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BBC's Pride and Prejudice, starring Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle, shows Elizabeth and Darcy in Regency attire in front of a landscape of trees and meadows looking incredibly happy.

If you're needing to binge watch Pride and Prejudice (BBC 1995) like everyone else, might I suggest using your BPL library card to watch it for free on @kanopy.com ?

www.kanopy.com/en/product/1...

a woman wearing glasses and a black tank top stands in front of the word can Alt: a woman wearing glasses and a black tank top waving her right hand says "Can I get a dot dot dot dot"

Dot + Matrix

A white kitten with a grey spot on his head, Ellery, is clearly passed out from reading laying on his human and pillows with his head tilted back sound asleep.

You mean you get to read without cats all over you? Huh. That must be interesting.

this is a great idea for sharing upcoming events! 😍

If you want to celebrate James Baldwin's birthday on August 2, check out his fantastic movie on our bestie's page @Kanopy.com for free with your library card:
www.kanopy.com/en/product/i...

a man is holding a picture of bruce jenner behind his face Alt: a person is holding a magazine picture of Bruce Jenner winning a race and then lowers it to reveal a man in a faded brown tshirt and asks, "Are you telling me that this photo of Bruce Jenner is your resume?

The job market is changing - get up to date on how to design your resume and cover letter to get results this Wednesday, August 6th.
Our speaker can tailor their information to your industry if you register in advance here:
berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/14143027

Friends with young kids and babies, today is the day for the City of Berkeley WIC-nic - this looks fun!
George Florence Mini Park is near our West Branch Library, just saying!

I see @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social is still out swimming in the ocean 😂

a man leaning against a wall says " because i 'm checking you out " Alt: a man leaning against a wall points toward you and says "because I'm checking you out."

Library Lingo:
What do we mean when we say "check out items"?
To check out an item means to borrow it for a period of time.
Library staff might use unfamiliar terms like this - are there any you've wondered about?

People of all ages are diligently carving soap together at tables in a room with large windows.

A close up of two soap carvers at a table with other soap carvers in the background.

Good Clean Fun at Berkeley Public Library:
going on now is soap carving, and everybody came!

a blurred image of a refrigerator with the words the office stan on it . Alt: Michael from The Office is looking anxious as coworkers are rushing to exit the building and he is saying Oh my GOD it's happening! everybody stay calm!

NO PRESSURE!

no researching, just guess!

This makes me want to take a hike in the woods with this patch on my backpack! 🌳

hey bestie @jclsor.bsky.social you should try this quiz, too!

I got 3 right!
Lucky guesses. :)

a person is drawing a flower on a notepad with a green marker Alt: a person is drawing a simple dog with stick legs on a notepad with a green marker

Me drawing in the library:

Did somebody say Berkeley??? 😍😊

a cartoon of rapunzel reading a book with the words so i 'll read a book or maybe two or three below her Alt: a cartoon of Rapunzel grabbing a book off of a shelf with the words "so I'll read a book or maybe two or three"

It's not too late!
You can still join the Summer Reading Program and complete it by Saturday August 9th!
Go here: www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/library/summ...

This page has all the Frequently Asked Questions 🙂
You've been reading and attending library events, get rewarded for it!

I can explain!

a tray of ice cream with the words we need ice cream below it . Alt: a tray of ice cream with the words we need ice cream below it .

making sure to enjoy the last days of July like:

Next Wednesday is our Job Search Workshop!
Please register and let us know your job field.
Cover letters and Resumes that Get Results Wednesday, August 6th, 6:30pm @THPS branch
Here's the link, please click on Register:
berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/14143027

a cartoon of snow white playing with a rabbit Alt: a cartoon of Snow White petting a rabbit with baby squirrels on her lap, a baby deer frolicking behind her, and baby animals watching her dearly.

Some of us expect this in the forest:

a man is standing in a room filled with lots of books and talking on a cell phone . Alt: a man is standing in a room filled with lots of books and spinning with joy.

me at home on vacation: