Berkeley, March 13, 2019 – Berkeley Public Library is pleased to announce the launch of Citywide Read, a program designed to encourage Berkeley residents to have a shared experience of reading the same book and then participating in discussions and cultural events related to the title.
For its first Citywide Read title, the Library has selected New York Times bestselling novel Crazy Rich Asians, by Kevin Kwan. Throughout March and April, the Library will host a series of events as part of Citywide Read, including Author Kevin Kwan speaking and signing books on Thursday April 11th at Berkeley City College.
Described by NPR as "a breathless, high-speed romp through the lives of a group of megarich Asians,” Crazy Rich Asians is easily read as escapist fiction. At the same time, it also presents opportunities for discussions of family, diaspora culture, wealth, class, and representation.
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As part of the Cornerstones: STEM at Berkeley Public Library initiative, Berkeley Public Library presents Tech Week from Saturday, March 2 through Saturday, March 9, 2019. Cornerstones: STEM at Berkeley Public Library makes Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics accessible to wide audiences. Every Berkeley Public Library location will feature programs for a variety of ages relating to various aspects of technology.
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Acting Library Director
Berkeley Public Library
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Acting Director of Library Services
Berkeley Public Library
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Starting on July 1, 2018, Berkeley Public Library (BPL) will no longer charge daily fines for the late return of teen and adult books, DVDs, CDs and magazines.
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