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All library locations will be closed all day on Monday, May 18, 2026 for Malcolm X Day.
Tool Lending Library & Tarea Hall Pittman South will be closed on Saturday, May 16th due to staffing. All other library locations are open. We apologize for any inconvenience!
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Pardon our dust! Part of the 4th floor of the Central Library is under construction. A beautiful new Story Time Room will open this year.
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Events Calendar Locations & Hours Land Acknowledgment Find your local branch Central Library 2090 Kittredge St Berkeley CA 94704 510-981-6100 Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch 1901 Russell St Berkeley CA 94703 510-981-6260 Claremont Branch 2940 Benvenue Ave Berkeley CA 94705 510-981-6280 Tool Lending Library 1901 Russell St Berkeley CA 94703 510-981-6101 North Branch 1170 The Alameda Berkeley CA 94707 510-981-6250 West Branch 1125 University Ave Berkeley CA 94702 510-981-6270 Using Your Library Your Card Loan periods, fines and fees, Link+ & receiving notices Compute, Connect & Print Use our computers or yours, access WiFi and print. Disability Services From accessible computers to Books By Mail. Learn how the Library can serve you! Library on Wheels Our pedal-powered library service delivers materials, provides Internet access and supports digital content. Literacy: Berkeley READS Our adult and family literacy program. Reserve a Meeting Room We offer free meeting rooms for community use. Quick Search Choose a search source Catalog Website Link+ Tools Enter search terms Go Breadcrumb Home About Quick Search Choose a search source Catalog Website Link+ Tools Enter search terms Go About The Berkeley Public Library has served the people of Berkeley since 1893, and looks forward to providing many more years of community service. The Library is one of the most heavily used libraries in California, serving a local population of 118,950 and more from the surrounding area. ( US Census estimate as of July 1, 2022) The Central Library, located in downtown Berkeley, and four recently renovated branches ensure easy library access for residents in Berkeley’s many and diverse neighborhoods. Read more about the City of Berkeley . Get a library card , visit one of our locations , attend a program , or explore our website for access to new material and featured events. We offer a variety of materials and services for all ages and interests from Storytimes to a Tool Lending Library. The Library's website gives 24/7 access to many services including: downloading eBooks , streaming movies and music , ordering books and other media through Our Catalog , and Link+ reading magazines and newspapers online Board of Library Trustees The Berkeley Public Library is administered by a Board of Library Trustees [BOLT], the only appointed administrative Board in the City of Berkeley. Locations & Hours Please click through each individual branch for a weekly schedule and phone number to call to request outdoor services. Translate this page Translate this page Hours Library hours by day and location Day Central Branches Tool Monday 12pm–8pm 10am–6pm 10am–6pm Tuesday 10am–8pm 10am–8pm 10am–6pm Wednesday 10am–6pm 10am–8pm 12pm–8pm Thursday 10am–6pm 12pm–8pm 12pm–8pm Friday 10am–6pm 10am–6pm 10am–6pm Saturday 10am–6pm 10am–6pm 10am–6pm Two branches are open on Sunday from 10–6: Tarea Hall Pittman South & North . 2026 Holidays, Early Closings and Late Openings I want to... Get a Library Card Manage My Account Download eBooks Learn About the Library Contact Us / Suggestions Look at Board of Library Trustees Agendas Read the 2024–2028 strategic plan About Land Acknowledgement Board of Library Trustees Contact Us Employment News Planning Policies Support the Library Volunteer Library Happenings Keep up with BPL’s programs, events, and services. Sign up for email updates Website Accessibility Statement Explore Ask Us! Books, Movies & More Community Resources Discover & Go & Parks Downloads & Streaming elibrary Popular Topics Events Calendar Locations & Hours Central Library Claremont Branch North Branch Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Tool Lending Library West Branch Using Your Library Your Card Compute, Connect & Print Disability Services Library On Wheels Literacy: Berkeley READS About Land Acknowledgement Board of Library Trustees Contact Us Employment News Planning Policies Support the Library Volunteer Kids My Account Berkeley Public Library 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA 94704 · 510-981-6100 © 2026 Open Menu Search Board of Library Trustees | Berkeley Public Library Skip to translation options Skip to quick search Skip to main content Audience Menu My Account Kids Books for Kids Family Place Teens Explore BOOKS, MOVIES & MORE Search Link+, find our hottest titles, or get a personalized reading list. eLibrary Enjoy, learn, connect. Explore our eLibrary wherever you are, whenever you wish. Downloads & Streaming Magazines, audiobooks, ebooks and music delivered to your device, free! Community Resources Connect with the Berkeley Information Network (BIN), your go-to source for community and social service organizations, agencies and more! Popular Topics What do you want to know? Pick a subject and get started. Discover & Go & Parks Free passes to Bay Area attractions for Berkeley resident cardholders. Events Calendar Locations & Hours Land Acknowledgment Find your local branch Central Library 2090 Kittredge St Berkeley CA 94704 510-981-6100 Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch 1901 Russell St Berkeley CA 94703 510-981-6260 Claremont Branch 2940 Benvenue Ave Berkeley CA 94705 510-981-6280 Tool Lending Library 1901 Russell St Berkeley CA 94703 510-981-6101 North Branch 1170 The Alameda Berkeley CA 94707 510-981-6250 West Branch 1125 University Ave Berkeley CA 94702 510-981-6270 Using Your Library Your Card Loan periods, fines and fees, Link+ & receiving notices Compute, Connect & Print Use our computers or yours, access WiFi and print. Disability Services From accessible computers to Books By Mail. Learn how the Library can serve you! Library on Wheels Our pedal-powered library service delivers materials, provides Internet access and supports digital content. Literacy: Berkeley READS Our adult and family literacy program. Reserve a Meeting Room We offer free meeting rooms for community use. Quick Search Choose a search source Catalog Website Link+ Tools Enter search terms Go Breadcrumb Home About Board of Library Trustees Quick Search Choose a search source Catalog Website Link+ Tools Enter search terms Go Board of Library Trustees The Berkeley Public Library is administered by a Board of Library Trustees [BOLT] , the only appointed administrative Board in the City. The Board consists of five Berkeley residents; one member of the Board must also be a member of the City Council. Members of the Board are appointed for four-year terms by the City Council as a whole. Current Members are: Shoshana O'Keefe (City Council liaison appointment expires 01/31/2026 or until new appointments are made.*) Beverly Greene (term expires 12/03/2029) Amy Roth (term expires 01/03/2026) Tanir Ami (term expires 11/7/2027*) Trustee Position Vacant * = eligible for reappointment The Board of Library Trustees generally meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 P.M. Please refer to the BOLT-approved meeting schedule . Rescheduling sometimes occurs; call the Library Administrative office at 510-981-6195 to verify time and date. Meeting locations are subject to change. You can find current and previous agenda packets in the Next Meeting and Meeting Material section below. The packet is available at all Library locations and online. Bylaws of the City of Berkeley Board of Library Trustees (BOLT) - updated May 21, 2025 Board of Library Trustees Meeting Policy - approved December 6, 2017 can be found on the Library Policies page. Board of Library Trustees Vacancies Policy - updated December 6, 2023 can be found on the Library Policies page. Berkeley Public Library 2024-2028 Strategic Plan – Mission, Vision, Values adopted January 2024; plan finalized April 2024 BOLT Contact Library Contact Contact Us (BOLT) Contact Us (Library Administration) Henry Bankhead, Acting Director of Library Services, BOLT Secretary Next Meeting and Meeting Materials Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Board of Library Trustees Regular Meeting at 6:30pm at Tarea Hall Pittman-South Branch, 1901 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703. ** For meetings conducted exclusively via videoconference/teleconference, please see the agenda for instructions on how to participate via phone, video, or written communication. Date Meeting Type Agenda Packet Audio Minutes 4/15/2026 Regular Meeting Agenda Updated Attachment 1 for Consent Item D mp3 draft minutes 3/4/2026 Regular Meeting Agenda mp3 minutes 2/4/2026 Regular Meeting Agenda Amended Agenda mp3 minutes 1/7/2026 Special Meeting Agenda Amended Agenda (Closed Session) mp3 minutes 1/7/2026 Regular Meeting Agenda mp3 minutes * Note: Beginning with the July 2010 meeting, the Berkeley Public Library will post audio of all BOLT meetings. The audio is available in .MP3 or .WMA formats (requires either the Microsoft Windows Media player (PC) or Microsoft Silverlight plugin (Mac OS X & PC) to play back.) For agenda and minutes of BOLT meetings prior to 2020, look for the archives on the right side of this web page. For agendas and minutes of BOLT meetings prior to January 2007, contact Library Administration at 510-981-6195. Board of Library Trustees Meeting Policy - The Board of Library Trustees (BOLT) Meeting Policy provides BOLT with rules to consistently and efficiently carry out the public comment process and to ensure that the meetings are run with a level of decorum that aids the Board of Library Trustees in carrying out its required business. Privacy Information: Communications to Berkeley boards, commissions or committees are public record and become part of the City’s electronic records, which are accessible to the public through the City’s website. Please note: e-mail addresses, names, addresses, and other contact information are not required, but if included in any communication to a City board, commission or committee, will become part of the public record. If you do not want your e-mail address or any other contact information to be made public, you may deliver communications via U.S. Postal Service or in person to the secretary of the relevant board, commission or committee. 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Get a Library Card Manage My Account Download eBooks Learn About the Library Contact Us / Suggestions Look at Board of Library Trustees Agendas Read the 2024–2028 strategic plan About Land Acknowledgement Board of Library Trustees Contact Us Employment News Planning Policies Support the Library Volunteer Library Happenings Keep up with BPL’s programs, events, and services. Sign up for email updates Website Accessibility Statement 2025 Archive Includes links to 2025 BOLT meetings. 2024 Archive Includes links to 2024 BOLT meetings 2023 Archive Includes links to 2023 BOLT meetings. 2022 Archive Includes Links to 2022 BOLT Meetings 2021 Archive Includes links to 2021 BOLT meetings. 2020 Archive Includes links to 2020 BOLT meetings. 2019 Archive Includes links to 2019 BOLT meetings. 2018 Archive Includes links to 2018 BOLT meetings. 2017 Archive Includes links to 2017 BOLT meetings. 2016 Archive Includes links to 2016 BOLT meetings 2015 Archive Includes Links to 2015 BOLT meetings. 2014 Archive Includes links to 2014 BOLT meetings. 2013 Archive Include links to 2013 BOLT meeti Literacy: Berkeley READS | Berkeley Public Library Skip to translation options Skip to quick search Skip to main content Audience Menu My Account Kids Books for Kids Family Place Teens Explore BOOKS, MOVIES & MORE Search Link+, find our hottest titles, or get a personalized reading list. eLibrary Enjoy, learn, connect. Explore our eLibrary wherever you are, whenever you wish. Downloads & Streaming Magazines, audiobooks, ebooks and music delivered to your device, free! Community Resources Connect with the Berkeley Information Network (BIN), your go-to source for community and social service organizations, agencies and more! Popular Topics What do you want to know? Pick a subject and get started. Discover & Go & Parks Free passes to Bay Area attractions for Berkeley resident cardholders. Events Calendar Locations & Hours Land Acknowledgment Find your local branch Central Library 2090 Kittredge St Berkeley CA 94704 510-981-6100 Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch 1901 Russell St Berkeley CA 94703 510-981-6260 Claremont Branch 2940 Benvenue Ave Berkeley CA 94705 510-981-6280 Tool Lending Library 1901 Russell St Berkeley CA 94703 510-981-6101 North Branch 1170 The Alameda Berkeley CA 94707 510-981-6250 West Branch 1125 University Ave Berkeley CA 94702 510-981-6270 Using Your Library Your Card Loan periods, fines and fees, Link+ & receiving notices Compute, Connect & Print Use our computers or yours, access WiFi and print. Disability Services From accessible computers to Books By Mail. Learn how the Library can serve you! Library on Wheels Our pedal-powered library service delivers materials, provides Internet access and supports digital content. Literacy: Berkeley READS Our adult and family literacy program. Reserve a Meeting Room We offer free meeting rooms for community use. Quick Search Choose a search source Catalog Website Link+ Tools Enter search terms Go Breadcrumb Home Using Your Library Literacy: Berkeley READS Quick Search Choose a search source Catalog Website Link+ Tools Enter search terms Go Literacy: Berkeley READS Berkeley READS in action What is Berkeley READS? Berkeley READS is our adult and family literacy program.We provide free literacy services for eligible adults over the age of 16. We provide: One-on-one tutoring: Learners are matched with tutors for weekly tutoring sessions. Free instructional materials are provided. Drop-in sessions: Open sessions are available for learners on our wait list and for those who want additional assistance. Computer Lab: Learners access tools in our computer lab at West Branch or at Central, with tutor support. Small group tutoring: Learners support each other on focused projects. Family literacy: Volunteers visit local organizations, providing story visits and free books to children. We provide special programs for children and caregivers to strengthen literacy skills. Special programs: Learners strengthen literacy skills while visiting museums, cooking, and learning about the environment. Locations and Hours Berkeley READS @West Branch 1125 University Avenue Berkeley, CA 94702 510 981-6299 Email us! Monday 10-6 Tuesday 10-6 Wednesday 10-6 Thursday 12-8 Friday 10-6 Computer lab/Drop-in tutoring @West Branch Monday-Friday 12:30-4:30 Computer lab/Drop-in tutoring @Central Library Tuesday 10-5 Become a Volunteer Tutor Join our team as a volunteer adult literacy tutor! Volunteers are patient, flexible and want to make a difference in their community. Tutors work one-on-one with adult learners, improving basic reading and writing skills and supporting learners in achieving their learning goals. Volunteer tutors must: have a high school diploma or GED complete our free tutor orientation and training commit to at least six months of volunteering be available to tutor twice a week for one or two hour sessions stay connected with Berkeley READS by participating in phone calls and planning meetings Learn more about becoming a volunteer tutor . Call 510-981-6299. Northstar Digital Literacy Northstar Digital Literacy tests your computer skills, helps you build skills in key areas, and lets you demonstrate your knowledge by earning certificates and badges. Udemy Learn and improve skills across business, tech, design, and personal interests. Connect to 3500+ on-demand video courses taught by world-class instructors. Translate this page Translate this page Hours Library hours by day and location Day Central Branches Tool Monday 12pm–8pm 10am–6pm 10am–6pm Tuesday 10am–8pm 10am–8pm 10am–6pm Wednesday 10am–6pm 10am–8pm 12pm–8pm Thursday 10am–6pm 12pm–8pm 12pm–8pm Friday 10am–6pm 10am–6pm 10am–6pm Saturday 10am–6pm 10am–6pm 10am–6pm Two branches are open on Sunday from 10–6: Tarea Hall Pittman South & North . 2026 Holidays, Early Closings and Late Openings I want to... Get a Library Card Manage My Account Download eBooks Learn About the Library Contact Us / Suggestions Look at Board of Library Trustees Agendas Read the 2024–2028 strategic plan Using Your Library Your Card Compute, Connect & Print Disability Services Library On Wheels Literacy: Berkeley READS Library Happenings Keep up with BPL’s programs, events, and services. Sign up for email updates Website Accessibility Statement Explore Ask Us! Books, Movies & More Community Resources Discover & Go & Parks Downloads & Streaming elibrary Popular Topics Events Calendar Locations & Hours Central Library Claremont Branch North Branch Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Tool Lending Library West Branch Using Your Library Your Card Compute, Connect & Print Disability Services Library On Wheels Literacy: Berkeley READS About Land Acknowledgement Board of Library Trustees Contact Us Employment News Planning Policies Support the Library Volunteer Kids My Account Berkeley Public Library 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA 94704 · 510-981-6100 © 2026 Open Menu Search Central Library | Berkeley Public Library Skip to translation options Skip to quick search Skip to main content Audience Menu My Account Kids Books for Kids Family Place Teens Explore BOOKS, MOVIES & MORE Search Link+, find our hottest titles, or get a personalized reading list. eLibrary Enjoy, learn, connect. Explore our eLibrary wherever you are, whenever you wish. Downloads & Streaming Magazines, audiobooks, ebooks and music delivered to your device, free! Community Resources Connect with the Berkeley Information Network (BIN), your go-to source for community and social service organizations, agencies and more! Popular Topics What do you want to know? Pick a subject and get started. Discover & Go & Parks Free passes to Bay Area attractions for Berkeley resident cardholders. Events Calendar Locations & Hours Land Acknowledgment Find your local branch Central Library 2090 Kittredge St Berkeley CA 94704 510-981-6100 Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch 1901 Russell St Berkeley CA 94703 510-981-6260 Claremont Branch 2940 Benvenue Ave Berkeley CA 94705 510-981-6280 Tool Lending Library 1901 Russell St Berkeley CA 94703 510-981-6101 North Branch 1170 The Alameda Berkeley CA 94707 510-981-6250 West Branch 1125 University Ave Berkeley CA 94702 510-981-6270 Using Your Library Your Card Loan periods, fines and fees, Link+ & receiving notices Compute, Connect & Print Use our computers or yours, access WiFi and print. Disability Services From accessible computers to Books By Mail. Learn how the Library can serve you! Library on Wheels Our pedal-powered library service delivers materials, provides Internet access and supports digital content. Literacy: Berkeley READS Our adult and family literacy program. Reserve a Meeting Room We offer free meeting rooms for community use. Quick Search Choose a search source Catalog Website Link+ Tools Enter search terms Go Breadcrumb Home Locations & Hours Central Library Quick Search Choose a search source Catalog Website Link+ Tools Enter search terms Go Land Acknowledgement Berkeley Public Library buildings are built on the territory of xučyun (Hooch-yoon), within the homeland of the Chochenyo (Cho-chen-yo) speaking Ohlone (Oh-low-nee) people. See the full statement. Central Library Central Library Reading Room Central Library Second Floor Central Library Exterior Entrance Central Library Exterior Currently Open Monday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tuesday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Wednesday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Thursday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Sunday: Closed 2090 Kittredge St. (at Shattuck) Berkeley , CA 94704 United States 510-981-6100 Information 1st Floor - Borrowing Services 1st Floor - Teen Services 1st Floor - The Commons 2nd Floor - Reference Services 2nd Floor - Mystery Room 2nd Floor - Berkeley History Room (Wednesdays 10am-1pm or by appointment) 3rd Floor - Administrative Offices 3rd Floor - Community Meeting Room 3rd Floor - Electronic Classroom 4th Floor - Children's Services 5th Floor - Art, Music & Recreation Floor plan of the Central Library --> Central Library Building History Directions AC Transit — 6 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 22 | 27 | 51B | 52 | 65 | 67 | 88 , F / 1 block West of the UC Berkeley campus. 36 / North and Eastbound direction stops at Shattuck and Durant. Also accessible by BART at Downtown Berkeley BART station. (Lines that run to/from Richmond) Parking — No parking lot; metered street parking usually scarce. Map/Directions — Follow this link to map and directions . Upcoming @Central Translate this page Translate this page Hours Library hours by day and location Day Central Branches Tool Monday 12pm–8pm 10am–6pm 10am–6pm Tuesday 10am–8pm 10am–8pm 10am–6pm Wednesday 10am–6pm 10am–8pm 12pm–8pm Thursday 10am–6pm 12pm–8pm 12pm–8pm Friday 10am–6pm 10am–6pm 10am–6pm Saturday 10am–6pm 10am–6pm 10am–6pm Two branches are open on Sunday from 10–6: Tarea Hall Pittman South & North . 2026 Holidays, Early Closings and Late Openings I want to... Get a Library Card Manage My Account Download eBooks Learn About the Library Contact Us / Suggestions Look at Board of Library Trustees Agendas Read the 2024–2028 strategic plan Locations & Hours Central Library Claremont Branch North Branch Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Tool Lending Library West Branch Library Happenings Keep up with BPL’s programs, events, and services. Sign up for email updates Website Accessibility Statement Central Library Community Meeting Room This large room is located in the 3rd floor administrative wing and can be set up to meet a variety of event needs. Central Library Electronic Classroom The Berkeley Public Library provides an Electronic Classroom for the instructional and research needs of the Library and its patrons located on the 3rd floor. Sustainable Spaces Learn more about Berkeley Public Library’s sustainability efforts, including our renovated and new branch libraries. 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Books, Movies & More Community Resources Discover & Go & Parks Downloads & Streaming elibrary Popular Topics Events Calendar Locations & Hours Central Library Claremont Branch North Branch Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Tool Lending Library West Branch Using Your Library Your Card Compute, Connect & Print Disability Services Library On Wheels Literacy: Berkeley READS About Land Acknowledgement Board of Library Trustees Contact Us Employment News Planning Policies Support the Library Volunteer Kids My Account Berkeley Public Library 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA 94704 · 510-981-6100 © 2026 Open Menu Search Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian Heritage | Berkeley Public Library Skip to translation options Skip to quick search Skip to main content Audience Menu My Account Kids Books for Kids Family Place Teens Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian Heritage Explore BOOKS, MOVIES & MORE Search Link+, find our hottest titles, or get a personalized reading list. eLibrary Enjoy, learn, connect. Explore our eLibrary wherever you are, whenever you wish. Downloads & Streaming Magazines, audiobooks, ebooks and music delivered to your device, free! Community Resources Connect with the Berkeley Information Network (BIN), your go-to source for community and social service organizations, agencies and more! Popular Topics What do you want to know? Pick a subject and get started. Discover & Go & Parks Free passes to Bay Area attractions for Berkeley resident cardholders. Events Calendar Locations & Hours Land Acknowledgment Find your local branch Central Library 2090 Kittredge St Berkeley CA 94704 510-981-6100 Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch 1901 Russell St Berkeley CA 94703 510-981-6260 Claremont Branch 2940 Benvenue Ave Berkeley CA 94705 510-981-6280 Tool Lending Library 1901 Russell St Berkeley CA 94703 510-981-6101 North Branch 1170 The Alameda Berkeley CA 94707 510-981-6250 West Branch 1125 University Ave Berkeley CA 94702 510-981-6270 Using Your Library Your Card Loan periods, fines and fees, Link+ & receiving notices Compute, Connect & Print Use our computers or yours, access WiFi and print. Disability Services From accessible computers to Books By Mail. Learn how the Library can serve you! Library on Wheels Our pedal-powered library service delivers materials, provides Internet access and supports digital content. Literacy: Berkeley READS Our adult and family literacy program. Reserve a Meeting Room We offer free meeting rooms for community use. Quick Search Choose a search source Catalog Website Link+ Tools Enter search terms Go Breadcrumb Home Popular Topics Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian Heritage Quick Search Choose a search source Catalog Website Link+ Tools Enter search terms Go Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian Heritage Join us for a range of programs for the whole family this May! Books Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Native Hawaiian Heritage Archives Unbound Explore Japanese-American Relocation Camp Newspapers from Archives Unbound. OverDrive/Libby Explore the stories of Asian Americans in e-books and e-audiobooks on Overdrive! Japanese American Experience Explore history and learn more about the Japanese American Experience in your library collection. Kanopy Stream documentaries centering the Asian American experience. Translate this page Translate this page Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Hours Library hours by day and location Day Central Branches Tool Monday 12pm–8pm 10am–6pm 10am–6pm Tuesday 10am–8pm 10am–8pm 10am–6pm Wednesday 10am–6pm 10am–8pm 12pm–8pm Thursday 10am–6pm 12pm–8pm 12pm–8pm Friday 10am–6pm 10am–6pm 10am–6pm Saturday 10am–6pm 10am–6pm 10am–6pm Two branches are open on Sunday from 10–6: Tarea Hall Pittman South & North . 2026 Holidays, Early Closings and Late Openings I want to... Get a Library Card Manage My Account Download eBooks Learn About the Library Contact Us / Suggestions Look at Board of Library Trustees Agendas Read the 2024–2028 strategic plan Popular Topics Berkeley Bikes Community Celebrations and Observances Crafting Food Nature News You Can Trust Art & Music Berkeley History Berkeley Disasters Berkeley History Room Directories Local Genealogy Newspapers Old & New Transportation Maps Schools & Churches Gifts & Policies Streets Desegregation My House History Berkeley Public Library History Central Library West Branch Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Claremont Branch North Branch Consumer Information Product Reviews Jobs & Small Business Guidance & Training Job Hunting Resumes & Cover Letters Unemployment Insurance (UI) Nonprofit Organizations Personal Finance & Tax Library Happenings Keep up with BPL’s programs, events, and services. Sign up for email updates Website Accessibility Statement Explore Ask Us! Books, Movies & More Community Resources Discover & Go & Parks Downloads & Streaming elibrary Popular Topics Events Calendar Locations & Hours Central Library Claremont Branch North Branch Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Tool Lending Library West Branch Using Your Library Your Card Compute, Connect & Print Disability Services Library On Wheels Literacy: Berkeley READS About Land Acknowledgement Board of Library Trustees Contact Us Employment News Planning Policies Support the Library Volunteer Kids My Account Berkeley Public Library 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA 94704 · 510-981-6100 © 2026 Open Menu Search New Arrivals | Berkeley Public Library Skip to translation options Skip to quick search Skip to main content Audience Menu My Account Kids Books for Kids Family Place Teens Explore BOOKS, MOVIES & MORE Search Link+, find our hottest titles, or get a personalized reading list. eLibrary Enjoy, learn, connect. Explore our eLibrary wherever you are, whenever you wish. Downloads & Streaming Magazines, audiobooks, ebooks and music delivered to your device, free! Community Resources Connect with the Berkeley Information Network (BIN), your go-to source for community and social service organizations, agencies and more! Popular Topics What do you want to know? Pick a subject and get started. Discover & Go & Parks Free passes to Bay Area attractions for Berkeley resident cardholders. Events Calendar Locations & Hours Land Acknowledgment Find your local branch Central Library 2090 Kittredge St Berkeley CA 94704 510-981-6100 Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch 1901 Russell St Berkeley CA 94703 510-981-6260 Claremont Branch 2940 Benvenue Ave Berkeley CA 94705 510-981-6280 Tool Lending Library 1901 Russell St Berkeley CA 94703 510-981-6101 North Branch 1170 The Alameda Berkeley CA 94707 510-981-6250 West Branch 1125 University Ave Berkeley CA 94702 510-981-6270 Using Your Library Your Card Loan periods, fines and fees, Link+ & receiving notices Compute, Connect & Print Use our computers or yours, access WiFi and print. Disability Services From accessible computers to Books By Mail. Learn how the Library can serve you! Library on Wheels Our pedal-powered library service delivers materials, provides Internet access and supports digital content. Literacy: Berkeley READS Our adult and family literacy program. Reserve a Meeting Room We offer free meeting rooms for community use. Quick Search Choose a search source Catalog Website Link+ Tools Enter search terms Go Breadcrumb Home New Arrivals Quick Search Choose a search source Catalog Website Link+ Tools Enter search terms Go New Arrivals Quick Links Adult Print Children's and Teen Media e-Content Looking for a new book, CD or movie? Start here! These lists highlight recently added materials and are updated automatically as the Library receives new materials. Please check back for updates. Adult Print New Fiction New Mysteries New Science Fiction New Chinese New Spanish New French New Japanese New Adult Nonfiction Part 1 (Dewey range 000 to 499) New Adult Nonfiction Part 2 (500 to 999) New History Books New Essays New Poetry New Short Stories New Art, Music and Recreation Books New Travel Guidebooks New Cookbooks New Biography and Memoir New Computer Books New Gardening and Landscaping Books New Large Print New Adult Graphic Novels Children's and Teen New Children’s Fiction New Children's Picture Books New Children's Graphic Novels New Early Readers New Children's Chinese New Children's Spanish New Children's French New Children's Japanese New Teen Graphic Novels New Teen Fiction Media New DVDs New Blu-rays New Music CDs New Books on CD e-Content New eBooks New eAudiobooks New Children's Music CD, DVDs and Books on CD Criterion Collection DVDs --> Translate this page Translate this page Hours Library hours by day and location Day Central Branches Tool Monday 12pm–8pm 10am–6pm 10am–6pm Tuesday 10am–8pm 10am–8pm 10am–6pm Wednesday 10am–6pm 10am–8pm 12pm–8pm Thursday 10am–6pm 12pm–8pm 12pm–8pm Friday 10am–6pm 10am–6pm 10am–6pm Saturday 10am–6pm 10am–6pm 10am–6pm Two branches are open on Sunday from 10–6: Tarea Hall Pittman South & North . 2026 Holidays, Early Closings and Late Openings I want to... Get a Library Card Manage My Account Download eBooks Learn About the Library Contact Us / Suggestions Look at Board of Library Trustees Agendas Read the 2024–2028 strategic plan Explore Ask Us! Books, Movies & More Catalog Help Link+ New Arrivals Community Resources Discover & Go & Parks Downloads & Streaming elibrary Popular Topics Library Happenings Keep up with BPL’s programs, events, and services. Sign up for email updates Website Accessibility Statement Explore Ask Us! Books, Movies & More Community Resources Discover & Go & Parks Downloads & Streaming elibrary Popular Topics Events Calendar Locations & Hours Central Library Claremont Branch North Branch Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Tool Lending Library West Branch Using Your Library Your Card Compute, Connect & Print Disability Services Library On Wheels Literacy: Berkeley READS About Land Acknowledgement Board of Library Trustees Contact Us Employment News Planning Policies Support the Library Volunteer Kids My Account Berkeley Public Library 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA 94704 · 510-981-6100 © 2026 Open Menu Search Library On Wheels | Berkeley Public Library Skip to translation options Skip to quick search Skip to main content Audience Menu My Account Kids Books for Kids Family Place Teens Berkeley Bikes Berkeley Bikes Find some great reads today! 1 2 3 Explore BOOKS, MOVIES & MORE Search Link+, find our hottest titles, or get a personalized reading list. eLibrary Enjoy, learn, connect. Explore our eLibrary wherever you are, whenever you wish. Downloads & Streaming Magazines, audiobooks, ebooks and music delivered to your device, free! Community Resources Connect with the Berkeley Information Network (BIN), your go-to source for community and social service organizations, agencies and more! Popular Topics What do you want to know? Pick a subject and get started. Discover & Go & Parks Free passes to Bay Area attractions for Berkeley resident cardholders. Events Calendar Locations & Hours Land Acknowledgment Find your local branch Central Library 2090 Kittredge St Berkeley CA 94704 510-981-6100 Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch 1901 Russell St Berkeley CA 94703 510-981-6260 Claremont Branch 2940 Benvenue Ave Berkeley CA 94705 510-981-6280 Tool Lending Library 1901 Russell St Berkeley CA 94703 510-981-6101 North Branch 1170 The Alameda Berkeley CA 94707 510-981-6250 West Branch 1125 University Ave Berkeley CA 94702 510-981-6270 Using Your Library Your Card Loan periods, fines and fees, Link+ & receiving notices Compute, Connect & Print Use our computers or yours, access WiFi and print. Disability Services From accessible computers to Books By Mail. Learn how the Library can serve you! Library on Wheels Our pedal-powered library service delivers materials, provides Internet access and supports digital content. Literacy: Berkeley READS Our adult and family literacy program. Reserve a Meeting Room We offer free meeting rooms for community use. Quick Search Choose a search source Catalog Website Link+ Tools Enter search terms Go Breadcrumb Home Using Your Library Library On Wheels Quick Search Choose a search source Catalog Website Link+ Tools Enter search terms Go Library On Wheels Library on Wheels (LOW) is a unique service, dedicated to serving our community in new and exciting ways. LOW and our fabulous staff deliver great materials, both print and digital, by pedaling our wares with a mobile hotspot and all the support you need to check out or download materials to meet your personal, educational, and cultural needs (and wants, too!). Library on Wheels: is fun! has books, music and movies for kids, teens and adults. will visit you at your school, community event, farmers market, festival or park! Just ask us, we love to get out ! has a mobile hotspot, free for all to use! has incredible staff, ready to help you download apps for ereading, watching and listening to books, magazines, music and movies from your favorite digital device. Check our Event Calendar to find out where LOW will be next! Special thanks to our Berkeley Public Library Foundation for making this service possible! You are the best! Fix Your Bike Here! Soft tire? Loose headset? The Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch has a Dero Fix-it station on site. It is available all hours of the day and has tools and an air pump to keep your bike rolling. Come by to try it out! Click here to learn about bike tools available to you 24/7! Translate this page Translate this page Hours Library hours by day and location Day Central Branches Tool Monday 12pm–8pm 10am–6pm 10am–6pm Tuesday 10am–8pm 10am–8pm 10am–6pm Wednesday 10am–6pm 10am–8pm 12pm–8pm Thursday 10am–6pm 12pm–8pm 12pm–8pm Friday 10am–6pm 10am–6pm 10am–6pm Saturday 10am–6pm 10am–6pm 10am–6pm Two branches are open on Sunday from 10–6: Tarea Hall Pittman South & North . 2026 Holidays, Early Closings and Late Openings I want to... Get a Library Card Manage My Account Download eBooks Learn About the Library Contact Us / Suggestions Look at Board of Library Trustees Agendas Read the 2024–2028 strategic plan Using Your Library Your Card Compute, Connect & Print Disability Services Library On Wheels Literacy: Berkeley READS Library Happenings Keep up with BPL’s programs, events, and services. Sign up for email updates Website Accessibility Statement Explore Ask Us! Books, Movies & More Community Resources Discover & Go & Parks Downloads & Streaming elibrary Popular Topics Events Calendar Locations & Hours Central Library Claremont Branch North Branch Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Tool Lending Library West Branch Using Your Library Your Card Compute, Connect & Print Disability Services Library On Wheels Literacy: Berkeley READS About Land Acknowledgement Board of Library Trustees Contact Us Employment News Planning Policies Support the Library Volunteer Kids My Account Berkeley Public Library 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA 94704 · 510-981-6100 © 2026 Open Menu Search Volunteer | Berkeley Public Library Skip to translation options Skip to quick search Skip to main content Audience Menu My Account Kids Books for Kids Family Place Teens Explore BOOKS, MOVIES & MORE Search Link+, find our hottest titles, or get a personalized reading list. eLibrary Enjoy, learn, connect. Explore our eLibrary wherever you are, whenever you wish. Downloads & Streaming Magazines, audiobooks, ebooks and music delivered to your device, free! Community Resources Connect with the Berkeley Information Network (BIN), your go-to source for community and social service organizations, agencies and more! Popular Topics What do you want to know? Pick a subject and get started. Discover & Go & Parks Free passes to Bay Area attractions for Berkeley resident cardholders. Events Calendar Locations & Hours Land Acknowledgment Find your local branch Central Library 2090 Kittredge St Berkeley CA 94704 510-981-6100 Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch 1901 Russell St Berkeley CA 94703 510-981-6260 Claremont Branch 2940 Benvenue Ave Berkeley CA 94705 510-981-6280 Tool Lending Library 1901 Russell St Berkeley CA 94703 510-981-6101 North Branch 1170 The Alameda Berkeley CA 94707 510-981-6250 West Branch 1125 University Ave Berkeley CA 94702 510-981-6270 Using Your Library Your Card Loan periods, fines and fees, Link+ & receiving notices Compute, Connect & Print Use our computers or yours, access WiFi and print. Disability Services From accessible computers to Books By Mail. Learn how the Library can serve you! Library on Wheels Our pedal-powered library service delivers materials, provides Internet access and supports digital content. Literacy: Berkeley READS Our adult and family literacy program. Reserve a Meeting Room We offer free meeting rooms for community use. Quick Search Choose a search source Catalog Website Link+ Tools Enter search terms Go Breadcrumb Home About Volunteer Quick Search Choose a search source Catalog Website Link+ Tools Enter search terms Go Volunteer The Berkeley Public Library has a wonderful group of enthusiastic volunteers who work with the public as Technology Helpers, Computer Class Helpers, Knitting instructors and other positions. We ask volunteers to work at least two hours a week and make a minimum three month commitment. The Library provides training appropriate to the task. Applicants may apply through: Volunteer Match Please submit your application using the online form . If you have difficulty filling out the form please use the pdf form that is linked here on the website. We will also have paper applications for those who are not comfortable filling out an online form at all the desk at our branches Return the completed form to the Check Out Desk or scan and email to
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[email protected] . There are other opportunities to volunteer with our partner organizations: Berkeley READS Adult Literacy Program Berkeley READS is the adult literacy program of the Berkeley Public Library. We offer a variety of literacy services for adult learners and their families. We are looking for volunteer adult literacy tutors. More information >> Friends of the Berkeley Public Library Contact the Berkeley Public Library Foundation Volunteer Application Please submit your application using the online form. Translate this page Translate this page Hours Library hours by day and location Day Central Branches Tool Monday 12pm–8pm 10am–6pm 10am–6pm Tuesday 10am–8pm 10am–8pm 10am–6pm Wednesday 10am–6pm 10am–8pm 12pm–8pm Thursday 10am–6pm 12pm–8pm 12pm–8pm Friday 10am–6pm 10am–6pm 10am–6pm Saturday 10am–6pm 10am–6pm 10am–6pm Two branches are open on Sunday from 10–6: Tarea Hall Pittman South & North . 2026 Holidays, Early Closings and Late Openings I want to... Get a Library Card Manage My Account Download eBooks Learn About the Library Contact Us / Suggestions Look at Board of Library Trustees Agendas Read the 2024–2028 strategic plan About Land Acknowledgement Board of Library Trustees Contact Us Employment News Planning Policies Support the Library Volunteer Library Happenings Keep up with BPL’s programs, events, and services. Sign up for email updates Website Accessibility Statement Explore Ask Us! Books, Movies & More Community Resources Discover & Go & Parks Downloads & Streaming elibrary Popular Topics Events Calendar Locations & Hours Central Library Claremont Branch North Branch Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Tool Lending Library West Branch Using Your Library Your Card Compute, Connect & Print Disability Services Library On Wheels Literacy: Berkeley READS About Land Acknowledgement Board of Library Trustees Contact Us Employment News Planning Policies Support the Library Volunteer Kids My Account Berkeley Public Library 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA 94704 · 510-981-6100 © 2026 Open Menu Search eLearning | Berkeley Public Library Skip to translation options Skip to quick search Skip to main content Audience Menu My Account Kids Books for Kids Family Place Teens Explore BOOKS, MOVIES & MORE Search Link+, find our hottest titles, or get a personalized reading list. eLibrary Enjoy, learn, connect. Explore