The Daily Californian

‘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 ...
The Daily Californian

Berkeley Public Library workers call for ‘No Cap’ on hours

Update 12/26/23: This article has been updated to include the full name and title of Chinyere Keita. Part-time workers in the Berkeley Public Library, or BPL, system are organizing due to a 29-hour ...
East Bay Times

Berkeley, a Look Back: Library officials in 1924 press for expansion

Berkeley, a Look Back: Funeral parlor moves into fancy new digs in 1926 Berkeley, a Look Back: Former Mayor Marston, 90, dies in April 1926 Berkeley, a Look Back: Residents attend Easter sunrise ...
East Bay Times

Berkeley, a Look Back: Library trustees in 1924 seek $200K bond measure

A century ago at the end of August 1924, the Berkeley Daily Gazette reported that the city’s library Board of Trustees made a formal request to the Berkeley City ...
KQED

Berkeley Library Director Resigns Less Than a Year After Starting

The director of the Berkeley Public Library (BPL) announced Monday that she will resign after a troubled year for Library officials and staff. Heidi Dolamore, BPL’s director of library services, will ...
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Patch AM: What Berkeley neighbors actually checked out most from the library in 2025

Hello Berkeley! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️ In today's newsletter: What Berkeley neighbors actually checked out most from the library in 2025 How a ...
Modesto Bee

You'll never be charged a late fee again at these California libraries. Here's why

Jim Sprouls browses for books on the second floor of the Boise Public Library in Idaho. The Berkeley Public Library in Northern California recently announced it would do away with late fees for books ...