Friends of The Berkeley Public Library

The FBPL works with the Berkeley Public Library to fund public programs and stimulate interest in the Library.

[Carly Loveman @CarlyLoveman]

Library users of #Berkeley: I returned a book that still had my husband’s favorite bookmark in it- made by and featuring our youngest son (photo and name “Colin”) on it. Can you help me get it back? #berkeley #northbranch #gooddeeds

[Friends of The Berkeley Public Library @FriendsBerkPL]

We had a copy in the Channing Way store yesterday! Come in and get in when we open on Tuesday. Regular hours are 10 am - 4 pm Tuesday through Saturday’s.

[The Millions @The_Millions]

Christina Waters examines the rise in poetry's popularity during the pandemic, and how the art form has famously flourished during other times of crisis throughout history. https://t.co/LmH8fhmJ4j

[Friends of The Berkeley Public Library @FriendsBerkPL]

Would love to know where people think the best outdoor reading spots in Berkeley and the East Bay area are? #Berkeley #berkeleyreaders #outdoorreading #hiddengems

[Cordelia Calvert @CordeliaCalvert]

Anyone a big Virginia Woolf fan on here? We have a nice surprise coming for you in August, and if you drop a note here I may just send you an early copy :) #mrsdalloway

[Friends of The Berkeley Public Library @FriendsBerkPL]

Congratulations to all the finalists!

[Tor.com (Now at @Reactormag) @tordotcom]

The finalists for this year's World Fantasy Awards have been revealed! https://t.co/60ukllN3Kw

[The Paris Review @parisreview]

“You can be sure that there is much more there than will be read at any first reading,” Ernest Hemingway, born on this day in 1899, told ‘The Paris Review’ in his 1958 Art of Fiction interview. Read more: https://t.co/82KUC875Sw

[Friends of The Berkeley Public Library @FriendsBerkPL]

We have pulled together a collection of Hemingway material at the Channing St store in recognition of his birthday. Stop by and see what we have for incredibly low prices. And all proceeds support the Berkeley Public Library programming.

[The Nobel Prize @NobelPrize]

"All good books are alike in that they are truer than if they had really happened and after you are finished reading one you will feel that all that happened to you and afterwards it all belongs to you. "

- Ernest Hemingway was awarded the 1954 Literature Prize

[frances quinn @franquinn]

Book Twitter: can you recommend me some novels for South Asian Heritage Month, by South Asian or South Asian heritage writers? New or old, either is fine

[Friends of The Berkeley Public Library @FriendsBerkPL]

How interesting!
Today is the 204th anniversary of Jane Austen's death. To commemorate her contributions, we have gathered some books together from her, about her, & inspired by her writing at the Channing St store. We are open Tuesdays- Saturdays from 10am -4pm.

[Book Marks @bookmarksreads]

“Silly things do cease to be silly if they are done by sensible people in an impudent way.”

On Jane Austen's Emma. https://t.co/bTs2NhfKMo

[The Paris Review @parisreview]

“What’s so hard about that first sentence is that you’re stuck with it.” —Joan Didion https://t.co/ORgWdXgIaw

[KQED Arts & Culture @KQEDarts]

Our mission is to bring you daily, in-depth arts and culture coverage from around the Bay Area—and you are at the center of our storytelling. Our reporters are here for you. https://t.co/SR1WOKDXtE

[Library of Congress @librarycongress]

Today in History: writer & naturalist Henry David Thoreau born, 1817 #otd #tih https://t.co/GNnVzFrf5j

[Friends of The Berkeley Public Library @FriendsBerkPL]

Fascinated to learn that Berkeley’s own Michael Pollen reads so many books at once. Great article with remarkable recommendations.

[New York Times Books @nytimesbooks]

What kind of reader was Michael Pollan as a child? "I loved boy series like the Hardy Boys, but had a serious thing for Pippi Longstocking." https://t.co/9n2FgYUErF

[Friends of The Berkeley Public Library @FriendsBerkPL]

It’s always interesting to see a prominent figure posting about their reading. As a donation based bookshop, we sometimes get newer releases like the ones listed. Stop by to see our recently released shelf. We’d be curious if any of you have read any of the books on this list?

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

While we were still in the White House, I began sharing my summer favorites—and now, it’s become a little tradition that I look forward to sharing with you all. So here's this year's offering. Hope you enjoy them as much as I did.

[Friends of The Berkeley Public Library @FriendsBerkPL]

At our Channing Street store, we’ve put aside some books by, about and referencing Jane Austen this month for #JaneAustenJuly. Come by the store to purchase. Although none of the books we currently have in stock have such dazzling illustrations like these.

[𝑖𝑧𝑧𝑖𝑒 𝜗ৎִ��ָ @jullietcapulete]

jane austen’s illustrations by charles edmund brock ♡

[Friends of The Berkeley Public Library @FriendsBerkPL]

The Friends Central Library Store is now open Mon-Sat 2-6 pm! Stop by for incredible deals on books, DVDs and CDs. 2090 Kittredge St, on the first floor of the Berkeley Central Library. https://t.co/RXgf41IuvX

[Friends of The Berkeley Public Library @FriendsBerkPL]

Add some nature to your journalling. Join us at the THP South Branch, learn about local nature, practice your drawing skills, and meet like minded people.

[Friends of The Berkeley Public Library @FriendsBerkPL]

Teens are invited to take on leadership roles in projects and events around Berkeley. Space is limited.

[Friends of The Berkeley Public Library @FriendsBerkPL]

Drop in and pick up some computer skills at the Central Library. Class is self-paced, relaxed, and free!