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Animated Afternoons @Claremont

2025-04-05 15:30:00 2025-04-05 17:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Animated Afternoons @Claremont Animated films for children and their caregivers! Claremont Branch -

Saturday, April 05
3:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-05 15:30:00 2025-04-05 17:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Animated Afternoons @Claremont Animated films for children and their caregivers! Claremont Branch -

Animated films for children and their caregivers!

Please join us once a month for animated film fun! This popular program will now take place on select Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. 

Scroll down to see the titles of our upcoming and past screenings:

March 1 - Captain Underpants, PG / 2017 / 90 minutes

"Two overly imaginative pranksters named George and Harold, hypnotize their principal into thinking he's a ridiculously enthusiastic, incredibly dimwitted superhero named Captain Underpants."

February 1 - Flow, PG / 2024 / 85 minutes

"Cat is a solitary animal, but as its home is devastated by a great flood, he finds refuge on a boat populated by various species, and will have to team up with them despite their differences." (IMDB)

January 4 - Transformers One, PG / 2024 / 104 minutes

"The untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron. Known as sworn enemies, once they were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever."

December 7 - The Wild Robot, PG / 2024 / 101 minutes

"The epic adventure follows the journey of a robot, Rozzum unit 7134, ?Roz? for short, that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island an must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings, gradually building relationships with the animals on the island and becoming the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling."

November 2 - The Garfield Movie, PG / 2024 / 101 minutes

"Garfield, the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure! After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father scruffy street cat Vic Garfield and his canine friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered life into joining Vic in a hilarious, high-stakes heist."

October 5 - The Little Vampire (Petit Vampire), NR / 2020 / 82 minutes

"Little Vampire has been 10 years old for the last 300 years. Despite living in a haunted house with a merry group of monsters, he is bored to death... His dream? Going to school to meet other kids. Unfortunately, his parents won't let him leave the mansion, because the outside world is way too dangerous! So Little Vampire secretly sneaks out on a quest for new friends. He meets a human boy, Michael, but their friendship will catch the attention of the terrifying Gibbus, an old enemy that has been chasing Little Vampire and his family for centuries..."

August 23 

(DOUBLE FEATURE!) 

Ernest & Celestine, PG / 2014 / 80 minutes

"When a tiny mouse named Celestine nearly becomes a meal for a grumpy bear named Ernest, the two become friends, prompting shock and suspicion in their respective communities."

Ernest & Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia,   PG / 2023 / 80 minutes

"Ernest and Celestine return in this delightful and joyous follow-up to their first Academy Award-nominated adventure, where the bear and mouse became the unlikeliest of friends. When Celestine accidentally breaks the beloved violin of her grouchy companion, they embark on a journey to Gibberitia, home to the only artist who can repair it as well as Ernest's family. But when the duo arrives, they are shocked to discover that all forms of music have been banned for many years and the land once known for its incredible musicians has fallen silent. It is up to Ernest and Celestine and their new friends, including a mysterious masked outlaw, to bring music and happiness back to the land of bears."  

 

July 26 - Mary and the Witch's Flower, PG / 2017 / 102 Minutes

"A strange flower grants a young girl magical powers, which leads to the adventure of a lifetime."

May 24 - Turning Red, PG / 2022/ 100 Minutes

"Mei Lee, a confident 13-year old girl, is always ready for anything that life throws at her. When she wakes up one morning in the form of a Red Panda, Mei is unsurprisingly startled. Ming, Mei's mother, informs her that this little "quirk" has been in the family for generations, and any strong feeling of emotion will unleash the panda. Mei must now deal with growing up, becoming a teenager, and harnessing the friendly beast she may become at any moment." "When a tiny mouse named Celestine nearly becomes a meal for a grumpy bear named Ernest, the two become friends, prompting shock and suspicion in their respective communities."

April 26 - The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales, G / 2018/ 83 Minutes

"The countryside isn?t always as calm and peaceful as it?s made out to be, and the animals on this farm are particularly agitated: a fox who mothers a family of chicks, a rabbit who plays the stork, and a duck who wants to be Santa Claus. If you think life in the country is a walk in the park, think again!?"

 

March 22 - Migration, PG / 2023 / 83 Minutes

"The Mallard family is in a bit of a rut. While dad Mack is content to keep his family safe paddling around their New England pond forever, mom Pam is eager to shake things up and show their kids - teen son Dax and duckling daughter Gwen - the whole wide world. After a migrating duck family alights on their pond with thrilling tales of far-flung places, Pam persuades Mack to embark on a family trip, via New York City, to tropical Jamaica."

February 23 - Earwig and the Witch, PG / 2021

Earwig has no idea that her mother had magical powers. Her life changes dramatically when a strange couple takes her in, and she is forced to live with a selfish witch. As the headstrong young girl sets out to uncover the secrets of her new guardians, she discovers a world of spells and potions, and a mysterious song that may be the key to finding the family she has always wanted."

January 26 - Sattelite Girl and Milk Cow, NR / 2014 / 80 Minutes

"Il-ho, a satellite girl, wants to learn about human emotions, and crash lands on Earth. She transforms into a human girl and tries to help Kyung-chun after he is transformed into a milk cow."

December 22 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, PG / 2023 / 100 Minutes

"The Turtle brothers work to earn the love of New York City while facing down an army of mutants."

October 27 - The Little Vampire (Petit Vampire), NR / 2020 / 82 minutes

"Little Vampire has been 10 years old for the last 300 years. Despite living in a haunted house with a merry group of monsters, he is bored to death... His dream? Going to school to meet other kids. Unfortunately, his parents won't let him leave the mansion, because the outside world is way too dangerous! So Little Vampire secretly sneaks out on a quest for new friends. He meets a human boy, Michael, but their friendship will catch the attention of the terrifying Gibbus, an old enemy that has been chasing Little Vampire and his family for centuries..."

September 22 - Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, PG / 2023 / 140 minutes

"Miles Morales catapults across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. When the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles must redefine what it means to be a hero."

August 25 - The Little Prince, PG / 2016 /103 minutes

"A young girl strikes up a friendship with her neighbor, an eccentric aviator who tells her stories about a prince from a far-away asteroid whom he once met in the desert. These tales also include the prince's adventures across the cosmos and on Earth, as he encounters talking animals, a foolish businessman, and a monarch with no subjects."

July 28 - The Super Mario Bros. Movie, PG / 2023 / 92 minutes

"A Brooklyn plumber named Mario travels through the Mushroom Kingdom with a princess named Peach and an anthropomorphic mushroom named Toad to find Mario's brother, Luigi, and to save the world from a ruthless fire-breathing Koopa named Bowser."

June 23 - The Bad Guys, PG / 2022 / 99 Minutes

"A crackerjack criminal crew of animal outlaws are about to attempt their most challenging con yet: becoming model citizens. Never have there been five friends as infamous as these guys: dashing pickpocket Mr. Wolf, seen-it-all safecracker Mr. Snake, chill master of disguise Mr. Shark, short-fused 'muscle' Mr. Piranha, and sharp-tongued expert hacker Ms. Tarantula, aka 'Webs.' But when, after years of countless heists and being the world's most-wanted villains, the gang is finally caught, Mr. Wolf brokers a deal to save them all from prison: they will go good. Under the tutelage of their mentor Professor Marmalade, an arrogant (but adorable!) guinea pig, they set out to fool the world that they've been transformed. Along the way, though, Mr. Wolf begins to suspect that doing good for real may give him what he's always secretly longed for: acceptance. So, when a new villain threatens the city, can Mr. Wolf persuade the rest of the gang to become the Good Guys?"

May 26 - Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, PG / 2018 / 116 minutes

After a bite from a radioactive spider grants him superpowers, Brooklyn teen Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) becomes the one and only Spider-Man. When a gateway into the multiverse opens up, Miles soon realizes he isn't the only spider superhero out there, as he meets many different versions of himself pulled in from other universes, including the original Peter Parker (Jake Johnson) and Gwen Stacy (Hailee Steinfeld). Together they fight off the evil Kingpin (Liev Schreiber) and attempt to save the world.

April 28 - Gordon and Paddy, 2017 / 62 minutes (Swedish with English subtitles)

As benevolent, work-weary Detective Gordon bites into an afternoon biscuit, the frog?s mind is filled with visions of retirement. For many years he?s kept the peace in his forest community, while protecting its citizens from the dreaded fox. In his eyes, the clever and ambitious mouse Paddy would make an excellent successor. But as soon as he has sworn her in she finds herself facing her first challenge: two young children have gone missing and the other animals are in a panic. Will Paddy be a match for the fox? Based on the book series by Ulf Nilsson and Gitte Spee, with a sly nod to the Scandinavian detective fiction genre and featuring the voice of Stellan Skarsgård, this film explores what it means to grow into roles, challenge prejudices and uncover truths.

AGE GROUP: | Families | Elementary |

EVENT TYPE: | Movies, Music & Performance |

Claremont Branch

Phone: 510-981-6280

Hours

Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 8:00PM

Mon, Mar 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Mar 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 13 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Mar 16 Closed

Upcoming Events

Wed, Mar 12, 9:30am - 10:30am
Virtual
Newbery Honor author, Gennifer Choldenko, discusses her latest book, The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman.

Wed, Mar 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us at North Branch for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! This 30-minute story time is geared towards children ages 2-5.

Wed, Mar 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
An opportunity for kids to play with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments after storytime.

Wed, Mar 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Learn how to use phones and tablets.

Wed, Mar 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Wed, Mar 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
Teens in 6th-12th grades are welcome to join us for free snacks, video games, movies, and crafts.

Wed, Mar 12, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch
Teen games and snacks!

Wed, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 4:40pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Stretches, books, movement and more.

Wed, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Stretch, move, dance and do yoga poses.

Wed, Mar 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch
Knitting Circle @North

Wed, Mar 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 :)

Thu, Mar 13, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Central Library
Unhoused and have Medi-Cal? Need dental care?

Thu, Mar 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Need help with housing matters or facing eviction?

Thu, Mar 13, 10:15am - 3:15pm
Central Library
Appointments
Please contact the library to register for this event.

Thu, Mar 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.

Thu, Mar 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Central Children's Story Room,Community Meeting Room
We gather together to read a different play 3 times a month.

Thu, Mar 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Stories will be written, read, recorded, photographed, and shared with loved ones and the community.

Thu, Mar 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Art Talk with docent from Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco

Thu, Mar 13, 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!

Thu, Mar 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, Mar 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting 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.

Thu, Mar 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
West Branch - West Teen Room
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

Thu, Mar 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Kids will be paired up with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun.

Cancelled
Fri, Mar 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Come Jump and Shake at this movement story time.

Fri, Mar 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime for babies and toddlers

Fri, Mar 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Fri, Mar 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce

Fri, Mar 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!

Fri, Mar 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.

Fri, Mar 14, 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.

Fri, Mar 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley!

Sat, Mar 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Sat, Mar 15, 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!

Sat, Mar 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.

Sat, Mar 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Author Aida Salazar discusses her book Jovita Wore Pants, for Women's History Month. Ages 5-9

Sat, Mar 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Branch
Author Janna Barkin visits the North Branch.

Sat, Mar 15, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Learn some plumbing basics from retired plumber Jac!

Sat, Mar 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Lego coding with UC Berkeley's Lego club Brick by Brick
This event is full

Mon, Mar 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Play group for TK-5th grade Homeschoolers

Mon, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Come visit the North Branch Community Room to trade puzzles!

Mon, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Children's Room
Children ages 6 and up learn to fold origami tulips.

Mon, Mar 17, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!

Tue, Mar 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.

Tue, Mar 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Attend beginning tech class and earn a free laptop.

Tue, Mar 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for a fun line dancing class.

Tue, Mar 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Crafternoons @Claremont Tuesdays, March 4, 11, 18, and 25 at 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Tue, Mar 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Central CMR East,Central CMR West
Come Play with Yarn or Take our Sewing Machine for a Ride!

Tue, Mar 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Middle & high school students are invited to a weekly afternoon of youth-led tabletop role play games!

Tue, Mar 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.

Tue, Mar 18, 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.

Tue, Mar 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Library - The Commons
Science talks from Cal

Tue, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us for a workshop with Brandon Chien, where you'll learn self-massage and alignment techniques to enhance flexibility, strength, and body awareness.
This event is full

Wed, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us at North Branch for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! This 30-minute story time is geared towards children ages 2-5.

Wed, Mar 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
Need help paying your energy bill?

Wed, Mar 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
An opportunity for kids to play with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments after storytime.

Wed, Mar 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Wed, Mar 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
Teens in 6th-12th grades are welcome to join us for free snacks, video games, movies, and crafts.

Wed, Mar 19, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch
Teen games and snacks!

Wed, Mar 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library
Learn about living Ohlone culture while enjoying tea and a treat.

Wed, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
West Branch
Join us in making aprons with sewing machines and quilting applique designs inspired by the historic, visionary quilter, Harriet Powers!
This event is full

Thu, Mar 20, 10:15am - 3:15pm
Central Library
Appointments
Please contact the library to register for this event.

Thu, Mar 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.

Thu, Mar 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Central Children's Story Room,Community Meeting Room
We gather together to read a different play 3 times a month.

Thu, Mar 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Stories will be written, read, recorded, photographed, and shared with loved ones and the community.

Thu, Mar 20, 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!

Thu, Mar 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, Mar 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting 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.

Thu, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
West Branch - West Teen Room
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

Thu, Mar 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Kids will be paired up with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun.

Thu, Mar 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Claremont Branch
Bring a few poems -- or discover some here. We will be taking turns in a reading circle.

Fri, Mar 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime for babies and toddlers

Fri, Mar 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us for an action-packed movement storytime program. We will dance, jump, shake and march.

Fri, Mar 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Fri, Mar 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce

Fri, Mar 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!

Fri, Mar 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.

Fri, Mar 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Step into a world of fairy mischief and magic with whimsical crafts and a Cottingley-inspired photo shoot that brings fairy tales to life!

Fri, Mar 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!

Fri, Mar 21, 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.

Fri, Mar 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
The Rising Readers Third Grade Book Club meets monthly at the Claremont Branch Library.

Sat, Mar 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Sat, Mar 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!

Sat, Mar 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Ballet Storytime

Sat, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Join us in this all-ages event honoring the life and legacy of César Chávez. Program includes, film screening, crafts for children and light refreshments.

Sat, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Central CMR East,Central CMR West
A Friendly Gathering with Strangers to Chat about Death.
Register

Cancelled
Sat, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Read a book and meet new friends at this social reading event.

Sat, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Sing your heart out at this Wicked musical celebration with crafts, themed snacks, and all the magic of Oz!

Sat, Mar 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Claremont Branch
Join the City of Berkeley office of Emergency Services to learn about the Household Fire Weather Plan.

Sat, Mar 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Lego coding with UC Berkeley's Lego club Brick by Brick
This event is full

Mon, Mar 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Play group for TK-5th grade Homeschoolers

Mon, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Children's Room
Children ages 6 and up learn to fold origami boxes.

Mon, Mar 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!

Tue, Mar 25, 10:00am - 3:30pm
Central Library
Need help connecting to medical care or community resources?

Tue, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.

Tue, Mar 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Attend beginning tech class and earn a free laptop.

Tue, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
A mostly literary fiction book club.

Tue, Mar 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Crafternoons @Claremont Tuesdays, March 4, 11, 18, and 25 at 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Tue, Mar 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Middle & high school students are invited to a weekly afternoon of youth-led tabletop role play games!

Tue, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Our March title is The Decagon House Murders by Yukito Ayatsuji

Tue, Mar 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.

Tue, Mar 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
Learn Effective Resume Building Skills from Marilyn Tullius

Wed, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us at North Branch for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! This 30-minute story time is geared towards children ages 2-5.

Wed, Mar 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
An opportunity for kids to play with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments after storytime.

Wed, Mar 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Learn about online safety.

Wed, Mar 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Wed, Mar 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
Teens in 6th-12th grades are welcome to join us for free snacks, video games, movies, and crafts.

Wed, Mar 26, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch
Teen games and snacks!

Wed, Mar 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch
Sewing machines available for your own project

Thu, Mar 27, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Central Library
Unhoused and have Medi-Cal? Need dental care?

Thu, Mar 27, 10:15am - 3:15pm
Central Library
Appointments
Please contact the library to register for this event.

Thu, Mar 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Stories will be written, read, recorded, photographed, and shared with loved ones and the community.

Thu, Mar 27, 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!

Thu, Mar 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, Mar 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting 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.

Thu, Mar 27, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Come watch a movie in the Teen Room!

Thu, Mar 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
West Branch - West Teen Room
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

Thu, Mar 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Kids will be paired up with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun.

Thu, Mar 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
A book club celebrating all things grim, grotesque, unsettling, macabre and weird in fiction. Last Thursday of every month.

Cancelled
Fri, Mar 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Move and shake in this action story time.

Fri, Mar 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime for babies and toddlers

Fri, Mar 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Fri, Mar 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce

Fri, Mar 28, 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!

Fri, Mar 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.

Fri, Mar 28, 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.

Fri, Mar 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley!

Sat, Mar 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Sat, Mar 29, 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!

Sat, Mar 29, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
You are cordially invited to share in Anne's journey. You're encouraged to dress up, enjoy themed food and drinks, participate in games, and of course - watch this 1985 classic as an all-ages group!

Sat, Mar 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Join us for line dance classes with instructor Carah Herring!

Sat, Mar 29, 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.

Sat, Mar 29, 3:00pm - 6:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Join us for a screening of the local film Sorry We're Dead followed by Q/A with filmmaker Alex Zajicek.

Mon, Mar 31, All day
Central Library
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, March 31, 2025 for Cesar Chavez Day

Mon, Mar 31, All day
Claremont Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, March 31, 2025 for Cesar Chavez Day

Mon, Mar 31, All day
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, March 31, 2025 for Cesar Chavez Day

Mon, Mar 31, All day
North Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, March 31, 2025 for Cesar Chavez Day

Mon, Mar 31, All day
Tool Lending Library
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, March 31, 2025 for Cesar Chavez Day

Mon, Mar 31, All day
West Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, March 31, 2025 for Cesar Chavez Day

Tue, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.

Tue, Apr 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Attend beginning tech class and earn a free laptop.

Tue, Apr 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for a fun line dancing class.

Tue, Apr 01, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Central CMR East,Central CMR West
Come Play with Yarn or Take our Sewing Machine for a Ride!

Tue, Apr 01, 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!

Tue, Apr 01, 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.

Wed, Apr 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.

Wed, Apr 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.

Wed, Apr 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Wed, Apr 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Here's a chance to AMA (Ask Me Anything) with a teen therapist

Thu, Apr 03, 10:15am - 3:15pm
Central Library
Appointments
Please contact the library to register for this event.

Thu, Apr 03, 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!

Thu, Apr 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Central CMR East,Central CMR West
We gather together to read a different play 3 times a month.

Thu, Apr 03, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Edible Schoolyard
Join BPL, Edible Schoolyard, and Stop Waste to learn about composting. Activities for adults and children will be available.

Thu, Apr 03, 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!

Thu, Apr 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Fri, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Come to this story time and we will jump, shake, dance and march.

Fri, Apr 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Fri, Apr 04, 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!

Fri, Apr 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Fri, Apr 04, 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!

Fri, Apr 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Claremont Branch
The Rising Readers Fourth Grade Book Club meets monthly at the Claremont Branch Library.

Fri, Apr 04, 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.

Sat, Apr 05, 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.

Sat, Apr 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Sat, Apr 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!

Sat, Apr 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
New venue Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Slime making fun for children ages 5-8!
Register

Sat, Apr 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join Hillside Earth-Arts Lab for a talk on garden design.

Sat, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Claremont Branch Exterior
Come make art, meet people and get messy at the Claremont Branch.

Sat, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Central CMR East,Central CMR West
Fabric, machines, all the tools you need to play at sewing.

Sat, Apr 05, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Cats. Baby cats.

Sat, Apr 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch
Chess on the first Saturday of the month

Sat, Apr 05, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Claremont Branch
Animated films for children and their caregivers!

Mon, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Play group for TK-5th grade Homeschoolers

Mon, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
Have questions about benefits? Need support with public assistance programs?

Mon, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Join us for a poetry reading and conversation with Berkeley's current poet laureates, Aya de León, Anita Marie Júlca, and Adalilly Chu.

Mon, Apr 07, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Jump into your jammies and join us for stories, songs, puppets, and more!

Tue, Apr 08, 10:00am - 3:30pm
Central Library
Need help connecting to medical care or community resources?

Tue, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.

Tue, Apr 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Attend beginning tech class and earn a free laptop.

Tue, Apr 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch
Docents from the Berkeley Rep will visit the North Branch to discuss the theatre's current productions.

Tue, Apr 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Middle & high school students are invited to a weekly afternoon of youth-led tabletop role play games!

Tue, Apr 08, 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.

Tue, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Come join your neighbors in connecting, learning and resource sharing!

Wed, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us at North Branch for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! This 30-minute story time is geared towards children ages 2-5.

Wed, Apr 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
An opportunity for kids to play with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments after storytime.

Wed, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Wed, Apr 09, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch
Teen games and snacks!

Wed, Apr 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch
Knitting Circle @North

Wed, Apr 09, 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 :)

Thu, Apr 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Need help with housing matters or facing eviction?

Thu, Apr 10, 10:15am - 3:15pm
Central Library
Appointments
Please contact the library to register for this event.

Thu, Apr 10, 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.

Thu, Apr 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Central CMR East,Central CMR West
We gather together to read a different play 3 times a month

Thu, Apr 10, 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!

Thu, Apr 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Read to a friendly dog. Sign up by calling the library.

Fri, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime for babies and toddlers

Fri, Apr 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Fri, Apr 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce

Fri, Apr 11, 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!

Fri, Apr 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Fri, Apr 11, 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.

Fri, Apr 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley!

Fri, Apr 11, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
School aged children can read to an attentive teen. A great way to promote reading and practice reading skills. Registration required.