Pride Month is coming! Here's one way to celebrate the joy: we'll be at THPS Branch for the documentary No Straight Lines with director Vivian Kleiman and artist Ajuan Mance. Berkeley Public Library in collaboration with Renegade Humanities. Saturday June 13th.

Start this Mental Health Awareness Week off right with many resources at your fingertips: www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/search/websi... And keep in practice the daily things you can do: fresh air, exercise, water, good food, and time for rest and recharging your day.

You can stream The Librarians free via PBS Independent Lens through May 9th. Don't delay! www.pbs.org/independentl...

Something tells me you've found a way to unplug, turn off the noise, and find a quiet corner for reading uninterrupted. Good job!

New books coming for our local author Maggie Tokuda-Hall!

On Wednesdays, teens from 6th-12th grade join us for Teen Hangout at North, South, and Claremont Branch Libraries from 2-4pm. Students gain independence, practice communication skills with others, and enjoy the library. We know how important 3rd places are in our community and culture. ❤️

It's true! Stop by your friendly local Berkeley Public Library and grab free comic books! These are special editions of popular series and a great way to discover new comic books and get exclusive content to the stories.

Check out the Berkeley Bay Festival today, 11am - 4pm at the waterfront 😍 If you stop by a library before or afterwards, you get extra points!

If we were building the epic Gay Pride song list for a June event, what should we include? On our list: George Michael's Freedom '90!

Today is #InternationalJazzDay ! How will you celebrate Jazz music? Be sure to check out Naxos Music Library and Alexander Street for fantastic Jazz music streaming. Feeling a bit more analog and have a CD player? Pick up the Smithsonian Anthology of Jazz - 111 tracks of Jazz music to enjoy.

This video looked so familiar - so I looked up an Esther Averill book and found the image: If you haven't read Esther Averill's books, we can highly recommend them.

I'm going to suggest something revolutionary here. This applies to adults, as well. 🎤⬇️

How patrons look at us when we tell them they can check out 75 items at a time:

Paws up if you remember The Hampster Dance:

Join writer, host and cultural organizer Jeff Chang to discuss his new book Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. This Saturday, May 2, 3-4pm @THP South Branch at 1901 Russell Street. Click here for more info: berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/16134517

If you're feeling the Mondays, hang in there, Friends. Schedule some relaxing TV or movies to @hoopladigital.bsky.social & Chill for tonight.

Feeling the #NationalPoetryMonth vibes? We have 2 poetry writing workshops to choose from - pick the one that fits your schedule. Please register: Saturday May 16: berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/16107806 Tuesday May 19: berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/16121505

William Shakespeare's birthday is traditionally celebrated today (he was baptized on April 26, 1564 and 3 days after birth was the custom for baptisms). In honor of Shakespeare's 462nd birthday, here is Sonnet 23 on April 23. #AprilPoetryMonth

We love free resources, so we think you might be interested in this: @archive.org now has the full arguments behind landmark Supreme Court rulings available for all. Free and searchable. This is a gift from (our friends here on bluesky): @wolflawlibrary.bsky.social 🐺👊🫷 See link below

Looking for a way to celebrate Earth Day at the Library? May I suggest Earth Day Crafts with Hella Artsy @THP South Branch today 3-5pm for kids and teens berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/16078261

Today is National Library Workers Day! We celebrate our Library Workers: Specialists, Assistants, Aides, Supervising Library Assistants, Librarians, Supervising Librarians, Library Services Manager, Communications Manager & Specialist, Tool Lending Specialists, & our Library Director! + more!

What is Link Plus? We're so glad you asked: Are you looking for items that we don't have in our catalog? You can request items from participating Link Plus libraries to be sent to Berkeley Public Library for you to check out! For more information: www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/explore/link...

The best part about this National Library Week theme "Find Your Joy" is that your joy is unique to you. Take some time this week to find what brings you joy at the library!

This Saturday, April 18th at THP South Branch: Robotics Build for 3rd-5th grade students! Be sure to register for this great class taught by the Berkeley High School Robotics Team. Click here to find out more and register: berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/16099588

We love the things that inspire you to read! Did anyone else get inspired by Wishbone?

Did you forget something? A series of photos of bookmarks found in library books @THP South Branch Library:

Are you using your paid subscriptions enough? CNet's survey is eye opening: www.cnet.com/tech/service... What if, say, you dropped at least those unused subscriptions and found some free options for entertainment and education that you could stream and download through the library?

Flashback Friday: remembering last September when Berkeley Fire Department stopped by on a busy day to visit Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library. Who made this happen? Robert Young from the Tool Library. ❤️

This is why we do what we do: 😍🥲 So kids of all ages can say with pride that they come and enjoy the library.

Call for artists to create 5 permanent public artworks! Artists from historically underrepresented communities, including African, Latinx, Asian, Arab, & Native American, are strongly encouraged to apply. Deadline: April 27, 5pm Location: South Berkeley Senior Center

When a librarian hands you your library card and tells you where to find ~142,500 books you would like to read:

When adults walk in and say boldly, "I'd like to get a library card." Us:

Join the city of Berkeley's 23rd Annual Holocaust Remembrance Day virtual event on Sunday, April 12 at 11am. This is free and open to the public. Honoring Anna Rabkin, distinguished survivor, with Polina Shepherd, International Yiddish Singer and Composer. Be sure to register at the link below:

Join our in-person Parents of Berkeley Writing Circle Saturday 4-11-26 2-4pm. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, this is a safe space to share stories, swap parenting skills, and get some creative inspiration and healing. berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/15836062

We're getting a LOT of calls for free tax help, so I'm just gonna drop this link right here for you: uwba.org/what-we-do/f...

You don’t have to spend money to keep kids entertained. Try the library, you don't even need a library card. Your kids can play, make friends, read, draw, color, make crafts, attend story time, watch movie, make bead bracelets,... we can go on. So we'll see you the next time you hear “I’m bored.”

Not sure what to read next? Same! We offer Personalized Book Picks at Berkeley Public Library. Tell us what you like, choose a branch, and we’ll pull a stack just for you. No pressure to check anything out, they’ll wait for you for a week. Request here www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/content/form...

At Family Place Playshops: enjoy open-ended, child-directed play with toys and art learn about different topics and hear a story and song! For ages 0-3 and their families and caregivers. Register online starting April 1. berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/15981598

Celebrating Women's History Month with local vendors, artists, creators and entrepreneurs on the 5th floor at Central 3-28-26. Get your Polaroid portrait taken by 95.Stef, pick out your next read from Wombhouse Books, liven up your walls with some local art, or just enjoy the tunes and atmosphere.

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Is a teen in your life looking for a great summer job? Check out this YouthWorks paid internship!

Happy Tolkien Reading Day, everyone! "The long-term jewelry enthusiast and current screaming eyeball of flame" omg @gizmodo.com this is brilliant 🤣

In 1911 Suffrage groups mobilized over 10,000 local supporters throughout California. They distributed 90,000+ “Votes for Women” buttons in So-Cal alone. Equal Suffrage passed by only 3,587 votes making California the 6th state in the nation to give women the right to vote. #Women'sHistoryMonth

Belva Davis was a journalist who reported on major local events such as the Berkeley Riots of the Free Speech Movement, the Black Panthers, the Moscone-Milk assasinations, and the AIDS and Crack epidemics. Belva Davis died on September 24, 2025 at the age of 92. #Women'sHistoryMonth

All Berkeley Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, March 30, 2026. Be sure to pick up some books, movies, and tools beforehand! Our e-library resources are available online, anytime. It's a great time to check out @kanopy.com app, @hoopladigital.bsky.social app, and @libbyapp.com

Betty Reid Soskin b. September 22, 1921, d. December 21, 2025 at the age of 104. #Women'sHistoryMonth #LocalHero

In Letter from Japan, Marie Kondo has a chapter about the Japanese tradition of celebrating cherry blossoms. It looks like this deer has thoroughly embraced the culture of celebrating cherry blossoms!

Mayor Adena Ishii is the first Asian American and woman of color elected to be mayor of the city of Berkeley. ❤️ #Women'sHistoryMonth @mayoradenaishii.bsky.social

Are you a teen, or do you know a teen who wants a summer job? YouthWorks has a great opportunity: the deadline to fill out the Interest Form to apply for a paid summer job is March 27th! Fill out the Interest Form, brush up your interview skills, and good luck! berkeleyca.gov/community-re...