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Amid holiday decorations, the park's carousel and steam train have been two beloved children's traditions for generations.

In 2019, the Berkeley Public Library asked Berkeley residents for feedback on its services. Community members responded that they wanted the library to launch a cooking collection – and the library delivered. Now, niche cooking tools like air fryers, ice cream makers and special pans are available for checkout in the Berkeley Tool Lending Library. 

(Refugio Garcia/NewsBreak) Grab a pint and test your knowledge at trivia night hosted by Sláinte. (Refugio Garcia/NewsBreak) Cool fall weather calls for pints and hearty fare like shepherd's pie or the curiously delicious scotch egg and there’s no better place to hunker down and relax than Sláinte, located at Oakland’s Jack London Square.

Remembered as a lifelong champion of youth public library services, acclaimed librarian Regina Minudri died June 18 at the age of 84 after a series of strokes. Known as Gina to friends and family, Minudri dedicated her life to growing and sustaining public libraries and was admired for her spirit and dedication to the library system. “You’ll know about her for her sense of presence,” said Diane Davenport, member of the Berkeley Board of Library Trustees and a good friend of Minudri. “She was a woman who was large in spirit: She loved telling stories, she loved working with the public,...