Branch of Berkeley library to reopen in May following renovations
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After months of renovation, Berkeley will finally reopen its South Branch library on Saturday, May 11th. Read More…
Library uses van to provide service to community
Outside of a purple van, eager patrons wait with books in hand to make use of their temporary library. Read More…
Construction begins on West Berkeley Library Branch
The West Branch of the Berkeley Public Library was closed May 7 in preparation for construction, nearly four years after a city measure was first approved by voters to upgrade the branch. The Berkeley City Council approved construction for the branch on May 15 and the West Bay Builders will Read More…
Berkeley Public Library branches continue to undergo renovations
Construction is currently underway at the city’s libraries this week as the West Branch of the Berkeley Public Library was demolished Thursday and the concrete foundation was laid in for the library’s South Branch last Friday. Read More…
Demolition of library branches OK’d
The Berkeley City Council approved unanimously last Tuesday the demolition of the West and South branches of the city’s libraries, allowing the council to move forward with plans for the project despite possible funding uncertainties due to a lawsuit filed by a group of Berkeley residents. All of the library’s Read More…