Happy Read Across America Day!

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Today is National Read Across America Day, or Dr. Seuss Day. He would have been 112 today, and to commemorate his birthday, school children all across the nation don red & white striped hats, and have fun, reading-centered celebrations at school and in their communities. At different Bibliopolis branches across our Gracepoint churches, we celebrated too. We have something special planned to share with you all, but it’s not ready yet. In the mean time, here’s a picture.

Cat in the Hat cousins at Gracepoint Berkeley‘s Bibliopolis with their parents (family resemblance much?). Auntie Annie with her trusty bunny ears!

What’s your favorite Dr. Seuss book? While I’m not a fan of all of his books, The Lorax is probably at the top of my list. Deep stuff.  

(Not So) Extreme Library Makeover: DL Edition

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After the book fairs, we began setting up Bibliopolis U at DL in Berkeley. We converted the Glass Room into what is being called…the Glass Room. 🙂 Original, I know, but names are hard to change. Anyway, today’s post shows its transformation.

We stocked the shelves and now have a DL bookstore (on the left) and the DL Lending Library (on the right).

Some Klesis students and staff created a warmer yet cooler, and energy-saving, lighting scheme.

Suzie spearheaded the nifty wooden display board project!

The (gently used) free books crate is a big hit, as you can imagine!

Shout out to Jordan from a2f Berkeley, who is perhaps enjoying the library more than anyone! It looks like he’s the only one there, but there have been many utilizing the space!

Hope you can stop by to read, browse, or converse in our new space! It’s definitely a work in progress. Maybe we should bring Bibliocafe here!

 

Introducing Bibliocafe

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While our Recycling Fundraiser is going strong, we introduce a fundraiser that might be a bit more popular. Books & Tea (or Coffee), a pretty awesome combo. Even C.S. Lewis, who famously said, “You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me” agrees!

Welcome to Bibliocafe, where you can enjoy a cup of assorted teas, coffee, and hot chocolate.

We don’t have prices, but as it is a fundraiser, we appreciate any and all donations. The kiddos and I appreciate it all — 100% goes towards books! So stop on by some time.