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A Library Tour: The Basics
by Wendy Hyman - Last Updated Jul 2, 2012
Originally designed for Berkeley City College students, but handy information for everyone.
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Berkeley History Room
by Tom Dufour, Jef Findley - Last Updated Mar 20, 2013
Learn to use the Berkeley History Room's resources, and lots of information on the Web, too. Updates to this big project will include maps, photographs, and information about transportation, churches, newspapers, and genealogy in Berkeley's past.
Berkeley Public Library History
by Jef Findley, Doug Smith - Last Updated Mar 12, 2013
Check out this guide for the history of the Berkeley Public Library
Books for Readers in K-5th Grade
by Ann Hotta - Last Updated Mar 26, 2013
Suggested reading for children from Kindergarten through 5th Grade.
Books for Readers in Middle School (6th-8th Grade)
by Ann Hotta - Last Updated Apr 18, 2013
Suggested reading for children from 6th through 8th Grade.
Books Into Films
by Andrea Mullarkey - Last Updated Apr 2, 2013
This research guide can be used as a companion to the ongoing Book Into Film program being hosted at Berkeley Public Library. Or use it as a stand alone resource to find information about film adaptations of books.
BPL Staff Favorites of 2012 - Children's Books
by Lisa Hesselgesser, Joy Shioshita - Last Updated Apr 10, 2013
Books published in 2012, selected by staff of Berkeley Public Library
Brave Girls and Resourceful Females
by Lisa Hesselgesser - Last Updated May 6, 2013
Reads about extraordinary girls and women for ages 5-9.
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City Documents
by Tom Dufour, Jef Findley, Andrea Moss - Last Updated May 14, 2012
Computers for Beginners
by Andrea Mullarkey - Last Updated Jan 4, 2013
Originally developed for use in the basic computer classes taught at the library, but great for anyone who wants to work on basic computer skills.
Consumer Information
by Wendy Hyman - Last Updated Apr 27, 2013
A guide to buying wisely and safely.
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D.E.A.R. Day Suggestions (Drop Everything and Read)
by Ann Hotta - Last Updated Jun 19, 2012
Suggested read-alouds for volunteers participating in Berkeley Unified Schools' special day of reading!
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E-books
by Andrea Mullarkey - Last Updated Apr 9, 2013
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Family Place
by Erica Glenn, Ann Hotta - Last Updated Apr 2, 2013
BPL's special web portal for families and caregivers of young children. Find out about storytimes, books to read aloud, our Family Place workshops, and more.
Financial Education
by Andrea Moss, Andrea Mullarkey - Last Updated Mar 18, 2013
Financial literacy resources.
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Good Books for Kids
by Ann Hotta - Last Updated May 16, 2013
Find book lists with suggested reading. Lists on themes such as books about African Americans, first day of school, or survival stories can be found here, as well as a link to graded book lists for K-8.
Graphic Novels for Kids
by Ann Hotta - Last Updated Aug 8, 2012
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Health and Wellness
by Andrea Mullarkey - Last Updated Mar 11, 2013
Homework Help for Kids
by Ann Hotta - Last Updated May 4, 2013
Doing a school report? Connect from home to high quality Internet resources on biography, history, current issues, and more. Learn about the library's online catalog. Find out how the books are organized in the library.
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Investing
by Tom Dufour, Andrea Mullarkey - Last Updated Jul 17, 2012
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Job Search Resources
by Shani Leonards - Last Updated Sep 19, 2012
These library and online resources have been selected by librarians to help you with your job search.
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Legal Resources
by Andrea Mullarkey - Last Updated Oct 2, 2012
Local Computer Classes
by Jef Findley, Shani Leonards, Andrea Mullarkey, Isobel Schneider - Last Updated Apr 2, 2013
This is a guide to free and low cost computer classes in the Berkeley area.
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Mobile Website for Kids
by Ann Hotta - Last Updated May 21, 2013
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Nonprofits & Grants
by Andrea Moss - Last Updated Mar 4, 2013
Notable Berkeleyans: An Exhibit. August 16 - September 15, 2012.
by Will Marston - Last Updated Sep 21, 2012
What does Wavy Gravy have in common with Whoopi Goldberg and Jack London? They were Berkeleyans. Berkeley Public Library invites you to discover some of our more notable Berkeleyans (anyone who has lived, studied, or worked in Berkeley!).
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Reference Department Contact and Research Guides
by Shani Leonards - Last Updated May 6, 2013
BPL Research Guides and Reference Home
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Small Business Information
by Tom Dufour, Andrea Mullarkey - Last Updated Apr 29, 2013
Summer Reading & Events for Kids
by Ann Hotta - Last Updated May 13, 2013
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Tax Information
by Andrea Mullarkey - Last Updated Aug 22, 2012
Teen Reading Suggestions
by Kay Finney - Last Updated Mar 8, 2013
Teens @ Berkeley Public Library
by Kay Finney - Last Updated May 3, 2013