Name: Rain Harvesting from the Ground Up @North
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Rain Harvesting from the Ground Up @North

2025-04-05 13:00:00 2025-04-05 14:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Rain Harvesting from the Ground Up @North Join Hillside Earth-Arts Lab for a talk on garden design. North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Saturday, April 05
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-05 13:00:00 2025-04-05 14:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Rain Harvesting from the Ground Up @North Join Hillside Earth-Arts Lab for a talk on garden design. North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

North Branch

North Branch Meeting Room

Join Hillside Earth-Arts Lab for a talk on garden design.

James Ryder of Hillside Earth-Arts Lab, El Cerrito, will lead a conversation about ecological garden design along with low-tech, low-cost strategies that help slow and sink more water into our landscapes. Building healthy soil is the foundation. A wide diversity of plants, earthworks like basins and berms, dense mulching, barrels and tanks and buckets (oh my!) are some of our modest tools. There will be time for your questions and curiosities. Rainwater is our greatest free resource—let’s learn together how to catch it!

About James Ryder:

n spring of 2022, James Michael Ryder founded the Hillside Earth-Arts Lab [HEAL] in El Cerrito, CA to revive a neglected 10th of an acre, raise chickens, grow food ecologically, and to create home for human and more than human communities.

A lifelong gardener, educator, yogin, and writer, James has earned two certificates in Permaculture Design: the first from Occidental Arts Ecology Center then, in summer of 2024, from Whole Systems Design in Vermont’s Mad River Valley.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Sci, Tech, Engineering & Math | Literacy, Learning & Lectures |

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Gennifer Choldenko: The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman

Wed, Mar 12, 9:30am - 10:30am

Virtual

Newbery Honor author, Gennifer Choldenko, discusses her latest book, The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman.

Storytime @North

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.

Stay & Play @North

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.

Mobile Device Basics @Central EC

Wed, Mar 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Learn how to use phones and tablets.

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

Wed, Mar 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Teen Hangout @THP South

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.

Teen Hangout @North

Wed, Mar 12, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

North Branch

Teen games and snacks!

Family Yoga Story Time

Wed, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 4:40pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Stretches, books, movement and more.

Family Yoga Story Time @THP South

Wed, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Stretch, move, dance and do yoga poses.

Knitting Circle @Notth

Wed, Mar 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

North Branch

Knitting Circle @North

Monthly Board Game Night@West

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 :)

LifeLong Dental Mobile @Central

Thu, Mar 13, 9:30am - 4:00pm

Central Library

Unhoused and have Medi-Cal? Need dental care?

Eviction Defense Center @Central Com

Thu, Mar 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library

Need help with housing matters or facing eviction?

AARP Tax Help

Thu, Mar 13, 10:15am - 3:15pm

Central Library

Appointments

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Musical Story Time @City of Berkeley Parks

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.

Playreaders Circle @Central CMR - Bringing Plays to Life

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.

Story Sharing for Older Adults @North

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.

Wayne Thiebaud: Art Comes from Art @West

Thu, Mar 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Art Talk with docent from Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco

Super Cinema

Thu, Mar 13, 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Central Library - Central CMR East,Central CMR West

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Chess at Central

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!

Read to a Dog @West

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.

Teen Games @West Branch

Thu, Mar 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

West Branch - West Teen Room

Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

Reading Buddies @North

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

Jump and Shake Time @THP South

Fri, Mar 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Come Jump and Shake at this movement story time.

Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebés

Fri, Mar 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Storytime for babies and toddlers

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

Fri, Mar 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Stay-n-Play @West

Fri, Mar 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce

Community Wellness Dance Class @Central Mystery Room

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!

MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central CCR

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.

Teen TTRPGs @North

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.

Leamos autoras - Club de lectura en español (presencial) @Central

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!

MOCHA Creative Art Play @West

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.

Family Story Time @Central CCR

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!

Chess with Larry @Claremont

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.

Author Aida Salazar presents Jovita Wore Pants - The Story of a Mexican Freedom Fighter

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

Author Janna Barkin @North

Sat, Mar 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

North Branch

Author Janna Barkin visits the North Branch.

Plumbing 101 @THP South

Sat, Mar 15, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Learn some plumbing basics from retired plumber Jac!

LEGO Coding @Central

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

Homeschool Fun Club @West - TK-5th grade Playgroup

Mon, Mar 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Play group for TK-5th grade Homeschoolers

Puzzle Swap @North

Mon, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Come visit the North Branch Community Room to trade puzzles!

Origami for Children @North

Mon, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

North Branch - North Children's Room

Children ages 6 and up learn to fold origami tulips.

Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR

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!

Baby/Toddler Story Time @THP South

Tue, Mar 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.

Digital Skills with Tech Exchange @Central CMR

Tue, Mar 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Attend beginning tech class and earn a free laptop.

Line Dancing at the Library @Central - Line Dancing

Tue, Mar 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Mystery Room

Join us for a fun line dancing class.

Crafternoons @Claremont

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.

Fiber Arts Group @Central CMR - Where Knitters, Sewers and Crocheters Meet

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!

Teen TTRPGs By Teens @North

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!

Lego Club @ Central CCR

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.

Old-time Tune Jam @Central Art & Music - hosted by Berkeley Old Time Music Convention

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.

Popping The Science Bubbles: Lecture Series @Central

Tue, Mar 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Central Library - The Commons

Science talks from Cal

The Pain Clinic with Brandon Chien

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

Storytime @North

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.

Spectrum Community Services @Central

Wed, Mar 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Central Library

Need help paying your energy bill?

Stay & Play @North

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.

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

Wed, Mar 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Teen Hangout @THP South

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.

Teen Hangout @North

Wed, Mar 19, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

North Branch

Teen games and snacks!

mak-'amham/Cafe Ohlone

Wed, Mar 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Central Library

Learn about living Ohlone culture while enjoying tea and a treat.

Sewing Workshop Aprons @West - Inspired by the visionary quilter, Harriet Powers!

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

AARP Tax Help

Thu, Mar 20, 10:15am - 3:15pm

Central Library

Appointments

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Musical Story Time @City of Berkeley Parks

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.

Playreaders Circle @Central CMR - Bringing Plays to Life

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.

Story Sharing for Older Adults @North

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.

Super Cinema

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!

Chess at Central

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!

Read to a Dog @West

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.

Teen Games @West Branch

Thu, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

West Branch - West Teen Room

Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

Reading Buddies @North

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.

Poetry Circle @Claremont

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.

Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebés

Fri, Mar 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Storytime for babies and toddlers

Jump and Shake Time

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.

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

Fri, Mar 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Stay-n-Play @West

Fri, Mar 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce

Community Wellness Dance Class @North

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!

MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central CCR

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.

A Very Fairy Afternoon - Inspired by the Cottingley Fairy Mystery

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!

Collage Club @Central A&M

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!

Teen TTRPGs @North

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.

Third Grade Book Club @Claremont (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) -

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.

MOCHA Creative Art Play @West

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.

Family Story Time @Central CCR

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!

Ballet Storytime @North

Sat, Mar 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Ballet Storytime

Honoring Cesar Chavez@West - Film Screening: A Song For Cesar

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.

March Death Cafe @Central CMR

Sat, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Library - Central CMR East,Central CMR West

A Friendly Gathering with Strangers to Chat about Death.

Cancelled

Silent Book Club

Sat, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Read a book and meet new friends at this social reading event.

A Wicked Sing-a-long

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!

Building Your Fire Weather Plan @Claremont

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.

LEGO Coding @Central

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

Homeschool Fun Club @West - TK-5th grade Playgroup

Mon, Mar 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Play group for TK-5th grade Homeschoolers

Origami for Children @North

Mon, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

North Branch - North Children's Room

Children ages 6 and up learn to fold origami boxes.

Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR

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!

Need Medical Care @Central

Tue, Mar 25, 10:00am - 3:30pm

Central Library

Need help connecting to medical care or community resources?

Baby/Toddler Story Time @THP South

Tue, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.

Digital Skills with Tech Exchange @Central CMR

Tue, Mar 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Attend beginning tech class and earn a free laptop.

BPL Book Club @Virtual

Tue, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library

A mostly literary fiction book club.

Crafternoons @Claremont

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.

Teen TTRPGs By Teens @North

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!

Mystery Book Club @West

Tue, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Our March title is The Decagon House Murders by Yukito Ayatsuji

Lego Club @ Central CCR

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.

Resume Workshop - Improving Your Chances of Getting Interviews

Tue, Mar 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual

Learn Effective Resume Building Skills from Marilyn Tullius

Storytime @North

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.

Stay & Play @North

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.

Cyber Security @Central EC

Wed, Mar 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Learn about online safety.

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

Wed, Mar 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Teen Hangout @THP South

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.

Teen Hangout @North

Wed, Mar 26, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

North Branch

Teen games and snacks!

Sewing Machine Open Studio @North

Wed, Mar 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

North Branch

Sewing machines available for your own project

LifeLong Dental Mobile @Central

Thu, Mar 27, 9:30am - 4:00pm

Central Library

Unhoused and have Medi-Cal? Need dental care?

AARP Tax Help

Thu, Mar 27, 10:15am - 3:15pm

Central Library

Appointments

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Story Sharing for Older Adults @North

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.

Super Cinema

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!

Chess at Central

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!

Read to a Dog @West

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.

Teen Movie Thursday @North

Thu, Mar 27, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

North Branch - North Teen Room

Come watch a movie in the Teen Room!

Teen Games @West Branch

Thu, Mar 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

West Branch - West Teen Room

Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

Reading Buddies @North

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.

Repulsive Reads @North

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

Jump and Shake Time @THP South

Fri, Mar 28, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Move and shake in this action story time.

Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebés

Fri, Mar 28, 10:30am - 11:00am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Storytime for babies and toddlers

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

Fri, Mar 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Stay-n-Play @West

Fri, Mar 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce

Community Wellness Dance Class @Central Mystery Room

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!

MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central CCR

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.

Teen TTRPGs @North

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.

Leamos autoras - Club de lectura en español (virtual) @Central

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!

MOCHA Creative Art Play @West

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.

Family Story Time @Central CCR

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!

Anne Of Green Gables Watch Party @North

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!

Line Dance with Carah @THPS

Sat, Mar 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Join us for line dance classes with instructor Carah Herring!

Intro to Tiny Homes @West

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.

Screening and Director Q/A: Sorry We're Dead @THP South

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.

Library Closure - Cesar Chavez Day

Mon, Mar 31, All day

Central Library

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

Library Closure - 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

Library Closure - 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

Library Closure - 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

Library Closure - 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

Library Closure - 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

Baby/Toddler Story Time @THP South

Tue, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.

Digital Skills with Tech Exchange @Central CMR

Tue, Apr 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Attend beginning tech class and earn a free laptop.

Line Dancing at the Library @Central

Tue, Apr 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Mystery Room

Join us for a fun line dancing class.

Fiber Arts Group @Central CMR - Where Knitters, Sewers and Crocheters Meet

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!

Plannering Club

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!

Lego Club @ Central CCR

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.

Storytime @North

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.

Stay & Play @North

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.

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

Wed, Apr 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Talk with a Teen Therapist

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

AARP Tax Help

Thu, Apr 03, 10:15am - 3:15pm

Central Library

Appointments

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Musical Story Time @Freight & Salvage

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!

Playreaders Circle @Central CMR - Bringing Plays to Life

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.

Composting @Edible Schoolyard

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.

Super Cinema

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!

Chess at Central

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!

Jump and Shake Time @THP South

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.

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

Fri, Apr 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Community Wellness Dance Class @North

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!

MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central CCR

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.

Collage Club @Central A&M

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!

Fourth Grade Book Club @Claremont (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Fri, Apr 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Claremont Branch

The Rising Readers Fourth Grade Book Club meets monthly at the Claremont Branch Library.

Teen TTRPGs @North

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.

Tai Chi on the Lawn @North

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.

MOCHA Creative Art Play @West

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.

Family Story Time @Central CCR

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!

Slime Lab @Claremont

Sat, Apr 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

New venue Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Slime making fun for children ages 5-8!

Rain Harvesting from the Ground Up @North

Sat, Apr 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room

Join Hillside Earth-Arts Lab for a talk on garden design.

Art Club @ Claremont - an art club for adults and teens

Sat, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Claremont Branch Exterior

Come make art, meet people and get messy at the Claremont Branch.

Sewing Circle @Central CMR - Drop in and use one of our sewing machines

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.

Cat Cafe

Sat, Apr 05, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room

Cats. Baby cats.

Chess @North

Sat, Apr 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

North Branch

Chess on the first Saturday of the month

Animated Afternoons @Claremont

Sat, Apr 05, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Claremont Branch

Animated films for children and their caregivers!

Homeschool Fun Club @West - TK-5th grade Playgroup

Mon, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Play group for TK-5th grade Homeschoolers

Benefits Lawyer in the Library @Central

Mon, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library

Have questions about benefits? Need support with public assistance programs?

Berkeley Adult & Youth Poet Laureates - A Poetry Reading & Community Conversation

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.

Monday Evening Storytime @Central CCR

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!

Need Medical Care @Central

Tue, Apr 08, 10:00am - 3:30pm

Central Library

Need help connecting to medical care or community resources?

Baby/Toddler Story Time @THP South

Tue, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Books, lapjogs, songs and action rhymes.

Digital Skills with Tech Exchange @Central CMR

Tue, Apr 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Attend beginning tech class and earn a free laptop.

Berkeley Repertory Theatre Docent Talks @North

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.

Teen TTRPGs By Teens @North

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!

Lego Club @ Central CCR

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.

Skill & Idea Share @THP South

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!

Storytime @North

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.

Stay & Play @North

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.

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

Wed, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Teen Hangout @North

Wed, Apr 09, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

North Branch

Teen games and snacks!

Knitting Circle @Notth

Wed, Apr 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

North Branch

Knitting Circle @North

Monthly Board Game Night@West

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 :)

Eviction Defense Center @Central Com

Thu, Apr 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library

Need help with housing matters or facing eviction?

AARP Tax Help

Thu, Apr 10, 10:15am - 3:15pm

Central Library

Appointments

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Musical Story Time @City of Berkeley Parks

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.

Playreaders Circle @Central CMR - Bringing Plays to Life

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

Super Cinema

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!

Chess at Central

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!

Read to a Dog @THP South

Thu, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch

Read to a friendly dog. Sign up by calling the library.

Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebés

Fri, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Storytime for babies and toddlers

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

Fri, Apr 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library - Electronic Classroom

Drop in tech help

Stay-n-Play @West

Fri, Apr 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room

Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce

Community Wellness Dance Class @Central Mystery Room

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!

MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central CCR

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.

Teen TTRPGs @North

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.

Leamos autoras - Club de lectura en español (presencial) @Central

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!

Reading Buddies @THP South - Kids read to a teen!

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.

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Rain Harvesting from the Ground Up @North

Saturday, April 051:00pm - 2:00pm

North Branch

North Branch

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