Legal/Financial

This is a detailed interactive map of the 2016 Election, that shows every election precinct in the United States, and how each precinct voted. It was created by the New York Times. Simply touch the screen to interact with it.

This display will be out for you to enjoy this month as we prepare to go into election day on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.  It will start off upstairs on the 2nd floor and move downstairs to the first floor after the 2nd week of October.      

Attorney Christina DiEdoardo and the members of Project Marsha (a collective of volunteer lawyers and other professionals) return to the library for a hands-on seminar to help Transgender Californians, including those who are nonbinary, get their state and federal identity documents in order.

Why do third parties never get a true say in politics? Why is every election an exercise in compromise? Are there better systems out there than “Winner take all”?

Let’s explore these topics with a presentation on proportional representation and alternative voting systems, led by Pedro Hernandez, of FairVote California, a nonprofit that advocates for reforming the election system.

Learn about Proportional Representation with FairVote California

Monday, October 29 5:30—7 PM

Financial Advisor, Steven Chan with Morgan Stanley, will be available for one-on-one, brief meetings to help people meet their financial goals. 

This service is free and open to the public on a first come, first served basis.

“Health Insurance 101: What are my options?”
Come join Certified Enrollment Counselors from the Berkeley Free Clinic for a discussion of the following topics:
- What is Health Insurance?
- How can Health Insurance help me?
- What are my Health insurance options?

Afterwards we will answer questions and schedule appointments for those interested in getting health insurance enrollment counseling.

Sign-ups start at 5:00p.m. for a spot with our visiting lawyer. Names will be pulled at random at 6:00p.m. for appointment times. Call 510-981-6280 for more information.

Financial Advisor, Steven Chan with Morgan Stanley, will be available for one-on-one, brief meetings to help people meet their financial goals. 

This service is free and open to the public on a first come, first served basis.

Receive free tax help and free electronic filing,  for low and moderate income taxpayers, provided by certified, AARP tax volunteers. There will be appointments each Friday starting February 9 until April 13.

Appointments are available at 10:15am, 11:15am, 12:15pm and 1:15pm

To reserve assistance call the information desk at the Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch during open hours at 510-981-6260.

Be sure to bring copies of the following to your appointment:

Free tax preparation provided by volunteers. Appointments can be made by calling 510-981-6270.

Receive free tax help and free electronic filing,  for low and moderate income taxpayers, provided by certified, AARP tax volunteers. 
Appointments are every Tuesday and Wednesday beginning Tuesday, February 6th from 12-4 pm.

The Honorable Judge John True (Alameda County Superior Court, Ret.) will be giving this informative and timely lecture on the independence of the Judiciary branch, and its role in regards to the United States Constitution and the checks and balances of the legislative and executive branches.