at the Claremont Branch. Bring a few poems -- or discover some here. We will be taking turns in a reading circle.
Silent Book Club @Claremont
Here's the Book Club of your dreams: bring your own book and enjoy some quiet reading time. Sip a free mocktail (available while supplies last), and meet fellow readers.
We like to call it Introvert Happy Hour. (Extroverts are welcome!).
BPL Comic Con!
Welcome to Berkeley's first ever library comic convention!
BPL Comic Con 2023 will take place @Central from 10:00am to 5:30pm on Saturday, October 28, 2023
A free, all-ages, one-day event focused on all things comics, art, and animation. From strips to graphic novels, fanart and cosplay, to professional creators, we've got something for every fan.
Author Talk: An Afternoon With Dorothy Lazard
Spend your afternoon with us as we welcome author Dororthy Lazard to the Berkeley Public Library!
She will be reading from her memoir What You Don't Know Will Make A Whole New World. There will be time for questions after the reading. Pegasus books will provide books to purchase at this event.
From one of California’s most celebrated librarians and public historians, a coming-of-age memoir about the thirst for knowledge and hometown pride.
Author Robert Liu-Trujillo @THP South Branch
Join us for a reading from Author and Illustrator Robert Liu-Trujillo as he reads from his new book Fresh Juice. Author-illustrator Rob Liu-Trujillo's warm and vibrant watercolor illustrations are a celebration of mixed families and the many individuals who help make a neighborhood feel like a community. Fresh Juice is a delightful and kid/community-centered picture book that will leave you thirsty for more!
Author Event w/ Grace Lin @Central CCR
Join Eastwind Books and Berkeley Public Library for an event with Grace Lin for her new book Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods. Books will be for sale from Eastwind Books.
Thursday, September 14th
4:30-5:30PM
Central Library, 4th Floor Children's Nonfiction Room
2090 Kittredge St.
Please RSVP for this event at https://BPLGraceLin.eventbrite.com