Book Discussions/Events
Kenneth Tan Art Exhibit: "The Lola x Kenneth Collaboration"
Kenneth Tan Art Exhibit
THE LOLA x KENNETH COLLABORATION
on display through May 2023
@Central Library, 5th Floor
The Lola x Kenneth Collaboration is a project by Kenneth Tan and his grandmother, or "lola" in Tagalog, Crescenciana.
"When Lola was ninety-four years old, I moved back home to San Jose, CA, to help care for her, and we started working together. Lola made paintings in watercolor, and I drew her memories on top of them. When Lola passed, she left behind her paintings, and I decided to finish everything she started. I promised."
Silent Book Club @Claremont
Was Silent Sustained Reading your favorite subject at school?
Relive the glory days when you had time to read and join us at Claremont Branch Library for the Silent Book Club!
We'll meet up, sip a delicious mocktail, and spend some time reading.
Feeling friendly? Put a blue bookmark (provided) in your book to let others know you'd enjoy a friendly chat.
Saturday, May 13th, 2:00-4:00pm.
Teens and adults and anyone who wants to read may join us!
Bay Curious with Olivia Allen-Price @North
Read and Share Book Club @ North
Join us at the North Branch for some tea and causal chats about books.
Bring whatever you're reading at the moment or any book you think people would be interested in learning more about.
Rising Up: Sonali Kolhatkar in conversation with Davey D @North
Author Talk: Fae Myenne Ng @Central
Join Berkeley Public Library and Eastwind Books for an afternoon with author Fae Myenne Ng in conversation with Dr. Harvey Dong about her new memoir, Orphan Bachelors.
This program will be held on Saturday, May 13, from 2 PM to 3 PM at the Art & Music floor (5th floor) of the Central Library. This event will be conducted in English.
Poet Linda Lancione @ Claremont
Clearly Meant, Claremont Branch's poetry reading & interview series, returns! With the first reading after a three-year covid hiatus, we welcome the fine local poet Linda Lancione. Join us as Linda reads her poetry, then sits for a friendly interview; a discussion follows in which everyone is encouraged to participate.
Meera Sriram Author Story Time @North
Join us for an interactive story time with award-winning author (and Berkeley resident!) Meera Sriram to celebrate her brand-new picture book A Garden in My Hands! The author will read from the book, followed by a henna-related craft activity for kids!
This program is most suited for those ages 3-10, but all children and caregivers are welcome. No registration required.
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Bay Area Book Festival + FCBD Events @Central
The Bay Area Book Festival is holding various Children's events throughout Central on Saturday, May 6th! Find full details on the Bay Area Book Festival Website!