Berkeley has long prided itself as a hub of creativity and culture. But how did this relatively small city earn its globally recognized reputation as a center of influential experimentation? Who are the people and events that imbued Berkeley with such symbolic power?
Tim Xonnelly reads his poetry, followed by an interview & discussion.
Author Lio Min will read from and talk about their moving young adult book Beating Heart Baby. This is also part of our celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month! West Branch Community Meeting Room. May 18th, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. This program is for teens and young adults--but all are welcomed!
Central is hosting the Bay Area Book Festival Family Day! All day throughout the library, we will have a host of sessions featuring amazing children's and young adult authors.
Plus it's Free Comic Book Day, featuring free comics, crafts, and demos with LudoSport Lightsaber!
Find the whole lineup at https://www.baybookfest.org/familyday/schedule/
Celebrate Berkeley's poetic legacy and present with Berkeley’s Poets Laureate!
Join us for a poetry reading and conversation with Aya de León (Berkeley Poet Laureate), Julia Segre (Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate), and Serena Griffin (Berkeley Vice Youth Poet Laureate).
This reading will take place at the Central Branch (5th Floor) on Monday, May 13th at 6pm. (It was rescheduled from April 22nd.)
ABOUT THE POETS
Listen to author, professional organizer, and certified life coach, Shira Gill, in conversation with local prop stylist, Leila Nichols, about her latest book, Organized Living. After their conversation about Organized Living, Shira will answer questions from the audience.
Join us for a talk with Brian Stannard, author of Alcatraz Ghost Story: Roy Gardner’s Amazing Train Robberies, Escapes, and Lifelong Love.
Maureen Hurley reads her poetry, then sits for an interview and discussion, as part of the Clearly Meant series.
The Color of Law recounted how government at all levels created segregation. Just Action describes how we can begin to undo it. This book was chosen by the Berkeley Public Library’s Racial Justice Advisory Group (RJAG) as the second in a series of “all staff reads." Books will be available for sale at the event. At the end of the talk there will be a Q&A session. Please email your questions ahead of time to rbrown@berkeleyca.gov.
We will be giving away copies of the book at every library location starting Monday, 10/23. Available while supplies last.