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Cyber Security @Central EC
2025-02-25 17:00:00 2025-02-25 18:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Cyber Security @Central EC Learn about online safety. Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Tuesday, February 25
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-25 17:00:00 2025-02-25 18:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Cyber Security @Central EC Learn about online safety. Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Central Library

Electronic Classroom

Learn about online safety.

Join the Berkeley Public Library for a workshop to learn how to be safer online with accounts/passwords, overview of frauds/scams. We will cover password storage, terms like malware and phishing, and how to be more aware on the internet.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Computer & Tech Help |

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Storytime on the Lawn @North
Wed, Oct 01, 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.
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Oct 01, 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.
Wellness Dance Class with ChingChi @THP South
Wed, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join this supportive dance environment, where you can feel free to be yourself, connect with others, improve your overall well-being and have fun!
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Teen Hangout @THP South
Wed, Oct 01, 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.
Teen Hangout @Claremont
Wed, Oct 01, 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.
Teen Hangout @North
Wed, Oct 01, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Teen games & snacks!
Dungeons & Dragons @Central
Wed, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
Teens! Come join us for Dungeons and Dragons Club at Central the first and third Wednesday of each month from 3:30pm-5:30pm.
Musical Story Time @The Freight - with The Story Time Band
Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Other
Music, Movement, and Stories for Children
Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life
Thu, Oct 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
New venue Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month
Chess at Central
Thu, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Clases De Computación Gratis @Central
Thu, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Clases De Computación Gratis
Register
Teen Halloween Film Fest @North
Thu, Oct 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Halloween movies every Thursday in October!
Read to a Dog @Claremont
Thu, Oct 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Kids ages 5-12 can sign up to read to a registered Alliance of Therapy dog for 20 minutes at Claremont, beginning on September 18.
Teen Games @West Branch
Thu, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!
Family Game Night@West
Thu, Oct 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Families, join us for family fun with new and classic board games!
Author Talk: John Curl @North
Thu, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
A book talk and presentation by John Curl and other members of the Indigenous Peoples Day Committee.
Introduction to the Citizenship Process - Virtual
Thu, Oct 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
Family Place Parent-Child Playshops - for ages 0-3 and their parents and caregivers
Fri, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Enjoy open-ended, child-directed play with a variety of toys and art activities, learn from community resource professionals on topics such as nutrition and child development & hear a story and song.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Oct 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Community Wellness Dance Class @North
Fri, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us this Fall for a 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.
Super Cinema
Fri, Oct 03, 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 Friday at 2:30 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Central. We have something for everyone!
Chess Club @ Claremont - A weekly chess meet-up for all ages and levels.
Fri, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Each Friday afternoon outside the Claremont Branch we will have informal chess games going from 3pm-5pm.
Taylor Swift Takeover @North
Fri, Oct 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Party to celebrate Taylor's new album!
Teen TTRPGs @ North
Fri, Oct 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting 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, Oct 03, 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!
WHAT IF WE... Author Storytime and Drawing Event @Central - w/ Author Vivienne Chang and Illustrator Eugenia Yoh
Fri, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join for a Storytime and Drawing Event to celebrate their second picture book!
Ballet and Books @Central
Sat, Oct 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Other
Ballet and Books
Register
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Oct 04, 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!
Sewing Circle @Central
Sat, Oct 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Drop in and use one of our sewing machines.
Go Bags @Claremont - Family Emergency Preparedness: Build & Plan Your Go Bag
Sat, Oct 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Join the City of Berkeley Office of Emergency Services and Public Health Division for an event designed for families! Learn how to create a evacuation plan and build your very own emergency "Go Bag".
Berkeley & Portland LGBTQIA+ Book Club
Sat, Oct 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Virtual
Monthly book club featuring prominent Queer characters and themes!
Storytime @Edible Schoolyard
Sat, Oct 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Storytime at the Edible Schoolyard Berkeley
Line Dance with Carah @THP South
Sat, Oct 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Come move your body and learn line dances in the library!
Peter Tieryas @North - Author Talk
Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Author Peter Tieryas visits the North Branch Library to talk about his new book, Kill or Be Killed.
Art Club with Yami @Claremont
Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Create a creepy canvas with local artist and educator Yami Carrion.
DragonBeard Screening w/ Playwright Clara Hsu
Sat, Oct 04, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
DragonBeard Screening w/ Playwright Clara Hsu
Chess @North
Sat, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Chess on the first Saturday of the month
Autumn Decluttering: Choose Your Own Adventure @THP South
Sat, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Autumn is considered the optimal time to declutter. Learn different methods of decluttering to find the best fit for you to make progress and improve organization in your home.
Kids Music Jam Session @North
Mon, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Music fun for Kids! Explore and play different musical instruments.
Circus Comedy Show @THP South - Dream Top brings high energy interactive magic and more!!
Mon, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
High energy, interactive comedy and circus magic.
Community Craft Circle @THP South
Mon, Oct 06, 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.
Cascada de Flores - present El Brujo y La Sirena (The Wizard and the Mermaid)
Mon, Oct 06, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Sing and dance with the music of several Latin American countries, their various rhythms, languages, and guitars, while listening to the story of el Brujo y la Sirena. Ages 4-8
Family Loteria @North
Mon, Oct 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Let's play Lotería, a traditional Mexican game combining cards and bingo.
Benefits Lawyer in the Library @Central
Mon, Oct 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
Have questions about benefits? Need support with public assistance programs?
Costume Lab @ Central
Mon, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Create and tinker on costume and cosplay ideas.
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Oct 06, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!
Baby/Toddler Time @THP South - Books, lapjogs, rhymes, music and more
Tue, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Have fun and meet other care-givers while you and your child participate in early literacy activities.
Line Dancing at the Library @Central
Tue, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for a fun line dancing class.
Halloween Crafternoons @Claremont
Tue, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
It's Halloween season at the Claremont Branch!
Beads For Every Body@West
Tue, Oct 07, 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.
Fiber Arts @Central - Where Knitters, Sewers and Crocheters Meet
Tue, Oct 07, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Come Play with Yarn or Take our Sewing Machine for a Ride!
Papel Picado Craft @North
Tue, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Children's Room
Learn how to make colorful cut tissue paper banners
Lego Club @ Central CCR
Tue, Oct 07, 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.
Learn Simple Handsewn Bookbinding @Central - and Leave with Your Own Blank Journal or Original Booklet
Tue, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Learn a simple form of handsewn bookbinding in this free participatory craft program!
Storytime on the Lawn @North
Wed, Oct 08, 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.
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Oct 08, 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.
Wellness Dance Class with ChingChi @THP South
Wed, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join this supportive dance environment, where you can feel free to be yourself, connect with others, improve your overall well-being and have fun!
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Teen Hangout @THP South
Wed, Oct 08, 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.
Teen Hangout @Claremont
Wed, Oct 08, 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.
Teen Hangout @North
Wed, Oct 08, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Teen games & snacks!
An Afternoon with Shannon Hale @Central!
Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Presented by Litquake and Berkeley Public Library
Register
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Knitting Circle @North
Wed, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch
Knitting Circle @North
Mental Wellness and the Art of Embrodery @THP South
Wed, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
How embroidery contributes mental wellness and is being used by people around the world.
Eviction Defense Center @Central Com
Thu, Oct 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Need help with housing matters or facing eviction?
Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life
Thu, Oct 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
New venue Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month
ESL Conversation Club @West - ESL Conversation Club - In Person
Thu, Oct 09, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
West Branch
In-person ESL Conversation Club Every second and fourth Thursday, 12:30 - 2:00pm Community Meeting Room
BACS @Central
Thu, Oct 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Need help with housing, shelter, and employment resources?
Chess at Central
Thu, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Clases De Computación Gratis @Central
Thu, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Clases De Computación Gratis
Register
Teen Halloween Film Fest @North
Thu, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Halloween movies every Thursday in October!
Read to a Dog @Claremont
Thu, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Kids ages 5-12 can sign up to read to a registered Alliance of Therapy dog for 20 minutes at Claremont, beginning on September 18.
Costume Swap @North
Thu, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Clean, gently used costume donations will be accepted at the North Branch Desk starting September 19 all the way through the day of the costume swap. 
Teen Games @West Branch
Thu, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!
Leamos autoras - Club de lectura en español (presencial) @Central
Thu, Oct 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley!
Family Place Parent-Child Playshops - for ages 0-3 and their parents and caregivers
Fri, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Enjoy open-ended, child-directed play with a variety of toys and art activities, learn from community resource professionals on topics such as nutrition and child development & hear a story and song.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Super Cinema
Fri, Oct 10, 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 Friday at 2:30 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Central. We have something for everyone!
Chess Club @ Claremont - A weekly chess meet-up for all ages and levels.
Fri, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Each Friday afternoon outside the Claremont Branch we will have informal chess games going from 3pm-5pm.
Teen TTRPGs @ North
Fri, Oct 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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!
Ballet and Books @Central
Sat, Oct 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Other - Community Meeting Room
Ballet and Books
Register
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Oct 11, 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!
Urban Sketching @THP South - Sketch inside and out with like-minded folks
Sat, Oct 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Bring your favorite sketching materials and we will wander the neighborhood to sketch whatever we fancy. Bring a stool to sit on if you wish as well.
Slime Lab @Claremont
Sat, Oct 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Slime making fun for children ages 5-8!
Registration opens Saturday, October 4 2025 at 11:00am
October Death Cafe @Central
Sat, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
A Friendly Gathering with Strangers to Chat about Death.
Register
Storytelling with Brother Ben @THP South
Sat, Oct 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Join author, storyteller, track star, and South Berkeley neighbor Ben Tucker for an inspiring afternoon of personal history and storytelling.
Animated Afternoons @Claremont
Sat, Oct 11, 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!
Halloween Tea Party @North (Registration Required)
Sat, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us for a costume tea party at North Branch. Reservation required.
Lego Coding - 3 Week Series
Sat, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Learn Lego Coding
Library Closure - Indigenous People's Day
Mon, Oct 13, All day
Claremont Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, October 13, 2025 for Indigenous People's Day.
Library Closure - Indigenous People's Day
Mon, Oct 13, All day
North Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, October 13, 2025 for Indigenous People's Day.
Library Closure - Indigenous People's Day
Mon, Oct 13, All day
West Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, October 13, 2025 for Indigenous People's Day.
Library Closure - Indigenous People's Day
Mon, Oct 13, All day
Tool Lending Library
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, October 13, 2025 for Indigenous People's Day.
Library Closure - Indigenous People's Day
Mon, Oct 13, All day
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, October 13, 2025 for Indigenous People's Day.
Library Closure - Indigenous People's Day
Mon, Oct 13, All day
Central Library
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, October 13, 2025 for Indigenous People's Day.
Need Dental Care @Central
Tue, Oct 14, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Central Library
Need help connecting to dental care?
Baby/Toddler Time @THP South - Books, lapjogs, rhymes, music and more
Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Have fun and meet other care-givers while you and your child participate in early literacy activities.
Halloween Crafternoons @Claremont
Tue, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
It's Halloween season at the Claremont Branch!
Lucha Libro @THPS
Tue, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tool Lending Library
Join us for a fun, family-friendly wrestling event at THPS Branch!
Worry Doll Craft @North
Tue, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Children's Room
Make your own Guatemalan worry doll to take home!
Lego Club @ Central CCR
Tue, Oct 14, 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.
The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence @Central - A Book Talk and Presentation with Local Author John Gertz
Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
This event is cosponsored by our friends at Chabot Space & Science Center!
Autistic Connections @THP South - Autism Support Group and Social Club
Tue, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
A supportive and inclusive autism support group and social club
Storytime on the Lawn @North
Wed, Oct 15, 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.
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Oct 15, 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.
Spectrum Community Services @Central
Wed, Oct 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
Need help paying your energy bill?
Guided Meditation @Central - Take A Moment
Wed, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Enjoy an hour of Meditation guided by Jesse from the Berkeley Shambhala Center
Wellness Dance Class with ChingChi @THP South
Wed, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join this supportive dance environment, where you can feel free to be yourself, connect with others, improve your overall well-being and have fun!
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Teen Hangout @THP South
Wed, Oct 15, 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.
Teen Hangout @Claremont
Wed, Oct 15, 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.
Teen Hangout @North
Wed, Oct 15, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Teen games & snacks!
Dungeons & Dragons @Central
Wed, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
Teens! Come join us for Dungeons and Dragons Club at Central the first and third Wednesday of each month from 3:30pm-5:30pm.
October Movies @THP South - Haunting Movies in October
Wed, Oct 15, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
THPS presents Haunting Movies in October
Liam O'Brien Author Talk @North
Wed, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Butterflies of the Bay Area
Musical Story Time @City of Berkeley Parks - with The Story Time Band
Thu, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month
Chess at Central
Thu, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Clases De Computación Gratis @Central
Thu, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Clases De Computación Gratis
Register
Read to a Dog @Central CMR
Thu, Oct 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
For children ages 5 to 12
Teen Halloween Film Fest @North
Thu, Oct 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Halloween movies every Thursday in October!
MOCHA Creative Art Play @THP South
Thu, Oct 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.
Teen Games @West Branch
Thu, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!
Poetry Circle - a friendly reading circle
Thu, Oct 16, 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.
Berkeley Reads Adult Literacy Prog. Tutor Orientation @West - Berkeley Reads Tutor Orientation & Training
Thu, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - West Berkeley READS
Volunteer as an Adult Literacy Tutor. Please email to register for orientation and training. libraryberkeleyreads@cityofberkeley.info saustin@cityofberkeley.info 510-981-6299
Flu Vaccine Pop-Up Clinic @Central
Fri, Oct 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Protect yourself from the Flu!
Family Place Parent-Child Playshops - for ages 0-3 and their parents and caregivers
Fri, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Enjoy open-ended, child-directed play with a variety of toys and art activities, learn from community resource professionals on topics such as nutrition and child development & hear a story and song.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Community Wellness Dance Class @North
Fri, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us this Fall for a 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.
Super Cinema
Fri, Oct 17, 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 Friday at 2:30 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Central. We have something for everyone!
Chess Club @ Claremont - A weekly chess meet-up for all ages and levels.
Fri, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Each Friday afternoon outside the Claremont Branch we will have informal chess games going from 3pm-5pm.
MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central CCR
Fri, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.
Teen TTRPGs @ North
Fri, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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, Oct 17, 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 and Books @Central
Sat, Oct 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Other - Community Meeting Room
Ballet and Books
Register
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Oct 18, 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!
Halloween Cat Storytime @North
Sat, Oct 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us at North Branch for an hour of feline themed stories and entertainment!
Tea Ceremony @THP South - First seating
Sat, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join Omotesenke Domonkai Northern California to learn about the art of Chanoyu (Japanese tea ceremony).
Talk with a Teen Therapist @THP South
Sat, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
Here's your chance to ask a Teen Therapist questions about information and resources!
Tea Ceremony @THP South - Second Seating
Sat, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join Omotesenke Domonkai Northern California to learn about the art of Chanoyu (Japanese tea ceremony).
Cancelled
Beginning Crochet Class @North
Sat, Oct 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch
Come into the North Branch and learn the very basics of crochet.
Cascada de Flores @Claremont - present: Aquíles Va Un Cuento (The Treasure of Aquíles)
Sat, Oct 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
A story about a boy on an adventure. Inspired by his experiences, he creates songs for his town to sing and dance to. Ages 4-8
Lego Coding - 3 Week Series
Sat, Oct 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Learn Lego Coding
Kids Music Jam Session @North
Mon, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Music fun for Kids! Explore and play different musical instruments.
Jump and Shake Time @THP South - a movement storytime
Mon, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:10am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Jump, shake, dance, books and parachute play
Community Craft Circle @THP South
Mon, Oct 20, 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.
Boba & Goth Karaoke
Mon, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Central Library - Teen Room
Sing your heart out, sip some boba, and vibe in your best goth fit. One song = one boba. Dark looks. Loud voices. Good times.
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Oct 20, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!
Baby/Toddler Time @THP South - Books, lapjogs, rhymes, music and more
Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Have fun and meet other care-givers while you and your child participate in early literacy activities.
Line Dancing at the Library @Central
Tue, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for a fun line dancing class.
Halloween Crafternoons @Claremont
Tue, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
It's Halloween season at the Claremont Branch!
Fiber Arts @Central - Where Knitters, Sewers and Crocheters Meet
Tue, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Come Play with Yarn or Take our Sewing Machine for a Ride!
Teen Halloween Crafts @North
Tue, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Calling all Halloween heads!
Lego Club @ Central CCR
Tue, Oct 21, 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.
Old-time Tune Jam @Central Art & Music - hosted by Berkeley Old Time Music Convention
Tue, Oct 21, 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 @Claremont - A Scientific Seminar series at the Berkeley Public Library
Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Learn about cutting-edge research happening at UC Berkeley, directly from the scientists themselves.
Storytime on the Lawn @North
Wed, Oct 22, 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.
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Oct 22, 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.
Wellness Dance Class with ChingChi @THP South
Wed, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join this supportive dance environment, where you can feel free to be yourself, connect with others, improve your overall well-being and have fun!
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Teen Hangout @THP South
Wed, Oct 22, 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.
Teen Hangout @Claremont
Wed, Oct 22, 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.
Teen Hangout @North
Wed, Oct 22, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Teen games & snacks!
mak-'amham/Cafe Ohlone
Wed, Oct 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Other
Learn about living Ohlone culture while enjoying tea and a treat.
October Movies @THP South - Haunting Movies in October
Wed, Oct 22, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
THPS presents Haunting Movies in October
Sewing Machine Open Studio @North
Wed, Oct 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch
Sewing machines available for your own project
Halloween Stuffy Sleepover @North
Thu, Oct 23, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
North Branch
Stuffed animals have fun at the Halloween Stuffy Sleepover!
ESL Conversation Club @West - ESL Conversation Club - In Person
Thu, Oct 23, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
West Branch
In-person ESL Conversation Club Every second and fourth Thursday, 12:30 - 2:00pm Community Meeting Room
BACS @Central
Thu, Oct 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Need help with housing, shelter, and employment resources?
Chess at Central
Thu, Oct 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Clases De Computación Gratis @Central
Thu, Oct 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Clases De Computación Gratis
Register
Read to a Dog @Central CMR
Thu, Oct 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
For children ages 5 to 12
Teen Halloween Film Fest @North
Thu, Oct 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Halloween movies every Thursday in October!
MOCHA Creative Art Play @THP South
Thu, Oct 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.
Teen Games @West Branch
Thu, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!
California Blue Runners @Claremont - Live Concert and Open House
Thu, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
The California Blue Runners share Zydeco and Cajun music from southern Louisiana when they return to Claremont Branch for a live concert.
Casa de Chocolates Tasting Program for Teens
Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Chocolate tasting for Teens!
In the Stax @THP South - Live Music Performance featuring Muwazu
Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Come hear live music in the library!
Family Place Parent-Child Playshops - for ages 0-3 and their parents and caregivers
Fri, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:45am
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Enjoy open-ended, child-directed play with a variety of toys and art activities, learn from community resource professionals on topics such as nutrition and child development & hear a story and song.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Oct 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Super Cinema
Fri, Oct 24, 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 Friday at 2:30 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Central. We have something for everyone!
Chess Club @ Claremont - A weekly chess meet-up for all ages and levels.
Fri, Oct 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Each Friday afternoon outside the Claremont Branch we will have informal chess games going from 3pm-5pm.
MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central CCR
Fri, Oct 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.
Teen TTRPGs @ North
Fri, Oct 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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!
Ballet and Books @Central
Sat, Oct 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Other - Community Meeting Room
Ballet and Books
Register
Imagine It? Build it! Kids Woodworking Workshop @TLL - with 9th St. Labs
Sat, Oct 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tool Lending Library
Kids Woodworking Essentials Class 10am-12pm in Tool Lending Parking Lot
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Oct 25, 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!
Ballet @THP South - Ballet performed by the students of Blackbox Ballet Studio
Sat, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:10am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
A family friendly ballet program
Chess with Larry @Claremont
Sat, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Learn strategies and winning moves with Larry Snyder, a National Chess Master. For all ages and skill levels.
Author Talk: Jessica Ferri @North - Buried San Francisco Bay Area
Sat, Oct 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Learn about the history of Bay Area Cemeteries with Buried San Francisco Bay Area author Jessica Ferri in conversation with Lauren Markham.
Rachel Richardson, guest poet - The Clearly Meant poetry and interview series returns
Sat, Oct 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Claremont Branch
Berkeley poet Rachel Richardson reads her poetry, then sits for an interview with host Glenn Ingersoll, followed by audience discussion.
Perennial Edible Gardening @Claremont - with Lori Caldwell
Sat, Oct 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Learn about easy fruits and vegetables that you can grow in the Bay Area when master composter and edible gardener Lori Caldwell, aka Compostgal, returns to Claremont Branch for a free talk.
Lego Coding - 3 Week Series
Sat, Oct 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Learn Lego Coding
Día de los Muertos Pet Altar @North
Mon, Oct 27, 10:00am - 6:00pm
North Branch
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda for Pets
Kids Music Jam Session @North
Mon, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Music fun for Kids! Explore and play different musical instruments.
Jump and Shake Time @THP South - a movement storytime
Mon, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:10am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Jump, shake, dance, books and parachute play
Roll Up Your Sleeve for Flu Vaccine @THP South - Flu Vaccination Pop-Up
Mon, Oct 27, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Drop by the library for a flu vaccine from the Berkeley Public Health Immunization Program. Always free; no insurance needed!
Costume Lab @ Central
Mon, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Create and tinker on costume and cosplay ideas.
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Oct 27, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!
Learn about the Berkeley City Council Agenda @Central - Decipher jargon together, engage civically!
Mon, Oct 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
A program to help the public understand how to read their city council agenda and how to become involved in local government
Baby/Toddler Time @THP South - Books, lapjogs, rhymes, music and more
Tue, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Have fun and meet other care-givers while you and your child participate in early literacy activities.
BPL Book Club
Tue, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
A mostly literary fiction Book Club.
Halloween Crafternoons @Claremont
Tue, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
It's Halloween season at the Claremont Branch!
Mystery Book Club @West - King of Ashes
Tue, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
This month we will be discussing King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby
Lego Club @ Central CCR
Tue, Oct 28, 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.
Modern Romance Book Club @North
Tue, Oct 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
A book club for all those who love to read about love!
Storytime on the Lawn @North
Wed, Oct 29, 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.
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Oct 29, 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.
Wellness Dance Class with ChingChi @THP South
Wed, Oct 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join this supportive dance environment, where you can feel free to be yourself, connect with others, improve your overall well-being and have fun!
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Teen Hangout @THP South
Wed, Oct 29, 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.
Hallo-TEEN Hangout
Wed, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Beware 6th-12th graders! This isn't a regular Teen Hangout... it's a scary Teen Hangout!
Teen Hangout @North
Wed, Oct 29, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Teen games & snacks!
Halloween Mash-Up @THP South - Halloween magic, books and costume parade
Wed, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us for a costume parade and Halloween fun.
Hands On Textile Workshop @Claremont
Wed, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Make a bookmark, wall hanging or patch while learning about weaving practices throughout the world.
Halloween Extravaganza @The Freight
Thu, Oct 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Freight - 2020 Addison St. in downtown Berkeley
A Halloween-themed event that includes a high-energy musical story time, family-friendly comedy, and an awe-inspiring marionette show!
Chess at Central
Thu, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Crea tu propio alebrije = Create your own alebrije
Thu, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Latine (Hispana) y Día de los Muertos con una actividad divertida y artístic. Crea tu propio alebrije!
Read to a Dog @Central CMR
Thu, Oct 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
For children ages 5 to 12
Teen Halloween Film Fest @North
Thu, Oct 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Halloween movies every Thursday in October!
MOCHA Creative Art Play @THP South
Thu, Oct 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.
Teen Games @West Branch
Thu, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!
Rescheduled
Leamos autoras - Club de lectura en español (virtual)
Thu, Oct 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
New date Friday, October 31, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley!
Leamos autoras - Club de lectura en español (virtual)
Thu, Oct 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley!
Repulsive Reads @North
Thu, Oct 30, 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.
Late Opening - October 2025 All-Staff
Fri, Oct 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
North Branch
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, October 31, 2025.
Late Opening - October 2025 All-Staff
Fri, Oct 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Claremont Branch
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, October 31, 2025.
Late Opening - October 2025 All-Staff
Fri, Oct 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, October 31, 2025.
Late Opening - October 2025 All-Staff
Fri, Oct 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
West Branch
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, October 31, 2025.
Late Opening - October 2025 All-Staff
Fri, Oct 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tool Lending Library
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, October 31, 2025.
Late Opening - October 2025 All-Staff
Fri, Oct 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, October 31, 2025.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Oct 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Super Cinema
Fri, Oct 31, 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 Friday at 2:30 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Central. We have something for everyone!
Chess Club @ Claremont - A weekly chess meet-up for all ages and levels.
Fri, Oct 31, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Each Friday afternoon outside the Claremont Branch we will have informal chess games going from 3pm-5pm.
Trick-or-Treat at the Library (all locations)
Fri, Oct 31, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Other
Celebrate Halloween at the Library!
MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central CCR
Fri, Oct 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.
The Haunted Library @Claremont
Fri, Oct 31, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Halloween-themed games and trick-or-treating for young children!
Rescheduled
Leamos autoras - Club de lectura en español (virtual)
Fri, Oct 31, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
New date Thursday, October 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley!
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