Berkeley Public Library Foundation

Program 2: Capital Improvements. The Berkeley Public Library Foundation helps reimagine, renovate, and equip library spaces to better serve the community. The Berkeley Public Library is one of the most heavily used systems in California, with over 143,000 registered cardholders, 1.4 million physical items circulated annually, 1.3 million digital items accessed, a collection of more than 457,000 physical materials, and 1.3 million digital titles. Each year, the Library hosts more than 200 programs featuring authors, scientists, and artists. With ongoing support from the Foundation, the Library continues to upgrade furniture, technology, and lighting at all five locations, most recently nearing the completion of a full redesign of the Central Librarys 4th-floor story room and adjacent spaces.