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One of the best ways to learn empathy is to read about a person who has a different life experience than you, and see the world through their eyes.
Books don't tell readers who they personally are or who they are supposed to be. They do show readers a variety of characters. Implicit in that is this: "Here are some ways of being." Kids books aren't altering your kid to be someone new. They are simply showing them parts of humanity.
January 10, 2026 at 9:14 PM
One of the best ways to learn empathy is to read about a person who has a different life experience than you, and see the world through their eyes.
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My daughter just walked in and said she's scared because in the trilogy she's reading everyone is happy "and there are two books to go."
January 7, 2026 at 9:28 PM
My daughter just walked in and said she's scared because in the trilogy she's reading everyone is happy "and there are two books to go."
Truth! This library offers a lot of career resources and gateways to growth. ❤️
Join our zoom class on career topics on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month: here's a link for our next event on Tuesday, January 13th:
berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/15384510
Join our zoom class on career topics on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month: here's a link for our next event on Tuesday, January 13th:
berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/15384510
January 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Truth! This library offers a lot of career resources and gateways to growth. ❤️
Join our zoom class on career topics on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month: here's a link for our next event on Tuesday, January 13th:
berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/15384510
Join our zoom class on career topics on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month: here's a link for our next event on Tuesday, January 13th:
berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/15384510
Did you know you can access Berkeley history photos online?
check out our people and history links page: www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/explore/elib...
Here's a 1913 photo of a construction worker in the Campanile with North Berkeley in the background.
#TBT
check out our people and history links page: www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/explore/elib...
Here's a 1913 photo of a construction worker in the Campanile with North Berkeley in the background.
#TBT
January 8, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Did you know you can access Berkeley history photos online?
check out our people and history links page: www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/explore/elib...
Here's a 1913 photo of a construction worker in the Campanile with North Berkeley in the background.
#TBT
check out our people and history links page: www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/explore/elib...
Here's a 1913 photo of a construction worker in the Campanile with North Berkeley in the background.
#TBT
Here's a cozy spot to escape the world for a bit!
Feel free to guess which branch it is, or wander there to enjoy it.
#Shelfie
#Library
#HyggeLife
Feel free to guess which branch it is, or wander there to enjoy it.
#Shelfie
#Library
#HyggeLife
January 7, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Here's a cozy spot to escape the world for a bit!
Feel free to guess which branch it is, or wander there to enjoy it.
#Shelfie
#Library
#HyggeLife
Feel free to guess which branch it is, or wander there to enjoy it.
#Shelfie
#Library
#HyggeLife
Tired of all the beeping noises coming from your phone?
Tired of all the endless alerts that you got another email from that website you just visited?
Tired of Doomscrolling your time away?
Try a Book.
It's analog, quiet, and engaging.
Give yourself a few moments of peace: Read.
Tired of all the endless alerts that you got another email from that website you just visited?
Tired of Doomscrolling your time away?
Try a Book.
It's analog, quiet, and engaging.
Give yourself a few moments of peace: Read.
a woman is reading a book in front of a window
Alt: a woman is reading a book in front of a window with a hot cup of tea and the words Cosy Selfcare Day.
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January 6, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Tired of all the beeping noises coming from your phone?
Tired of all the endless alerts that you got another email from that website you just visited?
Tired of Doomscrolling your time away?
Try a Book.
It's analog, quiet, and engaging.
Give yourself a few moments of peace: Read.
Tired of all the endless alerts that you got another email from that website you just visited?
Tired of Doomscrolling your time away?
Try a Book.
It's analog, quiet, and engaging.
Give yourself a few moments of peace: Read.
Same!
My favorite part of reading is when a book gets so good you have to set it down, (finger marking the page), and just let your mind be blown for a minute before picking it back up again.
January 5, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Same!
Need social services like healthcare, housing, and employment? Drop in today @THPS branch at 1901 Russell Street from 10am-12pm to meet with our Social Services Specialist.
berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/15236116
berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/15236116
Social Services Drop-In @THPS
Join our Social Services Specialist for support on various services, including healthcare, housing, and employment. . Event starts at January 5, 2026 10:00 AM PST
berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info
January 5, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Need social services like healthcare, housing, and employment? Drop in today @THPS branch at 1901 Russell Street from 10am-12pm to meet with our Social Services Specialist.
berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/15236116
berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/15236116
For kids and teens, join our Winter Reading Bingo Game
pick up a game card, check off your accomplishments, and earn a prize!
Find out more here: www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/winter-readi...
K-8th grade: Cal Womens Volleyball 2 tickets on March 7
9-12th grades: squishy toy and pop up keychain
pick up a game card, check off your accomplishments, and earn a prize!
Find out more here: www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/winter-readi...
K-8th grade: Cal Womens Volleyball 2 tickets on March 7
9-12th grades: squishy toy and pop up keychain
January 2, 2026 at 8:02 PM
For kids and teens, join our Winter Reading Bingo Game
pick up a game card, check off your accomplishments, and earn a prize!
Find out more here: www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/winter-readi...
K-8th grade: Cal Womens Volleyball 2 tickets on March 7
9-12th grades: squishy toy and pop up keychain
pick up a game card, check off your accomplishments, and earn a prize!
Find out more here: www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/winter-readi...
K-8th grade: Cal Womens Volleyball 2 tickets on March 7
9-12th grades: squishy toy and pop up keychain
Actual footage of staff returning to the library after a holiday:
a man is standing in a room filled with lots of books and talking on a cell phone .
Alt: a man is twirling through a room filled with lots of books piled everywhere.
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January 2, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Actual footage of staff returning to the library after a holiday:
The books don't shelve themselves!
We are working hard to get all those books back on the shelves, be sure to pick up your holds before we close at 6pm at all library locations to have fresh reads for the holiday tomorrow.
We are working hard to get all those books back on the shelves, be sure to pick up your holds before we close at 6pm at all library locations to have fresh reads for the holiday tomorrow.
a book called the bible is on a bookshelf in a library
Alt: a library staff worker propels herself out of a book chute in a backwards somersault to put books on the bookshelf. She is wearing a cardigan, black pants, and stylish black sunglasses.
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December 31, 2025 at 10:31 PM
The books don't shelve themselves!
We are working hard to get all those books back on the shelves, be sure to pick up your holds before we close at 6pm at all library locations to have fresh reads for the holiday tomorrow.
We are working hard to get all those books back on the shelves, be sure to pick up your holds before we close at 6pm at all library locations to have fresh reads for the holiday tomorrow.
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Make a New Year’s Resolution or goal to learn new skills you can use in your neighborhood before, during, and after disasters.
Learn how to:
🧯 extinguish fires
⛑️ rescue victims
🩹 perform first aid
and 💙 help others cope with stress
Register for classes now:
Learn how to:
🧯 extinguish fires
⛑️ rescue victims
🩹 perform first aid
and 💙 help others cope with stress
Register for classes now:
Learn skills to help your community before, during, and after disaster | City of Berkeley
Sign up for disaster preparedness classes to learn how to extinguish fires, rescue victims, perform first aid, and help others cope with stress. Take emergency preparedness classes with fellow Berkeleyans to learn practical skills you can use in your neighborhoods before, during, and after disasters.These classes include skills such as:
berkeleyca.gov
December 31, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Make a New Year’s Resolution or goal to learn new skills you can use in your neighborhood before, during, and after disasters.
Learn how to:
🧯 extinguish fires
⛑️ rescue victims
🩹 perform first aid
and 💙 help others cope with stress
Register for classes now:
Learn how to:
🧯 extinguish fires
⛑️ rescue victims
🩹 perform first aid
and 💙 help others cope with stress
Register for classes now:
Yes, we have Story Time at North Branch on Wednesday, 12-31-25 at 1030am. 😀
Noon Year's Eve at Central Branch is at 11:30am for ages 3-6 and their grown ups.
All library locations will be open on New Year's Eve from 10am-6pm.
Noon Year's Eve at Central Branch is at 11:30am for ages 3-6 and their grown ups.
All library locations will be open on New Year's Eve from 10am-6pm.
elmo from sesame street is standing in front of a chalkboard
Alt: Elmo from Sesame Street is standing in front of a chalkboard saying It's Story Time!
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December 30, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Yes, we have Story Time at North Branch on Wednesday, 12-31-25 at 1030am. 😀
Noon Year's Eve at Central Branch is at 11:30am for ages 3-6 and their grown ups.
All library locations will be open on New Year's Eve from 10am-6pm.
Noon Year's Eve at Central Branch is at 11:30am for ages 3-6 and their grown ups.
All library locations will be open on New Year's Eve from 10am-6pm.
As 2025 is ending, you might be thinking about your future plans and resolutions.
Is Decluttering one of those things you've been meaning to do?
Join us on Saturday, January 24th, 3-5pm @THP South branch to learn the best decluttering methods for you.
Is Decluttering one of those things you've been meaning to do?
Join us on Saturday, January 24th, 3-5pm @THP South branch to learn the best decluttering methods for you.
December 27, 2025 at 8:49 PM
As 2025 is ending, you might be thinking about your future plans and resolutions.
Is Decluttering one of those things you've been meaning to do?
Join us on Saturday, January 24th, 3-5pm @THP South branch to learn the best decluttering methods for you.
Is Decluttering one of those things you've been meaning to do?
Join us on Saturday, January 24th, 3-5pm @THP South branch to learn the best decluttering methods for you.
Everyone at the library today:
a group of peanuts characters are dancing on a stage while snoopy plays a guitar .
Alt: a group of Peanuts characters are dancing on a stage while Snoopy is playing a guitar, Linus is playing a tiny piano, and Pigpen is playing a cello.
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December 27, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Everyone at the library today:
Tool library closes at 6pm tonight.
All library branches are open until 8pm tonight. Be sure to stock up on books, movies, magazines, and more.
We'll be back on Friday 10am-6pm at all locations, y'all!
All library branches are open until 8pm tonight. Be sure to stock up on books, movies, magazines, and more.
We'll be back on Friday 10am-6pm at all locations, y'all!
two military men are standing next to each other on a runway .
ALT: two military men are standing next to each other on a runway .
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December 24, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Tool library closes at 6pm tonight.
All library branches are open until 8pm tonight. Be sure to stock up on books, movies, magazines, and more.
We'll be back on Friday 10am-6pm at all locations, y'all!
All library branches are open until 8pm tonight. Be sure to stock up on books, movies, magazines, and more.
We'll be back on Friday 10am-6pm at all locations, y'all!
There's still time to stock up on books, movies, magazines, culinary tools, and more at the library!
Monday:
Central Library 12-8pm today
Branches 10am-6pm
Tuesday:
All library locations: 10am-8pm
Tool Library: 10am-6pm
Monday:
Central Library 12-8pm today
Branches 10am-6pm
Tuesday:
All library locations: 10am-8pm
Tool Library: 10am-6pm
a cartoon of a wizard holding a wand and a purple pot
Alt: a cartoon of a wizard holding a wand as he magically floats books into the purple bag.
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December 22, 2025 at 11:36 PM
There's still time to stock up on books, movies, magazines, culinary tools, and more at the library!
Monday:
Central Library 12-8pm today
Branches 10am-6pm
Tuesday:
All library locations: 10am-8pm
Tool Library: 10am-6pm
Monday:
Central Library 12-8pm today
Branches 10am-6pm
Tuesday:
All library locations: 10am-8pm
Tool Library: 10am-6pm
I don't know who needs to hear this, perhaps you know someone who does?
We'll have a Decluttering for the New Year event @South branch on Saturday, January 24th, 3-5pm.
We'll have a Decluttering for the New Year event @South branch on Saturday, January 24th, 3-5pm.
December 20, 2025 at 1:01 AM
I don't know who needs to hear this, perhaps you know someone who does?
We'll have a Decluttering for the New Year event @South branch on Saturday, January 24th, 3-5pm.
We'll have a Decluttering for the New Year event @South branch on Saturday, January 24th, 3-5pm.
¡Participar en política local puede tener mayor impacto para tu comunidad! En este programa aprenderemos cómo funciona el gobierno de Berkeley a través de la agenda del consejo municpal. Próxima reunión: Lunes, 12 de enero, 6:30-7:30pm en el Electronic Classroom en el sucursal Central.
December 19, 2025 at 7:19 PM
¡Participar en política local puede tener mayor impacto para tu comunidad! En este programa aprenderemos cómo funciona el gobierno de Berkeley a través de la agenda del consejo municpal. Próxima reunión: Lunes, 12 de enero, 6:30-7:30pm en el Electronic Classroom en el sucursal Central.
Here's your chance to get engaged with local politics by understanding the City Council agenda!
Join us @Central on Monday, January 12th, 6:30-7:30pm in the Electronic Classroom.
Join us @Central on Monday, January 12th, 6:30-7:30pm in the Electronic Classroom.
December 19, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Here's your chance to get engaged with local politics by understanding the City Council agenda!
Join us @Central on Monday, January 12th, 6:30-7:30pm in the Electronic Classroom.
Join us @Central on Monday, January 12th, 6:30-7:30pm in the Electronic Classroom.
Wishing you a cozy warm spot to read, watch movies, and enjoy a quiet moment of peace.
a living room with a fireplace and the words cozy time on the bottom
Alt: a cartoon style living room with a fireplace, 2 comfortable chairs, 2 sleeping cats, a bookshelf and the words cozy time.
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December 19, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Wishing you a cozy warm spot to read, watch movies, and enjoy a quiet moment of peace.
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"When you are growing up there are two institutional places that affect you most powerfully: the church, which belongs to God, and the public library, which belongs to you" - Keith Richards
December 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM
"When you are growing up there are two institutional places that affect you most powerfully: the church, which belongs to God, and the public library, which belongs to you" - Keith Richards
Oh my, Holly GoLightly, do you even know how much money you can save by going to the library?
Free books, movies, lively programs and classes, tools, and don't forget all of the ebooks, e-audiobooks, graphic novels, and magazines!
And start streaming with Kanopy and Hoopla for movies and TV shows!
Free books, movies, lively programs and classes, tools, and don't forget all of the ebooks, e-audiobooks, graphic novels, and magazines!
And start streaming with Kanopy and Hoopla for movies and TV shows!
a woman wearing a hat is saying `` i 'm trying desperately to save money '' .
Alt: Holly GoLightly wearing a hat is saying "I'm trying desperately to save money.".
media.tenor.com
December 17, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Oh my, Holly GoLightly, do you even know how much money you can save by going to the library?
Free books, movies, lively programs and classes, tools, and don't forget all of the ebooks, e-audiobooks, graphic novels, and magazines!
And start streaming with Kanopy and Hoopla for movies and TV shows!
Free books, movies, lively programs and classes, tools, and don't forget all of the ebooks, e-audiobooks, graphic novels, and magazines!
And start streaming with Kanopy and Hoopla for movies and TV shows!
It's that time of year to stock up on books, movies, culinary tools, and more!
All library locations will be closed on December 24, 25, and January 1. All branches will be open on December 31 from 10am-6pm. The Tool Library will be open 12-6pm.
Our e-Library resources are always available! ❄️
All library locations will be closed on December 24, 25, and January 1. All branches will be open on December 31 from 10am-6pm. The Tool Library will be open 12-6pm.
Our e-Library resources are always available! ❄️
December 17, 2025 at 1:29 AM
It's that time of year to stock up on books, movies, culinary tools, and more!
All library locations will be closed on December 24, 25, and January 1. All branches will be open on December 31 from 10am-6pm. The Tool Library will be open 12-6pm.
Our e-Library resources are always available! ❄️
All library locations will be closed on December 24, 25, and January 1. All branches will be open on December 31 from 10am-6pm. The Tool Library will be open 12-6pm.
Our e-Library resources are always available! ❄️
Reposted by Berkeley Public Library
I feel like if I just watch the movie enough times, George Bailey will get that trip to Europe after all.
a man and woman holding a little girl in front of a tree
Alt: George and Mary Bailey holding little Zuzu laugh as they sing by the Christmas tree.
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December 14, 2025 at 10:34 PM
I feel like if I just watch the movie enough times, George Bailey will get that trip to Europe after all.