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A children's book cover Go, Dog. Go! by P.D. Eastman. With a thick orange stripe, a thick white stripe, and a green stripe. A cartoon drawing of a large tan dog wearing driving goggles, an orange hat, and a long green scarf as he speedily drives a yellow race car. A logo that says I can read it all by myself. Beginner Books. With the Cat in the Hat image.

Who does not love Go, Dog. Go!

I resemble that remark! 😍

A picture of the book Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect by Victoria Kastner Photography by Alexader Vertikoff with a photo of the indoor pool at the Berkeley Women's Club, a black and white photo of Julia Morgan, a photo of a building under construction, and a close up black and white photo of Julia Morgan. The words at the top are a quote that says The thing always happens that you really believe in, and the belief in a thing makes it happen. Julia Morgan

This famous woman in history: Julia Morgan: the trailblazing architect at the turn of the 20th century whose works are throughout Berkeley and far beyond.
Here is one of her inspiring quotes alongside one of the many books about Julia Morgan:

a man singing in front of a microphone with the words " there goes my hero " below him Alt: The Foo Fighters band with Dave Grohl singing in front of a microphone with the words "there goes my hero" below him

three cheers for the delivery team!!!

Happy International Day of Awesomeness!

Our list of Awesomeness:
Books!
Audiobooks!
E-Books!
Graphic Novels!
Library Events!
Public Libraries!
@volvo-cars.bsky.social !

Wait just a minute, who is running this account?!

On a purple fading to orange background are large quotation marks and curved lines. In the center are the words "The future depends entirely on what each of us does every day. After all, a movement is only people moving." - Gloria Steinem, journalist and activist. Women's History Month. A blue and white logo that says Berkeley Public Library is in the bottom left corner.

two women holding a string of lights with the words besties for the resties Alt: two women holding a string of lights with the words besties for the resties

I really hope that's not sarcasm font

On a warm tan background are a few photos: a cafe au lait set on a table on a terrace with flowers, trees, and a beautiful apartment building in the background. The front of a cafe surrounded by tables set outside. The front of a Brasserie with tables and chairs outside. A vintage clock. A hand holding a cafe au lait next to a chocolate dessert. A woman in a tan coat turning back to look at you. The words "Walked in expecting you'd be late but you got here early and you stand and wave I walk to you... on a Sunday in a cafe I watched it begin again. Taylor Swift.

🕑Y'all know to set your clocks forward an hour, tonight, right?
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We wouldn't want you to miss an important date tomorrow at the cafe.
Daylight Savings Time Begins Again on Sunday, March 8th.

a woman holding a cup of coffee with the hashtag schitts creek Alt: Moira Rose, holding a cup of coffee holds out her hand and says, "see?"

See?

A movie poster with red velvet curtains around images of characters from the film. Michael B. Jordan Sinners. THP South Branch. Saturday March 7th 2:30pm. Pre-Oscars watch party with snacks, trivia, and prizes. Berkeley Public Library. (Unreadable text at bottom). Popcorn canisters and movie film reels.

Up for an afternoon matinee? Stop by @THPS branch for Sinners at 230pm. An Oscar nominated film.

a woman sitting on a bed with the words look what you have done below her Alt: Moira Rose is sitting on a bed wearing a sparkly peach dress with the words look what you have done!

oh now look where we ended up...

On a rich purple background a cartoon image of diverse women wearing colorful clothes and waving and smiling. Above the image are the words If particular care and attention is not paid to the ladies, we are determined to foment a rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any laws in which we have no voice, or representation. - Abigail Adams. Curving around these words are lavender colored leaves.

If you haven't learned about Abigail Adams this might be the time to read about a prominent woman in United States history. A famous abolitionist and feminist, she had a strong influence on John Adams' presidency and politics.
On March 31, 1776, Abigail Adams wrote to her husband, John Adams:

a woman is reading a book in a room with striped walls Alt: a woman is reading a book in a room with striped walls. She pauses, looks up, thinks, and then returns to reading.

Whether you read by listening to an audiobook while you do dishes or sit down and focus on a book in print, it's all reading.

If 2020 impacted your reading and changed what you read or how you read, it's all good.

We want you to know: reading is here for you however you need it.

❤️

With a pale peach background and a beautiful cartoon drawing style with a modern style are 4 women: one with reddish hair and warm skin tone, one with light tan skin and black straight layered long hair, one woman with rich brown skin and a head turban, and one woman wearing a blue hijab with warm tan skin. All gaze out at the viewer with small confident smiles. Drawings of plants are behind them. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men and women are created equal. Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Activist.

Celebrating Women's History Month

a man in a suit drinking from a cup with the words awkward silence behind him Alt: 2 men awkwardly each drinking from a cup to avoid speaking with the words awkward silence on the screen

who...who did that to this poor plant?

We are back up and running, thanks to our IT team! 🎉

A cartoon style drawing of 5 women, one wearing a blue hijab and lighter blue striped clothes, one with reddish medium length hair a gold sweater and white collar, one wearing a purple burqa, one with black wavy hair in a high large bun and orange clothes, and one with long yellow hair and lavender clothes. Women's History Month. "I think realizing that you're not alone, that you are standing with millions of your sisters around the world is vital." Malala Yousafzai, Activist

Strong together.

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a person 's hand is reaching for a book on a shelf Alt: a video of a person's hand lightly touching vintage books in jewel toned colors on a shelf.

Well, folks, we're just a place with books right now.
Our internet is down, then up, then down.
So if you're planning to stop by the library, be sure to bring your library card (and patience) if you want to check out items - we can't look you up right now because our programs are all down.

doh, I was totally hoping these were pizzas! And then I read the post. 😕

a man is sitting on a couch eating a hamburger while a woman talks to him Alt: Chandler is sitting on a velvet couch in Central Perk and he licks a muffin then hands it to Monica who turns her hand away from the offer.

Are you sure?

On a cream background cartoon style drawing with pink flowers floating are the words Reading Buddies at THPS and a large owl reading with a small owl perched on a branch.

Have you heard of Reading Buddies? 😍 Teen volunteers from the Youth Literacy Project partner with kids to practice reading aloud. We'll be hosting Reading Buddies at THPS branch the first four Tuesdays of March. Stay tuned for our next location!
berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/15532532