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Two librarians sitting at the Reference Desk ready to help

Need help? The Reference Desk staff answer questions on every topic (except Art and Music and Childrens' questions) and often assist with more complex research. We answer questions in person, by phone, and via email using a variety of information sources, including websites, our non-circulating collection of books, business periodicals, and local history resources.

Reference desk - 2nd floor of the Central Library. Call us at 510-981-6148.

Art and Music desk - 5th floor of the Central Library. Call us at 510-981-6241.

Children's Reference desk - 4th floor of the Central Library. Call us at 510-981-6223.

Please address questions about your library card to the circulation staff by calling 510-981-6221.

Berkeley Public Library  
2090 Kittredge Street 
Berkeley, CA  94704 
General information: 510-981-6100