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Berkeley Tool Lending Library will end late fees, go fully fine-free

Avatar photo by Iris Kwok Sept. 08, 2022, 3:56 p.m.September 12, 2022

Berkeley Public Library stopped charging late fees for teen and adult books in 2018. Now, residents can check out tools, from ice cream makers to weed whackers, without worrying about overdue fees.

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As she takes the helm at the Berkeley Library during a pandemic, Tess Mayer says she’s up to the challenge

Avatar photo by Frances Dinkelspiel Dec. 17, 2020, 2:00 p.m.October 4, 2022

The new director joins from the King County Library System in Washington, the busiest library system in the U.S.

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Berkeley hires a new library director from Washington state

Avatar photo by Frances Dinkelspiel Aug. 12, 2020, 8:48 p.m.August 4, 2022

Tess Mayer has been at the King County Library System since 2015. It was named “Library of the Year” in 2015 and is one of the busiest libraries in the U.S.

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Berkeley Public Library to end late fees for teen and adult books

Avatar photo by Frances Dinkelspiel June 08, 2018, 9:53 a.m.August 4, 2022

The decision came after the library realized that the 11,000 people blocked from checking out books because of late fees came from Berkeley’s lower-income neighborhoods.

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After long wait, Tarea Hall Pittman Library gets sign to match new name

Avatar photo by Natalie Orenstein Oct. 24, 2017, 11:30 a.m.August 4, 2022

The South Berkeley branch’s name was changed in 2015, but the signage was only just installed this month.

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Opinion: Policies, not political meddling, are causing problems at the library

by Jeffrey Kaplan Sept. 08, 2017, 8:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

A corporate push to de-emphasize books and stress digital learning and community spaces is at the heart of the problems roiling Berkeley’s public library.

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Library elevates deputy director; delays selection of permanent head

Avatar photo by Frances Dinkelspiel Sept. 07, 2017, 12:15 p.m.August 4, 2022

Library directors want to bring in an independent consultant to examine why the institution has been so troubled recently, including having three directors in just a few years.

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Berkeley library director unexpectedly resigns after months of political turmoil

Avatar photo by Frances Dinkelspiel Aug. 28, 2017, 7:02 p.m.October 4, 2022

Neither Heidi Dolamore nor the library board would talk about why she is leaving.

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Council appoints John Selawsky, despite library board objections

Avatar photo by Frances Dinkelspiel May 17, 2017, 2:00 p.m.August 4, 2022

Council decided Selawsky’s experience is what is needed now for the board, even though it meant rejecting the lawyer nominated by the BOLT.

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Berkeley mayor proposes to sidestep appointment process for library board

Avatar photo by Frances Dinkelspiel May 15, 2017, 2:00 p.m.October 4, 2022

Jesse Arreguín is suggesting appointing a political colleague to the Board of Library Trustees rather than the lawyer whom the board has nominated.

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The Lowdown: Council on police grants, budget, infrastructure, more

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso May 09, 2017, 9:30 a.m.August 4, 2022

Don’t miss our guide to May 16 council highlights: federal funding and an armored van for police that’s been disputed by activists, infrastructure updates, the Library Board, more.

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Berkeley City Council ousts two library board members

Avatar photo by Berkeleyside staff April 05, 2017, 2:33 p.m.August 4, 2022

The City Council on Tuesday removed the president and vice president of the Board of Library Trustees.

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