Berkeley Public Library
@berkeleypubliclibrary.org
Your public library since 1893. Berkeley, CA, USA
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“What is Reading Rainbow?” 📚🌈
Library joy was featured as a Jeopardy! clue, alongside LeVar Burton and PBS 🤯🥹
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Library joy was featured as a Jeopardy! clue, alongside LeVar Burton and PBS 🤯🥹
💙 @jeopardyofficial.bsky.social
💚 @pbs.org
November 22, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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Me: browsing the shelves for the right book.
a library with a large print sign in the middle of the room
Alt: A library patron in black pants, pale yellow shirt, and black cardigan slinks through the library shelves in search of a book.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Me: browsing the shelves for the right book.
Have you heard of @hoopladigital.bsky.social
Binge Passes? 7 days of unlimited video viewing for one check out! Perfect for a holiday week! Try the Hoopla App now.
Here's the most popular Binge Passes to inspire you:
www.hoopladigital.com/browse/binge...
Binge Passes? 7 days of unlimited video viewing for one check out! Perfect for a holiday week! Try the Hoopla App now.
Here's the most popular Binge Passes to inspire you:
www.hoopladigital.com/browse/binge...
November 20, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Have you heard of @hoopladigital.bsky.social
Binge Passes? 7 days of unlimited video viewing for one check out! Perfect for a holiday week! Try the Hoopla App now.
Here's the most popular Binge Passes to inspire you:
www.hoopladigital.com/browse/binge...
Binge Passes? 7 days of unlimited video viewing for one check out! Perfect for a holiday week! Try the Hoopla App now.
Here's the most popular Binge Passes to inspire you:
www.hoopladigital.com/browse/binge...
All Berkeley Public Library locations will close at 6pm on Wednesday, November 26th and be closed Thursday and Friday, November 27th and 28th for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We reopen on Saturday, November 29th at all locations.
Our e-library resources are available 24/7!
Our e-library resources are available 24/7!
November 20, 2025 at 7:36 PM
All Berkeley Public Library locations will close at 6pm on Wednesday, November 26th and be closed Thursday and Friday, November 27th and 28th for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We reopen on Saturday, November 29th at all locations.
Our e-library resources are available 24/7!
Our e-library resources are available 24/7!
It's that time of year when we get tons of ads and emails telling us to rush to spend spend spend to get deals.
Or you can silence the noise, visit a local public library, and gather up a wealth of resources for cozy reading and entertainment without all the noise begging for your money.
Or you can silence the noise, visit a local public library, and gather up a wealth of resources for cozy reading and entertainment without all the noise begging for your money.
The best Black Friday deals are at your local library.
November 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
It's that time of year when we get tons of ads and emails telling us to rush to spend spend spend to get deals.
Or you can silence the noise, visit a local public library, and gather up a wealth of resources for cozy reading and entertainment without all the noise begging for your money.
Or you can silence the noise, visit a local public library, and gather up a wealth of resources for cozy reading and entertainment without all the noise begging for your money.
This Saturday at Central:
Activist & Author Angel Heart (Quechua-Puna) will discuss
HorŠe Tuuxi, My Name Is Kai! is the story of a 7-year-old boy living on his ancestral homeland. Kai introduces young readers to his people, the Lisjan Ohlone Peoples, First Nations of Huichin or Oakland, California.
Activist & Author Angel Heart (Quechua-Puna) will discuss
HorŠe Tuuxi, My Name Is Kai! is the story of a 7-year-old boy living on his ancestral homeland. Kai introduces young readers to his people, the Lisjan Ohlone Peoples, First Nations of Huichin or Oakland, California.
November 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
This Saturday at Central:
Activist & Author Angel Heart (Quechua-Puna) will discuss
HorŠe Tuuxi, My Name Is Kai! is the story of a 7-year-old boy living on his ancestral homeland. Kai introduces young readers to his people, the Lisjan Ohlone Peoples, First Nations of Huichin or Oakland, California.
Activist & Author Angel Heart (Quechua-Puna) will discuss
HorŠe Tuuxi, My Name Is Kai! is the story of a 7-year-old boy living on his ancestral homeland. Kai introduces young readers to his people, the Lisjan Ohlone Peoples, First Nations of Huichin or Oakland, California.
New patrons ask to get a library card.
Librarian (thinking, play it cool, play it cool, be calm)
Librarian enthusiastically:
Librarian (thinking, play it cool, play it cool, be calm)
Librarian enthusiastically:
a man in an orange shirt is saying come on in !
Alt: a man in an orange shirt is saying come on in !
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November 18, 2025 at 12:23 AM
New patrons ask to get a library card.
Librarian (thinking, play it cool, play it cool, be calm)
Librarian enthusiastically:
Librarian (thinking, play it cool, play it cool, be calm)
Librarian enthusiastically:
Check out this amazing collection of films celebrating the Native American Heritage Month on @kanopy.com
here's the link or catch the link below: www.kanopy.com/en/category/...
here's the link or catch the link below: www.kanopy.com/en/category/...
November 17, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Check out this amazing collection of films celebrating the Native American Heritage Month on @kanopy.com
here's the link or catch the link below: www.kanopy.com/en/category/...
here's the link or catch the link below: www.kanopy.com/en/category/...
Might we suggest a cozy book, warm lighting, and a hot tea to weather the storm?
Extra points if you have a cozy pet to join you.
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Extra points if you have a cozy pet to join you.
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An atmospheric River is once again headed for the California coast, with heavy rain likely to result in some isolated flash and urban flooding into this weekend.
Weather.gov
Weather.gov
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Might we suggest a cozy book, warm lighting, and a hot tea to weather the storm?
Extra points if you have a cozy pet to join you.
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Extra points if you have a cozy pet to join you.
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Do we have _Squad_ by @maggietokudahall.bsky.social at Berkeley Public Library?
Why yes, yes we do!
Why yes, yes we do!
November 13, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Do we have _Squad_ by @maggietokudahall.bsky.social at Berkeley Public Library?
Why yes, yes we do!
Why yes, yes we do!
Mental Health Care is complicated no matter what your health coverage plan.
Learn how to navigate your health insurance's maze as well as different types of mental health care that will work best for you. Bring questions and find out what is best for you and your family. ❤️
Saturday November 15 1pm.
Learn how to navigate your health insurance's maze as well as different types of mental health care that will work best for you. Bring questions and find out what is best for you and your family. ❤️
Saturday November 15 1pm.
November 11, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Mental Health Care is complicated no matter what your health coverage plan.
Learn how to navigate your health insurance's maze as well as different types of mental health care that will work best for you. Bring questions and find out what is best for you and your family. ❤️
Saturday November 15 1pm.
Learn how to navigate your health insurance's maze as well as different types of mental health care that will work best for you. Bring questions and find out what is best for you and your family. ❤️
Saturday November 15 1pm.
The Berkeley Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th, for Veteran's Day.
Be sure to check out our e-resources which are available anytime.
Here's our favorite list of all of the e-resources:
www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/explore/elib...
Be sure to check out our e-resources which are available anytime.
Here's our favorite list of all of the e-resources:
www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/explore/elib...
a happy veterans day greeting card with a man holding a girl
Alt: a happy veterans day greeting card with a beautiful family: a military mom dressed in camo hugging her daughter with puff ball ponytails and pink ribbons, a dad with a blue shirt.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:36 PM
The Berkeley Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th, for Veteran's Day.
Be sure to check out our e-resources which are available anytime.
Here's our favorite list of all of the e-resources:
www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/explore/elib...
Be sure to check out our e-resources which are available anytime.
Here's our favorite list of all of the e-resources:
www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/explore/elib...
This captures the Hoa Hoa Hoa season so perfectly:
Crackle autumn... A Falloween poem #falloween #kidlit #autumnpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #fallpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #falloweeny
November 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
This captures the Hoa Hoa Hoa season so perfectly:
Thanks so much to all of you for being a part of our BPL Comic Con!
Had a great time at @berkeleypubliclibrary.org moderating a Coming of Age Comics panel at this year’s Berkeley Public Library Comic Con! Thanks for being such great panelists, @brianabreaks.bsky.social, @redgoldsparks.bsky.social, Laura Gao, Kiara Brinkman, and Sean Chiki!
November 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Thanks so much to all of you for being a part of our BPL Comic Con!
Whether you are in Hoa Hoa Hoa season, or uplifted by KPOP Demon Hunter, be sure to stop by the library to find a wealth of resources, engaging programs, and wonderful entertainment.
two women sitting next to each other with the words congratulations you are now the library 's newest reader
Alt: two women sitting next to each other and a woman hands the other a new library card with the words congratulations you are now the library 's newest reader
media.tenor.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Whether you are in Hoa Hoa Hoa season, or uplifted by KPOP Demon Hunter, be sure to stop by the library to find a wealth of resources, engaging programs, and wonderful entertainment.
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As election day comes to a close, find official info from the county:
Track your ballot to confirm it's been counted: acvote.ballottrax.ne...
Election results (it will take some time for all ballots to be counted): acvote.alamedacounty...
Track your ballot to confirm it's been counted: acvote.ballottrax.ne...
Election results (it will take some time for all ballots to be counted): acvote.alamedacounty...
BallotTrax
BallotTrax is a service that enables voters in participating states and counties to receive notifications by email, SMS, or voice about the status of their mail ballots.
acvote.ballottrax.net
November 5, 2025 at 5:00 AM
As election day comes to a close, find official info from the county:
Track your ballot to confirm it's been counted: acvote.ballottrax.ne...
Election results (it will take some time for all ballots to be counted): acvote.alamedacounty...
Track your ballot to confirm it's been counted: acvote.ballottrax.ne...
Election results (it will take some time for all ballots to be counted): acvote.alamedacounty...
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Come visit a Pop-Up Exhibit today and Thursday to help define the City’s approach to improving the long-term health & well-being of all Berkeleyans.
Nov 5, 1-3pm
Central Branch Library
Nov 5, 5:30pm-7pm
Ecology Center
Nov 6, 12-3pm
West Branch Library
Learn more: berkeleyca.gov/commu...
Nov 5, 1-3pm
Central Branch Library
Nov 5, 5:30pm-7pm
Ecology Center
Nov 6, 12-3pm
West Branch Library
Learn more: berkeleyca.gov/commu...
November 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Come visit a Pop-Up Exhibit today and Thursday to help define the City’s approach to improving the long-term health & well-being of all Berkeleyans.
Nov 5, 1-3pm
Central Branch Library
Nov 5, 5:30pm-7pm
Ecology Center
Nov 6, 12-3pm
West Branch Library
Learn more: berkeleyca.gov/commu...
Nov 5, 1-3pm
Central Branch Library
Nov 5, 5:30pm-7pm
Ecology Center
Nov 6, 12-3pm
West Branch Library
Learn more: berkeleyca.gov/commu...
Check out this action packed schedule for Berkeley Public Library's Comic Con this Saturday @Central:
November 5, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Check out this action packed schedule for Berkeley Public Library's Comic Con this Saturday @Central:
You've still got time to vote!
Voting locations: alamedacountyca.gov/rov_app/vcal...
Ballot Drop Off Locations: alamedacountyca.gov/rovapps/maps...
To make it easy, there's a ballot drop box at Claremont Branch Library, 2940 Benvenue Avenue. Stop in and pick up some books and movies while there!
Voting locations: alamedacountyca.gov/rov_app/vcal...
Ballot Drop Off Locations: alamedacountyca.gov/rovapps/maps...
To make it easy, there's a ballot drop box at Claremont Branch Library, 2940 Benvenue Avenue. Stop in and pick up some books and movies while there!
Vote Centers - Alameda County Registrar of Voters
Displays Vote Center List with Location Details on Map
alamedacountyca.gov
November 4, 2025 at 9:37 PM
You've still got time to vote!
Voting locations: alamedacountyca.gov/rov_app/vcal...
Ballot Drop Off Locations: alamedacountyca.gov/rovapps/maps...
To make it easy, there's a ballot drop box at Claremont Branch Library, 2940 Benvenue Avenue. Stop in and pick up some books and movies while there!
Voting locations: alamedacountyca.gov/rov_app/vcal...
Ballot Drop Off Locations: alamedacountyca.gov/rovapps/maps...
To make it easy, there's a ballot drop box at Claremont Branch Library, 2940 Benvenue Avenue. Stop in and pick up some books and movies while there!
Librarian: So with your new library card, you can check out up to 75 items.
New Patron: Woah! *Giggle*
New Patron's Friend: *Giggle* Let's do it!!
New Patron: Yeah!
New patron and friend walk away.
New Patron to friend: This is lit!
New Patron: Woah! *Giggle*
New Patron's Friend: *Giggle* Let's do it!!
New Patron: Yeah!
New patron and friend walk away.
New Patron to friend: This is lit!
a little girl in a sailor outfit is making a surprised face and says oh wow
Alt: a little girl in a sailor outfit is making a surprised face and says oh wow
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November 4, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Librarian: So with your new library card, you can check out up to 75 items.
New Patron: Woah! *Giggle*
New Patron's Friend: *Giggle* Let's do it!!
New Patron: Yeah!
New patron and friend walk away.
New Patron to friend: This is lit!
New Patron: Woah! *Giggle*
New Patron's Friend: *Giggle* Let's do it!!
New Patron: Yeah!
New patron and friend walk away.
New Patron to friend: This is lit!
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Make a plan to vote by tomorrow, Nov 4 at 8pm!
You can return your ballot by:
📬 mail
📮 drop box
🗳️ in-person vote center
Learn more:
You can return your ballot by:
📮 drop box
🗳️ in-person vote center
Learn more:
For Nov 4 statewide special election, vote by mail, drop box, or vote centers | City of Berkeley
Vote by dropping your postage-paid return envelope at any mailbox, ballot drop box, or vote center – where you can also replace a lost or damaged ballot. Voters can send their ballots for the November 4 statewide special election by U.S. mail or bring them to any vote center or drop box in Alameda County by 8 pm on election night.U.S. citizens at least 18-years-old have until October 20 to register to vote and receive a ballot by mail. Those who miss the deadline can visit any vote center in their county to register and vote between October 25 and November 4.
berkeleyca.gov
November 3, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Make a plan to vote by tomorrow, Nov 4 at 8pm!
You can return your ballot by:
📬 mail
📮 drop box
🗳️ in-person vote center
Learn more:
You can return your ballot by:
📮 drop box
🗳️ in-person vote center
Learn more:
Coming up: Navigating Mental Health Care @THPS branch on Saturday, November 15th, 1pm.
How hard is it to navigate your own health care coverage to get the mental health care you want?
Each coverage requires complex steps, we will learn how to make it easy. Bring your therapy questions.
How hard is it to navigate your own health care coverage to get the mental health care you want?
Each coverage requires complex steps, we will learn how to make it easy. Bring your therapy questions.
November 2, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Coming up: Navigating Mental Health Care @THPS branch on Saturday, November 15th, 1pm.
How hard is it to navigate your own health care coverage to get the mental health care you want?
Each coverage requires complex steps, we will learn how to make it easy. Bring your therapy questions.
How hard is it to navigate your own health care coverage to get the mental health care you want?
Each coverage requires complex steps, we will learn how to make it easy. Bring your therapy questions.
"They always say time changes things,
but you actually have to change them yourself."
- Andy Warhol
Fall back 1 hour today and stop by the North Branch or South Branch libraries for Sunday funday.
but you actually have to change them yourself."
- Andy Warhol
Fall back 1 hour today and stop by the North Branch or South Branch libraries for Sunday funday.
a woman in a library with a tote bag that says ' nlg ' on it
Alt: a woman in a library with a tote bag that she is filling with books.
media.tenor.com
November 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM
"They always say time changes things,
but you actually have to change them yourself."
- Andy Warhol
Fall back 1 hour today and stop by the North Branch or South Branch libraries for Sunday funday.
but you actually have to change them yourself."
- Andy Warhol
Fall back 1 hour today and stop by the North Branch or South Branch libraries for Sunday funday.
Check out our Twilight Prom set up! Starting @thps branch at 3pm today, November 1st.
November 1, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Check out our Twilight Prom set up! Starting @thps branch at 3pm today, November 1st.