BERKELEY'S NEWS • NOVEMBER 18, 2023
Berkeley Public Library
Fall Orientation 2023
AUGUST 30, 2023
‘We’re here to serve’: Berkeley Public Library acts as valuable community resource
Whether scrambling for a book last minute, joining a community-based chess club or just needing a place to recharge devices, UC Berkeley students see the Berkeley Public Library as a valuable resource.
Fall Orientation 2023
AUGUST 30, 2023
‘We’re here to serve’: Berkeley Public Library acts as valuable community resource
Whether scrambling for a book last minute, joining a community-based chess club or just needing a place to recharge devices, UC Berkeley students see the Berkeley Public Library as a valuable resource.
Communities
JULY 25, 2023
‘Diverse and growing needs’: Berkeley Public Library seeks community input on strategic plan
In 2019, the Berkeley Public Library asked Berkeley residents for feedback on its services. Community members responded that they wanted the library to launch a cooking collection – and the library delivered. Now, niche cooking tools like air fryers, ice cream makers and special pans are available for checkout in the Berkeley Tool Lending Library.
Communities
JULY 25, 2023
‘Diverse and growing needs’: Berkeley Public Library seeks community input on strategic plan
In 2019, the Berkeley Public Library asked Berkeley residents for feedback on its services. Community members responded that they wanted the library to launch a cooking collection – and the library delivered. Now, niche cooking tools like air fryers, ice cream makers and special pans are available for checkout in the Berkeley Tool Lending Library.
City
JULY 06, 2023
‘Annual community building campaign’: Berkeley prepares for community engagement in annual National Night Out
National Night Out is an annual event that encourages community engagement with city and public safety officials. This year more than 20 organizations signed up to participate, according to the registration website.
City
JULY 06, 2023
‘Annual community building campaign’: Berkeley prepares for community engagement in annual National Night Out
National Night Out is an annual event that encourages community engagement with city and public safety officials. This year more than 20 organizations signed up to participate, according to the registration website.
Campus
JUNE 29, 2023
‘A fantastical scenario’: Mobile escape room teaches kids, families about evolutionary biology
Educators at the UC Berkeley Museum of Paleontology partnered with the University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute in creating a mobile escape room, which educates children and families about the fundamentals of evolutionary biology.
Campus
JUNE 29, 2023
‘A fantastical scenario’: Mobile escape room teaches kids, families about evolutionary biology
Educators at the UC Berkeley Museum of Paleontology partnered with the University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute in creating a mobile escape room, which educates children and families about the fundamentals of evolutionary biology.
City
MAY 11, 2023
9th annual Bay Area Book Festival celebrated in Downtown Berkeley
From May 6 to 7, the ninth annual Bay Area Book Festival was celebrated in Downtown Berkeley at the Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park and along Shattuck Avenue.
City
MAY 11, 2023
9th annual Bay Area Book Festival celebrated in Downtown Berkeley
From May 6 to 7, the ninth annual Bay Area Book Festival was celebrated in Downtown Berkeley at the Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park and along Shattuck Avenue.
Campus
APRIL 12, 2023
‘Local heroes’: Community gathers to watch anticipated Cal Falcons hatch at BAMPFA
Pre-schoolers, prospective UC Berkeley students, amateur birdwatchers, campus grandparents and many more gathered Tuesday to watch the livestream of the Cal Falcons “hatch day” at the Berkeley Art Museum/Pacific Film Archive, or BAMPFA.
Campus
APRIL 12, 2023
‘Local heroes’: Community gathers to watch anticipated Cal Falcons hatch at BAMPFA
Pre-schoolers, prospective UC Berkeley students, amateur birdwatchers, campus grandparents and many more gathered Tuesday to watch the livestream of the Cal Falcons “hatch day” at the Berkeley Art Museum/Pacific Film Archive, or BAMPFA.
City Government
DECEMBER 20, 2022
‘Great Resignation’ crisis impedes city operations with 1 in 6 posts vacant
The city of Berkeley is in crisis as it struggles to hire and retain the workers necessary to maintain city operations.
City Government
DECEMBER 20, 2022
‘Great Resignation’ crisis impedes city operations with 1 in 6 posts vacant
The city of Berkeley is in crisis as it struggles to hire and retain the workers necessary to maintain city operations.
College Life
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Best study spots if you want to escape campus
Thankfully, there are a ton of places off campus or close by that make for the perfect study spots during dead week. Here is a list of places in the Berkeley area that are perfect for studying!
College Life
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Best study spots if you want to escape campus
Thankfully, there are a ton of places off campus or close by that make for the perfect study spots during dead week. Here is a list of places in the Berkeley area that are perfect for studying!
City
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Berkeley to provide COVID-19 booster vaccines for omicron variant
Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín announced that the city of Berkeley would begin providing COVID-19 booster vaccines equipped against the highly infectious omicron variant in an email statement Thursday.
City
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Berkeley to provide COVID-19 booster vaccines for omicron variant
Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín announced that the city of Berkeley would begin providing COVID-19 booster vaccines equipped against the highly infectious omicron variant in an email statement Thursday.
