Author and instructor Mike Wilson has trained seniors for over 12 years in 35 Michigan cities! Come see this large-screen live demonstration for recent learners and tinkerers! Mike will use his “senior-friendly” HELP! BOOK and help older adults understand (in basic terms) computer features, the Internet, and Windows 10 software. He will demonstrate basic word processing, virus programs, using apps, transferring cell phone pictures to a computer, saving files, keyboard shortcuts & more! Don’t miss it! Books will be available for purchase at the library. 

Join us for an interactive, informative, and fun presentation as we learn more about recycling facts versus recycling myths, how to recycle more and recycle right, what happens to recyclables after it gets collected, can this be recycled and why...get these answers and more! Presented by SOCRRA. SOCRRA is a municipal resource recovery authority that manages solid waste services for its 12 member communities. 

If you're interested in origami or are a seasoned folder, stop by the library's new origami club! This club provides an opportunity to learn and explore with like-minded individuals. The club meets the first Monday of every month.

In 2009 Drew Philp purchased an abandoned house in Detroit for $500. In his book, A $500 House in Detroit: Rebuilding an Abandoned Home and an American City, Philp explores the racial, economic and social complexities of the city while finding his place in the changing landscape. Philp will be showing photos of the house and neighborhood and answering questions in this hour-long talk.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkley Public Library.

New members are always welcome to attend.  See below for upcoming dates and titles.  If you have any questions or would like additional information, please call 248-658-3440.

AFTERNOON GROUP (second Tuesday)

Jan. Not a Sound Heather Gudenkauf

Feb. 1984 George Orwell

March An American Marriage Tayari Jones

April August Snow Stephen Mack Jones

May All We Ever Wanted Emily Giffin

June The Wife Between Us Greer Hendricks

July Rules of Civility Amor Towles

Aug. Lilac Girls Martha Hall Kelly

Sep. Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane Lisa See

Oct. Every Fifteen Minutes Lisa Scottoline

Nov. Eleanor Oliphant is Completely… Gail Honeyman

Dec. Educated:  a Memoir Tara Westover

Celebrate the end of school and start of Summer Reading with us! The Friends of the Berkley Public Library will be kicking off the Summer Reading programs with delicious Clark's Ice Cream and popcorn from Royal Popcorn Supply. $1 suggested donation.

Ara will perform an array of Armenian and Middle Eastern folk music on the ancient harp, kanun. The kanun has over 80 strings. He will play music and tell stories about the music and history of the Armenian culture. Program sponsored by the Friends of Berkley Public Library.

If you're interested in origami or are a seasoned folder, stop by the library's new origami club! This club provides an opportunity to learn and explore with like-minded individuals. The club meets the first Monday of every month.

Most people tend to live their lives with a wandering mind, worried or consumed by past or future events. This introduction to meditation tries to open up a world of the present moment, the most important time of our lives. 

Sitting meditation can provide you with an anchor to your present moment. The objection, “I can’t meditate. My mind races too much.” is the perfect scenario for this introduction to the moment. 

We will start with a short introduction followed by a 30 minute guided, sitting meditation, then close the session with questions, answers and interesting experiences. Session led by Greg Sherburn.

New members are always welcome to attend.  See below for upcoming dates and titles.  If you have any questions or would like additional information, please call 248-658-3440.

AFTERNOON GROUP (second Tuesday)

Jan. Not a Sound Heather Gudenkauf

Feb. 1984 George Orwell

March An American Marriage Tayari Jones

April August Snow Stephen Mack Jones

May All We Ever Wanted Emily Giffin

June The Wife Between Us Greer Hendricks

July Rules of Civility Amor Towles

Aug. Lilac Girls Martha Hall Kelly

Sep. Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane Lisa See

Oct. Every Fifteen Minutes Lisa Scottoline

Nov. Eleanor Oliphant is Completely… Gail Honeyman

Dec. Educated:  a Memoir Tara Westover