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Black Parents of Berkeley Writing Circle
2025-02-20 17:30:00 2025-02-20 19:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Black Parents of Berkeley Writing Circle This event is perfect for parents looking to develop writing skills or be in community with other families of Berkeley. Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch -

Thursday, February 20
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-20 17:30:00 2025-02-20 19:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Black Parents of Berkeley Writing Circle This event is perfect for parents looking to develop writing skills or be in community with other families of Berkeley. Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch -

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

Join us for an evening of writing prompts and discussion questions with a goal of creative dialog and celebration of Black parents in Berkeley. 

This event will be facilitated by award winning artist Milani Pelley, a City of Berkeley Independent Art Award recipient. 

There will be a breathwork session led by Danielle Benjamin. 

Free food provided by local Black owned restaurant Cali Alley. 

Free event open to parents and child care will be provided inside of the library courtesy of our facilitator. 

Register on Eventbrite for a reminder and update 

AGE GROUP: | Families | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Cultural & Heritage | Creative |

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Phone: 510-981-6260
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Upcoming Events

Super Cinema @Central CMR
Thu, Jan 30, 2:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Come watch a movie with us!
Chess @ Central
Thu, Jan 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm!
Read to a Dog @Claremont
Thu, Jan 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Read to a Dog is a great way for children to practice oral fluency, spend time with a friendly dog, and have fun. For Children ages 5 to 12.
Teen Games & Crafts @West
Thu, Jan 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Teen Room
Come to West Branch Teen Room and make fabulous buttons of your own design or play Uno, Jenga or other great games! Thursdays, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Late Opening - January 2025 All-Staff
Fri, Jan 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Claremont Branch
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 31, 2025.
Late Opening - January 2025 All-Staff
Fri, Jan 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 31, 2025.
Late Opening - January 2025 All-Staff
Fri, Jan 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tool Lending Library
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Late Opening - January 2025 All-Staff
Fri, Jan 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
North Branch
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 31, 2025.
Late Opening - January 2025 All-Staff
Fri, Jan 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
West Branch
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 31, 2025.
Late Opening - January 2025 All-Staff
Fri, Jan 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library
Service at all Library locations will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 31, 2025.
Managing Tantrums @THP South - *Updated time
Fri, Jan 31, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Get practical tips on how to support a child with calming down after a big emotional experience.
Craft Club @Central TR
Fri, Jan 31, 3:00pm - 5:45pm
Central Library - Teen Room
Hey teens, you're invited to a weekly Craft Club in the year of 2025!
MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central CCR
Fri, Jan 31, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.
Teen TTRPGs @North
Fri, Jan 31, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Have you ever thought about learning to play a tabletop role-playing game? Are you a grizzled Dungeons & Dragons adventurer?
Knit-teen Circle @Claremont
Fri, Jan 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Teens! Come knit and chill with us at the Claremont Branch. All levels welcome!
Leamos autoras - Club de lectura en español (virtual)
Fri, Jan 31, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley! Cada mes tendremos dos sesiones; una en persona y una sesión virtual.
MOCHA Creative Art Play @West
Sat, Feb 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.
Mbira Music of Zimbabwe
Sat, Feb 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Zimbabwe's beautiful mbira (both music and instrument) has been used for healing, personal meditation, celebrations, and sacred ancestral communication for over 1,000 years.
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Feb 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us for fun stories and songs inside the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!
Berkeley & Portland LGBT+ Book Club
Sat, Feb 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Virtual
Come join our book club if you like reading a wide range of LGBT+ books!
Very First Concerts: Wild Woodwinds @Central CCR
Sat, Feb 01, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Enjoy "Wild Woodwinds!" with SF Chamber Orchestra - two possible performances & interactive, fun sound adventures for kids!
Very First Concerts: Wild Woodwinds @THPS
Sat, Feb 01, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Enjoy "Wild Woodwinds!" with SF Chamber Orchestra - two possible performances & interactive, fun sound adventures for kids!
The Village Workshop: Paint Africa's Beauty
Sat, Feb 01, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Celebrate Black History Month with this painting program for ages 8-12. Limited to 20 seats. Bring an old t-shirt to protect your clothing!
Saturday Chess @North
Sat, Feb 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch
Join us in the Teen Room at North Branch for casual chess games on the first Saturday of the month. All ages and experience levels welcome! There will be help available from an experienced chess player, along with chess books from the library's collection.
Animated Afternoons @Claremont
Sat, Feb 01, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Claremont Branch
Animated films for children and their caregivers!
Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer's @Claremont
Mon, Feb 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Dr. Anu Agarwal covers typical age-related changes, common warning signs of Alzheimer's, how to approach someone about memory concerns, and resources offered by the Alzheimer's Association.
Homeschool Fun Club @West - TK-5th grade Playgroup
Mon, Feb 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Play group for TK-5th grade Homeschoolers
Benefits Lawyer in the Library @Central
Mon, Feb 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
Have questions about benefits? Need support with public assistance programs? Come to the Library to meet one-to-one with Berkeley?s Homeless Action Center (HAC) Benefits Outreach Attorney.
Don't Know Much About . . Animals @Central Mystery - Animals at the Oakland Zoo
Mon, Feb 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Meet Kyle Hetzel, Animal Behavior Specialist from the Oakland Zoo. He will be sharing inside information about the animals at the zoo and how he trains them.
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Feb 03, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!
Berkeley READS Adult Literacy Drop-in Tutoring/Computer Lab
Tue, Feb 04, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Get additional assistance or come in for a one-on-one literacy session.
ESL Conversation Club (on Zoom!)
Tue, Feb 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Come join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.
Baby/Toddler Story Time @THP South
Tue, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us for books, rhymes, lapjogs, tickles and songs geared for toddlers and babies.
Chinese Brush Painting for the Lunar New Year @West
Tue, Feb 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Learn about the Lunar New Year in this slideshow and hands-on workshop with Artist Pauline Tsui.
Line Dancing at the Library @Central - Line Dancing
Tue, Feb 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for a fun line dancing class.
Berkeley Repertory Theatre Docent Talks @North
Tue, Feb 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch
Docents from the Berkeley Rep will visit the North Branch to discuss the theatre's current productions.
Crafternoons @Claremont
Tue, Feb 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Crafternoons @Claremont Tuesdays, February 4, 11, 18, and 25 at 3:00-5:00 p.m.
BPL Fiber Arts Group @CMR - Where Knitting, Crochet and Sewing Meet
Tue, Feb 04, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Come play with yarn or take a sewing machine for a ride.
Dungeons and Dragons @Claremont
Tue, Feb 04, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Claremont Branch
Come play Dungeons and Dragons at the Claremont Branch!
Beads For Every Body@West
Tue, Feb 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stop by after school every First Tuesday of the Month between 3:30-5:00pm and make a beautiful, beaded bracelet.
Plannering Club
Tue, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Bring your planner, desk calendar, digital dailies, and stacks of post-it notes- let's get together to trade agenda tips and tricks, planner side by side, and learn about a new resource each month!
Lego Club @ Central CCR
Tue, Feb 04, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us in the Children's Room for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00pm.
Berkeley Rep Docent Talk @THPS
Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Tarea Hall Pittman is hosting another series of Berkeley Rep Docent Talks for the 2024-2025 season!
Story Time @North
Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us on the North Branch Library lawn for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun!
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Feb 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
After storytime, please stay for playtime with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments. Enjoy the company of other caregivers.
Internet Basics @Central EC
Wed, Feb 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Learn basic internet skills and tips to get the most out of your internet browser.
Teen Hangout @Claremont
Wed, Feb 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Claremont Branch
Join us for snacks, table top games, crafts, movies and more every Wednesday at the Claremont Branch Library. Please call us for more information at 510-981-6280.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, Feb 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Teen Hangout @THP South
Wed, Feb 05, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
Join us for Teen Hangout @THP South branch!
Teen Hangout
Wed, Feb 05, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch
Teen games and snacks!
ESL Conversation Club (on Zoom!)
Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
Come join us every Wednesday from 4:00-5:30 PM PST on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.
Family Yoga Story Time
Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 4:40pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Stretches, books, movement and more.
Reading Buddies @ Central CCR
Wed, Feb 05, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Central Library
Kids will be paired up with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun.
Musical Story Time @Freight & Salvage
Thu, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Other
Please join us at the Freight & Salvage, one of Berkeley's oldest and most beloved music venues, for a special musical story time series with the Berkeley Public Library's Story Time Band!
Playreaders Circle @Central CCR
Thu, Feb 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Central Children's Story Room
people reading plays
Introduction to US Citizenship Process
Thu, Feb 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Are you interested in becoming a US citizen and want more information? Join us every 1st Thursday on Zoom for our Citizenship Information session.
Super Cinema
Thu, Feb 06, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Central CMR East,Central CMR West
Awesome movies - some well-known, others less so -from silent classics to new releases shown every Thursday at 2:30 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Central. We have something for everyone!
Chess @ Central
Thu, Feb 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm!
Read to a Dog @Claremont
Thu, Feb 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Read to a Dog is a great way for children to practice oral fluency, spend time with a friendly dog, and have fun. For Children ages 5 to 12.
Teen Games @West Branch
Thu, Feb 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
West Branch - West Teen Room
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!
Family Game Night@West
Thu, Feb 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Families, join us for family fun with new and classic board games!
Book Folding Craft @North
Thu, Feb 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us to create your own heart shaped folded book decoration.
Jump and Shake Time @THP South
Fri, Feb 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us for marching, jumping, shaking, dancing and stories! This is an active, movement program with a few book breaks!
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebés
Fri, Feb 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch
Storytime for babies and toddlers
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Feb 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Feb 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Community Wellness Dance Class @North
Fri, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Branch
Join us for this supportive and inclusive Community Wellness Dance Class, every 1st and 3rd Friday from 2-3pm in the Community Meeting Room of the North Branch Library!
Craft Club @Central TR
Fri, Feb 07, 3:00pm - 5:45pm
Central Library - Teen Room
Hey teens, you're invited to a weekly Craft Club
MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central CCR
Fri, Feb 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.
Fourth Grade Book Club @Claremont (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Fri, Feb 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Claremont Branch
The Rising Readers Fourth Grade Book Club meets monthly at the Claremont Branch Library.
Teen TTRPGs @North
Fri, Feb 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Have you ever thought about learning to play a tabletop role-playing game?
Collage Club @Central A&M
Fri, Feb 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Whether you're a seasoned collage maker or you've never tried to collage before, bring out your inner artist with this simple and engaging art form!
MOCHA Creative Art Play @West
Sat, Feb 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Feb 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us for fun stories and songs inside the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!
Mbira Music of Zimbabwe @THP South
Sat, Feb 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Zimbabwe's beautiful mbira (both music and instrument) has been used for healing, personal meditation, celebrations, and sacred ancestral communication for over 1,000 years.
Play Ukulele! @THP South
Sat, Feb 08, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Come Play Ukulele! Let's get together and strum and sing some songs at THP South Branch!
Bring your own ukulele, or use one of ours!
Slime Lab @Claremont
Sat, Feb 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Claremont Branch
Slime making fun for children ages 5-8!
Register
Lunar New Year Celebration @Central
Sat, Feb 08, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Outside on Kittredge
Celebrate the Year of the Snake! Outside Central Library (2090 Kittredge St), between Harold Way and Shattuck Ave
Intro to Podcasting @ West
Sat, Feb 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Workshop participants will have the opportunity to observe the entire workflow for creating a podcast
Black Families: Black Futures - Organizations that Help Build and Support Black Families
Sat, Feb 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
A panel discussion with local organizations that support and build healthy black families at all stages. A Black History Month event.
Freedom is a Mighty Fine Thing @North
Sat, Feb 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch
Join the author of Go Girl: The Black Woman's Book of Travel and Adventure, Elaine Lee.
Homeschool Fun Club @West - TK-5th grade Playgroup
Mon, Feb 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Play group for TK-5th grade Homeschoolers
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!
Berkeley READS Adult Literacy Drop-in Tutoring/Computer Lab
Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Get additional assistance or come in for a one-on-one literacy session.
Need Medical Care? @Central
Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Central Library
Need help connecting to medical care or community resources?
Baby/Toddler Story Time @THP South
Tue, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us for books, rhymes, lapjogs, tickles and songs geared for toddlers and babies.
ESL Conversation Club (on Zoom!)
Tue, Feb 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Come join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.
Crafternoons @Claremont
Tue, Feb 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Crafternoons @Claremont Tuesdays, February 4, 11, 18, and 25 at 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Dungeons and Dragons @Claremont
Tue, Feb 11, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Claremont Branch
Come play Dungeons and Dragons at the Claremont Branch!
Lego Club @ Central CCR
Tue, Feb 11, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us in the Children's Room for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00pm.
Updating Your Resume? Dilemmas and Best Practices
Tue, Feb 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
Resume Workshop
Film Club @West: Summer of Soul
Tue, Feb 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch
This music documentary explores and reclaims the legacy of the six-week 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival.
Skill & Idea Share @THP South
Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Come join your neighbors in connecting, learning and resource sharing!
Story Time @North
Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
In the event of rain or cold weather, we will meet in the Community Meeting Room at North Branch.

Join us on the North Branch Library lawn for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! This 30-minute story time is geared towards children ages 2-5. Weather permitting, bring a blanket or mat to sit on. For more information, please call North Branch at 510-981-6250.
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Feb 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
After storytime, please stay for playtime with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments. Enjoy the company of other caregivers.
Teen Hangout @Claremont
Wed, Feb 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Claremont Branch
Join us for snacks, table top games, crafts, movies and more every Wednesday at the Claremont Branch Library. Please call us for more information at 510-981-6280.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, Feb 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Family Dance with Luna Dance @THP South
Wed, Feb 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join Luna Dance for an hour of fun and movement with your child!
Teen Hangout @THP South
Wed, Feb 12, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
Join us for Teen Hangout @THP South branch!
Teen Hangout
Wed, Feb 12, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch
Teen games and snacks!
ESL Conversation Club (on Zoom!)
Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
Come join us every Wednesday from 4:00-5:30 PM PST on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.
Reading Buddies @ Central CCR
Wed, Feb 12, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Central Library
Kids will be paired up with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun.
Knitting Circle @North
Wed, Feb 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us for the Knitting Circle every 2nd Wednesday in the North Branch Community Meeting Room from 5pm-7pm. Needles and yarn will be available for use during the program.
Monthly Board Game Night@West
Wed, Feb 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Your Turn! A monthly board game night for the curious and the adventurous at Berkeley Public Library West Branch :)
Afrofuturism w/ Kai Kai - Imagining a Better Tomorrow @THPS
Wed, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us for a night of creation and artistic exploration with Bay Area drag artist Kai Kai!
Cancelled
LifeLong Dental Mobile @Central
Thu, Feb 13, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Central Library
Unhoused and have Medi-Cal? Need dental care?
Eviction Defense Center @Central Com
Thu, Feb 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Need help with housing matters or facing eviction?
Musical Story Time @City of Berkeley Parks
Thu, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Other
Please join us at the Live Oak and Frances Albrier Community Centers for a Musical Story Time series with the Berkeley Public Library's Story Time Band.
Playreaders Circle @Central CCR
Thu, Feb 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Central Children's Story Room
people reading plays
Super Cinema
Thu, Feb 13, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Awesome movies - some well-known, others less so -from silent classics to new releases shown every Thursday at 2:30 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Central. We have something for everyone!
Chess @ Central
Thu, Feb 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm!
Read to a Dog @Claremont
Thu, Feb 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Read to a Dog is a great way for children to practice oral fluency, spend time with a friendly dog, and have fun. For Children ages 5 to 12.
Asheba: Caribbean Music for Children @North
Thu, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Sing along, dance and enjoy the joyful sounds of Asheba's Caribbean Music for Children!
Teen Games @West Branch
Thu, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
West Branch - West Teen Room
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebés
Fri, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch
Storytime for babies and toddlers
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Feb 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Feb 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Community Wellness Dance Class @Central Mystery Room
Fri, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for this supportive and inclusive Community Wellness Dance Class, every 1st and 3rd Friday from 2-3pm in the Community Meeting Room of the North Branch Library!
Craft Club @Central TR
Fri, Feb 14, 3:00pm - 5:45pm
Central Library - Teen Room
Hey teens, you're invited to a weekly Craft Club!
MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central CCR
Fri, Feb 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.
Teen TTRPGs @North
Fri, Feb 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Have you ever thought about learning to play a tabletop role-playing game? Are you a grizzled Dungeons & Dragons adventurer?
Leamos autoras - Club de lectura en español (presencial) @Central
Fri, Feb 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Central Children's Story Room
¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley! Cada mes tendremos dos sesiones; una en persona y una sesión virtual.
MOCHA Creative Art Play @West
Sat, Feb 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.
I Want to be Big: Author Talk and Book Activity @Central CCR - with author and illustrator Tiffany Golden
Sat, Feb 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Author Tiffany Golden will be here to share her picture book and a special game created just for us!
Chess with Larry @Claremont
Sat, Feb 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Claremont Branch
Learn strategies and winning moves with Larry Snyder, a National Master. Free and for all ages and skill levels. Classes are in-person and held each month in the Claremont Branch Children's area.
Edible Mushrooms of Northern CA @North
Sat, Feb 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Branch
Join Carrie Staller from Fork in the Path for an interactive hour of hands-on fun exploring the fascinating world of mushrooms!
Intro to Tiny Homes @West
Sat, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
"Living Big in a Small Space: Introduction to Tiny Homes" will explore the definition and types of tiny homes and discuss the benefits of living in a compact space, as well as the challenges.
Mbira Music of Zimbabwe @CLA
Sat, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Claremont Branch
Zimbabwe's beautiful mbira (both music and instrument) has been used for healing, personal meditation, celebrations, and sacred ancestral communication for over 1,000 years.
Haitian Dance with Portsha Jefferson @THPS - a Black History Month program
Sat, Feb 15, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
A dance experience designed to uplift, inspire and inform!
Library Closure - President's Day
Mon, Feb 17, All day
Central Library
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, February 17, 2025 for President's Day.
Library Closure - President's Day
Mon, Feb 17, All day
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, February 17, 2025 for President's Day.
Library Closure - President's Day
Mon, Feb 17, All day
North Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, February 17, 2025 for President's Day.
Library Closure - President's Day
Mon, Feb 17, All day
West Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, February 17, 2025 for President's Day.
Library Closure - President's Day
Mon, Feb 17, All day
Claremont Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, February 17, 2025 for President's Day.
Library Closure - President's Day
Mon, Feb 17, All day
Tool Lending Library
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, February 17, 2025 for President's Day.
Berkeley READS Adult Literacy Drop-in Tutoring/Computer Lab
Tue, Feb 18, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Get additional assistance or come in for a one-on-one literacy session.
ESL Conversation Club (on Zoom!)
Tue, Feb 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Come join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.
Baby/Toddler Story Time @THP South
Tue, Feb 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us for books, rhymes, lapjogs, tickles and songs geared for toddlers and babies.
USPS Hiring @Central
Tue, Feb 18, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Central Library
The Postal Service is hiring for full-time, and maintenance positions. Come speak with a recruiter and find the best fit for you. *Recruiter will be on the 1st floor.
Line Dancing at the Library @Central - Line Dancing
Tue, Feb 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for a fun line dancing class.
Berkeley Repertory Theatre Docent Talks @North
Tue, Feb 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch
Docents from the Berkeley Rep will visit the North Branch to discuss the theatre's current productions.
Crafternoons @Claremont
Tue, Feb 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Crafternoons @Claremont Tuesdays, February 4, 11, 18, and 25 at 3:00-5:00 p.m.
BPL Fiber Arts Group @Central Art & Music 5th Floor - Where Knitting, Crochet and Sewing Meet
Tue, Feb 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Come Play with Yarn or Take our Sewing Machine for a Ride
Lego Club @ Central CCR
Tue, Feb 18, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us in the Children's Room for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00pm.
Popping the Science Bubble @Central
Tue, Feb 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Library - The Commons
Science talks from Cal
Cancelled
Old-time Tune Jam @Central - Hosted by Berkeley Old Time Music Convention
Tue, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library
Every third Friday of the month, come up to the Central Library 5th Floor for this old-time tune jam hosted by the Berkeley Old Time Music Convention!
Geshe Tashi Dhondup Talk On Compassion @THP South
Tue, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
A one hour secular talk on compassion
Story Time @North
Wed, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us on the North Branch Library lawn for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun!
Spectrum Community Services @Central
Wed, Feb 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
Need help paying your energy bill?
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Feb 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
After storytime, please stay for playtime with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments. Enjoy the company of other caregivers.
Email Basics @Central EC
Wed, Feb 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Learn email basics and tips to better user your email.
Cancelled
Teen Hangout @Claremont
Wed, Feb 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Claremont Branch
Join us for snacks, table top games, crafts, movies and more every Wednesday at the Claremont Branch Library. Please call us for more information at 510-981-6280.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, Feb 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Teen Hangout @THP South
Wed, Feb 19, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
Join us for Teen Hangout @THP South branch!
Teen Hangout
Wed, Feb 19, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch
Teen games and snacks!
ESL Conversation Club (on Zoom!)
Wed, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
Come join us every Wednesday from 4:00-5:30 PM PST on Zoom!
CraftLab @West - Shrinky Dinks!
Wed, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Whether you're looking to learn a new project or just have some fun with like-minded individuals, CraftLab is the perfect space for you.
Reading Buddies @ Central CCR
Wed, Feb 19, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Central Library
Kids will be paired up with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun.
Geshe Tashi Dhondup Talk On Compassion @THP South
Wed, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
A one hour secular talk on compassion
Musical Story Time @City of Berkeley Parks
Thu, Feb 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Other
Please join us at the Live Oak and Frances Albrier Community Centers for a Musical Story Time series with the Berkeley Public Library's Story Time Band.
Playreaders Circle @Central CCR
Thu, Feb 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Central Children's Story Room
people reading plays
Chess @ Central
Thu, Feb 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm!
Read to a Dog @Claremont
Thu, Feb 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Read to a Dog is a great way for children to practice oral fluency, spend time with a friendly dog, and have fun. For Children ages 5 to 12.
Teen Games @West Branch
Thu, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
West Branch - West Teen Room
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!
Podcasting #2 Audio Recording & Equipment @ West
Thu, Feb 20, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Podcasting workshop #2 will focus more directly on helping students become familiar with the equipment used in recording professional audio.
Black Parents of Berkeley Writing Circle
Thu, Feb 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
This event is perfect for parents looking to develop writing skills or be in community with other families of Berkeley.
Register
Poetry Circle @Claremont
Thu, Feb 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Claremont Branch
The Poetry Circle at the Claremont Branch. Bring a few poems -- or discover some here. We will be taking turns in a reading circle.
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebés
Fri, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch
Storytime for babies and toddlers
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Feb 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce
Transportation and Mobility with the CIL @North
Fri, Feb 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Branch
Join Independent Living Counselors Julia Newton and Ciara Lovelace to learn more about the services offered by the Center for Independent Living's Transportation and Mobility program.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Feb 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
USPS Hiring @Central
Fri, Feb 21, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Central Library
The Postal Service is hiring for full-time, and maintenance positions. Come speak with a recruiter and find the best fit for you. *Recruiter will be on the 1st floor.
Community Wellness Dance Class @North
Fri, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Branch
Join us for this supportive and inclusive Community Wellness Dance Class, every 1st and 3rd Friday from 2-3pm in the Community Meeting Room of the North Branch Library!
Craft Club @Central TR
Fri, Feb 21, 3:00pm - 5:45pm
Central Library - Teen Room
Hey teens, you're invited to a weekly Craft Club
MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central CCR
Fri, Feb 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.
Collage Club @Central A&M
Fri, Feb 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Whether you're a seasoned collage maker or you've never tried to collage before, bring out your inner artist with this simple and engaging art form!
Third Grade Book Club @Claremont (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Fri, Feb 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Claremont Branch
The Rising Readers Third Grade Book Club meets monthly at the Claremont Branch Library.
Teen TTRPGs @North
Fri, Feb 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Have you ever thought about learning to play a tabletop role-playing game? Are you a grizzled Dungeons & Dragons adventurer?
Rescheduled
Old-time Tune Jam @Central - Hosted by Berkeley Old Time Music Convention
Fri, Feb 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
New date Tuesday, February 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library
Every third Friday of the month, come up to the Central Library 5th Floor for this old-time tune jam hosted by the Berkeley Old Time Music Convention!
BikeMobile @Tool Lending
Sat, Feb 22, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Tool Lending Library
Bring your bike to the Tool Lending Library parking lot for a free tune-up and repair from our friends with the BikeMobile!
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Feb 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us for fun stories and songs inside the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!
Mbira Music of Zimbabwe @North
Sat, Feb 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
North Branch
Zimbabwe's beautiful mbira (both music and instrument) has been used for healing, personal meditation, celebrations, and sacred ancestral communication for over 1,000 years.
Play Ukulele! @THP South
Sat, Feb 22, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Come Play Ukulele! Let's get together and strum and sing some songs at THP South Branch!
Bring your own ukulele, or use one of ours!
Afrofuturism for Kids: A Black Futures Month Adventure @THPS
Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Afro Futurism Workshop
Mandarin Story Time w/ Aries @Central CCR
Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us for Mandarin Story Time w/ Tianxin (Aries) Wang and celebrate the Lantern Festival!
Kimi Sugioka, guest poet @Claremont - a Clearly Meant event
Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Claremont Branch
Local poet Kimi Sugioka will read from her work, then sit for an interview and discussion.
February Death Cafe @North - Where people, often strangers, gather to discuss death.
Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
A Friendly gathering with strangers to chat about Death
Register
Mbira Music of Zimbabwe @West
Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
West Branch
Zimbabwe's beautiful mbira (both music and instrument) has been used for healing, personal meditation, celebrations, and sacred ancestral communication for over 1,000 years.
Homeschool Fun Club @West - TK-5th grade Playgroup
Mon, Feb 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Play group for TK-5th grade Homeschoolers
Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR
Mon, Feb 24, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!
Berkeley READS Adult Literacy Drop-in Tutoring/Computer Lab
Tue, Feb 25, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Get additional assistance or come in for a one-on-one literacy session.
Need Medical Care? @Central
Tue, Feb 25, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Central Library
Need help connecting to medical care or community resources?
ESL Conversation Club (on Zoom!)
Tue, Feb 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Come join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.
Baby/Toddler Story Time @THP South
Tue, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us for books, rhymes, lapjogs, tickles and songs geared for toddlers and babies.
BPL Book Club
Tue, Feb 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Virtual literary fiction book club
Crafternoons @Claremont
Tue, Feb 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Crafternoons @Claremont Tuesdays, February 4, 11, 18, and 25 at 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Cancelled
Dungeons and Dragons @Claremont
Tue, Feb 25, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Claremont Branch
Come play Dungeons and Dragons at the Claremont Branch!
Mystery Book Club @West
Tue, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
In celebration of Black History Month, our February title is Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb.
Lego Club @ Central CCR
Tue, Feb 25, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us in the Children's Room for a weekly LEGO club on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00pm.
Cyber Security @Central EC
Tue, Feb 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Learn about online safety.
Resume: Change in Industry, Freelance and Re-entry
Tue, Feb 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
Resume Workshop
Dungeons & Dragons @West Branch - Teen Games
Tue, Feb 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
West Branch - West Teen Room
Teen Games
Story Time @North
Wed, Feb 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us on the North Branch Library lawn for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun!
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Feb 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
After storytime, please stay for playtime with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments. Enjoy the company of other caregivers.
Cancelled
Teen Hangout @Claremont
Wed, Feb 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Claremont Branch
Join us for snacks, table top games, crafts, movies and more every Wednesday at the Claremont Branch Library. Please call us for more information at 510-981-6280.
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Wed, Feb 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Teen Hangout @THP South
Wed, Feb 26, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
Join us for Teen Hangout @THP South branch!
Teen Hangout
Wed, Feb 26, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch
Teen games and snacks!
ESL Conversation Club (on Zoom!)
Wed, Feb 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
Come join us every Wednesday from 4:00-5:30 PM PST on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.
Reading Buddies @ Central CCR
Wed, Feb 26, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Central Library
Kids will be paired up with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun.
LifeLong Dental Mobile @Central
Thu, Feb 27, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Central Library
Unhoused and have Medi-Cal? Need dental care?
Super Cinema
Thu, Feb 27, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Awesome movies - some well-known, others less so -from silent classics to new releases shown every Thursday at 2:30 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Central. We have something for everyone!
Chess @ Central
Thu, Feb 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm!
Teen Movie Thursday @North
Thu, Feb 27, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Come watch a movie in the Teen Room!
Teen Games @West Branch
Thu, Feb 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
West Branch - West Teen Room
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!
Repulsive Reads @North
Thu, Feb 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
A book club celebrating all things grim, grotesque, unsettling, macabre, and weird in fiction.
Berkeley Record Club: "Mothership Connection" @THPS - A Black History Celebration of Funk Music
Thu, Feb 27, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Berkeley Record Club is hosting a celebration of the music & aesthetic of FUNK with a curated listening session and a DIY bell bottom craft, facilitated by Community Fits.
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebés
Fri, Feb 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch
Storytime for babies and toddlers
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Feb 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Feb 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help
Community Wellness Dance Class @Central Mystery Room
Fri, Feb 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for this supportive and inclusive Community Wellness Dance Class, every 2nd and 4th Friday from 2-3pm in the Mystery Room of the Central Library!
Craft Club @Central TR
Fri, Feb 28, 3:00pm - 5:45pm
Central Library - Teen Room
Hey teens, you're invited to a weekly Craft Club!
MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central CCR
Fri, Feb 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.
Kids Take Over @Claremont
Fri, Feb 28, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Claremont Branch
Are you an elementary or middle school student looking for something fun to do after school? If so, come to Claremont for Kids Take Over, which is held on second and fourth Fridays.
Black Banjo and Fiddle Fellowship
Fri, Feb 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
The Black Banjo & Fiddle Fellowship (BBFF) is a program of the Oakland Public Conservatory of Music. The performance will feature musicians Joe Zavaan Johnson and Patrice Strahan.
Village Rhythms Drumming @Claremont - part of Kids Take Over!
Fri, Feb 28, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Claremont Branch
Come out and enjoy a participatory family experience of African drumming with Village Rhythms' Onye Onyemaechi! All ages are invited- you won't be able to sit still once the drums start playing! 
MOCHA Creative Art Play @West
Sat, Mar 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.
Family Story Time @Central CCR
Sat, Mar 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us for fun stories and songs inside the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch!
Fire Weather Planning @North
Sat, Mar 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join the City of Berkeley Office of Emergency Services to learn about the Household Fire Weather Plan.
Art Club @ Claremont
Sat, Mar 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Claremont Branch Exteria
For adults and teens wanting to get creative. All supplies provided - things might get messy :)
Art Club @ Claremont - an art club for adults and teens
Sat, Mar 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Claremont Branch Exterior
Come make art, meet people and get messy at the Claremont Branch.
Animated Afternoons @Claremont
Sat, Mar 01, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Claremont Branch
Animated films for children and their caregivers!
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