In 1924, the Berkeley public library had a record circulation of nearly 600,000 volumes with 28,295 registered borrowers, showcasing the library’s pivotal role in the community.
Despite the successful establishment of new branches, librarian Carleton Joeckel pointed out the dire state of the main library, emphasizing its overcrowded state and urgent need for expansion.
The construction of the new Claremont branch signified progress for the library, but it cast a shadow over the urgent needs of the main library, which faced significant spatial constraints.
A zoning dispute in October 1924 became a pivotal moment for Berkeley when the Planning Commission voted against a neighborhood petition aimed at curbing local industrial expansion.
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