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Tag Archives: Measure FF
Gleaming new North Branch Library to open Saturday
Workers were busy putting the finishing touches on the renovated North Branch Library last week in anticipation of its grand reopening on Saturday, April 7 at 1:00 pm.
The library has been closed for nearly a year and, when it reopens, patrons will see many recognizable features, but some new ones too.
“We’re really excited,” said Donna Corbeil, the library’s director.
The main circulation desk has been repositioned. New leather chairs form inviting spaces to read. There is an expanded computer room, and the library also has seven laptop computers for people to use. … Continue reading »
Rally planned to draw attention to library lawsuit
Dozens of church leaders, community activists, students, and library supporters plan to stage a rally outside city hall on Tuesday to call attention to a lawsuit they believe could stop construction of new libraries in the southern and western parts of Berkeley.
The group, which is calling itself New Libraries Now, plans to hoist pickets right before the City Council meeting. They want to let the members of Concerned Library Users, a small group that is suing the city … Continue reading »
Tagged Bartlett's Coffee, Benjamin Bartlett, Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association, Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley Public Library Branch Improvement Program, Coffee, Concerned Library Users, Daniella Thompson, Darryl Moore, Judith Epstein, Kiyatta Porter-Robinson, Measure FF, New Libraries Now, Shirley Brower, South Branch, Todd Jersey, West Branch, Zach Cowan
North Branch will close for renovations April 23
The North Branch of the Berkeley Public Library will close Saturday April 23 at 6 pm for a year of renovation.
During that time, the building will be expanded, made more accessible for the disabled, and seismically strengthened.
When the branch reopens, there will be a new two-story addition with expanded multipurpose room, larger teen room, and new staff workroom. There will be more computers, better seating and better lighting. The lobby and rotunda area will be rehabilitated and … Continue reading »
