Library Closure - Malcolm X Day - Berkeley Public Library

Berkeley History Room Open Hours @Central - Every Wednesday 10:00am-1:00pm

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

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

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Wed, Feb 25, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Central Library - Berkeley History Room

Visit the Berkeley History Room, located inside the Central Library in the southeast corner of the 2nd Floor Fiction Reading Room, during open hours every Wednesday from 10:00am-1:00pm.

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

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Join us at North Branch for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! This 30-minute story time is geared towards children ages 2-5.

Wed, Feb 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

An opportunity for kids to play with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments after storytime.

Wed, Feb 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Teen games & snacks!

Wed, Feb 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room

For 6th-12th grade students: join us for snacks, games, movies, and crafts each Wednesday after school in the THP South Teen Room.

Wed, Feb 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Come on down to Claremont Branch every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm starting August 20th.

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

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Mental Wellness and the Art of Embroidery

Wed, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Central Library

Join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST and Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.

Wed, Feb 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Claremont Branch

Fiber artist Laura Tandeske shares how 50+ years of embroidery has influenced her well-being.

Sewing Machine Open Studio @North

Wed, Feb 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

North Branch

Sewing machines available for your own project

Thu, Feb 26, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

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BACS @Central

Thu, Feb 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library

Need help with housing, shelter, and employment resources?

Author Talk and Writing Workshop @THP South - with Wendy M. Thompson author of Black California Gold

Thu, Feb 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - The Commons

Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Read to a Dog @Claremont

Thu, Feb 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Kids ages 5-12 can sign up for a 20 minute session where they read to a dog provided by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.

Reading Buddies @West

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

West Branch

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

Repulsive Reads @North

Thu, Feb 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Repulsive Reads is a book club celebrating all things grim, grotesque, unsettling, macabre, and weird in fiction. Every last Thursday of the month from 5 pm - 6 pm.

Thu, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Here, We Speak _____: A Writing Workshop on Language, Identity, and Belonging with poet Wendy M. Thompson

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

Fri, Feb 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers

Fri, Feb 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

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

Community Craft Circle @THP South

Fri, Feb 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Fri, Feb 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Community Craft Circle, work on your knitting, crochet, embroidery, or any craft you like! This is not a class, so there will be no instruction, but we learn from each other and enjoy conversation.

Social Services Drop-In @West

Fri, Feb 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

West Branch

Join our Social Services Specialist for support on various services, including healthcare, housing, and employment.

Rescheduled

Fri, Feb 27, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

New date Friday, February 27, 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library

Movies from all genres and eras.

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

New venue Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Movies from all genres and eras.

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

North Branch - North Teen Room

Beginner and seasoned adventurers alike are invited to join us for chill afternoons telling inclusive, collaborative stories through tabletop role playing games!

Leamos autoras - Club de lectura en español (virtual)

Fri, Feb 27, 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 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Virtual

¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley!

Ballet & Books - Ballet & Books and Berkeley Reads

Sat, Feb 28, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

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Sat, Feb 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library

Dance and Literacy Program

Sat, Feb 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

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

Lunar New Year Celebration @Central

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

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

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

E-Bike Safety @THP South

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

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Bike East Bay - E-Bike Safety

Slime Lab @Claremont

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

Claremont Branch

Slime making fun for children ages 5-8!

Sat, Feb 28, 12:00pm - 3:30pm

Central Library - Historic Lobby,Mystery Room

Celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse!

The Movement Book Club @North - A book club for the people

Sat, Feb 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Come together to discuss a book, learn from others, and create meaningful connections in our community.

Astrology Salon with Sara Weinberg - Apply the language of Astrology to your natal chart.

Sat, Feb 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Learn to apply the archetypal language of Astrology to your natal chart. Join us on the last Saturday of each month for a 2 hour session about astrology. (1hr presentation,1hr practical workshop)

Alejandria Fights Back w/ Robert Liu-Trujillo @THP South - Reading and Illustrator Visit

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

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Local children's book author and illustrator Rob Liu-Trujillo will join us to do a reading of Alejandria Fights Back, a story about housing justice.

The Anatomy of a Song @ Central - Hosted by violinist, vocalist and teacher Lila Sklar

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

Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall

Explore the inner workings of music and why it moves us

Social Services Drop-In @THPS

Mon, Mar 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Join our Social Services Specialist for support on various services, including healthcare, housing, and employment.

Benefits Lawyer in the Library @Central

Mon, Mar 02, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

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Mon, Mar 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library

Have questions about benefits? Need support with public assistance programs?

Social Services Drop-In @Claremont

Mon, Mar 02, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Central Library

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

Tue, Mar 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Claremont Branch

Join our Social Services Specialist for support on various services, including healthcare, housing, and employment.

Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South - Books, lapjogs, rhymes, music and more

Tue, Mar 03, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

This is a participatory program for you to playfully interact with your child while they are engaging in pre-literacy activities.

Line Dancing at the Library @Central

Tue, Mar 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Central Library

Join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST and Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.

Tue, Mar 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Mystery Room

Join us for a fun line dancing class.

Beads For Every Body @West

Tue, Mar 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Crafternoons @Claremont

Tue, Mar 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Hey families, stop by West every First Tuesday of the Month between 3:30-5:00pm and make a beautiful, beaded bracelet.

Fiber Arts @Central - Where Knitters and Crocheters Meet!

Tue, Mar 03, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Come play with yarn or hop on a sewing machine.

Coffee, Tea, & Cafe Life @North - Literally How: A Life Literacy Series

Tue, Mar 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Come learn basics of working in a coffee shop environment!

Tue, Mar 03, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join us for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00PM

Pop-Up Creative Lab @Central

Tue, Mar 03, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Kids will be paired with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun. For readers in grades TK-3.

Tue, Mar 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Central Library - The Commons

A creative makerspace pop-up where patrons can explore fun tools for making at the library.

How Money Works @THP South - Financial Literacy for Everyone

Tue, Mar 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Join financial education and literacy advocate Xiomara Batin to learn how money works and how to make it work for you.

Wed, Mar 04, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Central Library

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Berkeley History Room Open Hours @Central - Every Wednesday 10:00am-1:00pm

Wed, Mar 04, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

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Wed, Mar 04, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Central Library - Berkeley History Room

Visit the Berkeley History Room, located inside the Central Library in the southeast corner of the 2nd Floor Fiction Reading Room, during open hours every Wednesday from 10:00am-1:00pm.

Wed, Mar 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Join us at North Branch for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! This 30-minute story time is geared towards children ages 2-5.

Wed, Mar 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

An opportunity for kids to play with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments after storytime.

Insight Housing @Central

Wed, Mar 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Central Library

The SSVF Alameda Team will be on-site to support veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Wed, Mar 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Teen games & snacks!

Wed, Mar 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room

For 6th-12th grade students: join us for snacks, games, movies, and crafts each Wednesday after school in the THP South Teen Room.

Wed, Mar 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Come on down to Claremont Branch every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm starting August 20th.

Dungeons & Dragons @Central

Wed, Mar 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Wed, Mar 04, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Teen Room

Teens! Come join us for Dungeons and Dragons Club at Central the first and third Wednesday of each month from 3:30pm-5:30pm.

Wed, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Central Library

Join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST and Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.

Musical Story Time @The Freight - with The Story Time Band

Thu, Mar 05, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

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Thu, Mar 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

The Freight

Music, Movement, and Stories for Children

Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life

Thu, Mar 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month

Thursday Features @THP South - Movies in the Library

Thu, Mar 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - The Commons

Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, Mar 05, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Thursday Features will be a weekly showing of feature films at THP South Branch. This month we are showing Oscar Nominated films.

Family Game Night @West

Thu, Mar 05, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

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

Social Services Drop-In @North

Fri, Mar 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm

North Branch

Join our Social Services Specialist for support on various services, including healthcare, housing, and employment.

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

Fri, Mar 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers

Fri, Mar 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

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

Community Wellness Dance Class @North

Fri, Mar 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Fri, Mar 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Join us for a another 3-month session of 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, Mar 06, 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Movies from all genres and eras.

Fri, Mar 06, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

North Branch - North Teen Room

Beginner and seasoned adventurers alike are invited to join us for chill afternoons telling inclusive, collaborative stories through tabletop role playing games!

Collage Club @Central A&M

Fri, Mar 06, 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, Mar 06, 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!

Ballet & Books - Ballet & Books and Berkeley Reads

Sat, Mar 07, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

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Puzzle Swap @Claremont

Sat, Mar 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Claremont Branch

Exchange your old puzzles for new ones at our Puzzle Swap every other month!

Sat, Mar 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library

Dance and Literacy Program

Rescheduled

Puzzle Swap @Claremont

Sat, Mar 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

New date Saturday, March 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Claremont Branch

Exchange your old puzzles for new ones at our Puzzle Swap every other month!

Sat, Mar 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

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

Sewing Circle @Central - Make or Mend

Sat, Mar 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

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

Ukulele Club

Sat, Mar 07, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Play ukulele with us. No experience needed, bring your own ukulele or use one of ours!

Sat, Mar 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Drop in and use one of our sewing machines.

Red Lightning Woman Power @North

Sat, Mar 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Lawn,North Branch Meeting Room

Join us for an afternoon with Red Lightning Woman Power.

Berkeley Old Time Music Convention Spring Sitch @Central - Concerts, Workshops & Jams Celebrating Women's History Month

Sat, Mar 07, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Mystery Room

Come celebrate Women's History Month with a full day of concerts, workshops, and jams spotlighting women musicians and their impact in old time music, featuring a Stairwell Sisters reunion!

The Prom Dress Pop-Up

Sat, Mar 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Attention high schoolers! Find and take home your perfect prom dress!

Sinners - Movie Screening @THP South - Pre-Oscars Movie Screening

Sat, Mar 07, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Pre-Oscar movie screening of Sinners

Chess @North

Sat, Mar 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Chess on the first Saturday of the month

Ramadan Storytime with Iqra Tales @CCR

Sat, Mar 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Learn about Ramadan through picture books about the holiday read by a local educator and storyteller. Ages 5 and up.

Author Talk with Terena Scott @Central

Mon, Mar 09, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

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Mon, Mar 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Raising Rhia

Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South - Books, lapjogs, rhymes, music and more

Mon, Mar 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Central Library

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

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

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

This is a participatory program for you to playfully interact with your child while they are engaging in pre-literacy activities.

Tue, Mar 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Central Library

Join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST and Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.

Berkeley Combat Robotics Presentation for Grades 3-5 @North

Tue, Mar 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Crafternoons @Claremont

Tue, Mar 10, 3:30pm - 4:15pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Presentation by the UC Berkeley combat robotics team about how they design and build battle robots. For ages 8 to 12.

Electronic Music-Making Studio @ Central CMR - play and learn music creation with Ableton

Tue, Mar 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Drop-in, open-studio to play with Ableton music software and instruments -- learn how to make your own song *basic computer skills required*

Tue, Mar 10, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join us for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00PM

Resumes: Get Unstuck — Turn Corners — Find New Career Paths

Tue, Mar 10, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Kids will be paired with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun. For readers in grades TK-3.

Tue, Mar 10, 5:00pm - 6:15pm

Virtual

An interactive event for job seekers

Autistic Connections @THP South - Autism Support Group and Social Club

Tue, Mar 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

A supportive and inclusive autism support group and social club

Berkeley History Room Open Hours @Central - Every Wednesday 10:00am-1:00pm

Wed, Mar 11, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

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Wed, Mar 11, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Central Library - Berkeley History Room

Visit the Berkeley History Room, located inside the Central Library in the southeast corner of the 2nd Floor Fiction Reading Room, during open hours every Wednesday from 10:00am-1:00pm.

Wed, Mar 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Join us at North Branch for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! This 30-minute story time is geared towards children ages 2-5.

Drop-In Guided Meditation @Central - Take a Moment

Wed, Mar 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

An opportunity for kids to play with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments after storytime.

Wed, Mar 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Enjoy an hour of Meditation guided by Jesse from the Berkeley Shambhala Center

Wed, Mar 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Teen games & snacks!

Wed, Mar 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room

For 6th-12th grade students: join us for snacks, games, movies, and crafts each Wednesday after school in the THP South Teen Room.

Wed, Mar 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Come on down to Claremont Branch every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm starting August 20th.

Wed, Mar 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Monthly Board Game Night @West

Wed, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Central Library

Join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST and Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.

Cancelled

Knitting Circle @North

Wed, Mar 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

North Branch

Knitting Circle @North

Wed, Mar 11, 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 :)

Eviction Defense Center @Central Com

Thu, Mar 12, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

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Thu, Mar 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library

Need help with housing matters or facing eviction?

Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life

Thu, Mar 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month

ESL Conversation Club @West

Thu, Mar 12, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

West Branch - Community Meeting Room

ESL Conversation Club @West

BACS @Central

Thu, Mar 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library

Need help with housing, shelter, and employment resources?

Read to a Dog@THPS PENDING

Thu, Mar 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - The Commons

Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, Mar 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Children's Room

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.

Thursday Features @THP South - Movies in the Library

Thu, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Thursday Features will be a weekly showing of feature films at THP South Branch. This month we are showing Oscar Nominated films.

Mariachi Luz de Oro de Berkeley @Claremont

Thu, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Join us at the Claremont Branch for an afternoon of live mariachi music by Mariachi Luz de Oro de Berkeley.

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

Thu, Mar 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley!

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

Fri, Mar 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers

Fri, Mar 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

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

Community Craft Circle @THP South

Fri, Mar 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Fri, Mar 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Community Craft Circle, work on your knitting, crochet, embroidery, or any craft you like! This is not a class, so there will be no instruction, but we learn from each other and enjoy conversation.

Fri, Mar 13, 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Movies from all genres and eras.

Fri, Mar 13, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

North Branch - North Teen Room

Beginner and seasoned adventurers alike are invited to join us for chill afternoons telling inclusive, collaborative stories through tabletop role playing games!

Fri, Mar 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

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

Almost Pi Day

Fri, Mar 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Teen Room

Celebrate almost Pi Day at the library with pizza (pie), karaoke, and teen fun.

Ballet & Books - Ballet & Books and Berkeley Reads

Sat, Mar 14, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

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Sat, Mar 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library

Dance and Literacy Program

Sat, Mar 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

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

Berkeley & Portland LGBTQIA+ Book Club

Sat, Mar 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

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

Sat, Mar 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Virtual

Monthly book club featuring prominent Queer characters and themes!

Cozy Crafts @Claremont

Sat, Mar 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Let's get crafty! Evoke comfort, warmth, and relaxation by engaging in hands-on crafts that prioritize calming processes and gentle focus.

March Death Cafe @Central

Sat, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

A Friendly Gathering with Strangers to Chat about Death.

Chorus Song Circle @ THP South

Sat, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Join us for an intergenerational folk song circle and build community through singing!

LEGO Coding @Central

Sat, Mar 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Lego coding with UC Berkeley's Lego club Brick by Brick

Social Services Drop-In @THPS

Mon, Mar 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Join our Social Services Specialist for support on various services, including healthcare, housing, and employment.

Author Talk with Ruth Whippman @Central - In Conversation with Lauren Schiller

Mon, Mar 16, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

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Toddler Art @North

Mon, Mar 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Explore early learning skills and imagination with your child through free-form art activities.

Mon, Mar 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Central Library - Mystery Room

BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity

Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South - Books, lapjogs, rhymes, music and more

Mon, Mar 16, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Central Library

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

Tue, Mar 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

This is a participatory program for you to playfully interact with your child while they are engaging in pre-literacy activities.

Line Dancing at the Library @Central

Tue, Mar 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Central Library

Join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST and Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.

Tue, Mar 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Mystery Room

Join us for a fun line dancing class.

Fiber Arts @Central - Where Knitters and Crocheters Meet!

Tue, Mar 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Crafternoons @Claremont

Tue, Mar 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Come play with yarn or hop on a sewing machine.

Learn About Library Work Life @North - Literally How: A Life Literacy Series

Tue, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

North Branch - North Teen Room

Find your next career in community, government, and library life!

Tue, Mar 17, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join us for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00PM

Pop-Up Creative Lab @Central

Tue, Mar 17, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Kids will be paired with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun. For readers in grades TK-3.

Tue, Mar 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Central Library - The Commons

A creative makerspace pop-up where patrons can explore fun tools for making at the library.

Old-time Tune Jam @Central Art & Music - hosted by Berkeley Old Time Music Convention

Tue, Mar 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall

Bring your musical instrument and play American old-time repertoire in a jam-session with Berkeley Old Time Music Convention.

Popping the Science Bubble @THP South

Tue, Mar 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Learn about cutting-edge research happening at UC Berkeley, directly from the scientists themselves.

Popping the Science Bubble @ Central - Rewriting plant DNA & Bacteria-virus conflict

Tue, Mar 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Central Library - Mystery Room

A UC Berkeley seminar series

Herbal Healing for Menopause @North RSVP REQUIRED - Herbalist Workshop

Tue, Mar 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Herbal Class on Peri and Menopause Support

Registration opens Sunday, March 1 2026 at 9:00am

Berkeley History Room Open Hours @Central - Every Wednesday 10:00am-1:00pm

Wed, Mar 18, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Get your taxes prepared for free with Berkeley Public Library!

Wed, Mar 18, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Central Library - Berkeley History Room

Visit the Berkeley History Room, located inside the Central Library in the southeast corner of the 2nd Floor Fiction Reading Room, during open hours every Wednesday from 10:00am-1:00pm.

Storytime & Community Cafe@West

Wed, Mar 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Join us at North Branch for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! This 30-minute story time is geared towards children ages 2-5.

Wed, Mar 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Community Cafe #1 for caregivers. This workshop covers the important qualities and resources families need to support their children's well-being and manage life's challenges and stresses.

Spectrum Community Services @Central

Wed, Mar 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

An opportunity for kids to play with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments after storytime.

Wed, Mar 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Central Library

Need help paying your energy bill?

Wed, Mar 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Teen games & snacks!

Wed, Mar 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room

For 6th-12th grade students: join us for snacks, games, movies, and crafts each Wednesday after school in the THP South Teen Room.

Swords to Plowshares @Central

Wed, Mar 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Come on down to Claremont Branch every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm starting August 20th.

Wed, Mar 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library

Are you a veteran in need of housing and employment support?

Wed, Mar 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Rescheduled

Dungeons & Dragons @Central

Wed, Mar 18, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

New date Wednesday, March 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

North Branch

Teen games & snacks!

Wed, Mar 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Library - Teen Room

Teens! Come join us for Dungeons and Dragons Club at Central the first and third Wednesday of each month from 3:30pm-5:30pm.

Creative Writing Space @West

Wed, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Central Library

Join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST and Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.

Wed, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Bring your own creative writing project!

Musical Story Time @City of Berkeley Parks - with The Story Time Band

Thu, Mar 19, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Get your taxes prepared for free with Berkeley Public Library!

Thu, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Frances Albrier Community Center

Music, movement, and read-aloud stories for children and their caregivers

Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life

Thu, Mar 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month

Read to a Dog@THPS PENDING

Thu, Mar 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - The Commons

Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, Mar 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Children's Room

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.

Thursday Features @THP South - Movies in the Library

Thu, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Thursday Features will be a weekly showing of feature films at THP South Branch. This month we are showing Oscar Nominated films.

Poetry Circle - a friendly reading circle

Thu, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Claremont Branch

Share poetry, your own, the famous, the ancient, something new, with friendly ears. We take several turns around the circle. Everyone is welcome, even those who just want to listen.

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

Fri, Mar 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers

Fri, Mar 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

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

Social Services Drop-In @West

Fri, Mar 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Fri, Mar 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

West Branch

Join our Social Services Specialist for support on various services, including healthcare, housing, and employment.

Community Wellness Dance Class @North

Fri, Mar 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Join us for a another 3-month session of 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, Mar 20, 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Movies from all genres and eras.

Fri, Mar 20, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

North Branch - North Teen Room

Beginner and seasoned adventurers alike are invited to join us for chill afternoons telling inclusive, collaborative stories through tabletop role playing games!

Collage Club @Central A&M

Fri, Mar 20, 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, Mar 20, 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, Mar 21, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Get your taxes prepared for free with Berkeley Public Library!

Sat, Mar 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

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

Wildflowers of the Bay Area @Central

Sat, Mar 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

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

Ukulele Club

Sat, Mar 21, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Play ukulele with us. No experience needed, bring your own ukulele or use one of ours!

Sat, Mar 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Learn what's about to bloom and where

Author Talk: Caitlin Keliiaa @North

Sat, Mar 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Join author Caitlin Keliiaa for a discussion of her book Refusing Settler Domesticity: Native Women’s Labor and Resistance in the Bay Area Outing Program.

Bike Friendly Driver @THP South

Sat, Mar 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Learn how to share the road safely, prevent common crashes like dooring or right hooks, and foster respect between drivers and bicyclists with Bike East Bay!

"Black Panther Party in Berkeley" Exhibit Reception @Central - Opening Reception and Curator Talk

Sat, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Mystery Room

Join us for the opening reception of "The Black Panther Party in Berkeley: An Archival Exhibit and 60th Anniversary Celebration," curated by Billy X Jennings, on view at the Central Library Feb-May.

Art Club @Claremont - Come make art with us.

Sat, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Claremont Branch Exterior

An art day for the whole Community. Every third Saturday of the month outside the Claremont Branch. All ages and levels are welcome. Fun for all.

A Year of Kites with author Monisha Bajaj

Sat, Mar 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Author book reading and kite craft!

Animated Afternoons @Claremont

Sat, Mar 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Please join us once a month at the Claremont Branch Library for a fun-filled afternoon of animated film!

The Anatomy of a Song @ Central - Hosted by violinist, vocalist and teacher Lila Sklar

Sat, Mar 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall

Explore the inner workings of music and why it moves us

Healthcare Advance Directives @Claremont

Mon, Mar 23, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Get your taxes prepared for free with Berkeley Public Library!

Mon, Mar 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Learn about the different types of advance directives and identify resources that can help you complete your own.

Toddler Art @North

Mon, Mar 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Explore early learning skills and imagination with your child through free-form art activities.

"Roots Unveiled" Mixed Media Workshop - Led by artist, Nimisha Doongarwal

Mon, Mar 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall

Artist will lead a hands-on demonstration on how to add the collage layer applique on canvas.

Sew Cathedral Windows @Claremont

Mon, Mar 23, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Central Library

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

Tue, Mar 24, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Learn to fold and hand sew this classic pattern with Kathe Boyd

Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South - Books, lapjogs, rhymes, music and more

Tue, Mar 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

This is a participatory program for you to playfully interact with your child while they are engaging in pre-literacy activities.

Tue, Mar 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Central Library

Join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST and Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.

Electronic Music-Making Studio @ Central CMR - play and learn music creation with Ableton

Tue, Mar 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Crafternoons @Claremont

Tue, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Drop-in, open-studio to play with Ableton music software and instruments -- learn how to make your own song *basic computer skills required*

Mystery Book Club @West - The Queens of Crime

Tue, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Join us at the next Mystery Book Club meeting. March's title is The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict

Tue, Mar 24, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room

Join us for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00PM

Resumes: 12 Ways to Avoid Sabotaging Your Job Search

Tue, Mar 24, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Kids will be paired with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun. For readers in grades TK-3.

Tue, Mar 24, 5:00pm - 6:15pm

Virtual

An interactive event for job seekers

Maggie Tokuda-Hall Author Talk @North

Tue, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Join us for a special Teen-moderated author talk!

Berkeley History Room Open Hours @Central - Every Wednesday 10:00am-1:00pm

Wed, Mar 25, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Get your taxes prepared for free with Berkeley Public Library!

Wed, Mar 25, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Central Library - Berkeley History Room

Visit the Berkeley History Room, located inside the Central Library in the southeast corner of the 2nd Floor Fiction Reading Room, during open hours every Wednesday from 10:00am-1:00pm.

Wed, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Join us at North Branch for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! This 30-minute story time is geared towards children ages 2-5.

Wed, Mar 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

An opportunity for kids to play with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments after storytime.

Wed, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Teen games & snacks!

Wed, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room

For 6th-12th grade students: join us for snacks, games, movies, and crafts each Wednesday after school in the THP South Teen Room.

Wed, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Come on down to Claremont Branch every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm starting August 20th.

Wed, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Rescheduled

Wed, Mar 25, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

New date Wednesday, March 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

North Branch

Teen games & snacks!

Sewing Machine Open Studio @North

Wed, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Central Library

Join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST and Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.

Wed, Mar 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

North Branch

Sewing machines available for your own project

ESL Conversation Club @West

Thu, Mar 26, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Get your taxes prepared for free with Berkeley Public Library!

Thu, Mar 26, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

West Branch - Community Meeting Room

ESL Conversation Club @West

BACS @Central

Thu, Mar 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library

Need help with housing, shelter, and employment resources?

Read to a Dog@THPS PENDING

Thu, Mar 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - The Commons

Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, Mar 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Children's Room

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.

SpringFest @Claremont

Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Spring has sprung! Join us at the Claremont Branch for an afternoon of crafting and music to celebrate the new spring season.

Thursday Features @THP South - Movies in the Library

Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Thursday Features will be a weekly showing of feature films at THP South Branch. This month we are showing Oscar Nominated films.

Repulsive Reads @North

Thu, Mar 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Repulsive Reads is a book club celebrating all things grim, grotesque, unsettling, macabre, and weird in fiction. Every last Thursday of the month from 5 pm - 6 pm.

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

Fri, Mar 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers

Fri, Mar 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

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

Community Craft Circle @THP South

Fri, Mar 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Fri, Mar 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Community Craft Circle, work on your knitting, crochet, embroidery, or any craft you like! This is not a class, so there will be no instruction, but we learn from each other and enjoy conversation.

Social Services Drop-In @West

Fri, Mar 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

West Branch

Join our Social Services Specialist for support on various services, including healthcare, housing, and employment.

Fri, Mar 27, 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Movies from all genres and eras.