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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 Please join us once a month for animated film fun! Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

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 Please join us once a month for animated film fun! Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space

Claremont Branch

Claremont Area Flex Space

Please join us once a month for animated film fun!

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

May 3 - Miles Morales Movie Marathon!

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, PG / 2018 / 116 minutes at 1:00 P.M.

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.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, PG / 2023 / 140 minutes at 3:00 P.M. 

"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."

April 5 - Dog Man, PG / 2025 / 89 minutes

"Dog Man, half dog, and half man, is sworn to protect and serve as he doggedly pursues the feline supervillain Petey the Cat."

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: | 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, Sep 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Sep 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 18 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 21 Closed

Upcoming Events

Wed, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
Need help paying your energy bill?

Wed, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Wed, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
For 6th-12th grade students: join us for snacks, games, movies, and crafts each Wednesday after school in the THP South Teen Room.

Wed, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Come on down to Claremont Branch every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm starting August 20th.

Wed, Sep 17, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Teen games & snacks!

Wed, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
Teens! Come join us for Dungeons and Dragons Club at Central the first and third Wednesday of each month from 3:30pm-5:30pm.

Wed, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Other
Learn about living Ohlone culture while enjoying tea and a treat.
This event is full

Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Stretches, stories and movement activities in this yoga-based storytime.

Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Author Yvonne Martinez in conversation with Berkeleyside's Joanne Furio

Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Willard Park Clubhouse
Music, movement, and read-aloud stories for children and their caregivers

Thu, Sep 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
West Branch is hosting a reception in celebration of the Berkeley Public Library's Braceros farm workers photography exhibits.

Thu, Sep 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Berkeley History Room
Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month

Thu, Sep 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, Sep 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Kids ages 5-12 can sign up to read to a registered Alliance of Therapy dog for 20 minutes at Claremont, beginning on September 18.

Thu, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

Thu, Sep 18, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
North Branch - North Children's Room
Kids will be paired up with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun.

Thu, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Claremont Branch
Share poetry, your own, the famous, the ancient, something new, with friendly ears. We take several turns around the circle. Everyone is welcome, even those who just want to listen.

Thu, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Live music performance celebrating Latine Heritage Month

Fri, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers

Fri, Sep 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Fri, Sep 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce

Fri, Sep 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us this Fall for a 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, Sep 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Each Friday afternoon outside the Claremont Branch we will have informal chess games going from 3pm-5pm.

Fri, Sep 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Beginner and seasoned adventurers alike are invited to join us for chill afternoons telling inclusive, collaborative stories through tabletop role playing games!

Fri, Sep 19, 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!

Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
As part of the annual, weekend-long Berkeley Old-Time Music Convention, the string contest, family concert, jam sessions, and panel discussions will take place all day throughout the Central Library.

Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
YWCA
Ballet and Books @YWCA – Registration required
Register

Sat, Sep 20, 10:15am - 11:00am
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Old-time folk music for kids with husband and wife duo WB Reid and Bonnie Zahnow. Their sweet harmonies on songs range from poignant to humorous twin-fiddling, foot-tapping tunes.

Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Play ukulele with us. No experience needed, bring your own ukulele or use one of ours!

Cancelled
Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm
North Branch
Come into the North Branch and learn the very basics of crochet.

Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Learn to use a fire extinguisher with this hands-on workshop.
Register

Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Learn about how you can protect your home and property from wildfire from home hardening experts from the Berkeley Fire Department.

Sat, Sep 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Teen Room
Get ready to rock as we plug-in to a fresh new partnership with Berkeley School of Rock and Albany

Sat, Sep 20, 4:00pm - 4:40pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Children's Room
Bilingual Spanish-English music and movement for young children and their families, Ages 0-5

Mon, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:10am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Jump, shake, dance, books and parachute play

Mon, Sep 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Community Craft Circle, work on your knitting, crochet, embroidery, or any craft you like!  This is not a class, so there will be no instruction, but we learn from each other and enjoy conversation.

Mon, Sep 22, 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, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Have fun and meet other care-givers while you and your child participate in early literacy activities.

Tue, Sep 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Crafternoons @Claremont

Tue, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Return to the 80's, or visit for the first time, with 3 days of fun at the library.

Tue, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library
Attend beginning tech class and earn a free laptop.

Tue, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
West Branch - West Teen Room
Teen Games

Tue, Sep 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Free and Online via Zoom on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays monthly at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time Marilyn Tullius, Leader and Organizer, 510-590-0110.

Wed, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Wed, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
For 6th-12th grade students: join us for snacks, games, movies, and crafts each Wednesday after school in the THP South Teen Room.

Wed, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Come on down to Claremont Branch every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm starting August 20th.

Wed, Sep 24, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Teen games & snacks!

Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Return to the 80's, or visit for the first time, with 3 days of fun at the library.

Cancelled
Wed, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch
Sewing machines available for your own project

Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Central Library
Your stuffed animal can spend the night at the library!

Thu, Sep 25, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
West Branch
In-person ESL Conversation Club Every second and fourth Thursday, 12:30 - 2:00pm Community Meeting Room

Thu, Sep 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Need help with housing, shelter, and employment resources?

Thu, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Attend beginning tech class and earn a free laptop.

Thu, Sep 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Kids ages 5-12 can sign up to read to a registered Alliance of Therapy dog for 20 minutes at Claremont, beginning on September 18.

Thu, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

Thu, Sep 25, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
North Branch - North Children's Room
Kids will be paired up with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun.

Thu, Sep 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Repulsive Reads is a book club celebrating all things grim, grotesque, unsettling, macabre, and weird in fiction. Every last Thursday of the month.

Thu, Sep 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
West Branch
Sing to your heart's content and get in some cool sips of a fine selection of tasty teas.

Fri, Sep 26, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Central Library
Your stuffed animal can spend the night at the library!

Fri, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers

Fri, Sep 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Fri, Sep 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce

Fri, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Attend beginning tech class and earn a free laptop.

Fri, Sep 26, 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 Friday at 2:30 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Central. We have something for everyone!

Fri, Sep 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Each Friday afternoon outside the Claremont Branch we will have informal chess games going from 3pm-5pm.

Fri, Sep 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Beginner and seasoned adventurers alike are invited to join us for chill afternoons telling inclusive, collaborative stories through tabletop role playing games!

Fri, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Return to the 80's, or visit for the first time, with 3 days of fun at the library.

Fri, Sep 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley!

Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Other
Ballet and Books
Register

Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Central Library
Your stuffed animal can spend the night at the library!

Sat, Sep 27, 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, Sep 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Claremont Branch
Join us for our first-ever puzzle swap at Claremont Branch Library! All puzzlers welcome!

Sat, Sep 27, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Urban sketching at the library and beyond.

Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
West will be showing the 2010 documentary film Harvest of Loneliness: The Bracero Program

Sat, Sep 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join the City of Berkeley Office of Emergency Services and Public Health Division for an event designed for families! Learn how to create a evacuation plan and build your very own emergency "Go Bag".

Sat, Sep 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Suitable for beginners

Sat, Sep 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch
Join the Berkeley Public Library and the Marcus Books team in welcoming Malcolm D. Lee in for a discussion regarding his book The Best Man: Unfinished Business.

Mon, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Music fun for Kids! Explore and play different musical instruments.

Mon, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:10am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Jump, shake, dance, books and parachute play

Mon, Sep 29, 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, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Have fun and meet other care-givers while you and your child participate in early literacy activities.

Tue, Sep 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
A mostly literary fiction book club.

Tue, Sep 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Crafternoons @Claremont

Tue, Sep 30, 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, Sep 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
A book club for all those who love to read about love!

Wed, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join this supportive dance environment, where you can feel free to be yourself, connect with others, improve your overall well-being and have fun!

Wed, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Wed, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
For 6th-12th grade students: join us for snacks, games, movies, and crafts each Wednesday after school in the THP South Teen Room.

Wed, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Come on down to Claremont Branch every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm starting August 20th.

Wed, Oct 01, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Teen games & snacks!

Wed, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
Teens! Come join us for Dungeons and Dragons Club at Central the first and third Wednesday of each month from 3:30pm-5:30pm.

Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Other
Music, Movement, and Stories for Children

Thu, Oct 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
New venue Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month

Thu, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Clases De Computación Gratis
Register

Thu, Oct 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Kids ages 5-12 can sign up to read to a registered Alliance of Therapy dog for 20 minutes at Claremont, beginning on September 18.

Thu, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

Thu, Oct 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Families, join us for family fun with new and classic board games!

Thu, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
A book talk and presentation by John Curl and other members of the Indigenous Peoples Day Committee.

Thu, Oct 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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.

Fri, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Enjoy open-ended, child-directed play with a variety of toys and art activities, learn from community resource professionals on topics such as nutrition and child development & hear a story and song.

Fri, Oct 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Fri, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us this Fall for a 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, Oct 03, 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 Friday at 2:30 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Central. We have something for everyone!

Fri, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Each Friday afternoon outside the Claremont Branch we will have informal chess games going from 3pm-5pm.

Fri, Oct 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Party to celebrate Taylor's new album!

Fri, Oct 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Beginner and seasoned adventurers alike are invited to join us for chill afternoons telling inclusive, collaborative stories through tabletop role playing games!

Fri, Oct 03, 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, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Join for a Storytime and Drawing Event to celebrate their second picture book!

Sat, Oct 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Other
Ballet and Books
Register

Sat, Oct 04, 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, Oct 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Drop in and use one of our sewing machines.

Sat, Oct 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Join the City of Berkeley Office of Emergency Services and Public Health Division for an event designed for families! Learn how to create a evacuation plan and build your very own emergency "Go Bag".

Sat, Oct 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Virtual
Monthly book club featuring prominent Queer characters and themes!

Sat, Oct 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Storytime at the Edible Schoolyard Berkeley

Sat, Oct 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Come move your body and learn line dances in the library!

Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Author Peter Tieryas visits the North Branch Library to talk about his new book, Kill or Be Killed.

Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Create a creepy canvas with local artist and educator Yami Carrion.

Sat, Oct 04, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
DragonBeard Screening w/ Playwright Clara Hsu

Sat, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Chess on the first Saturday of the month

Sat, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Autumn is considered the optimal time to declutter. Learn different methods of decluttering to find the best fit for you to make progress and improve organization in your home.

Mon, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Music fun for Kids! Explore and play different musical instruments.

Mon, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:10am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Jump, shake, dance, books and parachute play

Mon, Oct 06, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Community Craft Circle, work on your knitting, crochet, embroidery, or any craft you like!  This is not a class, so there will be no instruction, but we learn from each other and enjoy conversation.

Mon, Oct 06, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Sing and dance with the music of several Latin American countries, their various rhythms, languages, and guitars, while listening to the story of el Brujo y la Sirena. Ages 4-8

Mon, Oct 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Let's play Lotería, a traditional Mexican game combining cards and bingo.

Mon, Oct 06, 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, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Have fun and meet other care-givers while you and your child participate in early literacy activities.

Tue, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Join us for a fun line dancing class.

Tue, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
It's Halloween season at the Claremont Branch!

Tue, Oct 07, 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.

Tue, Oct 07, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Come Play with Yarn or Take our Sewing Machine for a Ride!

Tue, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Children's Room
Learn how to make colorful cut tissue paper banners

Tue, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Art & Music Study Hall
Learn a simple form of handsewn bookbinding in this free participatory craft program!

Wed, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join this supportive dance environment, where you can feel free to be yourself, connect with others, improve your overall well-being and have fun!

Wed, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Wed, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
For 6th-12th grade students: join us for snacks, games, movies, and crafts each Wednesday after school in the THP South Teen Room.

Wed, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Come on down to Claremont Branch every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm starting August 20th.

Wed, Oct 08, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Teen games & snacks!

Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
Presented by Litquake and Berkeley Public Library
Register

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Wed, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch
Knitting Circle @North

Wed, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
How embroidery contributes mental wellness and is being used by people around the world.

Thu, Oct 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
New venue Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month

Thu, Oct 09, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
West Branch
In-person ESL Conversation Club Every second and fourth Thursday, 12:30 - 2:00pm Community Meeting Room

Thu, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Clases De Computación Gratis
Register

Thu, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Kids ages 5-12 can sign up to read to a registered Alliance of Therapy dog for 20 minutes at Claremont, beginning on September 18.

Thu, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Clean, gently used costume donations will be accepted at the North Branch Desk starting September 19 all the way through the day of the costume swap. 

Thu, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

Thu, Oct 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
¡Bienvenides al club de lectura en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley!

Fri, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Enjoy open-ended, child-directed play with a variety of toys and art activities, learn from community resource professionals on topics such as nutrition and child development & hear a story and song.

Fri, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Fri, Oct 10, 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 Friday at 2:30 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Central. We have something for everyone!

Fri, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Each Friday afternoon outside the Claremont Branch we will have informal chess games going from 3pm-5pm.

Fri, Oct 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Beginner and seasoned adventurers alike are invited to join us for chill afternoons telling inclusive, collaborative stories through tabletop role playing games!

Sat, Oct 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Other - Community Meeting Room
Ballet and Books
Register

Sat, Oct 11, 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, Oct 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Bring your favorite sketching materials and we will wander the neighborhood to sketch whatever we fancy. Bring a stool to sit on if you wish as well.

Sat, Oct 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Slime making fun for children ages 5-8!
Registration opens Saturday, October 4 2025 at 11:00am

Sat, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
A Friendly Gathering with Strangers to Chat about Death.
Register

Sat, Oct 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Join author, storyteller, track star, and South Berkeley neighbor Ben Tucker for an inspiring afternoon of personal history and storytelling.

Sat, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Please join us once a month at the Claremont Branch Library for a fun-filled afternoon of animated film!

Sat, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us for a costume tea party at North Branch. Reservation required.

Sat, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Learn Lego Coding

Mon, Oct 13, All day
Claremont Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, October 13, 2025 for Indigenous People's Day.

Mon, Oct 13, All day
North Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, October 13, 2025 for Indigenous People's Day.

Mon, Oct 13, All day
West Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, October 13, 2025 for Indigenous People's Day.

Mon, Oct 13, All day
Tool Lending Library
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, October 13, 2025 for Indigenous People's Day.

Mon, Oct 13, All day
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, October 13, 2025 for Indigenous People's Day.

Mon, Oct 13, All day
Central Library
All library locations will be closed all day Monday, October 13, 2025 for Indigenous People's Day.

Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Have fun and meet other care-givers while you and your child participate in early literacy activities.

Tue, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
It's Halloween season at the Claremont Branch!

Tue, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tool Lending Library
Join us for a fun, family-friendly wrestling event at THPS Branch!

Tue, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Children's Room
Make your own Guatemalan worry doll to take home!

Tue, Oct 14, 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, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Mystery Room
This event is cosponsored by our friends at Chabot Space & Science Center!

Tue, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
A supportive and inclusive autism support group and social club

Wed, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Enjoy an hour of Meditation guided by Jesse from the Shambhala Center

Wed, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join this supportive dance environment, where you can feel free to be yourself, connect with others, improve your overall well-being and have fun!

Wed, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Wed, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
For 6th-12th grade students: join us for snacks, games, movies, and crafts each Wednesday after school in the THP South Teen Room.

Wed, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Come on down to Claremont Branch every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm starting August 20th.

Wed, Oct 15, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Teen games & snacks!

Wed, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
Teens! Come join us for Dungeons and Dragons Club at Central the first and third Wednesday of each month from 3:30pm-5:30pm.

Wed, Oct 15, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
THPS presents Haunting Movies in October

Wed, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Butterflies of the Bay Area

Thu, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Frances Albrier Community Center
Music, movement, and read-aloud stories for children and their caregivers

Thu, Oct 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month

Thu, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!

Thu, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Clases De Computación Gratis
Register

Thu, Oct 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
For children ages 5 to 12

Thu, Oct 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA.

Thu, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!

Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Claremont Branch
Share poetry, your own, the famous, the ancient, something new, with friendly ears. We take several turns around the circle. Everyone is welcome, even those who just want to listen.

Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Come here live music in the library amongst the bookshelves.

Thu, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch - West Berkeley READS
Volunteer as an Adult Literacy Tutor. Please email to register for orientation and training. libraryberkeleyreads@cityofberkeley.info saustin@cityofberkeley.info 510-981-6299

Fri, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Enjoy open-ended, child-directed play with a variety of toys and art activities, learn from community resource professionals on topics such as nutrition and child development & hear a story and song.

Fri, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Electronic Classroom
Drop in tech help

Fri, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us this Fall for a 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, Oct 17, 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 Friday at 2:30 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Central. We have something for everyone!

Fri, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Claremont Branch
Each Friday afternoon outside the Claremont Branch we will have informal chess games going from 3pm-5pm.

Fri, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Beginner and seasoned adventurers alike are invited to join us for chill afternoons telling inclusive, collaborative stories through tabletop role playing games!

Fri, Oct 17, 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!