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06/01/2026

STORY ROOM GRAND OPENING THIS WEEK! FRIDAY 10:30 AM.
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05/30/2026

TWO WEEKS FROM TODAY! Mr. Michael, BB Wolf & Domingo the Flamingo!
Where Music Meets Imagination: The Story Time Band! Proceeds support your public library!

🎤 Unforgettable tunes
📖 Interactive storytelling
🎉 Fun prizes & surprises

🎟️ Secure your tickets: https://paybee.io/@9
📚 Learn more: https://bplf.org/summerconcert/

05/25/2026

Hey there, everyone! Exciting news! We just learned that artist and author Jerome Lu will be a featured storyteller at our upcoming Where Music Meets Imagination The Story Time Band Concert on June 13! He's bringing some of his favorite plushie friends, too! Don't miss it. Get your tickets today and support your local library! https://www.bplf.org

05/24/2026

🎶✨ Where Music Meets Imagination! ✨📚

Looking for a joyful, family-friendly way to spark creativity and support a great cause? Mark your calendars for June 13, 2026 and join us 10:30 am at The Freight for a magical morning of music, storytelling, and community connection!

Hosted by the Library Foundation, this special benefit concert features Berkeley’s beloved Story Time Band—a homegrown favorite known for getting little ones (and grown-ups!) singing, dancing, and dreaming together. 🌈🎤

Born in Berkeley at the Claremont Branch Library, The Story Time Band has deep roots in Berkeley’s library system and a big heart for inspiring young minds. Their playful blend of music and storytelling brings books to life while promoting early literacy, imagination, and movement.

💛 Why attend?
Because every giggle, clap, and dance move helps support literacy and innovation at our local public libraries—strengthening a space where curiosity thrives and communities grow.

🎟️ Bring the whole family, invite your friends, and come celebrate the power of stories, songs, and shared moments.

Where Music Meets Imagination—it’s more than a concert, it’s a community experience! 🎶📖✨

Tickets available here: https://paybee.io/@9 or at bplf.org

Where Music Meets Imagination is a family-friendly benefit concert featuring Berkeley’s beloved The Story Time Band, presented by the Berkeley Public Library Foundation in support of our local public libraries. Taking place on June 13, 2026, at The Freight, the event blends storytelling, music, an...

05/20/2026

🎶✨ CONCERT ALERT: Where Music Meets Imagination! 📚🌈

Imagination comes alive through music, movement, and story! Join for a magical, family-friendly concert—all in support of your beloved Berkeley Public Library. 💛

Get ready for:
🎤 Unforgettable tunes
📖 Interactive storytelling
🎉 Fun prizes & surprises

A huge thank you to our Master Storyteller Sponsor, , for helping bring this special event to life! 🧸✨

🎟️ Secure your tickets: https://paybee.io/@9
📚 Learn more: https://bplf.org/summerconcert/

Bring the whole family and celebrate the joy of stories, songs, and community! 🌟

05/18/2026

🌟💦 Now Open: Our Spring Auction! 🎶📚

Ready for the ultimate party experience? 🎉 Dive into something unforgettable with our exclusive “Napa Pool Party with The Story Time Band”!

🎤 Hang out with Mr. Michael, Mr. Juan, Mr. Tim, Donovan, and Tienne
🏡 Splash the day away at an award-winning Napa home
🎂 Perfect for a birthday party or one-of-a-kind celebration

This is your chance to bring music, fun, and storytime magic to your very own private pool party! ✨

⏰ Bid now through June 13
🔗 Check out photos + details: https://bplf.org/summerconcert/
👉 Or jump straight into the auction: https://heyor.ca/xPzbyx

Don’t miss out—grab your friends, place your bids, and make a splash for a great cause!

05/12/2026

A special opportunity for fans of Berkeley Libraries and The Storytime Band!
To celebrate our 2nd annual family concert this June, we’re auctioning off an afternoon at an award-winning Napa home complete with lunch, beverages, and music for up to 20 of your friends and family!
Hang out with Mr. Michael, Mr. Juan, Mr. Tim, Donovan, and Tienne.
Perfect for a very special event or birthday party anytime until next June!
BIDDING STARTS MAY 16TH
Learn more https://paybee.io/@10 or on BPLF website: bplf.org

05/11/2026

“Where Music Meets Imagination” is a joyful, family-friendly benefit concert featuring Berkeley’s beloved Story Time Band! 🎶

Join us on June 13, 2026 at The Freight for a morning of storytelling, music, and movement that sparks early literacy, creativity, and community connection.

Born at the Claremont Branch Library, the Story Time Band is a homegrown favorite with deep roots in Berkeley’s public libraries — especially loved by young children and their families.

📚 All proceeds support the Berkeley Public Library. Tickets @ https://heyor.ca/9C1lzS

05/09/2026

05/06/2026

Bring your loved ones and join us for a joyful, family-friendly concert with Berkeley’s favorite band! On June 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM, The Freight will come alive with songs, stories, and laughter—perfect for little ones and those young at heart. Every ticket supports our local libraries’ creative literacy programs, fostering a love of reading and community connection. Come sing, move, and make memories together! Learn more at https://heyor.ca/9C1lzS.