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Origami for Children @North
2025-03-17 16:00:00 2025-03-17 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Origami for Children @North Children ages 6 and up learn to fold origami tulips. North Branch - North Children's Room

Monday, March 17
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-17 16:00:00 2025-03-17 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Origami for Children @North Children ages 6 and up learn to fold origami tulips. North Branch - North Children's Room

North Branch

North Children's Room

Children ages 6 and up learn to fold origami tulips.

Join us on Monday, March 17 from 4pm to 5pm for an origami workshop for children. Learn basic origami folding techniques and make origami tulip flowers to take home. This program will take place in the North Branch Children's Area. All materials will be supplied. For ages 6 and up.

AGE GROUP: | Families | Elementary |

EVENT TYPE: | Creative |

North Branch
Phone: 510-981-6250
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Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.
Family Story Time @Central CCR
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!
Berkeley & Portland LGBTQIA+ Book Club
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.
Register
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.
AARP Tax Help @THPS
Mon, Mar 16, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Get your taxes prepared for free with Berkeley Public Library!
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.
Author Talk with Ruth Whippman @Central - In Conversation with Lauren Schiller
Mon, Mar 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Mar 16, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!
Baby/Toddler Storytime @THP South - Books, lapjogs, rhymes, music 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.
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual
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.
Line Dancing at the Library @Central
Tue, Mar 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for a fun line dancing class.
Crafternoons @Claremont
Tue, Mar 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Crafternoons @Claremont
Fiber Arts @Central - Where Knitters and Crocheters Meet!
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!
LEGO Club @Central CCR
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
Reading Buddies @THP South - Kids read to a teen!
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.
Pop-Up Creative Lab @Central
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
AARP Tax Help @THPS
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!
Berkeley History Room Open Hours @Central - Every Wednesday 10:00am-1:00pm
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 @North
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.
Storytime & Community Cafe@West
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.
Stay & Play @North
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.
Spectrum Community Services @Central
Wed, Mar 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
Need help paying your energy bill?
Teen Hangout @North
Wed, Mar 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Teen games & snacks!
Teen Hangout @THP South
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.
Teen Hangout @Claremont
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.
Swords to Plowshares @Central
Wed, Mar 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Are you a veteran in need of housing and employment support?
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, Mar 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Rescheduled
Teen Hangout @North
Wed, Mar 18, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
New date Wednesday, March 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch
Teen games & snacks!
Dungeons & Dragons @Central
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.
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual
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.
Creative Writing Space @West
Wed, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Bring your own creative writing project!
AARP Tax Help @Central
Thu, Mar 19, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Get your taxes prepared for free with Berkeley Public Library!
Musical Story Time @City of Berkeley Parks - with The Story Time Band
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
Chess at Central
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!
Read to a Dog@THPS PENDING
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
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Mar 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Mar 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Social Services Drop-In @West
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.
Super Cinema
Fri, Mar 20, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Movies from all genres and eras.
Teen TTRPGs @North
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!
MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central - Spring Series
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.
Collage Club @Central A&M
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!
AARP Tax Help @Central
Sat, Mar 21, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Get your taxes prepared for free with Berkeley Public Library!
MOCHA Creative Art Play @West - Spring Series
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.
Family Story Time @Central CCR
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!
Wildflowers of the Bay Area @Central
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!
Register
"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
AARP Tax Help @THPS
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!
Healthcare Advance Directives @Claremont
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.
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Mar 23, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!
Sew Cathedral Windows @Claremont
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.
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual
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.
Crafternoons @Claremont
Tue, Mar 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Crafternoons @Claremont
Electronic Music-Making Studio @ Central CMR - play and learn music creation with Ableton
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
LEGO Club @Central CCR
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
Reading Buddies @THP South - Kids read to a teen!
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.
Resumes: 12 Ways to Avoid Sabotaging Your Job Search
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!
AARP Tax Help @THPS
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!
Berkeley History Room Open Hours @Central - Every Wednesday 10:00am-1:00pm
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.
Storytime @North
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.
Stay & Play @North
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.
Teen Hangout @North
Wed, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Teen games & snacks!
Teen Hangout @THP South
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.
Teen Hangout @Claremont
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.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Rescheduled
Teen Hangout @North
Wed, Mar 25, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
New date Wednesday, March 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch
Teen games & snacks!
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual
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.
Sewing Machine Open Studio @North
Wed, Mar 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch
Sewing machines available for your own project
AARP Tax Help @Central
Thu, Mar 26, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Get your taxes prepared for free with Berkeley Public Library!
ESL Conversation Club @West
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?
Chess at Central
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!
Read to a Dog@THPS PENDING
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
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Mar 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Mar 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Community Craft Circle @THP South
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.
Super Cinema
Fri, Mar 27, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Movies from all genres and eras.
MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central - Spring Series
Fri, Mar 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.
Leamos autoras - Club de lectura en español (virtual)
Fri, Mar 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley!
AARP Tax Help @Central
Sat, Mar 28, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Get your taxes prepared for free with Berkeley Public Library!
MOCHA Creative Art Play @West - Spring Series
Sat, Mar 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Mar 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!
Line Dance with Carah @THP South
Sat, Mar 28, 11:00am - 12:15pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Come learn line dances in the library with fitness instructor Carah Herring
Slime Lab @Claremont
Sat, Mar 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Slime making fun for children ages 5-8!
Registration opens Saturday, March 21 2026 at 11:00am
The Movement Book Club @North - A book club for the people
Sat, Mar 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, Mar 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)
Insect Discovery Lab
Sat, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Explore insects with Insect Discovery Lab!
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