That moment when the New York Times mentions your very own Tool Lending Library! www.nytimes.com/2026/06/27/a...

Did you request a book? When your hold arrives, a slip of paper has your name on it. You can get it and check it out. Items stay on the hold shelf for 7 days for you to pick up. If you forget, items are removed and you can request them again.

And there's a cool Berkeley Public Library branch right across the street! Be sure to stop by at the Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library after the carnival to explore this beautiful library and pick up a few books and things to take on your adventures.

Looking for a way to give back and connect with community? Volunteer with Meals on Wheels! Shifts on Tues, Wed, and Fri mornings To pack meals, arrive at 8am To deliver, arrive 10-11am An hour of your time helps nourish a homebound senior in Berkeley. Learn more:

So many of us want to unplug from devices and slow down. Reading a real book is a great way to calm the mind and enjoy the moment, perhaps an opportunity to cuddle with a pet or spend quality time with your family. Here's NPR's tips to enjoy the moment: www.npr.org/2026/06/12/n...

We love a good spokescat 🐱 We have 25 print copies of Theo of Golden and 88 holds here at BPL 📚 we love it when books are trending!

Did you hear about our fiber mascot contest? Please submit yours by June 30th! www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/fiber-...

I mean, you don't make reading a chore, you make reading a joy, am I right?

Spoiler alert below: still worth reading. :)

Stop by the Central Library at 2090 Kittredge Street between 12-2pm. Free lunch for kids 18 and under plus activities like cooking classes, arts, crafts, games and more! On the menu today: Bean and Cheese Pupusa with Cilantro-Lime Slaw, Fresh Fruit, Milk/Non-dairy milk Arts and Crafts with Mocha

Happy Summer, Everyone! What says summer more than the Library Summer Reading Program? Does it bring back nostalgic memories with little maps you checked off and showed proudly to the local librarian? Or cozy chair reading with a cat or three on your lap as you read a new author?

Looking for a free night out in Berkeley? Join us for The Color Purple (2023) at Greg Brown Park! Saturday, June 20, 8:40pm. Bring blankets or low-back chairs.

Our Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch is bringing the Jazz to you again: join us this Saturday afternoon.

Get vaccinated for mpox at our free clinic tomorrow! Steamworks Baths, 2107 4th St. Th 6/18, 4-7pm No registration or insurance required. More details:

Stop by today from 3-430pm at THP South Branch to make Pride Buttons and Friendship Bracelets! All ages welcome. You can design your own or choose some options we've got ready. Button size is 1.75" if you want to bring the right size image printed on regular paper. 😍

We've got @maggietokudahall.bsky.social in da house at Claremont Branch next week! Thursday June 25th 2:30pm 😀

Summer is a great time to stop by your local public library and ask how you can get a library card. Then browse, pick up a book (or 3!) and check them out. Remember to browse the library website to find out the treasure trove of things available for you to enjoy. It's time to join in on the fun!

Violinist and songwriter Kaoru Ishibashi's musical travels to understand WWII era Japanese Incarceration, assimilation, and what it means to be a minority in America today. Central Library Community Meeting Room, 3rd floor Screening starts at 5:30pm.

Join us this Saturday for the delightful and funny No Straight Lines documentary @THP South Branch Library. Director Vivian Kleiman and graphic novel artist and professor Ajuan Mance will join us for a Q&A after the film. A special Berkeley Public Library and Renegade Humanities Collective collab.

It's heating up today! Stop by these library branches as cooling centers: Central Library, Claremont Library. Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library has cooling in the Community Meeting Room and 2 events there today: Adventure Theater for kids 3-4pm, and the film Freaky Tales (rated R) 4-7pm.

Why yes, we do have Coach Wooden and Me! Check it out 😉

I told you so...

Don't forget to stop by your local Berkeley Public Library branch for the Summer Reading Program: get a new book for signing up, a game card to track your reading, and information about how you can log your progress to get raffle tickets for our prize drawing, + a finishing prize. All ages!

Prioritize your goals:

Sign up for Summer Reading and get a free book while supplies last! We have something for everyone, children, teens, and adults. Stop by your nearest branch and pick one that speaks to you. Books vary by location. For more info, visit bit.ly/43uW7JA.

We really are 🌟enthusiastic 🤩 about this Fiber Mascot Contest:

Today we lost Marjane Satrapi, an absolute legend. Go read Persepolis if you haven't already.

I mean, we can get behind this idea~ am I right?

TBT: that moment when we joined Ala Costa at Ed Roberts Campus in May 2026 to celebrate the 12 x 24' mural that envisions the work of disability justice activists in the community to create belonging and radical inclusion. Many hands envisioned, collaborated, and created this work. 🤩

Me: when I realize SUMMER READING is almost here!

Teen Hangout at Claremont Branch and Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch have an early start today because of early release at BUSD. Swing on by after school gets out and enjoy snacks, games + more! Teen Hangout happens during the school year and gives middle and high school students social time. :)

If you are looking for local polling places, here's the Alameda County Registrar of Voters guide for the whole county: alamedacountyca.gov/rov_app/vcal... And here's your ballot drop box locations: alamedacountyca.gov/rovapps/maps...

🌈 A reminder today and every day! #LibbyApp #Bookish #LibraryLove #PrideMonth #Booksky

Berkeley Public Library is looking for our very first social mascot and we want Berkeley to make it. Submissions open June 1 - June 30. Open to all ages, all skill levels. Every entry gets a participation gift package. For more details and how to submit your entry, visit bit.ly/4tj7XSf.

🌈Happy Pride Month!🌈 We have 2 great Pride events this week: Full Queer Wrestling berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/16336287 and the Berkeley and Portland LGBTQIA+ Book Club berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/13975140 meets online! In case you live further away. :) 🏳️‍🌈🌈🏳️‍🌈

Relatable:

Did you know the Bay Area Book Festival YouthLit is today at Central 10:30am-5pm? Check this schedule for all the cool details: www.baybookfest.org/youthlit/#yo...

One of our favorites!

I don't know who needs to hear this, but we do have dog training ebooks, e-audiobooks, and videos on Hoopla and Libby apps: @hoopladigital.bsky.social and @libbyapp.com

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(Psst, I know this will be a surprise for some of you, but we do offer e-books and e-audiobooks, too!)

To prevent the dreaded Summer Slide of academic learning losses, we prescribe joining the Summer Reading Program. It's a special opportunity to READ ANYTHING YOU WANT plus HAVE FUN. it will make school so much easier in the fall. Plus, did we mention how much fun is involved? ARE YOU WITH ME?

Look at what our friends at Twin Falls Public Library are doing this summer! What a great idea.

Hear me out here: What if there was a place where *for free* a person could walk in and explore an infinite amount of information and say, borrow a few things to take home to enjoy. Just for the sheer enjoyment of it all. What if such a place was already here?

Y'all: Summer Reading for everyone starts next week! June 4th starts the celebration of reading with sign up prizes, library events, and loads of fun. www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/library/summ...

It’s Summer Reading Outreach time, our busiest time of the year! Here’s a group of students who willingly let us take a picture for Bluesky to remind you that your local public library is offering great summer activities for all ages.

That moment when a teen says, "Thank you, Queen." And you know they finally feel like the library is their 3rd space.

\We will be open Saturday at all locations, Sunday at North and South branches, and closed on Monday, May 25th. What a great weekend to check out some items, attend a library event or two, and grab a few things for the holiday. Gardening and culinary tools are a great idea at the Tool Library 👩‍🌾🧑‍🍳👨‍👨‍👦