A Celebration of Authors

The Foundation’s 21st Authors Dinner was held Sunday, March 3, 2024.  Among the 21 honored authors was an Emmy-winning stand-up comedian, a Jeopardy! champion and pioneer, a beloved children’s author, a hip-hop historian, and writers who help us understand science, cooking, activism, and the big world around us. KQED radio news anchor Brian Watt emceed. Visit the event site here to read about the authors, sponsors, and presentations.

Innovation
& Literacy

The Berkeley Public Library Foundation supports the strategic goals and future aspirations of the Library.

Reading Is
Instrumental

Join us for the Library’s musical storytime series Reading Is Instrumental co-produced by the Library Foundation and the Berkeley Symphony. An all-star lineup reads favorite children’s books accompanied by musicians.

Linda Schacht Gage with author Michael Chabon

Events

The Berkeley Public Library Foundation hosts occasional literary events and annual fundraisers. In 2023 we returned to the Central Library to host the 20th Authors Dinner.

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