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Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)

Drop in tech help

Come to the third floor central library computer lab and use our computers or bring your own device (no appointment needed). Library staff and volunteers will be available to answer computer questions, and provide personal computer guidance. Beginner computer users are welcome.

Sign up for Tech Help via Zoom using this application form.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Computer & Tech Help |

Central Library
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Jun 02 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jun 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 08 Closed
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Upcoming Events

D&D 101 @Central - learn how to play Dungeons and Dragons
Fri, Jun 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Have you always wanted to know how to play Dungeons and Dragons, but didn't know who to ask? Come learn a basic overview of D&D for beginners. Ages 8-12
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebés
Fri, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Jun 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Jun 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce
Super Cinema - weekly movies
Fri, Jun 06, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
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
Fri, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Chess Club @ Claremont is a weekly chess meet up open to players of all ages and levels. It's a great place to learn the game, hone your skills, and play in real life.
Collage Club @Central A&M
Fri, Jun 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!
Teen TTRPGs @North
Fri, Jun 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Middle & high schoolers at any experience level are invited to join us for tabletop role playing games like DnD, Coyote & Crow, Hasbro RPGS and more.
Tai Chi on the Lawn @North
Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join instructor Sky Sandoval on the lawn of the North Branch for an introduction to the world of Tai Chi. This weekly event is open to all adults wanting to learn more about this ancient artform.
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Jun 07, 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!
Chess with Larry @Claremont
Sat, Jun 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Claremont Branch
Learn strategies and winning moves with Larry Snyder, a National Master. Free and for all ages and skill levels. Classes are in-person and held each month in the Claremont Branch Children's area.
Sewing Circle @Central
Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Drop in and use one of our Sewing Machines
Storytme @Edible Schoolyard
Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Edible Schoolyard
Storytime at the Edible Schoolyard Berkeley
Rescheduled
Berkeley & Portland LGBTQIA+ Book Club
Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
New date Saturday, June 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Virtual
Come join our book club if you like reading a wide range of LGBTQIA+ books!
Ocean Clay Creations@West - Air Dry Clay Ocean Creatures
Sat, Jun 07, 11:30am - 1:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stop by West and use air dry clay to make your favorite ocean creatures!
Line Dance with Carah @THP South
Sat, Jun 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us for line dance classes with instructor Carah Herring!
Mini Makers Fair @THP South
Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Chanel London of Hella Artsy will lead an afternoon of creative art making in the library!
The Last Great Dream @North - Author Talk with Dennis McNally
Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Author Dennis McNally visits the North Branch to discuss his new book The Last Great Dream: How Bohemians Became Hippies and Created The Sixties.
Art Club @Claremont - An Art Club for All Ages
Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Claremont Branch
Have fun, Meet people, and Make a Pride Flag at Art Club's June gathering.
Chess @North
Sat, Jun 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Chess on the first Saturday of the month
Charles the Clown @THPS
Mon, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Charles' reading programs highlight the joys and usefulness of books and the library in a hilarious interactive comedy performance. Ages 4-8
Drop-in Sewing Workshop @THPS - Sewing Machines and hangout
Mon, Jun 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
We will provide sewing machines, you bring a project to work on.
"Transmissions Quilts" Exhibit Opening Reception @Central
Mon, Jun 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Join us for the opening reception of "Transmissions Quilts: A Multimedia Exhibit of Objects, Stories, and Trans Care," curated by Cordy Joan, on view at the Central Library during June.
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!
Need Medical Care @Central
Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Central Library
Need help connecting to medical care or community resources? Come to the Library for assistance with urgent care, care coordination, linkage, and referrals to community resources.
Baby/Toddler Story Time @THP South
Tue, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual - ESL Conversation Club on Zoom!
Tue, Jun 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Come 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.
Cathedral Window Sewing Workshop @North
Tue, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Learn a new sewing technique!
This event is full
Cunamacué: Afro-Peruvian Family Dance Class @West
Tue, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Learn how to dance the Festejo with Cunamacue in a special family dance class that also serves as an introduction to Afro-Peruvian culture!
Resume Workshop: Bullet Points - Build Energy, Impact, and Memorability
Tue, Jun 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
Learn Effective Resume Building Skills from Marilyn Tullius
An evening with Jane Austen @Central - and Renowned Scholar Mary DeForest
Tue, Jun 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Library - Berkeley History Room
Examining the words and characters in Jane Austen's novels.
Film Club @West - Marshall
Tue, Jun 10, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Let's watch a movie together and chat about it afterward! There will be popcorn and snacks.
Guided Deep Relaxation - for self care and well being
Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Guided meditation for deep physical, emotional and mental relaxation and well being
Storytime @North
Wed, Jun 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.
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Jun 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.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
BerkeleyJuneteenth presents The Stateof Black Mental Health
Wed, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Lecture on Reparations by Gloria Lecture on Mental Health by Conscious Voices
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual - ESL Conversation Club on Zoom!
Wed, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
Come 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.
Knitting Circle @North
Wed, Jun 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch
Knitting Circle @North
Monthly Board Game Night@West
Wed, Jun 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
A Community Board Game Night Every second Wednesday May - July, from 5:30-7:30PM, come join host & author Kitty Stryker and play some board games - old favorites and new discoveries!
In The Stax with Connoisseur Rat - A Live Music Series
Wed, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Claremont Branch
Local music live in the library.
Eviction Defense Center @Central Com
Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Need help with housing matters or facing eviction?
Musical Story Time @The Freight - with The Story Time Band
Thu, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
The Freight
Music, Movement, and Stories for Children
Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life
Thu, Jun 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Berkeley History Room
Gathering together to read a different play each month.
BACS @Central
Thu, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Need help with housing, shelter, and employment resources?
Chess at Central
Thu, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Mandarin Classes for Adults @North
Thu, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch
8-week Mandarin Language class
This event is full
LGBTQ+ Theater Games - Seeking Joy Together Part II (We're back!)
Thu, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Pre-game at West Branch before our Pride After Dark: A Celebration of House Music & Queer Vibes Event. Participate in Theater Games with Alternative Theater Ensemble. No Experience Needed!
Pride After Dark: A Celebration of House Music & Queer Vibes
Thu, Jun 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
This event embraces the history and power of house music in a fun, Pride-filled setting to educate, empower, and create an inclusive space for creative expression and celebration.
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebés
Fri, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Jun 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce
Presentation on Historical Black Sacramento Street
Fri, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Presentation on Historical Black Sacramento Street in South Berkeley in celebration of Juneteenth
Super Cinema - weekly movies
Fri, Jun 13, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
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
Fri, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Chess Club @ Claremont is a weekly chess meet up open to players of all ages and levels. It's a great place to learn the game, hone your skills, and play in real life.
Teen TTRPGs @North
Fri, Jun 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Middle & high schoolers at any experience level are invited to join us for tabletop role playing games like DnD, Coyote & Crow, Hasbro RPGS and more.
Leamos autoras - Club de lectura en español (presencial) @Central
Fri, Jun 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
New venue Heroic Italian
¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley!
Tai Chi on the Lawn @North
Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join instructor Sky Sandoval on the lawn of the North Branch for an introduction to the world of Tai Chi. This weekly event is open to all adults wanting to learn more about this ancient artform.
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Jun 14, 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!
Drag Storytime @THPS
Sat, Jun 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Drag Storytime
Berkeley & Portland LGBTQIA+ Book Club
Sat, Jun 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Virtual
Come join our book club if you like reading a wide range of LGBTQIA+ books!
Smell the Spices @Claremont - Smell the Spices, Taste the Slices, Hear the Story
Sat, Jun 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Join Chef Jennifer of NUSA to explore Indonesia's iconic 1000 Layer Cake --Lapis Legit-- and the journey of the spices that give their warmth and character. Registration required. Call 510-981-6280.
Bike Camping Workshop - With Bike East Bay
Sat, Jun 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
This class will cover basic skills needed to plan a fun, comfortable, and safe bike camping trip.
Summer Kickoff Celebration @Central - Level Up at the Berkeley Public Library!
Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Outside
Start your summer off right! Sign up for summer reading, see performers, get a free sign up book, do a craft and more!
June Death Cafe @Central
Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
A Friendly Gathering with Strangers to Chat about Death.
Register
Cancelled
Marcia Falk, guest poet @Claremont - a Clearly Meant event
Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Claremont Branch
Local poet Marcia Falk will read her work, then sit for an interview and audience discussion
The Finnish History of West Berkeley - West Berkeley's Finnish History
Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
The history of the Finnish community in West Berkeley
Author Caro De Robertis in Conversation with Kate Schatz - Discussing The Palace of Eros and So Many Stars
Sat, Jun 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Caro De Robertis,The Palace of Eros and So Many Stars: an Oral History of Trans, Nonbinary, Gender Queer, and Two-Spirit People of Color, in conversation with author Kate Schatz.
Fur Scales and Tails! @North
Mon, Jun 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch
Join us on the North Branch lawn to meet some furry and scaly friends from Fur, Scales, and Tails! You might meet baby chicks, tarantulas, hamsters, ducks, snakes, tortoises, lizards and more!
Bay Area BikeMobile @North
Mon, Jun 16, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
North Branch
Free Bike Repair!
Benefits Lawyer in the Library @Central
Mon, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
Have questions about benefits? Need support with public assistance programs?
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Jun 16, 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 Story Time @THP South
Tue, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual - ESL Conversation Club on Zoom!
Tue, Jun 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Come 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.
Center for Elders Independence @Central
Tue, Jun 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
Please stop by and meet with an enrollment representative and discover how the PACE Program (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) supports older adults with complex health needs.
Line Dancing at the Library @Central
Tue, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for a fun line dancing class.
Fiber Arts @Central
Tue, Jun 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Where Knitters, Sewers, and Crocheters Meet
Old-time Tune Jam @Central Art & Music - hosted by Berkeley Old Time Music Convention
Tue, Jun 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.
Guided Deep Relaxation - for self care and well being
Tue, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Guided meditation for deep physical, emotional and mental relaxation and well being
Storytime @North
Wed, Jun 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.
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Jun 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, Jun 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Need help paying your energy bill?
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Cat Cafe
Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Come meet kittens and cats from Berkeley Animal Care Services!
Dungeons & Dragons @Central
Wed, Jun 18, 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.
mak-'amham/Cafe Ohlone @North
Wed, Jun 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Learn about living Ohlone culture while enjoying tea and a treat.
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual - ESL Conversation Club on Zoom!
Wed, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
Come 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 @City of Berkeley Parks - with The Story Time Band
Thu, Jun 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Other
Music, movement, and read-aloud stories for children and their caregivers
Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life
Thu, Jun 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Berkeley History Room
Gathering together to read a different play each month.
Juneteenth Family Brunch at the Library - A celebration of freedom
Thu, Jun 19, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Bring the whole family to West Branch for a vibrant Juneteenth filled with food, art, music, and fun!
Bike Share for All Program @Central
Thu, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Bay Wheels offers reduced-rate memberships to Bay Area residents who qualify for CalFresh, SFMTA Lifeline Pass, or PG&E CARE.
Chess at Central
Thu, Jun 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Mandarin Classes for Adults @North
Thu, Jun 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch
8-week Mandarin Language class
This event is full
Zine & Comics Making Workshop @THP South
Thu, Jun 19, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Oakland Creates is leading zine and comic making workshops every third Thursday from April to August at THP South Branch!
Library Closure - Junteenth Observed
Fri, Jun 20, All day
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Friday, June 20, 2025 for Junteenth Observed.
Library Closure - Juneteenth Observed
Fri, Jun 20, All day
Central Library
All library locations will be closed all day Friday, June 20, 2025 for Junteenth Observed.
Library Closure - Junteenth Observed
Fri, Jun 20, All day
North Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Friday, June 20, 2025 for Junteenth Observed.
Library Closure - Junteenth Observed
Fri, Jun 20, All day
Claremont Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Friday, June 20, 2025 for Junteenth Observed.
Library Closure - Junteenth Observed
Fri, Jun 20, All day
Tool Lending Library
All library locations will be closed all day Friday, June 20, 2025 for Junteenth Observed.
Library Closure - Junteenth Observed
Fri, Jun 20, All day
West Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Friday, June 20, 2025 for Junteenth Observed.
Cancelled
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Jun 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Drop in tech help
Cancelled
Collage Club @Central A&M
Fri, Jun 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
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!
The Story Time Band & Friends - Berkeley Public Library Summer Benefit Concert
Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Other
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Jun 21, 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!
"Transmissions Quilts" Exhibit Curator Tour & Quilting Bee - @Central
Sat, Jun 21, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Join artist Cordy Joan for a curator tour of the "Transmissions Quilts" exhibit throughout the Central Library, followed by a quilting bee on the 5th floor.
Family Pride Fest @North
Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us for Family Pride Fest at the North Branch
Queer Trivia with Phoebe Cakes
Sat, Jun 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join drag queen Phoebe Cakes for an afternoon of queer trivia!
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Jun 23, 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 Story Time @THP South
Tue, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual - ESL Conversation Club on Zoom!
Tue, Jun 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Come 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.
BPL Book Club @Virtual
Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
A mostly literary fiction book club.
Mystery Book Club@West - Choose any book by Agatha Christie to share
Tue, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
For June, we will be reading our favorite Agatha Christie book and sharing with the group!
Modern Romance Book Club @North
Tue, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us for a summer of love!
Resumes: Manage Your Career Image - Enhance Changes of Landing the Job You Want
Tue, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
Learn Effective Resume Building Skills from Marilyn Tullius
Dungeons & Dragons @West Branch
Tue, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
West Branch
Come to West Branch Teen Room to join our Dungeons and Dragons gathering on the fourth Tuesday of the month, from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m! Ages 11 - 22 welcome. Beginners welcome! Treats will be provided!!
Enchantments - Magic for self-care and empowerment
Tue, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Simple magic and mindfulness for those watching the world closely and wanting to make a difference, or just trying to get by.
Storytime @North
Wed, Jun 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, Jun 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.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual - ESL Conversation Club on Zoom!
Wed, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
Come 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.
Heather Magic! @West - magic, comedy, juggling, and puppetry
Wed, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Weaving magic, storytelling, and learning, Heather creates a world of enchantment for children. Ages 4 and up.
Sewing Machine Open Studio @North
Wed, Jun 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch
Sewing machines available for your own project
Musical Story Time @City of Berkeley Parks - with The Story Time Band
Thu, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Other
Music, movement, and read-aloud stories for children and their caregivers
BACS @Central
Thu, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Need help with housing, shelter, and employment resources?
Chess at Central
Thu, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Mandarin Classes for Adults @North
Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch
8-week Mandarin Language class
This event is full
Repulsive Reads @North
Thu, Jun 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.
Non-Violent Communication with Kayla Hurd @THP South
Thu, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Participants will deep-dive into various social relational topics through the lens of non-violent communication.
Author Talk: Shoshana von Blanckensee @North - Girls Girls Girls
Thu, Jun 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Branch
Author Shoshana von Blanckensee will be in conversation with Toni Mirosevich to discuss her vibrant, queer coming-of-age debut Girls Girls Girls
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebés
Fri, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce
Super Cinema - weekly movies
Fri, Jun 27, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
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
Fri, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Chess Club @ Claremont is a weekly chess meet up open to players of all ages and levels. It's a great place to learn the game, hone your skills, and play in real life.
Teen TTRPGs @North
Fri, Jun 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Middle & high schoolers at any experience level are invited to join us for tabletop role playing games like DnD, Coyote & Crow, Hasbro RPGS and more.
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Jun 28, 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!
Puzzle Swap @North
Sat, Jun 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Come visit the North Branch Community Room to trade puzzles!
Chiura Obata: Renowned Artist Talk @Central - In Conversation with granddaughter Kimi Hill
Sat, Jun 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
A Fresh Look at Obata's Life and Art as told by his granddaughter Kimi Hill
Dungeons & Dragons Celebration @Central
Sat, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall,Teen Room,The Commons
Come celebrate all things D&D. Crafts, snacks, games, & more!
Intro to Laptop Servicing @THP South - with ThankPads4All
Sat, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Learn how to disassemble and reassemble a ThinkPad laptop in this hands-on workshop!
Black Girl Reading Circles - Black Girls United connects girls to the joy of reading.
Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Children's Room
Black Girls United connects girls to the joy of reading.
Cunamacué's Family Show @Claremont - A journey through Afro-Peruvian rhythms!
Sat, Jun 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Learn about Afro-Peruvian culture through its dance and music.
Non-Violent Communication with Kayla Hurd @THP South
Sat, Jun 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Participants will deep-dive into various social relational topics through the lens of non-violent communication.
NorCal Bats @THPS
Mon, Jun 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Meet your friendly neighborhood bats!
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Jun 30, 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 Story Time @THP South
Tue, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual - ESL Conversation Club on Zoom!
Tue, Jul 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Come 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.
Beads For Every Body@West
Tue, Jul 01, 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 - Playing with yarn and textiles
Tue, Jul 01, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Berkeley History Room
Knitting, crocheting, embroidering and sometimes felting.
Storytime @North
Wed, Jul 02, 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, Jul 02, 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.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Dungeons & Dragons @Central
Wed, Jul 02, 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.
Talk With a Teen Therapist
Wed, Jul 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
AMA (Ask Me Anything) with a teen therapist
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual - ESL Conversation Club on Zoom!
Wed, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
Come 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 @City of Berkeley Parks - with The Story Time Band
Thu, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Other
Music, movement, and read-aloud stories for children and their caregivers
Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life
Thu, Jul 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Berkeley History Room
Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month
Chess at Central
Thu, Jul 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Mandarin Classes for Adults @North
Thu, Jul 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch
8-week Mandarin Language class
This event is full
Family Game Night@West
Thu, Jul 03, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Families, join us for family fun with new and classic board games!
Introduction to the Citizenship Process - Virtual
Thu, Jul 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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.
Library Closure - Independence Day
Fri, Jul 04, All day
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Friday, July 4th, 2025 for Independence Day.
Library Closure - Independence Day
Fri, Jul 04, All day
West Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Friday, July 4th, 2025 for Independence Day.
Library Closure - Independence Day
Fri, Jul 04, All day
Central Library
All library locations will be closed all day Friday, July 4th, 2025 for Independence Day.
Library Closure - Independence Day
Fri, Jul 04, All day
North Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Friday, July 4th, 2025 for Independence Day.
Library Closure - Independence Day
Fri, Jul 04, All day
Claremont Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Friday, July 4th, 2025 for Independence Day.
Library Closure - Independence Day
Fri, Jul 04, All day
Tool Lending Library
All library locations will be closed all day Friday, July 4th, 2025 for Independence Day.
Cancelled
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Jul 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Drop in tech help
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Jul 05, 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, Jul 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Drop in and use one of our sewing machines.
Chess @North
Sat, Jul 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Chess on the first Saturday of the month
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