 During construction, a bookmobile called the Branch Van parked near each location to conduct basic transactions and provide access to library collections in the local neighborhoods.On July 1, 2018, Berkeley Public Library eliminated overdue fines for teen and adult books, CDs, DVDs, and magazines returned past their due date (children's materials were already fine-free).Also in 2018, Berkeley Public Library instituted the Easy Access Card, a library card available to persons without a fixed address.