Kids Take Over @Claremont

Thu, Jan 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - The Commons

Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm!

Teen Games & Crafts @West

Thu, Jan 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Read to a Dog is a great way for children to practice oral fluency, spend time with a friendly dog, and have fun. For Children ages 5 to 12.

Thu, Jan 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Branch - West Teen Room

Come to West Branch Teen Room and make fabulous buttons of your own design or play Uno, Jenga or other great games! Thursdays, 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Fri, Jan 31, 10:00am - 11:00am

Claremont Branch

Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 31, 2025.

Fri, Jan 31, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 31, 2025.

Fri, Jan 31, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tool Lending Library

Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 25, 2025.

Fri, Jan 31, 10:00am - 11:00am

North Branch

Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 31, 2025.

Fri, Jan 31, 10:00am - 11:00am

West Branch

Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 31, 2025.

Managing Tantrums @THP South - *Updated time

Fri, Jan 31, 10:00am - 11:00am

Central Library

Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 31, 2025.

Fri, Jan 31, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Get practical tips on how to support a child with calming down after a big emotional experience.

Fri, Jan 31, 3:00pm - 5:45pm

Central Library - Teen Room

Hey teens, you're invited to a weekly Craft Club in the year of 2025!

Fri, Jan 31, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Knit-teen Circle @Claremont

Fri, Jan 31, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

North Branch - North Teen Room

Have you ever thought about learning to play a tabletop role-playing game? Are you a grizzled Dungeons & Dragons adventurer?

Fri, Jan 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch

Teens! Come knit and chill with us at the Claremont Branch. All levels welcome!

Leamos autoras - Club de lectura en español (virtual)

Fri, Jan 31, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Virtual

¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley! Cada mes tendremos dos sesiones; una en persona y una sesión virtual.

Sat, Feb 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Mbira Music of Zimbabwe

Sat, Feb 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Central Library

Zimbabwe's beautiful mbira (both music and instrument) has been used for healing, personal meditation, celebrations, and sacred ancestral communication for over 1,000 years.

Berkeley & Portland LGBT+ Book Club

Sat, Feb 01, 10:30am - 11:00am

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join us for fun stories and songs inside the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!

Sat, Feb 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Virtual

Come join our book club if you like reading a wide range of LGBT+ books!

Very First Concerts: Wild Woodwinds @Central CCR

Sat, Feb 01, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Enjoy "Wild Woodwinds!" with SF Chamber Orchestra - two possible performances & interactive, fun sound adventures for kids!

Very First Concerts: Wild Woodwinds @THPS

Sat, Feb 01, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Enjoy "Wild Woodwinds!" with SF Chamber Orchestra - two possible performances & interactive, fun sound adventures for kids!

The Village Workshop: Paint Africa's Beauty

Sat, Feb 01, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Celebrate Black History Month with this painting program for ages 8-12. Limited to 20 seats. Bring an old t-shirt to protect your clothing!

Saturday Chess @North

Sat, Feb 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

North Branch

Join us in the Teen Room at North Branch for casual chess games on the first Saturday of the month. All ages and experience levels welcome! There will be help available from an experienced chess player, along with chess books from the library's collection.

Animated Afternoons @Claremont

Sat, Feb 01, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Claremont Branch

Animated films for children and their caregivers!

Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer's @Claremont

Mon, Feb 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Dr. Anu Agarwal covers typical age-related changes, common warning signs of Alzheimer's, how to approach someone about memory concerns, and resources offered by the Alzheimer's Association.

Homeschool Fun Club @West - TK-5th grade Playgroup

Mon, Feb 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Play group for TK-5th grade Homeschoolers

Benefits Lawyer in the Library @Central

Mon, Feb 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library

Have questions about benefits? Need support with public assistance programs? Come to the Library to meet one-to-one with Berkeley?s Homeless Action Center (HAC) Benefits Outreach Attorney.

Don't Know Much About . . Animals @Central Mystery - Animals at the Oakland Zoo

Mon, Feb 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Mystery Room

Meet Kyle Hetzel, Animal Behavior Specialist from the Oakland Zoo. He will be sharing inside information about the animals at the zoo and how he trains them.

Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR

Mon, Feb 03, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!

Berkeley READS Adult Literacy Drop-in Tutoring/Computer Lab

Tue, Feb 04, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Get additional assistance or come in for a one-on-one literacy session.

Tue, Feb 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Virtual

Come join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.

Chinese Brush Painting for the Lunar New Year @West

Tue, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Join us for books, rhymes, lapjogs, tickles and songs geared for toddlers and babies.

Tue, Feb 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Learn about the Lunar New Year in this slideshow and hands-on workshop with Artist Pauline Tsui.

Line Dancing at the Library @Central - Line Dancing

Tue, Feb 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Mystery Room

Join us for a fun line dancing class.

Berkeley Repertory Theatre Docent Talks @North

Tue, Feb 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

North Branch

Docents from the Berkeley Rep will visit the North Branch to discuss the theatre's current productions.

BPL Fiber Arts Group @CMR - Where Knitting, Crochet and Sewing Meet

Tue, Feb 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Crafternoons @Claremont Tuesdays, February 4, 11, 18, and 25 at 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Tue, Feb 04, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Come play with yarn or take a sewing machine for a ride.

Dungeons and Dragons @Claremont

Tue, Feb 04, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Claremont Branch

Come play Dungeons and Dragons at the Claremont Branch!

Beads For Every Body@West

Tue, Feb 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Stop by after school every First Tuesday of the Month between 3:30-5:00pm and make a beautiful, beaded bracelet.

Plannering Club

Tue, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Bring your planner, desk calendar, digital dailies, and stacks of post-it notes- let's get together to trade agenda tips and tricks, planner side by side, and learn about a new resource each month!

Berkeley Rep Docent Talk @THPS

Tue, Feb 04, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join us in the Children's Room for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00pm.

Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Tarea Hall Pittman is hosting another series of Berkeley Rep Docent Talks for the 2024-2025 season!

Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Join us on the North Branch Library lawn for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun!

Internet Basics @Central EC

Wed, Feb 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

After storytime, please stay for playtime with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments. Enjoy the company of other caregivers.

Wed, Feb 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Learn basic internet skills and tips to get the most out of your internet browser.

Wed, Feb 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Claremont Branch

Join us for snacks, table top games, crafts, movies and more every Wednesday at the Claremont Branch Library. Please call us for more information at 510-981-6280.

Wed, Feb 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Wed, Feb 05, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room

Join us for Teen Hangout @THP South branch!

Wed, Feb 05, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

North Branch

Teen games and snacks!

Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual

Come join us every Wednesday from 4:00-5:30 PM PST on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.

Family Yoga Story Time

Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 4:40pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Stretches, books, movement and more.

Musical Story Time @Freight & Salvage

Wed, Feb 05, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Central Library

Kids will be paired up with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun.

Thu, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Other

Please join us at the Freight & Salvage, one of Berkeley's oldest and most beloved music venues, for a special musical story time series with the Berkeley Public Library's Story Time Band!

Playreaders Circle @Central CCR

Thu, Feb 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Central Library - Central Children's Story Room

people reading plays

Introduction to US Citizenship Process

Thu, Feb 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Are you interested in becoming a US citizen and want more information? Join us every 1st Thursday on Zoom for our Citizenship Information session.

Super Cinema

Thu, Feb 06, 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Central CMR East,Central CMR West

Awesome movies - some well-known, others less so -from silent classics to new releases shown every Thursday at 2:30 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Central. We have something for everyone!

Thu, Feb 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - The Commons

Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm!

Thu, Feb 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Read to a Dog is a great way for children to practice oral fluency, spend time with a friendly dog, and have fun. For Children ages 5 to 12.

Book Folding Craft @North

Thu, Feb 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

West Branch - West Teen Room

Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

Family Game Night@West

Thu, Feb 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Families, join us for family fun with new and classic board games!

Thu, Feb 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Join us to create your own heart shaped folded book decoration.

Jump and Shake Time @THP South

Fri, Feb 07, 10:30am - 11:15am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Join us for marching, jumping, shaking, dancing and stories! This is an active, movement program with a few book breaks!

Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebés

Fri, Feb 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

West Branch

Storytime for babies and toddlers

Fri, Feb 07, 11:00am - 11:30am

West Branch

Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce

Community Wellness Dance Class @North

Fri, Feb 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Fri, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

North Branch

Join us for this supportive and inclusive Community Wellness Dance Class, every 1st and 3rd Friday from 2-3pm in the Community Meeting Room of the North Branch Library!

Fri, Feb 07, 3:00pm - 5:45pm

Central Library - Teen Room

Hey teens, you're invited to a weekly Craft Club

Fourth Grade Book Club @Claremont (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Fri, Feb 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Fri, Feb 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Claremont Branch

The Rising Readers Fourth Grade Book Club meets monthly at the Claremont Branch Library.

Collage Club @Central A&M

Fri, Feb 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

North Branch - North Teen Room

Have you ever thought about learning to play a tabletop role-playing game?

Fri, Feb 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall

Whether you're a seasoned collage maker or you've never tried to collage before, bring out your inner artist with this simple and engaging art form!

Sat, Feb 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Mbira Music of Zimbabwe @THP South

Sat, Feb 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join us for fun stories and songs inside the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!

Sat, Feb 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Zimbabwe's beautiful mbira (both music and instrument) has been used for healing, personal meditation, celebrations, and sacred ancestral communication for over 1,000 years.

Play Ukulele! @THP South

Sat, Feb 08, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Come Play Ukulele! Let's get together and strum and sing some songs at THP South Branch!
Bring your own ukulele, or use one of ours!

Slime Lab @Claremont

Sat, Feb 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Claremont Branch

Slime making fun for children ages 5-8!

Lunar New Year Celebration @Central

Sat, Feb 08, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Central Library - Outside on Kittredge

Celebrate the Year of the Snake! Outside Central Library (2090 Kittredge St), between Harold Way and Shattuck Ave

Intro to Podcasting @ West

Sat, Feb 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Workshop participants will have the opportunity to observe the entire workflow for creating a podcast

Black Families: Black Futures - Organizations that Help Build and Support Black Families

Sat, Feb 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

A panel discussion with local organizations that support and build healthy black families at all stages. A Black History Month event.

Freedom is a Mighty Fine Thing @North

Sat, Feb 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

North Branch

Join the author of Go Girl: The Black Woman's Book of Travel and Adventure, Elaine Lee.

Homeschool Fun Club @West - TK-5th grade Playgroup

Mon, Feb 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Play group for TK-5th grade Homeschoolers

Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR

Mon, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!

Berkeley READS Adult Literacy Drop-in Tutoring/Computer Lab

Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Get additional assistance or come in for a one-on-one literacy session.

Need Medical Care? @Central

Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Central Library

Need help connecting to medical care or community resources?

Tue, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Join us for books, rhymes, lapjogs, tickles and songs geared for toddlers and babies.

Tue, Feb 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Virtual

Come join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.

Dungeons and Dragons @Claremont

Tue, Feb 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Crafternoons @Claremont Tuesdays, February 4, 11, 18, and 25 at 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Tue, Feb 11, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Claremont Branch

Come play Dungeons and Dragons at the Claremont Branch!

Updating Your Resume? Dilemmas and Best Practices

Tue, Feb 11, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join us in the Children's Room for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00pm.

Tue, Feb 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual

Resume Workshop

Film Club @West: Summer of Soul

Tue, Feb 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

West Branch

This music documentary explores and reclaims the legacy of the six-week 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival.

Skill & Idea Share @THP South

Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Come join your neighbors in connecting, learning and resource sharing!

Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

In the event of rain or cold weather, we will meet in the Community Meeting Room at North Branch.

Join us on the North Branch Library lawn for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! This 30-minute story time is geared towards children ages 2-5. Weather permitting, bring a blanket or mat to sit on. For more information, please call North Branch at 510-981-6250.

Wed, Feb 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

After storytime, please stay for playtime with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments. Enjoy the company of other caregivers.

Wed, Feb 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Claremont Branch

Join us for snacks, table top games, crafts, movies and more every Wednesday at the Claremont Branch Library. Please call us for more information at 510-981-6280.

Family Dance with Luna Dance @THP South

Wed, Feb 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Wed, Feb 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Join Luna Dance for an hour of fun and movement with your child!

Wed, Feb 12, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room

Join us for Teen Hangout @THP South branch!

Wed, Feb 12, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

North Branch

Teen games and snacks!

Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual

Come join us every Wednesday from 4:00-5:30 PM PST on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.

Monthly Board Game Night@West

Wed, Feb 12, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Central Library

Kids will be paired up with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun.

Knitting Circle @North

Wed, Feb 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Join us for the Knitting Circle every 2nd Wednesday in the North Branch Community Meeting Room from 5pm-7pm. Needles and yarn will be available for use during the program.

Wed, Feb 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Your Turn! A monthly board game night for the curious and the adventurous at Berkeley Public Library West Branch :)

Afrofuturism w/ Kai Kai - Imagining a Better Tomorrow @THPS

Wed, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Join us for a night of creation and artistic exploration with Bay Area drag artist Kai Kai!

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LifeLong Dental Mobile @Central

Thu, Feb 13, 9:30am - 4:00pm

Central Library

Unhoused and have Medi-Cal? Need dental care?

Eviction Defense Center @Central Com

Thu, Feb 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - The Commons

Need help with housing matters or facing eviction?

Musical Story Time @City of Berkeley Parks

Thu, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Other

Please join us at the Live Oak and Frances Albrier Community Centers for a Musical Story Time series with the Berkeley Public Library's Story Time Band.

Playreaders Circle @Central CCR

Thu, Feb 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Central Library - Central Children's Story Room

people reading plays

Super Cinema

Thu, Feb 13, 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Awesome movies - some well-known, others less so -from silent classics to new releases shown every Thursday at 2:30 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Central. We have something for everyone!

Thu, Feb 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - The Commons

Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm!

Asheba: Caribbean Music for Children @North

Thu, Feb 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Read to a Dog is a great way for children to practice oral fluency, spend time with a friendly dog, and have fun. For Children ages 5 to 12.

Thu, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Sing along, dance and enjoy the joyful sounds of Asheba's Caribbean Music for Children!

Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebés

Thu, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

West Branch - West Teen Room

Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

Fri, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

West Branch

Storytime for babies and toddlers

Fri, Feb 14, 11:00am - 11:30am

West Branch

Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce

Community Wellness Dance Class @Central Mystery Room

Fri, Feb 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Fri, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Mystery Room

Join us for this supportive and inclusive Community Wellness Dance Class, every 1st and 3rd Friday from 2-3pm in the Community Meeting Room of the North Branch Library!

Fri, Feb 14, 3:00pm - 5:45pm

Central Library - Teen Room

Hey teens, you're invited to a weekly Craft Club!

Fri, Feb 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Leamos autoras - Club de lectura en español (presencial) @Central

Fri, Feb 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

North Branch - North Teen Room

Have you ever thought about learning to play a tabletop role-playing game? Are you a grizzled Dungeons & Dragons adventurer?

Fri, Feb 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Central Children's Story Room

¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley! Cada mes tendremos dos sesiones; una en persona y una sesión virtual.

I Want to be Big: Author Talk and Book Activity @Central CCR - with author and illustrator Tiffany Golden

Sat, Feb 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Sat, Feb 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Author Tiffany Golden will be here to share her picture book and a special game created just for us!

Chess with Larry @Claremont

Sat, Feb 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Claremont Branch

Learn strategies and winning moves with Larry Snyder, a National Master. Free and for all ages and skill levels. Classes are in-person and held each month in the Claremont Branch Children's area.

Edible Mushrooms of Northern CA @North

Sat, Feb 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

North Branch

Join Carrie Staller from Fork in the Path for an interactive hour of hands-on fun exploring the fascinating world of mushrooms!

Intro to Tiny Homes @West

Sat, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

"Living Big in a Small Space: Introduction to Tiny Homes" will explore the definition and types of tiny homes and discuss the benefits of living in a compact space, as well as the challenges.

Mbira Music of Zimbabwe @CLA

Sat, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Claremont Branch

Zimbabwe's beautiful mbira (both music and instrument) has been used for healing, personal meditation, celebrations, and sacred ancestral communication for over 1,000 years.

Haitian Dance with Portsha Jefferson @THPS - a Black History Month program

Sat, Feb 15, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

A dance experience designed to uplift, inspire and inform!

Mon, Feb 17, All day

Central Library

All library locations will be closed all day Monday, February 17, 2025 for President's Day.

Mon, Feb 17, All day

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

All library locations will be closed all day Monday, February 17, 2025 for President's Day.

Mon, Feb 17, All day

North Branch

All library locations will be closed all day Monday, February 17, 2025 for President's Day.

Mon, Feb 17, All day

West Branch

All library locations will be closed all day Monday, February 17, 2025 for President's Day.

Mon, Feb 17, All day

Claremont Branch

All library locations will be closed all day Monday, February 17, 2025 for President's Day.

Berkeley READS Adult Literacy Drop-in Tutoring/Computer Lab

Mon, Feb 17, All day

Tool Lending Library

All library locations will be closed all day Monday, February 17, 2025 for President's Day.

Tue, Feb 18, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Get additional assistance or come in for a one-on-one literacy session.

Tue, Feb 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Virtual

Come join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.

Line Dancing at the Library @Central - Line Dancing

Tue, Feb 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Join us for books, rhymes, lapjogs, tickles and songs geared for toddlers and babies.

USPS Hiring @Central

Tue, Feb 18, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Central Library

The Postal Service is hiring for full-time, and maintenance positions. Come speak with a recruiter and find the best fit for you. *Recruiter will be on the 1st floor.

Tue, Feb 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Mystery Room

Join us for a fun line dancing class.

Berkeley Repertory Theatre Docent Talks @North

Tue, Feb 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

North Branch

Docents from the Berkeley Rep will visit the North Branch to discuss the theatre's current productions.

BPL Fiber Arts Group @Central Art & Music 5th Floor - Where Knitting, Crochet and Sewing Meet

Tue, Feb 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Crafternoons @Claremont Tuesdays, February 4, 11, 18, and 25 at 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Tue, Feb 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall

Come Play with Yarn or Take our Sewing Machine for a Ride

Popping the Science Bubble @Central

Tue, Feb 18, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join us in the Children's Room for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00pm.

Tue, Feb 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Central Library - The Commons

Science talks from Cal

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Old-time Tune Jam @Central - Hosted by Berkeley Old Time Music Convention

Tue, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Central Library

Every third Friday of the month, come up to the Central Library 5th Floor for this old-time tune jam hosted by the Berkeley Old Time Music Convention!

Geshe Tashi Dhondup Talk On Compassion @THP South

Tue, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

A one hour secular talk on compassion

Spectrum Community Services @Central

Wed, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Join us on the North Branch Library lawn for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun!

Wed, Feb 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Central Library

Need help paying your energy bill?

Wed, Feb 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

After storytime, please stay for playtime with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments. Enjoy the company of other caregivers.

Email Basics @Central EC

Wed, Feb 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Learn email basics and tips to better user your email.

Cancelled

Wed, Feb 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Claremont Branch

Join us for snacks, table top games, crafts, movies and more every Wednesday at the Claremont Branch Library. Please call us for more information at 510-981-6280.

Wed, Feb 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Wed, Feb 19, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room

Join us for Teen Hangout @THP South branch!

Wed, Feb 19, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

North Branch

Teen games and snacks!

CraftLab @West - Shrinky Dinks!

Wed, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual

Come join us every Wednesday from 4:00-5:30 PM PST on Zoom!

Wed, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Whether you're looking to learn a new project or just have some fun with like-minded individuals, CraftLab is the perfect space for you.

Geshe Tashi Dhondup Talk On Compassion @THP South

Wed, Feb 19, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Central Library

Kids will be paired up with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun.

Wed, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

A one hour secular talk on compassion

Musical Story Time @City of Berkeley Parks

Thu, Feb 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Other

Please join us at the Live Oak and Frances Albrier Community Centers for a Musical Story Time series with the Berkeley Public Library's Story Time Band.

Playreaders Circle @Central CCR

Thu, Feb 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Central Library - Central Children's Story Room

people reading plays

Thu, Feb 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - The Commons

Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm!

Thu, Feb 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Read to a Dog is a great way for children to practice oral fluency, spend time with a friendly dog, and have fun. For Children ages 5 to 12.

Podcasting #2 Audio Recording & Equipment @ West

Thu, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

West Branch - West Teen Room

Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

Thu, Feb 20, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Podcasting workshop #2 will focus more directly on helping students become familiar with the equipment used in recording professional audio.

Black Parents of Berkeley Writing Circle

Thu, Feb 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

This event is perfect for parents looking to develop writing skills or be in community with other families of Berkeley.

Poetry Circle @Claremont

Thu, Feb 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Claremont Branch

The Poetry Circle at the Claremont Branch. Bring a few poems -- or discover some here. We will be taking turns in a reading circle.

Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebés

Fri, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

West Branch

Storytime for babies and toddlers

Transportation and Mobility with the CIL @North

Fri, Feb 21, 11:00am - 11:30am

West Branch

Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce

Fri, Feb 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

North Branch

Join Independent Living Counselors Julia Newton and Ciara Lovelace to learn more about the services offered by the Center for Independent Living's Transportation and Mobility program.

Community Wellness Dance Class @North

Fri, Feb 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

USPS Hiring @Central

Fri, Feb 21, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Central Library

The Postal Service is hiring for full-time, and maintenance positions. Come speak with a recruiter and find the best fit for you. *Recruiter will be on the 1st floor.

Fri, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

North Branch

Join us for this supportive and inclusive Community Wellness Dance Class, every 1st and 3rd Friday from 2-3pm in the Community Meeting Room of the North Branch Library!

Fri, Feb 21, 3:00pm - 5:45pm

Central Library - Teen Room

Hey teens, you're invited to a weekly Craft Club

Collage Club @Central A&M

Fri, Feb 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Fri, Feb 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall

Whether you're a seasoned collage maker or you've never tried to collage before, bring out your inner artist with this simple and engaging art form!

Third Grade Book Club @Claremont (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Fri, Feb 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Claremont Branch

The Rising Readers Third Grade Book Club meets monthly at the Claremont Branch Library.

Old-time Tune Jam @Central - Hosted by Berkeley Old Time Music Convention

Fri, Feb 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

North Branch - North Teen Room

Have you ever thought about learning to play a tabletop role-playing game? Are you a grizzled Dungeons & Dragons adventurer?

Rescheduled

Fri, Feb 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

New date Tuesday, February 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Central Library

Every third Friday of the month, come up to the Central Library 5th Floor for this old-time tune jam hosted by the Berkeley Old Time Music Convention!

BikeMobile @Tool Lending

Sat, Feb 22, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Tool Lending Library

Bring your bike to the Tool Lending Library parking lot for a free tune-up and repair from our friends with the BikeMobile!

Mbira Music of Zimbabwe @North

Sat, Feb 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join us for fun stories and songs inside the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!

Sat, Feb 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm

North Branch

Zimbabwe's beautiful mbira (both music and instrument) has been used for healing, personal meditation, celebrations, and sacred ancestral communication for over 1,000 years.

Play Ukulele! @THP South

Sat, Feb 22, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Come Play Ukulele! Let's get together and strum and sing some songs at THP South Branch!
Bring your own ukulele, or use one of ours!

Afrofuturism for Kids: A Black Futures Month Adventure @THPS

Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Afro Futurism Workshop

Mandarin Story Time w/ Aries @Central CCR

Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join us for Mandarin Story Time w/ Tianxin (Aries) Wang and celebrate the Lantern Festival!

Kimi Sugioka, guest poet @Claremont - a Clearly Meant event

Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Claremont Branch

Local poet Kimi Sugioka will read from her work, then sit for an interview and discussion.

February Death Cafe @North - Where people, often strangers, gather to discuss death.

Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

A Friendly gathering with strangers to chat about Death

Mbira Music of Zimbabwe @West

Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

West Branch

Zimbabwe's beautiful mbira (both music and instrument) has been used for healing, personal meditation, celebrations, and sacred ancestral communication for over 1,000 years.

Homeschool Fun Club @West - TK-5th grade Playgroup

Mon, Feb 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Play group for TK-5th grade Homeschoolers

Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR

Mon, Feb 24, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!

Berkeley READS Adult Literacy Drop-in Tutoring/Computer Lab

Tue, Feb 25, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Get additional assistance or come in for a one-on-one literacy session.

Need Medical Care? @Central

Tue, Feb 25, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Central Library

Need help connecting to medical care or community resources?

Tue, Feb 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Virtual

Come join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.

Tue, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Join us for books, rhymes, lapjogs, tickles and songs geared for toddlers and babies.

BPL Book Club

Tue, Feb 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Virtual literary fiction book club

Dungeons and Dragons @Claremont

Tue, Feb 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Crafternoons @Claremont Tuesdays, February 4, 11, 18, and 25 at 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Cancelled

Tue, Feb 25, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Claremont Branch

Come play Dungeons and Dragons at the Claremont Branch!

Mystery Book Club @West

Tue, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

In celebration of Black History Month, our February title is Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb.

Cyber Security @Central EC

Tue, Feb 25, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join us in the Children's Room for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00pm.

Tue, Feb 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Learn about online safety.

Resume: Change in Industry, Freelance and Re-entry

Tue, Feb 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual

Resume Workshop

Dungeons & Dragons @West Branch - Teen Games

Tue, Feb 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

West Branch - West Teen Room

Teen Games

Wed, Feb 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Join us on the North Branch Library lawn for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun!

Wed, Feb 26, 11:00am - 11:30am

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

After storytime, please stay for playtime with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments. Enjoy the company of other caregivers.

Cancelled

Wed, Feb 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Claremont Branch

Join us for snacks, table top games, crafts, movies and more every Wednesday at the Claremont Branch Library. Please call us for more information at 510-981-6280.

Wed, Feb 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Wed, Feb 26, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room

Join us for Teen Hangout @THP South branch!

Wed, Feb 26, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

North Branch

Teen games and snacks!

Wed, Feb 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual

Come join us every Wednesday from 4:00-5:30 PM PST on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.

LifeLong Dental Mobile @Central

Wed, Feb 26, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Central Library

Kids will be paired up with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun.

Thu, Feb 27, 9:30am - 4:00pm

Central Library

Unhoused and have Medi-Cal? Need dental care?

Super Cinema

Thu, Feb 27, 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Awesome movies - some well-known, others less so -from silent classics to new releases shown every Thursday at 2:30 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Central. We have something for everyone!

Teen Movie Thursday @North

Thu, Feb 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - The Commons

Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm!

Thu, Feb 27, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

North Branch - North Teen Room

Come watch a movie in the Teen Room!

Berkeley Record Club: "Mothership Connection" @THPS - A Black History Celebration of Funk Music

Thu, Feb 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

West Branch - West Teen Room

Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

Repulsive Reads @North

Thu, Feb 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

A book club celebrating all things grim, grotesque, unsettling, macabre, and weird in fiction.

Thu, Feb 27, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Berkeley Record Club is hosting a celebration of the music & aesthetic of FUNK with a curated listening session and a DIY bell bottom craft, facilitated by Community Fits.

Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebés

Fri, Feb 28, 10:30am - 11:00am

West Branch

Storytime for babies and toddlers

Fri, Feb 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

West Branch

Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce

Community Wellness Dance Class @Central Mystery Room

Fri, Feb 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Fri, Feb 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Mystery Room

Join us for this supportive and inclusive Community Wellness Dance Class, every 2nd and 4th Friday from 2-3pm in the Mystery Room of the Central Library!

Fri, Feb 28, 3:00pm - 5:45pm

Central Library - Teen Room

Hey teens, you're invited to a weekly Craft Club!

Kids Take Over @Claremont

Fri, Feb 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Fri, Feb 28, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Claremont Branch

Are you an elementary or middle school student looking for something fun to do after school? If so, come to Claremont for Kids Take Over, which is held on second and fourth Fridays.

Black Banjo and Fiddle Fellowship

Fri, Feb 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

The Black Banjo & Fiddle Fellowship (BBFF) is a program of the Oakland Public Conservatory of Music. The performance will feature musicians Joe Zavaan Johnson and Patrice Strahan.

Village Rhythms Drumming @Claremont - part of Kids Take Over!

Fri, Feb 28, 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Claremont Branch

Come out and enjoy a participatory family experience of African drumming with Village Rhythms' Onye Onyemaechi! All ages are invited- you won't be able to sit still once the drums start playing!

Sat, Mar 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.